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 598.365. Seller to register, deposit security and pay fees before advertising services or conducting business in this State; certificate of registration; renewal of certificate. [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 598.471. Tour broker and tour operator to register, pay fee and, if applicable, deposit security before advertising services or conducting business in this State; certificate of registration; renewal of certificate. [Effective July 1, 2015.]
NRS 598.475. Tour broker and tour operator required to disclose total price in advertisement and prohibited from charging higher amount; notice required on billing invoice; tour broker and tour operator required to honor valid coupon; violation constitutes deceptive trade practice. [Effective through June 30, 2015.]
NRS 598.475. Tour broker and tour operator required to disclose total price in advertisement and prohibited from charging higher amount; notice required on billing invoice; tour broker and tour operator required to honor valid coupon; violation constitutes deceptive trade practice. [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 598.495. Security required to be deposited by tour broker and tour operator: Form; term; amount; records; rejection for nonconformance; change in form; inadequate amount. [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 598.752. Organization to register and deposit security before advertising services or conducting business in this State; separate security not required from salesperson, agent or representative of organization; regulations.
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 598.946. Owner of dance studio or health club to register and deposit security before advertising services or conducting business in this State: Amount of security; adjustment of security; exception from requirement to deposit security. [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 598.969. Prohibited acts: Changing a customer’s carrier without timely authorization; failure to provide timely written notices and confirmations; engaging in other fraudulent or deceptive acts; proposing contract to waive or authorize violations of the protections of this section.
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.