2013 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 294A - Campaign Practices
NRS 294A.340 - Creating implication that candidate is incumbent.


NV Rev Stat § 294A.340 (2013) What's This?

A person shall not use the name of a candidate in a way that implies that the candidate is the incumbent in office in any material, statement or publication supporting the election of a candidate unless:

1. The candidate is qualified to use the term reelect pursuant to NRS 294A.330; or

2. The candidate:

(a) Was appointed to the identical office with the same district number, if any, after the most recent election to fill that office; and

(b) Is serving and has served continuously in that office since the date of appointment.

(Added to NRS by 1989, 961) (Substituted in revision for NRS 294A.058)

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