NRS218H.530. Investigations of irregularities and noncompliance; grounds and procedure for suspension or revocation of registration; hearing and appeal; renewal of registration after suspension or revocation.

      1.  The Director shall:

      (a) Make investigations on the Director’s own initiative with respect to any irregularities which the Director discovers in the statements and reports filed and with respect to the failure of any person to file a required statement or report and shall make an investigation upon the written complaint of any person alleging a violation of any provision of this chapter.

      (b) Report suspected violations of law to the:

             (1) Legislative Commission; and

             (2) Attorney General, who shall investigate and take any action necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.

      2.  If an investigation by the Director reveals a violation of any provision of this chapter by a lobbyist, the Director may suspend the lobbyist’s registration for a specified period or revoke the lobbyist’s registration. The Director shall cause notice of such action to be given to each person who employs or uses the lobbyist.

      3.  A lobbyist whose registration is suspended or revoked by the Director may:

      (a) Request a hearing on the matter before the Director;

      (b) Appeal to the Legislative Commission from any adverse decision of the Director; and

      (c) If the lobbyist’s registration is suspended, renew the lobbyist’s registration if the Legislature is still in a regular or special session following the period of suspension.

      4.  A lobbyist whose registration is revoked may, with the consent of the Director, renew the lobbyist’s registration if the lobbyist:

      (a) Files a registration statement in the form required by NRS 218H.200;

      (b) Pays any fee for late filing owed pursuant to NRS 218H.410, plus the fee for registration prescribed by the Legislative Commission; and

      (c) If the revocation occurred because of the lobbyist’s failure to file an activity report, files that report.

      (Added to NRS by 1975, 1173; A 1979, 1324; 1989, 1975; 2011, 3254)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 218.936)