Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 294A - Campaign Practices
NRS 294A.005 - "Candidate" defined.

"Candidate" means any person:
1. Who files a declaration of candidacy;
2. Whose name appears on an official ballot at any election; or
3. Who has received one or more contributions in excess of $100, regardless of whether:
(a) The person has filed a declaration of candidacy; or
(b) The name of the person appears on an official ballot at any election.
(Added to NRS by 1977, 1363; A 1981, 730; 1997, 239; 2007, 1186; 2015, 1178; 2019, 3401)

Structure Nevada Revised Statutes

Nevada Revised Statutes

Chapter 294A - Campaign Practices

NRS 294A.002 - Definitions.

NRS 294A.0025 - "Advocates expressly" or "expressly advocates" defined.

NRS 294A.0035 - "Campaign expenses" defined.

NRS 294A.005 - "Candidate" defined.

NRS 294A.0055 - "Committee for political action" defined.

NRS 294A.006 - "Committee for the recall of a public officer" defined.

NRS 294A.0065 - "Committee sponsored by a political party" defined.

NRS 294A.007 - "Contribution" defined.

NRS 294A.0074 - "Election year" defined.

NRS 294A.0075 - "Expenditures" defined.

NRS 294A.0076 - "General election" defined.

NRS 294A.0077 - "Independent expenditure" defined.

NRS 294A.0078 - "Legal defense fund" defined.

NRS 294A.008 - Loan" defined.

NRS 294A.0087 - "Organization" defined.

NRS 294A.009 - "Person" defined.

NRS 294A.011 - "Personal use" defined.

NRS 294A.014 - "Primary election" defined.

NRS 294A.100 - Limit on amount that may be committed or contributed to or accepted by candidate during certain period; penalty.

NRS 294A.112 - Making or assisting in making contribution in name of another person prohibited; accepting contribution made by person in name of another person prohibited; making contribution to committee for political action with knowledge and inten...

NRS 294A.115 - Limit on amount that may be committed or contributed to or accepted by candidate in special election to recall public officer during certain period; penalty.

NRS 294A.117 - Solicitation or acceptance of contributions by Legislator appointed to fill vacancy; limitations; disposition of contributions.

NRS 294A.120 - Candidate required to report contributions received and account balances in reporting periods; requirements following election to office; procedure for reporting; contents of reports.

NRS 294A.125 - Candidate who receives contributions in excess of $10,000 before year of election required to report contributions received, expenditures made and account balances in reporting periods; procedure for reporting; contents of reports.

NRS 294A.128 - Candidate required to report loan guaranteed by third party, forgiveness of loan or written commitment for contribution; procedure for reporting; contents of report.

NRS 294A.130 - Deposit of contributions received in separate account; closing of separate account.

NRS 294A.140 - Certain persons, committees and political organizations that make independent expenditures or expenditures for or against candidate or group of candidates required to report contributions received in reporting periods; procedure for re...

NRS 294A.150 - Committee for political action advocating passage or defeat of question on ballot required to report contributions received in reporting periods; procedure for reporting; contents of reports.

NRS 294A.160 - Permitted and prohibited use and disposition of contributions: Prohibition against personal use or payment of salary to self; use authorized for certain legal expenses; use prohibited to satisfy civil or criminal penalty; disposition o...

NRS 294A.190 - Disposition of contribution received by candidate from anonymous or unidentifiable contributor.

NRS 294A.200 - Candidate required to report campaign expenses and disposition of certain unspent money in reporting periods; requirements following election to office; procedure for reporting; contents of reports.

NRS 294A.210 - Certain persons, committees and political organizations that make independent expenditures or expenditures for or against candidate or group of candidates required to report expenditures made in reporting periods; procedure for reporti...

NRS 294A.220 - Committee for political action advocating passage or defeat of question on ballot required to report expenditures made in reporting periods; procedure for reporting; contents of reports.

NRS 294A.223 - Filing reports when special election held on same day as primary or general election.

NRS 294A.225 - Registration; publication of information relating to registration.

NRS 294A.230 - Registration; publication of information relating to registration; separate violations for which civil penalty may be imposed.

NRS 294A.240 - Registered agent.

NRS 294A.250 - Registration.

NRS 294A.260 - Registered agent.

NRS 294A.270 - Committee to report contributions received or made; deadline; period covered; form; filing; details to be included in report.

NRS 294A.280 - Committee to report expenditures; deadline; period covered; form; filing; details to be included in report.

NRS 294A.286 - Establishment; notification of Secretary of State of creation; reporting of contributions and expenditures; deadline; period covered; form; filing; disposition of unspent money in fund.

NRS 294A.287 - Limitation on contributions or commitments to make contributions; penalty.

NRS 294A.290 - Code of Fair Campaign Practices.

NRS 294A.300 - Legislator, Lieutenant Governor, Lieutenant Governor-Elect, Governor or Governor-Elect prohibited from soliciting or accepting certain contributions during certain period; prohibition against making or committing to make such contribut...

NRS 294A.310 - Solicitation or acceptance of contributions on behalf of Legislator or legislative caucus by caucus prohibited during certain period.

NRS 294A.325 - Contributions or commitments to make contributions by foreign nationals prohibited; knowing solicitation, acceptance or receipt of such contributions or commitments prohibited; disposition of contributions received in violation of proh...

NRS 294A.330 - Use of term "reelect" in campaign.

NRS 294A.340 - Creating implication that candidate is incumbent.

NRS 294A.341 - Persuasive poll concerning candidate: Identification of person or entity requesting or paying for poll required.

NRS 294A.342 - Persuasive poll concerning candidate: Reporting of alleged violations; institution of court proceedings.

NRS 294A.343 - Persuasive poll concerning candidate: Penalty for violation.

NRS 294A.347 - Statements which expressly advocate election or defeat of clearly identified candidate required to disclose certain information under certain circumstances.

NRS 294A.348 - Disclosures and statements required on certain public political advertising and Internet communication. [Effective through December 31, 2021.] Disclosures and statements required on certain public political advertising, text messaging...

NRS 294A.349 - Exceptions to certain disclosure requirements.

NRS 294A.3495 - Disclosures required on certain communications that include official contact information of governmental entity.

NRS 294A.350 - Filing of reports required despite ending campaign or experiencing certain other circumstances; filing of reports simultaneously upon ending campaign; duty to file reports if elected after ending campaign.

NRS 294A.362 - Candidate to report contributions in form of goods and services provided in kind; period covered; form; manner of filing.

NRS 294A.365 - Categorization of expenditures and expenses in reports required; categories for use in reports; itemization of transactions paid using credit or debit card.

NRS 294A.370 - Media to make certain information available.

NRS 294A.373 - Forms for required reports: Design by Secretary of State; limitation; copies or access through secure website; signature requirements.

NRS 294A.3733 - Candidate not required to file reports electronically in certain circumstances.

NRS 294A.3737 - Certain persons, committees or political parties not required to file reports electronically in certain circumstances.

NRS 294A.380 - Powers of Secretary of State; administering provisions governing committees for political action; regulations.

NRS 294A.382 - Secretary of State prohibited from requesting or requiring listing of certain small expenditures or campaign expenses.

NRS 294A.390 - Distribution of forms and regulations.

NRS 294A.400 - Compilation by Secretary of State of reported information; public inspection.

NRS 294A.410 - Enforcement of chapter: Reporting of alleged violations; institution of court proceedings; notice of alleged violation; investigation; order compelling compliance with subpoena.

NRS 294A.420 - Enforcement of chapter: Institution of court proceedings; civil penalty; limitation and waiver of civil penalty; remedies and penalties are cumulative.