NRS425.393. Authority of Chief to request information to carry out chapter; compliance with request.

      1.  The Chief may request the following information to carry out the provisions of this chapter:

      (a) The records of the following public officers and state, county and local agencies:

             (1) The State Registrar of Vital Statistics;

             (2) Agencies responsible for maintaining records relating to state and local taxes and revenue;

             (3) Agencies responsible for keeping records concerning real property and personal property for which a title must be obtained;

             (4) All boards, commissions and agencies that issue occupational or professional licenses, certificates or permits;

             (5) The Secretary of State;

             (6) The Employment Security Division of the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation;

             (7) Agencies that administer public assistance;

             (8) The Department of Motor Vehicles;

             (9) The Department of Public Safety;

             (10) The Department of Corrections; and

             (11) Law enforcement agencies and any other agencies that maintain records of criminal history.

      (b) The names and addresses of:

             (1) The customers of public utilities and video service providers; and

             (2) The employers of the customers described in subparagraph (1).

      (c) Information in the possession of financial institutions relating to the assets, liabilities and any other details of the finances of a person.

      (d) Information in the possession of a public or private employer relating to the employment, compensation and benefits of a person employed by the employer as an employee or independent contractor.

      2.  If a person or other entity fails to supply the information requested pursuant to subsection 1, the Administrator may issue a subpoena to compel the person or entity to provide that information. A person or entity who fails to comply with a request made pursuant to subsection 1 is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $500 for each failure to comply.

      3.  A disclosure made in good faith pursuant to subsection 1 does not give rise to any action for damages for the disclosure.

      (Added to NRS by 1997, 2243; A 1999, 547; 2001, 2608; 2001 Special Session, 239; 2003, 289; 2007, 1391)