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Nevada Revised Statutes (Last Updated: December 24, 2014) |
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TITLE52 TRADE REGULATIONS AND PRACTICES |
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CHAPTER598. Deceptive Trade Practices |
| GENERAL PROVISIONS |
| NRS 598.0903. Definitions. |
| NRS 598.0905. “Advertisement” defined. |
| NRS 598.0907. “Certification mark” defined. |
| NRS 598.091. “Collective mark” defined. |
| NRS 598.0913. “Commissioner” defined. [Effective July 1, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.0915. “Deceptive trade practice” defined. |
| NRS 598.0916. “Deceptive trade practice” defined. |
| NRS 598.0917. “Deceptive trade practice” defined. |
| NRS 598.0918. “Deceptive trade practice” defined. |
| NRS 598.092. “Deceptive trade practice” defined. |
| NRS 598.0921. “Deceptive trade practice” defined. |
| NRS 598.0922. “Deceptive trade practice” defined. |
| NRS 598.0923. “Deceptive trade practice” defined. |
| NRS 598.0924. “Deceptive trade practice” defined. |
| NRS 598.0925. “Deceptive trade practice” defined. [Effective through June 30, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.0925. “Deceptive trade practice” defined. [Effective July 1, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.0927. “Director” defined. [Effective July 1, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.0933. “Elderly person” defined. |
| NRS 598.0934. “Goods” defined. |
| NRS 598.0935. “Mark” defined. |
| NRS 598.0936. “Person with a disability” defined. |
| NRS 598.0937. “Property” defined. |
| NRS 598.094. “Sale” defined. |
| NRS 598.0943. “Service mark” defined. |
| NRS 598.0945. “Trademark” defined. |
| NRS 598.0947. “Trade name” defined. |
| NRS 598.0953. Engaging in deceptive trade practice prima facie evidence of intent to injure competitor; other rights of action not limited. |
| NRS 598.0955. Applicability of NRS 598.0903 to 598.0999, inclusive. |
| NRS 598.0957. Director may delegate powers and duties. [Effective July 1, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.0959. Advisory committees: Creation and appointment; membership; compensation. [Effective July 1, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.096. Powers of Attorney General. [Effective through June 30, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.096. Powers of Director, Commissioner and Attorney General. [Effective July 1, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.0963. Additional powers of Attorney General. [Effective through June 30, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.0963. Additional powers of Attorney General. [Effective July 1, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.0964. Use and sharing of confidential information by Attorney General; cooperation between Attorney General and other agencies and officials. |
| NRS 598.0965. Commissioner or Director to provide investigative assistance to Attorney General; legal advice and guidance by Attorney General. [Effective July 1, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.0966. Revolving account for Consumer Affairs Division: Creation; use; deposits; withdrawals; reimbursement; duties of Commissioner. [Effective July 1, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.0967. Commissioner and Director: Subpoenas; hearings; regulations. [Effective July 1, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.097. Attorney General: Equitable relief. [Effective through June 30, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.097. Commissioner, Director and Attorney General: Equitable relief. [Effective July 1, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.0971. Orders for enforcement: Authority of Commissioner; judicial review and enforcement; civil penalty and equitable relief. [Effective July 1, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.0973. Civil penalty for engaging in deceptive trade practice directed toward elderly person or person with disability. |
| NRS 598.0974. Civil penalty prohibited under certain circumstances. [Effective through June 30, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.0974. Civil penalty prohibited under certain circumstances. [Effective July 1, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.0975. Deposit and use of money collected pursuant to NRS 598.0903 to 598.0999, inclusive. [Effective through June 30, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.0975. Deposit and use of money collected pursuant to NRS 598.0903 to 598.0999, inclusive. [Effective July 1, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.0977. Civil action by elderly person or person with disability against person who engaged in deceptive trade practice; remedies. |
| NRS 598.0979. Restraining orders; injunctions; assurances of discontinuance. [Effective July 1, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.098. Disclosure of information by Commissioner or Director; regulations. [Effective July 1, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.0983. Actions by district attorney: Prerequisites. [Effective through June 30, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.0983. Actions by district attorney: Prerequisites. [Effective July 1, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.0985. Actions by district attorney: Injunctive relief. [Effective through June 30, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.0985. Actions by district attorney: Injunctive relief. [Effective July 1, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.0987. Actions by district attorney: Preliminary notice required before filing; exception. |
| NRS 598.0989. Actions by district attorney: Venue; powers of court. |
| NRS 598.099. Injunctions without prior notice. [Effective through June 30, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.099. Injunctions without prior notice. [Effective July 1, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.0993. Relief for injured persons. [Effective through June 30, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.0993. Relief for injured persons. [Effective July 1, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.0995. Assurances of discontinuance. [Effective through June 30, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.0995. Assurances of discontinuance. [Effective July 1, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.0997. Service of notices. |
| NRS 598.0999. Civil and criminal penalties for violations. [Effective through June 30, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.0999. Civil and criminal penalties for violations. [Effective July 1, 2015.] |
| PYRAMID PROMOTIONAL SCHEMES; ENDLESS CHAINS |
| NRS 598.100. Definitions. |
| NRS 598.110. Pyramid promotional schemes or endless chains are deceptive trade practices. |
| NRS 598.120. Contracts and agreements voidable by participant. |
| NRS 598.130. Injunctive relief; receivership. |
| SOLICITATIONS FOR OR ON BEHALF OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS |
| NRS 598.1305. Prohibited acts; jurisdiction of Attorney General; violation constitutes deceptive trade practice. [Effective through December 31, 2013.] |
| NRS 598.1305. Required disclosures; prohibited acts; jurisdiction of Attorney General; violation constitutes deceptive trade practice. [Effective January 1, 2014.] |
| SALES PROMOTIONS |
| NRS 598.131. Definitions. |
| NRS 598.1315. “Advertisement” defined. |
| NRS 598.132. “Advertiser” defined. |
| NRS 598.1325. “Advertising premium” defined. |
| NRS 598.133. “Merchandise” defined. |
| NRS 598.1335. “Sale” defined. |
| NRS 598.134. “Sales promotion” defined. |
| NRS 598.135. Scope. [Effective through June 30, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.135. Scope. [Effective July 1, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.136. Representation that person has won prize or is winner of contest. |
| NRS 598.137. Representation that person has chance to receive prize. |
| NRS 598.138. Representation that person has been specially selected. |
| NRS 598.139. Violation constitutes deceptive trade practice. |
| DOOR-TO-DOOR SALES |
| NRS 598.140. Definitions. |
| NRS 598.150. “Business day” defined. |
| NRS 598.160. “Buyer” defined. |
| NRS 598.170. “Consumer goods or services” defined. |
| NRS 598.180. “Door-to-door sale” defined. |
| NRS 598.200. “Place of business” defined. |
| NRS 598.210. “Purchase price” defined. |
| NRS 598.220. “Seller” defined. |
| NRS 598.230. Right of buyer to rescind contract of sale; notice of rescission. |
| NRS 598.240. Seller to furnish buyer copy of receipt or contract; required contents. |
| NRS 598.250. Seller to furnish buyer form for notice of cancellation. |
| NRS 598.260. Penalty for cancellation permitted; limitations. |
| NRS 598.280. Unlawful acts. |
| NRS 598.2801. Violation constitutes deceptive trade practice. |
| SELLERS OF TRAVEL |
| General Provisions |
| NRS 598.305. Definitions. [Effective July 1, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.307. “Account” defined. [Effective July 1, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.315. “Commissioner” defined. [Effective July 1, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.317. “Consumer” defined. [Effective July 1, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.325. “Division” defined. [Effective July 1, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.335. “Seller of travel” defined. [Effective July 1, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.345. “Travel services” defined. [Effective July 1, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.356. “Vacation certificate” defined. [Effective July 1, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.361. Seller to maintain trust account; exception. [Effective July 1, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.366. Seller to include registration number in advertising; form. [Effective July 1, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.367. Seller to display notice of Recovery Fund; penalty. [Effective July 1, 2015.] |
| Recovery Fund |
| NRS 598.371. Administration of Fund: Separate accounting; limitations on use. [Effective July 1, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.372. Administration of Fund: Report to Legislature; employment of persons; interest on money; limitations on balance; regulations. [Effective July 1, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.373. Recovery from Fund: Deadline for complaint; hearing; judgment of court; action by Division. [Effective July 1, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.374. Recovery from Fund: Eligibility; limitations on payment; subrogation of claim. [Effective July 1, 2015.] |
| Security Deposited by Seller |
| NRS 598.375. Security required for registration: Form; term; amount; records; rejection for nonconformance; change in form; inadequate amount; exception. [Effective July 1, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.385. Rights and remedies of injured consumers; resolution by Division of claims against security; regulations. [Effective July 1, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.395. Release of security if seller ceases to operate or registration expires. [Effective July 1, 2015.] |
| SIGHTSEEING TOURS |
| NRS 598.405. Definitions. [Effective July 1, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.416. “Advertise” and “advertisement” defined. [Effective July 1, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.425. “Commissioner” defined. [Effective July 1, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.435. “Division” defined. [Effective July 1, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.445. “Sightseeing tour” defined. [Effective July 1, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.455. “Tour broker” defined. [Effective July 1, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.465. “Tour operator” defined. [Effective July 1, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.485. Applicability of provisions limited to tour brokers and tour operators operating in certain counties. [Effective July 1, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.506. Rights and remedies of injured consumers; resolution by Division of claims against security; regulations. [Effective July 1, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.515. Release of security if tour broker or tour operator ceases to operate. [Effective July 1, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.525. Regulations. [Effective July 1, 2015.] |
| GRANT WRITING SERVICES |
| NRS 598.535. Definitions. |
| NRS 598.545. “Buyer” defined. |
| NRS 598.555. “Grant” defined. |
| NRS 598.565. “Grant writing service” defined. |
| NRS 598.575. Applicability. |
| NRS 598.585. Contracts for grant writing services: Requirements; content. |
| NRS 598.595. Violation constitutes deceptive trade practice. |
| CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS, ORGANIZATIONS FOR BUYING GOODS OR SERVICES AT DISCOUNT, DANCE STUDIOS AND HEALTH CLUBS |
| General Provisions |
| NRS 598.701. Definitions. |
| NRS 598.706. “Commissioner” defined. |
| NRS 598.711. “Division” defined. |
| NRS 598.716. “Registrant” defined. |
| NRS 598.721. Registration: Application; fee; deposit of security; certificate of registration; renewal of certificate. |
| NRS 598.726. Security required for registration: Form; term; records; rejection for nonconformance; change in form; inadequate amount. |
| NRS 598.731. Rights and remedies of injured consumers; resolution by Division of claims against security; regulations. |
| NRS 598.736. Release of security if registrant ceases to operate or registration expires. |
| Credit Service Organizations |
| NRS 598.741. Definitions. |
| NRS 598.746. Prohibited acts: Receiving money before complete performance; receiving money for referral to provider of credit; misleading statements; other fraudulent or deceptive acts. |
| NRS 598.757. Organization to provide buyer certain information in writing. |
| NRS 598.762. Requirements of contract for purchase of services; copy of contract must be retained by organization. |
| NRS 598.767. Organization to maintain registered agent for service of legal process. |
| NRS 598.772. Waiver of statutory rights prohibited; burden of proof upon person claiming exemption or exception from definition. |
| NRS 598.777. Buyer’s action for recovery of damages or injunctive relief; attorney’s fees; punitive damages. |
| NRS 598.782. Criminal penalty. |
| NRS 598.787. Provisions and remedies not exclusive; violation constitutes deceptive trade practice. |
| Organizations for Buying Goods or Services at Discount |
| NRS 598.840. Definitions. [Effective through June 30, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.840. Definitions. [Effective July 1, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.845. Scope. [Effective July 1, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.851. Organization to register and post security before advertising services or conducting business in this State. [Effective July 1, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.852. Organization to register on prescribed form and pay fee; certificate of registration; renewal of certificate. [Effective July 1, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.853. Security required for registration: Form; term; records; rejection for nonconformance; change in form; inadequate amount. [Effective July 1, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.854. Rights and remedies of injured consumers; resolution by Division of claims against security; regulations. [Effective July 1, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.8541. Release of security if registrant ceases to operate or registration expires. [Effective July 1, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.855. Trust account required for payments on contracts. [Effective July 1, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.860. Trust account required for payments on goods and services. [Effective July 1, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.865. Administration of trust accounts; audits. [Effective July 1, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.870. Disclosure of information to buyer required before buyer signs contract or application for membership. |
| NRS 598.875. Requirements for contracts for membership. [Effective through June 30, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.875. Requirements for contracts for membership. [Effective July 1, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.880. Limits on contracts for membership. |
| NRS 598.885. Cancellation of contract by buyer; notice required. |
| NRS 598.890. Membership of buyer effective 7 days after contract signed. |
| NRS 598.895. Refund required, if requested, for goods not delivered within 6 weeks. |
| NRS 598.900. Untrue or misleading statements by organization prohibited; effect on contract. |
| NRS 598.905. Correction of violations. |
| NRS 598.910. Effect of transfer by organization of its obligation to provide goods or services; circumstances under which buyer may rescind contract. |
| NRS 598.915. Waiver of statutory rights is void. [Effective July 1, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.920. Actions against organization; restitution, treble damages, attorney’s fees and costs may be awarded. |
| NRS 598.930. Remedies not exclusive; violation constitutes deceptive trade practice. [Effective through June 30, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.930. Remedies not exclusive; violation constitutes deceptive trade practice. [Effective July 1, 2015.] |
| Dance Studios and Health Clubs |
| NRS 598.940. Definitions. |
| NRS 598.9403. “Business day” defined. |
| NRS 598.9405. “Buyer” defined. |
| NRS 598.9407. “Commissioner” defined. [Effective July 1, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.941. “Dance studio” defined. |
| NRS 598.9413. “Division” defined. [Effective July 1, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.9415. “Health club” defined. |
| NRS 598.9417. “Pre-sale” defined. |
| NRS 598.9418. “Registrant” defined. [Effective July 1, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.942. Scope. |
| NRS 598.944. Registration of dance studio or health club required. [Effective July 1, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.947. Dance studio or health club to register on prescribed form and pay fee; certificate of registration; renewal of certificate. [Effective July 1, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.9472. Security required for registration: Form; term; records; rejection for nonconformance; change in form; inadequate amount. [Effective July 1, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.9474. Rights and remedies of injured consumers; resolution by Division of claims against security; regulations. [Effective July 1, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.9476. Release of security if registrant ceases to operate or registration expires. [Effective July 1, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.948. Requirements for contract between buyer and dance studio or health club. [Effective through June 30, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.948. Requirements for contract between buyer and dance studio or health club. [Effective July 1, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.950. Cancellation of contract by buyer; notice required. |
| NRS 598.952. False or misleading representations by dance studio or health club prohibited; effect on contract. |
| NRS 598.954. Rights of buyer who becomes disabled during term of contract. |
| NRS 598.956. Rights of buyer upon closure of dance studio or health club; election of remedies. |
| NRS 598.958. Rights of buyer when dance studio or health club transfers its obligations or moves its place of business. |
| NRS 598.960. Correction of violations. |
| NRS 598.962. Waiver of provisions is void. |
| NRS 598.966. Remedies, duties and prohibitions not exclusive; violation constitutes deceptive trade practice. [Effective through June 30, 2015.] |
| NRS 598.966. Remedies, duties and prohibitions not exclusive; violation constitutes deceptive trade practice. [Effective July 1, 2015.] |
| PROVISION OF TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES |
| NRS 598.968. Definitions. |
| NRS 598.9682. “Provider” defined. |
| NRS 598.9684. “Telecommunication service” defined. |
| NRS 598.9691. Regulations governing disclosures made by provider to customer. |
| NRS 598.9692. Opportunity to freeze interexchange carrier. |
| NRS 598.9694. Remedies, duties and prohibitions not exclusive; violation constitutes deceptive trade practice. |