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NRS 281A.765

Opinions must include findings of fact and conclusions of law; dismissal of matter if violation not proven; authorized actions if violation proven

Known as the Nevada Ethics in Government Law

The act spans §§ 281–281 (85 sections).

Applied in 1 court decision — leading case IN RE: DISCIPLINE OF CHRISTOPHER R. ARABIA (2021)

Most recently applied in IN RE: DISCIPLINE OF CHRISTOPHER R. ARABIA (September 2021)

(Added to NRS by 2017, 2486)

1. If the Commission renders an opinion in proceedings concerning an ethics complaint, the opinion must include findings of fact and conclusions of law.

2. If, in proceedings concerning an ethics complaint, the Commission determines that a violation of this chapter:

(a) Has not been proven, the Commission shall dismiss the matter, with or without prejudice, and with or without issuing a letter of caution or instruction to the public officer or employee pursuant to NRS 281A.780.

(b) Has been proven, the Commission may take any action authorized by this chapter.

Official source: Nevada Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Nevada statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.