Nevada § 205.765 - Presumption of intent to defraud and knowledge that holder of credit card or debit card has insufficient money or property
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 205.765 — Presumption of intent to defraud and knowledge that holder of credit card or debit card has insufficient money or property, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 205.765. Presumption of intent to defraud and knowledge that holder of credit card or debit card has insufficient money or property
In a criminal action for using a credit card or debit card to obtain money, goods,
property, services or anything of value with insufficient money or property with which
to pay for the extension of credit, with intent to defraud, that intent and the knowledge
that the holder of the credit card has insufficient money or property is presumed
to exist if payment is refused by the issuer or other creditor when it is presented
in the usual course of business, unless within 5 days after payment is refused by
the issuer if the action involves the use of a debit card or within 10 days after
payment is refused by the issuer if the action involves the use of a credit card,
the holder of the credit card pays the full amount due plus any handling charges.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 205.765
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 205.765 cover?
Section 205.765 ("Presumption of intent to defraud and knowledge that holder of credit card or debit card has insufficient money or property") 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 § 205.765?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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