NRS235.016. Royalties for medallions and bars; reports by Director; deposit of money collected.

      1.  The Director shall set and collect a royalty for the use of The Great Seal of the State of Nevada from the mint which produces the medallions or bars. The amount of the royalty must be:

      (a) Based on the usual and customary fee charged as a commission by dealers of similar medallions or bars; and

      (b) Adjusted at least once each year to ensure it is competitive with the usual and customary fee.

      2.  The Director shall report every 6 months to the Legislature, if it is in session, or to the Interim Finance Committee, if the Legislature is not in session. The report must contain:

      (a) The amount of the royalties being charged; and

      (b) The information used to determine the usual and customary fee charged by dealers.

      3.  The money collected pursuant to this section must be deposited in the Account for the Division of Minerals created pursuant to NRS 513.103.

      (Added to NRS by 1989, 140; A 1991, 1758; 1993, 1537; 1999, 3620)