NRS 197.160
Fraudulently presenting claim to public officer.

Every person who, with the intent to defraud, shall knowingly present for audit, allowance or payment to any officer or board of the State or of any county, city, town, school or other district authorized to audit, allow or pay bills, claims or charges, any false or fraudulent claim, account, writing or voucher or any bill, account or demand containing false or fraudulent charges, items or claims, shall be guilty of a gross misdemeanor.

Source: Section 197.160 — Fraudulently presenting claim to public officer., https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-197.html#NRS197Sec160 (accessed May 26, 2025).

197.010
Bribery of executive or administrative officer. 197.020
Bribery of other public officers. 197.030
Asking or receiving bribe by executive or administrative officer. 197.040
Asking or receiving bribe by public officer or employee. 197.050
Rebate or division of salary unlawful. 197.060
Unlawful to agree to divide salary. 197.070
Payment of bona fide debt by deputy or attache. 197.080
Offering reward for appointment. 197.090
Interfering with public officer. 197.100
Influencing public officer. 197.110
Misconduct of public officer. 197.120
False impersonation of public officer 197.130
False report by public officer. 197.140
Public officer making false certificate. 197.150
Falsely auditing or paying claim. 197.160
Fraudulently presenting claim to public officer. 197.170
Extortion by public officer or employee. 197.180
Wrongful exercise of official power. 197.190
Obstructing public officer. 197.200
Oppression under color of office. 197.210
Fraudulent appropriation of property. 197.220
Other violations by officers. 197.230
Conviction of public officer forfeits trust.

May 26, 2025

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Original Source: Section 197.160 — Fraudulently presenting claim to public officer., https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-197.html#NRS197Sec160 (last accessed May 10, 2025).