CHAPTER679B. Commissioner of Insurance  


GENERAL PROVISIONS
NRS 679B.020. Appointment; restrictions on other employment and certain political activities.
NRS 679B.030. Qualifications.
NRS 679B.050. Official seal.
NRS 679B.060. Office space.
NRS 679B.080. Designation of acting Commissioner; powers and duties of deputies; restrictions on other employment of deputies.
NRS 679B.090. Employment of assistants and examiners; contracts for certain assistance.
NRS 679B.100. Prohibited interests of Commissioner, deputy or employee; penalty.
NRS 679B.110. Delegation of powers.
NRS 679B.115. Limitation on civil liability.
NRS 679B.120. Authority of Commissioner: General powers and duties.
NRS 679B.122. Authority of Commissioner: Cooperative or coordination agreements; confidential documents.
NRS 679B.125. Observation of conduct of persons in insurance business; regulations.
NRS 679B.127. Counseling elderly persons concerning health insurance; regulations.
NRS 679B.130. Regulations: Adoption; penalties for violation.
NRS 679B.133. Regulations: Requirements regarding use of identification cards and devices to process claims for prescription drugs and devices.
NRS 679B.135. Regulations: Protections to purchasers, prospective purchasers, holders and former holders of policies.
NRS 679B.136. Regulations: Use of electronic signatures, records and payments; electronic filing of forms and payment of fees.
NRS 679B.137. Regulations: Method for maintaining records.
NRS 679B.138. Regulations: Use of uniform claim forms and billing codes; transfer of electronic data.
NRS 679B.139. Regulations: Plans for providing welfare benefits to employees of more than one employer.
NRS 679B.140. Orders and notices.
NRS 679B.142. Orders prohibiting insurer from transacting insurance; Commissioner to deliver to Secretary of State; duty of Secretary of State upon receipt.
NRS 679B.144. Commissioner required to collect information regarding closed claims for medical malpractice; submission to Legislature; regulations.
NRS 679B.145. Publication, maintenance and distribution of guide to rates for policies of insurance for motor vehicles.
NRS 679B.150. Measures to enhance public understanding of coverages and to encourage competition; standards for policies; criteria to determine suitability of contracts and sales practices.
NRS 679B.152. Review of fees for medical or dental care determined to be usual and customary; plans limiting selection of dentist.
NRS 679B.159. Report of violation to Commissioner; confidentiality of report.
NRS 679B.160. Advisory councils.
NRS 679B.170. Private ombudsmen.
NRS 679B.180. Enforcement.
NRS 679B.185. Administrative fine for willfully engaging in unauthorized transaction of insurance: Limitation; enforcement.
NRS 679B.187. Person who invests or handles money or assets of insurer designated fiduciary; penalty for engaging in prohibited conduct.
NRS 679B.190. Maintenance, inspection and destruction of records; confidentiality and use of documents and other information.
NRS 679B.200. Evidentiary effect of Commissioner’s certificates and certified copies of documents.
NRS 679B.220. Interstate and international cooperation.
NRS 679B.225. Inspection of insurance policies.
NRS 679B.227. Statute of limitations for commencing proceedings to collect premium tax.
NRS 679B.228. Fee for returned check or other dishonored payment.
EXAMINATIONS
NRS 679B.230. Examination of insurers.
NRS 679B.240. Examination of holding companies, subsidiaries, agents, promoters, independent review organizations and others.
NRS 679B.250. Conduct of examination; access to records; corrections; penalty.
NRS 679B.260. Appraisal of asset.
NRS 679B.270. Report of examination: Contents; evidentiary effect in certain proceedings.
NRS 679B.280. Report of examination: Right of examinee to review and respond to report; Commissioner to issue order regarding action to be taken on report.
NRS 679B.282. Report of examination: Hearing; filing; distribution.
NRS 679B.285. Report of examination: Confidentiality.
NRS 679B.287. Limitations on actions and liability for communicating or delivering information or data pursuant to examination; Commissioner, representatives and examiners entitled to attorney’s fees and costs in certain tort actions.
NRS 679B.290. Expense of examination; billing for examination; regulations.
NRS 679B.300. Insurance Examination Account.
INSURANCE RECOVERY ACCOUNT
NRS 679B.305. Creation; deposits; use; regulations; limit of liability.
HEARINGS
NRS 679B.310. Administrative procedures; hearings in general.
NRS 679B.320. Notice of hearing.
NRS 679B.330. Location; presiding officer; evidence; parties; record of proceedings and evidence.
NRS 679B.340. Witnesses and evidence; penalties.
NRS 679B.350. Testimony compelled; immunity from prosecution.
NRS 679B.360. Order on hearing.
NRS 679B.370. Appeal from Commissioner.
ADMINISTRATIVE FINANCES
NRS 679B.380. Financing of administration.
STABILIZATION OF INSURANCE COSTS
NRS 679B.400. Legislative findings and declarations; purposes.
NRS 679B.410. Duties of Commissioner.
NRS 679B.420. Employment of technical and professional consultants.
NRS 679B.430. Commissioner may issue orders for compliance with provisions; regulation of recording and reporting of information by insurers; insurer to report information and pay fee.
NRS 679B.440. Contents of reports.
NRS 679B.450. Fee for administration and enforcement; cost of report; schedule of fees; Stabilization of Insurance Costs Account.
NRS 679B.460. Penalties for violation of or noncompliance with provisions or regulations.
PROTECTIONS FOR CONSUMERS OF HEALTH CARE
NRS 679B.510. Definitions.
NRS 679B.520. “Health care plan” defined.
NRS 679B.530. “Insured” defined.
NRS 679B.540. “Insurer” defined.
NRS 679B.550. Duties of Division.
NRS 679B.560. Insurer required to provide information to insured.
INVESTIGATIONS
NRS 679B.600. Definitions.
NRS 679B.610. “Fraud Control Unit” defined.
NRS 679B.620. “Insurance fraud” defined.
NRS 679B.630. Program to investigate acts or practices of fraud.
NRS 679B.640. Commissioner required to investigate fraudulent claims for benefits.
NRS 679B.650. Investigative authority of Commissioner.
NRS 679B.660. Cooperation between Commissioner, Attorney General and investigative and law enforcement agencies.
NRS 679B.670. Liability for disclosure of information on fraudulent claim or suspicious fire.
NRS 679B.680. Effect of certain powers and duties of Attorney General and Fraud Control Unit on jurisdiction of Commissioner.
NRS 679B.690. Confidentiality of records and other information related to investigation by Attorney General and Fraud Control Unit.
NRS 679B.700. Special Investigative Account.