Nevada § 282.170 - Companies which may execute bond; payment of premiums; acceptance of bond
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 282.170 — Companies which may execute bond; payment of premiums; acceptance of bond, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 282.170. Companies which may execute bond; payment of premiums; acceptance of bond
1. The State Treasurer and every district, county, township and city officer within
the State of Nevada, who is required by law to give an official bond, may have a surety
company, which has complied with all the laws of this state relating to surety companies,
execute such bond for the faithful performance of the duties of the respective office. 2. The premium for any surety bond must be paid for by the State, if the bond is required
for the State Treasurer, or by the district, county or city, as the bond may be required,
or by the county if the bond is required of a township officer, out of any money in
their respective treasuries not otherwise appropriated by law subject to the limitation
that no premium or charge on the bond of the State Treasurer may exceed one-half of
1 percent per annum on the amount of the bond. 3. Whenever any of the officials mentioned in this section tenders bonds of any surety
company for approval to the Governor, to the district judge, to the board of county
commissioners of their respective counties, or to any official board or person required
by law to approve such bonds, the board or person shall accept such bonds if they
are found good and sufficient.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 282.170
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 282.170 cover?
Section 282.170 ("Companies which may execute bond; payment of premiums; acceptance of bond") 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.
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