A claim for refund of money deposited in the State Treasury or paid to a state agency or officer shall be made within 1 year from the date of such deposit or payment unless:
1. Payment was made under protest; or
2. The statute applicable to claims against or refunds by a particular state agency or officer prescribes a different period.
[5:89:1923; NCL § 6641] — (NRS A 1969, 1120)