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N.R.S. 293.443 - Election expenses

Overview of Statute

This section provides for the expense of all ballots and applications.

Statute

1.  Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, the expense of providing all ballots, forms and other supplies to be used at any election regulated by this chapter or chapter 293C of NRS and all expenses necessarily incurred in the preparation for, or the conduct of, any such election is a charge upon the municipality, county, district or State, as the case may be.

2.  The county or city clerk may submit the printing of ballots for competitive bidding.

3.  If a political party or other entity requests more than 50 applications to register to vote by mail in any 12-month period, the clerk or the Secretary of State may assess a charge, not to exceed the cost of printing the applications.

(Added to NRS by 1960, 266; A 1971, 446; 1987, 353; 1993, 2189; 1995, 1647; 1997, 3466; 2007, 2601; 2011, 2089)

1. Definition for Political Party

Definition [Political Party]

Any minor or major political party.

See Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.073.

2. Definition for Mail

Definition [Mail]

The depositing of printed or written matter in a mailbox or post office for delivery by the United States Postal Service.

See Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.065.

3. Definition for Clerk

Definition [Clerk]

The election board officer designated or assigned to make the record of the election in the roster, tally list and challenge list in the precinct, district or polling place in which such officer is appointed.

See Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.040.

4. Definition for State

Definition [State]

A state of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands or any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.

See Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293D.080.

5. Definition for Ballot

Definition [Ballot]

The record of a voter’s preference of candidates and questions voted upon at an election. The term includes, without limitation, any paper given to a voter upon which the voter places his or her vote and any electronic storage tapes.

See Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.025.

Regulations & Guidance

Attorney General's Opinions

  • AGO 11 (1913) Ballot paper for municipal elections must be furnished by the secretary of state.

Additional Resources

NRS Cross References

  • City elections, NRS ch. 293C.