"Original source" means a person:
1. Who voluntarily discloses to the State or a political subdivision the information on which the allegations or transactions in an action for a false claim are based before the public disclosure of the information; or
2. Who has knowledge of information that is independent of and materially adds to the publicly disclosed allegations or transactions and who voluntarily provides such information to the State or political subdivision before bringing an action for a false claim based on the information.
(Added to NRS by 2013, 1043; A 2015, 911)
Structure Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 357 - Submission of False Claims to State or Local Government
NRS 357.020 - "Claim" defined.
NRS 357.022 - "Material" defined.
NRS 357.024 - "Obligation" defined.
NRS 357.026 - "Original source" defined.
NRS 357.030 - "Political subdivision" defined.
NRS 357.040 - Liability for damages and civil penalty for certain acts.
NRS 357.050 - Limitation of damages and waiver of penalty for cooperation of defendant.
NRS 357.060 - Joint and several liability.
NRS 357.070 - Investigation and action by Attorney General or certain designees.
NRS 357.080 - Action by private plaintiff; venue of actions.
NRS 357.140 - Response by defendant.
NRS 357.150 - Stay of discovery by private plaintiff; extension.
NRS 357.160 - Court-imposed limitation upon participation of private plaintiff in action.
NRS 357.180 - Award of expenses and attorney’s fees.
NRS 357.190 - "Recovery" defined.
NRS 357.250 - Entitlement of employee, contractor or agent to remedies in certain circumstances.