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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Unless the Attorney General objects, a court shall dismiss an action or a claim made pursuant to this chapter that is substantially based on the same allegations or transactions that have been disclosed publicly:
1. In a criminal, civil or administrative hearing to which the State, a political subdivision, or an agent of the State or a political subdivision is a party;
2. In an investigation, report, hearing or audit conducted by or at the request of a house of the Legislature, an auditor or the governing body of a political subdivision; or
3. By the news media,
unless the action or claim is brought by the Attorney General, a designee of the Attorney General pursuant to NRS 357.070 or an original source of the information.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 31. Public Financial Administration § 357.100. Action based upon certain public disclosures may only be brought by Attorney General, designee or original source of information; exceptions - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-31-public-financial-administration/nv-rev-st-357-100/
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