Nevada · Nevada Revised Statutes — Title 15, Crimes and Punishments

NRS (Crimes) § 199.430: Impersonation of officer

Gross Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

A person who falsely impersonates a public officer, police officer, or authorized private individual, or wears their uniform or badge without authority and performs acts as that person to injure or defraud another, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.

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