NRS 616D.370
False charges, representations and statements

  • penalty.

1.

A person shall not, by any act or omission:

(a)

Make a charge or cause it to be made knowing the charge to be false, in whole or in part;

(b)

Make or cause to be made a statement or representation for use in obtaining or seeking to obtain authorization to provide specific accident benefits pursuant to chapters 616A to 616D, inclusive, or chapter 617 of NRS, knowing the statement or representation to be false, in whole or in part; or

(c)

Make or cause to be made a statement or representation for use by another person to obtain accident benefits pursuant to chapters 616A to 616D, inclusive, or chapter 617 of NRS, knowing the statement or representation to be false, in whole or in part.

2.

A person who violates any of the provisions of this section shall be punished:

(a)

If the amount of the charge or the value of the accident benefits obtained or sought to be obtained was $650 or more, for a category D felony as provided in NRS 193.130. In addition to any other penalty, the court shall order the person to pay restitution.

(b)

If the amount of the charge or the value of the accident benefits obtained or sought to be obtained was less than $650, for a misdemeanor, and must be sentenced to restore any accident benefits so obtained, if it can be done, or tender payment for rent or labor.

Source: Section 616D.370 — False charges, representations and statements; penalty., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-616D.­html#NRS616DSec370.

Last Updated

Feb. 5, 2021

§ 616D.370’s source at nv​.us