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

294A.340  Creating implication that candidate is incumbent.  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)