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Nevada Revised Statutes Title 23. Public Officers and Employees § 281A.170. “Willful violation” defined

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

“Willful violation” means a violation where the public officer or employee:

1. Acted intentionally and knowingly; or

2. Was in a situation where this chapter imposed a duty to act and the public officer or employee intentionally and knowingly failed to act in the manner required by this chapter,

unless the Commission determines, after applying the factors set forth in NRS 281A.775, that the public officer's or employee's act or failure to act has not resulted in a sanctionable violation of this chapter.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 23. Public Officers and Employees § 281A.170. “Willful violation” defined - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-23-public-officers-and-employees/nv-rev-st-281a-170/

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