Nevada § 284.240 - Grounds for refusal by appointing authority to evaluate or certify
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 284.240 — Grounds for refusal by appointing authority to evaluate or certify, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 284.240. Grounds for refusal by appointing authority to evaluate or certify
An appointing authority may refuse to evaluate an applicant or, after evaluation,
may refuse to certify an eligible person who: 1. Lacks any of the preliminary requirements established for the evaluation for the
position or employment for which the applicant or eligible person applies. 2. Submitted to a screening test administered pursuant to NRS 284.4066 , the results of which indicated the presence of a controlled substance, and the person
did not provide the proof required by NRS 284.4066 . 3. Has been dismissed from the public service for delinquency or misconduct. 4. Has made a false statement of any material fact. 5. Has, directly or indirectly, given, rendered or paid, or promised to give, render
or pay, any money, service or other valuable thing to any person for, or on account
of or in connection with, the evaluation, appointment or proposed appointment of the
applicant or person. 6. Has practiced, or attempted to practice, any deception or fraud in the application,
certificate or evaluation of the applicant or eligible person, or in securing the
eligibility or appointment of the applicant or eligible person.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 284.240
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 284.240 cover?
Section 284.240 ("Grounds for refusal by appointing authority to evaluate or certify") 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 § 284.240?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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