Nevada § 197.040 - Asking or receiving bribe by public officer or employee
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 197.040 — Asking or receiving bribe by public officer or employee, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 197.040. Asking or receiving bribe by public officer or employee
A person who executes any of the functions of a public office not specified in NRS 197.030 , 199.020 or 218A.965 , and a person employed by or acting for the State or for any public officer in the
business of the State, who asks or receives, directly or indirectly, any compensation,
gratuity or reward, or any promise thereof, upon an agreement or understanding that
his or her vote, opinion, judgment, action, decision or other official proceeding
will be influenced thereby, or that he or she will do or omit any act or proceeding
or in any way neglect or violate any official duty, is guilty of a category C felony
and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130 .
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 197.040
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 197.040 cover?
Section 197.040 ("Asking or receiving bribe by public officer or employee") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Nevada § 197.040?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 197.040" (Nevada). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 197.040 apply to my situation?
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