NRS637.181. Investigation of unlicensed activity; issuance of order to cease and desist; administrative fine; retention of complaints.

  Notwithstanding the provisions of chapter 622A of NRS:

      1.  The Board shall conduct an investigation if it receives a complaint that sets forth reason to believe that a person, without the proper license, is engaging in an activity for which a license is required pursuant to this chapter. The complaint must be:

      (a) Made in writing; and

      (b) Signed and verified by the person filing the complaint.

      2.  If the Board determines that a person, without the proper license, is engaging in an activity for which a license is required pursuant to this chapter, the Board:

      (a) Shall issue and serve on the person an order to cease and desist from engaging in the activity until such time as the person obtains the proper license from the Board.

      (b) May, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, impose upon the person an administrative fine of not more than $10,000. The imposition of an administrative fine is a final decision for the purposes of judicial review.

      3.  An administrative fine imposed pursuant to this section is in addition to any other penalty provided in this chapter.

      4.  The Board shall retain all complaints received by the Board pursuant to this section for at least 10 years, including, without limitation, any complaints not acted upon.

      (Added to NRS by 2003, 2010; A 2005, 773; 2007, 1241; 2009, 892)