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NV Rev Stat § 624.268 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 624 - Contractors|NRS 624.268 - Payment of child support: Submission of certain information by applicant; grounds for denial of license; duty of Board. [Effective on the date of the repeal of 42 U.S.C. § 666, the federal law requiring each state to establish procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting the professional, occupational and recreational licenses for child support arrearages and for noncompliance with certain processes relating to paternity or child support proceedings and expires by limitation 2 years after that date.]

  1. In addition to any other requirements set forth in this chapter, a natural person who applies for the issuance or renewal of a contractor’s license shall submit to the Board the statement prescribed by the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services of the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to NRS 425.520. The statement must be completed and signed by the applicant.  2. The Board shall include the statement required pursuant to subsection 1 in:  (a) The application or any other forms that must be submitted for the issuance or renewal of the license; or  (b) A separate form prescribed by the Board.  3. A contractor’s license may not be issued or renewed by the Board if the applicant is a natural person who:  (a) Fails to submit the statement required pursuant to subsection 1; or  (b) Indicates on the statement submitted pursuant to subsection 1 that the applicant is subject to a court order for the support of a child and is not in compliance with the order or a plan approved by the district attorney or other public agency enforcing the order for the repayment of the amount owed pursuant to the order.  4. If an applicant indicates on the statement submitted pursuant to subsection 1 that the applicant is subject to a court order for the support of a child and is not in compliance with the order or a plan approved by the district attorney or other public agency enforcing the order for the repayment of the amount owed pursuant to the order, the Board shall advise the applicant to contact the district attorney or other public agency enforcing the order to determine the actions that the applicant may take to satisfy the arrearage.  (Added to NRS by 1997, 2112; A 2005, 2706, 2807, effective on the date of the repeal of 42 U.S.C. § 666, the federal law requiring each state to establish procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting the professional, occupational and recreational licenses for child support arrearages and for noncompliance with certain processes relating to paternity or child support proceedings)
NV Rev Stat § 624.275 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 624 - Contractors|NRS 624.275 - Bond and deposit: Notice of claim paid against contractor’s bond by surety; cancellation of contractor’s bond by surety; notification to contractor of claim against or cancellation of bond; duties of Board and contractor; revocation or suspension of license.

  1. With respect to a surety bond that a licensed contractor maintains in accordance with NRS 624.270 or 624.276:  (a) The surety shall give prompt notice to the Board of any claims paid against the bond of the licensed contractor.  (b) The surety may cancel the bond upon giving 60 days’ notice to the Board and to the contractor by certified mail.  2. Upon receipt by the Board of the notice described in paragraph (a) of subsection 1, the Board shall immediately notify the contractor who is the principal on the bond that the contractor’s license will be suspended or revoked unless the contractor furnishes an equivalent bond or establishes an equivalent cash deposit before a date set by the Board.  3. Upon receipt by the Board of the notice described in paragraph (b) of subsection 1, the Board shall immediately notify the contractor who is the principal on the bond that the contractor’s license will be suspended or revoked unless the contractor furnishes an equivalent bond or establishes an equivalent cash deposit before the effective date of the cancellation.  4. The notice mailed to the contractor by the Board pursuant to subsection 2 or 3 must be addressed to the contractor’s latest address of record in the office of the Board.  5. If the contractor does not comply with the requirements of the notice from the Board, the contractor’s license must be suspended or revoked on the date:  (a) Set by the Board, if the notice was provided to the contractor pursuant to subsection 2; or  (b) The bond is cancelled, if the notice was provided to the contractor pursuant to subsection 3.  (Added to NRS by 1965, 351; A 1987, 1140; 1989, 852; 1999, 2182; 2005, 2384)
NV Rev Stat § 624.280 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 624 - Contractors|NRS 624.280 - Regulations concerning fees; limitation on amount.

The Board may adopt regulations fixing the fee for an application, the fee for an examination and the fee for a license to be paid by applicants and licensees. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 624.281, the fee for:  1. An application must not exceed $550.  2. A license must not exceed $900 biennially.  3. An examination must not exceed $300.  [1:Art. VI:186:1941; A 1951, 47; 1953, 521] — (NRS A 1959, 869; 1967, 1593; 1981, 634; 1987, 1140; 1997, 506; 1999, 2182; 2007, 860)
NV Rev Stat § 624.281 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 624 - Contractors|NRS 624.281 - Fee for license issued in expedited manner; reimbursement to Board for costs and expenses; regulations concerning application for license issued in expedited manner.

  1. If an applicant wishes to have a license issued in an expedited manner, the applicant must pay a fee for an application equal to two times the amount of the fee regularly paid for an application pursuant to subsection 1 of NRS 624.280.  2. The applicant must pay one-half of the fee required pursuant to subsection 1 when submitting the application and the other one-half of the fee when the Board issues the license.  3. In addition to the fee required pursuant to subsection 1, the applicant shall reimburse the Board for the actual costs and expenses incurred by the Board in processing the application.  4. The Board shall adopt regulations prescribing the procedures for making an application pursuant to this section.  (Added to NRS by 1999, 2177)
NV Rev Stat § 624.282 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 624 - Contractors|NRS 624.282 - Inactive status of license: Application; effect; duration; regulations.

  1. A contractor may apply to the Board to have his or her license placed on inactive status. The Board may grant the application if the license is in good standing and the licensee has met all requirements for the issuance or renewal of a contractor’s license as of the date of the application.  2. If the application is granted, the licensee shall not engage in any work or activities that require a contractor’s license in this State unless the licensee is returned to active status.  3. A person whose license has been placed on inactive status pursuant to this section is exempt from:  (a) The requirement to execute and maintain a bond pursuant to NRS 624.270; and  (b) The requirement to qualify in regard to his or her experience and knowledge pursuant to NRS 624.260.  4. The inactive status of a license is valid for 8 years after the date that the inactive status is granted.  5. The Board shall not refund any portion of the renewal fee of a contractor’s license that was paid before the license was placed on inactive status.  6. The Board shall adopt regulations prescribing the:  (a) Procedures for making an application pursuant to this section;  (b) Procedures and terms upon which a person whose license has been placed on inactive status may resume work or activities that require a contractor’s license; and  (c) Fees for the renewal of the inactive status of a license.  (Added to NRS by 1999, 2177; A 2019, 2034)
NV Rev Stat § 624.284 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 624 - Contractors|NRS 624.284 - License: Limitation of scope; exceptions.

Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4 of NRS 118B.090 or subsection 2 of 118B.097, a contractor’s license issued pursuant to this chapter does not authorize a contractor to construct or repair a mobile home, manufactured home, manufactured building or commercial coach or factory-built housing.  (Added to NRS by 1997, 212; A 2011, 102; 2019, 1612)
NV Rev Stat § 624.285 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 624 - Contractors|NRS 624.285 - Termination of association of natural person qualifying by examination on behalf of another natural person or firm: Notice; replacement with qualified natural person.

  1. If the natural person qualifying by examination on behalf of another natural person or a firm pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS 624.260 ceases for any reason to be connected with the licensee to whom the license is issued, the licensee shall notify the Board in writing within 10 days after the cessation of association or employment. If a notice is given, the license remains in force for a reasonable length of time to be set by the Board, but not exceeding 30 days after the date of the cessation of association or employment.  2. The licensee shall replace the person originally qualified with another natural person similarly qualified and approved by the Board within the time limited by subsection 1, unless extended by the Board for good cause.  3. If the licensee fails to notify the Board within the 10-day period the license must be automatically suspended. The license must be reinstated upon the replacement of the person originally qualified by another natural person similarly qualified and approved by the Board.  4. If the licensee fails to replace the person originally qualified within the 30-day period, the license may be suspended or revoked.  (Added to NRS by 1967, 1595; A 1987, 613)
NV Rev Stat § 624.288 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 624 - Contractors|NRS 624.288 - Display of name and license on motor vehicle.

A licensee shall display on each commercial motor vehicle registered under the licensee’s name, his or her name and the number of his or her license, in letters and numbers approximately 1 1/2 inches high.  (Added to NRS by 1987, 1101)
NV Rev Stat § 624.291 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 624 - Contractors|NRS 624.291 - Hearing required if Board suspends or revokes license, has probable cause to believe that person has engaged in unlawful advertising or imposes administrative fine for unlicensed actions; exception.

  1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, if the Board suspends or revokes a license, has probable cause to believe that a person has violated NRS 624.720 or imposes an administrative fine pursuant to NRS 624.710, the Board shall hold a hearing. The time and place for the hearing must be fixed by the Board, and notice of the time and place of the hearing must be personally served on the applicant or accused or mailed to the last known address of the applicant or accused at least 21 days before the date fixed for the hearing.  2. The testimony taken pursuant to NRS 624.170 to 624.210, inclusive, must be considered a part of the record of the hearing before the Board.  3. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 622.320, the hearing must be public if a request is made therefor.  4. The Board may suspend the license of a contractor without a hearing if the Board finds, based upon evidence in its possession, that the public health, safety or welfare imperatively requires summary suspension of the license of the contractor and incorporates that finding in its order. If the Board summarily suspends the license of the contractor, the Board must notify the contractor by certified mail. A hearing must be held within 60 days after the suspension if the contractor submits a written request for a hearing to the Board within 20 days after the Board summarily suspends the license.  [5:Art. IV:186:1941; A 1955, 378] — (NRS A 1977, 87; 1995, 928; 1997, 2691; 1999, 2183, 2858; 2001, 2414; 2003, 3422)
NV Rev Stat § 624.295 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 624 - Contractors|NRS 624.295 - Member of Board authorized to inform Executive Officer of allegation of ground for disciplinary action; action by Executive Officer.

If a member of the Board becomes aware that any one or a combination of the grounds for initiating disciplinary action may exist as to a contractor in this State, the member of the Board may inform the Executive Officer of the Board of the allegations. The Executive Officer, upon receiving such information, shall take such actions as he or she deems appropriate under the circumstances.  (Added to NRS by 1995, 926; A 1999, 2962)
NV Rev Stat § 624.301 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 624 - Contractors|NRS 624.301 - Abandonment or failure or refusal to complete or prosecute diligently project for construction; failure or refusal to comply with terms of contract or written warranty.

The following acts, among others, constitute cause for disciplinary action under NRS 624.300:  1. Abandonment without legal excuse of any construction project or operation.  2. Abandonment of a construction project when the percentage of the project completed is less than the percentage of the total price of the contract paid to the contractor at the time of abandonment, unless the contractor is entitled to retain the amount paid pursuant to the terms of the contract or the contractor refunds the excessive amount paid within 30 days after the abandonment of the project.  3. Failure in a material respect to complete any construction project or operation for the price stated in the contract for the project or operation or any modification of the contract.  4. Failure or refusal without legal excuse to prosecute a construction project or operation with reasonable diligence.  5. Failure or refusal without legal excuse on the part of a licensee to comply with the terms of a construction contract or written warranty.  (Added to NRS by 1969, 940; A 1979, 320; 1999, 2963; 2019, 2284)
NV Rev Stat § 624.3011 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 624 - Contractors|NRS 624.3011 - Disregard of plans, specifications, laws or regulations.

  1. The following acts, among others, constitute cause for disciplinary action under NRS 624.300:  (a) Willful and prejudicial departure from or disregard of plans or specifications in any material respect without the consent of the owner or the owner’s authorized representative and the person entitled to have the particular construction project or operation completed in accordance with the plans and specifications.  (b) Willful or deliberate disregard and violation of:  (1) The building laws of the State or of any political subdivision thereof.  (2) The safety laws or labor laws of the State.  (3) Any provision of the Nevada health and safety laws or the regulations adopted thereunder relating to the digging, boring or drilling of water wells.  (4) The laws of this State regarding industrial insurance.  2. If a contractor performs construction without obtaining any necessary building permit, there is a rebuttable presumption that the contractor willfully and deliberately violated the building laws of this State or of its political subdivisions.  (Added to NRS by 1969, 941; A 1983, 541; 1987, 1101; 1995, 2545; 1999, 2964)
NV Rev Stat § 624.3012 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 624 - Contractors|NRS 624.3012 - Diversion of money or property; failure to pay for materials or services; false denial of amount due, or validity of claim of amount due, for materials or services; failure to release lien against property to be improved.

The following acts, among others, constitute cause for disciplinary action under NRS 624.300:  1. Diversion of money or property received for the completion of a specific construction project or operation or for a specified purpose in the completion of any construction project or operation to any other construction project or operation, obligation or purpose.  2. Willful or deliberate failure by any licensee or agent or officer thereof to pay any money when due for any materials or services rendered in connection with the licensee’s operations as a contractor, when the licensee has the capacity to pay or has received sufficient money therefor as payment for the particular construction work, project or operation for which the services or materials were rendered or purchased.  3. The false denial by any licensee or agent or officer thereof of any amount due, or the validity of the claim thereof, for any materials or services rendered in connection with the licensee’s operations as a contractor, when the licensee has the capacity to pay or has received sufficient money therefor as payment for the particular construction work, project or operation for which the services or materials were rendered or purchased, with intent to secure a discount upon such indebtedness or with intent to injure, delay or defraud the person to whom such indebtedness is due.  4. Failure to obtain the discharge or release of any lien recorded against the property to be improved by a construction project for the price of any materials or services rendered to the project by order of the contractor, when the contractor has received sufficient money therefor as payment for the project, within 75 days after the recording of the lien.  (Added to NRS by 1969, 941; A 1999, 2964; 2009, 765)
NV Rev Stat § 624.3013 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 624 - Contractors|NRS 624.3013 - Failure to keep records or maintain bond; misrepresentation or omission; failure to establish financial responsibility or comply with law or regulations of Board.

The following acts, among others, constitute cause for disciplinary action pursuant to NRS 624.300:  1. Failure to keep records showing all contracts, documents, receipts and disbursements by a licensee of all of the licensee’s transactions as a contractor and to keep them open for inspection by the Board or Executive Officer for a period of not less than 3 years after the completion of any construction project or operation to which the records refer.  2. Misrepresentation or omission of a material fact by an applicant or licensee in connection with any information or evidence furnished the Board in connection with official matters of the Board.  3. Failure to establish financial responsibility pursuant to NRS 624.220 and 624.260 to 624.265, inclusive, at the time of renewal of the license or at any other time when required by the Board.  4. Failure to keep in force the bond or cash deposit pursuant to NRS 624.270 for the full period required by the Board.  5. Failure in any material respect to comply with the provisions of this chapter or the regulations of the Board.  (Added to NRS by 1969, 941; A 1971, 182; 1985, 1053; 1987, 217; 1999, 2965; 2015, 390)
NV Rev Stat § 624.3014 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 624 - Contractors|NRS 624.3014 - Misuse of license; evasion of law.

The following acts, among others, constitute cause for disciplinary action under NRS 624.300:  1. Acting in the capacity of a contractor under any license issued hereunder except:  (a) In the name of the licensee as set forth upon the license.  (b) As an employee of the licensee as set forth in the application for such license or as later changed pursuant to this chapter and the rules and regulations of the Board.  2. With the intent to evade the provisions of this chapter:  (a) Aiding or abetting an unlicensed person to evade the provisions of this chapter.  (b) Combining or conspiring with an unlicensed person to perform an unauthorized act.  (c) Allowing a license to be used by an unlicensed person.  (d) Acting as agent, partner or associate of an unlicensed person.  (e) Furnishing estimates or bids to an unlicensed person.  (f) Soliciting a bid or estimate from a person known by the licensee to be unlicensed pursuant to this chapter.  3. Any attempt by a licensee to assign, transfer or otherwise dispose of a license or permit the unauthorized use thereof.  (Added to NRS by 1969, 941; A 2015, 390)
NV Rev Stat § 624.3015 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 624 - Contractors|NRS 624.3015 - Acting beyond scope of license; bidding on work in excess of limit or beyond scope of license; contracting with unlicensed contractor; constructing or repairing mobile home, manufactured home, manufactured building or commercial coach or factory-built housing; engaging in work that requires license while license is inactive.

The following acts, among others, constitute cause for disciplinary action under NRS 624.300:  1. Acting in the capacity of a contractor beyond the scope of the license.  2. Bidding to contract or contracting for a sum for one construction contract or project in excess of the limit placed on the license by the Board.  3. Knowingly bidding to contract or entering into a contract with a contractor for work in excess of his or her limit or beyond the scope of his or her license.  4. Knowingly entering into a contract with a contractor while that contractor is not licensed.  5. Constructing or repairing a mobile home, manufactured home, manufactured building or commercial coach or factory-built housing unless the contractor:  (a) Is licensed pursuant to NRS 489.311;   (b) Owns, leases or rents the mobile home, manufactured home, manufactured building, commercial coach or factory-built housing; or  (c) Is authorized to perform the work pursuant to subsection 4 of NRS 118B.090 or subsection 2 of NRS 118B.097.  6. Engaging in any work or activities that require a contractor’s license while the license is placed on inactive status pursuant to NRS 624.282.  (Added to NRS by 1969, 942; A 1979, 319; 1981, 634; 1997, 213; 1999, 2182; 2007, 651; 2009, 1935; 2019, 1612)
NV Rev Stat § 624.3016 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 624 - Contractors|NRS 624.3016 - Fraudulent or deceitful acts; criminal conviction; improper acts involving liens; improper acts involving residential pools and spas; failure to make required disclosure; failure to pay assessment; improper acts involving contract for public work; failure to notify Board of certain information; failure to provide or respond to claim made under builder’s warranty.

The following acts or omissions, among others, constitute cause for disciplinary action under NRS 624.300:  1. Any fraudulent or deceitful act committed in the capacity of a contractor, including, without limitation, misrepresentation or the omission of a material fact.  2. A conviction of a violation of NRS 624.730, or a conviction in this State or any other jurisdiction of a felony relating to the practice of a contractor or a crime involving moral turpitude.  3. Knowingly making a false statement in or relating to the recording of a notice of lien pursuant to the provisions of NRS 108.226.  4. Failure to give a notice required by NRS 108.227, 108.245, 108.246 or 624.520.  5. Failure to comply with NRS 624.920, 624.930, 624.935 or 624.940 or any regulations of the Board governing contracts for work concerning residential pools and spas.  6. Failure to comply with NRS 624.600.  7. Misrepresentation or the omission of a material fact, or the commission of any other fraudulent or deceitful act, to obtain a license.  8. Failure to pay an assessment required pursuant to NRS 624.470.  9. Failure to file a certified payroll report that is required for a contract for a public work.  10. Knowingly submitting false information in an application for qualification or a certified payroll report that is required for a contract for a public work.  11. Failure to notify the Board of a conviction or entry of a plea of guilty, guilty but mentally ill or nolo contendere pursuant to NRS 624.266.  12. Failure to provide a builder’s warranty as required by NRS 624.602 or to respond reasonably to a claim made under a builder’s warranty.  (Added to NRS by 1969, 942; A 1983, 510; 1997, 2690; 1999, 1972, 2965, 2967; 2001, 141; 2003, 2144, 2618, 2704; 2005, 1207, 2387; 2011, 1883; 2019, 2284)