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NV Rev Stat § 598.9815 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 598 - Deceptive Trade Practices|NRS 598.9815 - Agreement for purchase of distributed generation system: Disclosure.

  1. An agreement for the purchase of a distributed generation system must include a disclosure that is not more than 3 pages in length and is in at least 10-point font.  2. The disclosure described in subsection 1 must be separate from the cover page and agreement described in NRS 598.9813 and 598.9814.  3. The disclosure described in subsection 1 must include, without limitation:  (a) The name, mailing address, telephone number and electronic mail address of the solar installation company;  (b) The name, mailing address, telephone number, electronic mail address and number of the contractor’s license of the person who installed the distributed generation system, if different from the solar installation company;  (c) The name, mailing address, telephone number, electronic mail address and the number of the contractor’s license of the person responsible for all maintenance of the distributed generation system, if different from the solar installation company;  (d) The purchase price of the distributed generation system;  (e) The payment schedule for the distributed generation system;  (f) The approximate start and completion dates for the installation of the distributed generation system;  (g) A disclosure notifying the purchaser of the responsible party for obtaining approval for connecting the distributed generation system to the electricity meter on the host customer’s side;  (h) Assumptions concerning the design of the distributed generation system, including, without limitation:  (1) The size of the distributed generation system;  (2) The estimated amount of production for the distributed generation system in the first year of operation;  (3) The estimated annual degradation to the distributed generation system; and  (4) As specified by the agreement at the time of installation, whether or not an electric utility must credit a customer of the electric utility for any excess energy that is generated by the distributed generation system;  (i) A disclosure notifying the purchaser if maintenance and repairs of the distributed generation system are included in the purchase;  (j) A disclosure describing any warranty for the repair of any damage to the roof of the property owned by the purchaser in connection with the installation or removal of the distributed generation system;  (k) A description of any guarantees of the performance of the distributed generation system;  (l) A description of the basis for any estimates of savings that were provided to the purchaser, if applicable; and  (m) A disclosure concerning the retention of any portfolio energy credits, if applicable.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 4273)
NV Rev Stat § 598.9816 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 598 - Deceptive Trade Practices|NRS 598.9816 - Power purchase agreement: Cover page.

A power purchase agreement for the sale of the output of a distributed generation system must include a cover page that provides the following information in at least 10-point font:  1. The rate of any increase in the payments to be made during the term of the agreement and, if applicable, the date of the first such increase.  2. An estimated timeline for the installation of the distributed generation system.  3. The rate of electricity per kilowatt-hour of electricity for the first year of the agreement.  4. The length of the term of the agreement.  5. The amounts due at the signing for and at the completion of the installation or any inspection of the distributed generation system.  6. The estimated production of the distributed generation system in the first year of operation.  7. A description of the options available at the end of the term of the agreement.  8. A description of any option to purchase the distributed generation system before the end of the term of the agreement.  9. Notice of the existence of the Recovery Fund administered by the State Contractors’ Board pursuant to NRS 624.470.  10. Notice that a person financially damaged by a licensed contractor who performs work on a residence may be eligible to recover certain financial damages from the Recovery Fund.  11. Notice that a host customer may file a complaint with the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada.  12. Contact information for the State Contractors’ Board and the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada, including, without limitation, a telephone number.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 4274)
NV Rev Stat § 598.9819 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 598 - Deceptive Trade Practices|NRS 598.9819 - Utility rates disclosure required in agreement in certain circumstances.

If an agreement for the lease or purchase of a distributed generation system or if a power purchase agreement makes a written reference to the price of electricity that is provided by an electric utility, the agreement or power purchase agreement, as applicable, must also provide, in 12-point font, a disclosure in substantially the following form:  Actual utility rates may go up or down and actual savings may vary. For further information regarding rates, you may contact your local utility or the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 4276)
NV Rev Stat § 598.9821 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 598 - Deceptive Trade Practices|NRS 598.9821 - Certain express warranties required in agreement; exception.

  1. An agreement for the lease or purchase of a distributed generation system and a power purchase agreement must include an express warranty for the installation of the distributed generation system and the penetration into the roof by the distributed generation system. Such warranties must:  (a) Be express and in writing; and  (b) Expire not earlier than 10 years after the installation of the distributed generation system.  2. An agreement for the lease of a distributed generation system and a power purchase agreement must include an express warranty that:  (a) Is in writing; and  (b) Does not expire earlier than 10 years after the installation of the distributed generation system.  3. An agreement for the purchase of a distributed generation system must include the following express warranties in writing for the component parts, including parts and labor, of the distributed generation system, either directly from the solar installation company or passed through from the manufacturer of the component parts:  (a) For collectors and storage units, not less than a 10-year warranty; and  (b) For inverters, not less than a 7-year warranty.  4. The provisions of this section that relate to a person who installs a distributed generation system do not apply to a person who installs a system on his or her own property.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 4277)
NV Rev Stat § 598.9822 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 598 - Deceptive Trade Practices|NRS 598.9822 - Complaints against solar installation company; noncompliance constitutes deceptive trade practice; violation constitutes consumer fraud; documents in English or Spanish.

  1. A host customer may file a complaint concerning a solar installation company with the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada. Upon receipt of a complaint, the Commission may direct the host customer to the appropriate agency or person to resolve the complaint.  2. The failure of a person to comply with NRS 598.9801 to 598.9822, inclusive, constitutes a deceptive trade practice for the purposes of NRS 598.0903 to 598.0999, inclusive.  3. A violation of any provision of NRS 598.9801 to 598.9822, inclusive, constitutes consumer fraud for the purposes of NRS 41.600.  4. Any document described in NRS 598.9809 to 598.9821, inclusive, must be provided in:  (a) English; or  (b) Spanish, if any person so requests.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 4277)
NV Rev Stat § 598A.010 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 598A - Unfair Trade Practices|NRS 598A.010 - Short title.

This chapter may be cited as the Nevada Unfair Trade Practice Act.  (Added to NRS by 1975, 944)
NV Rev Stat § 598A.020 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 598A - Unfair Trade Practices|NRS 598A.020 - Definitions.

When used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:  1. "Commodity" means any goods, merchandise, wares, produce, chose in action, patents, trademarks, articles of commerce, or other tangible or intangible property, real, personal, or mixed, for use, consumption, enjoyment or resale.  2. "Service" means any activity performed or benefit conferred for the purpose of economic gain.  3. "Trade or commerce" includes all economic activity involving or relating to any commodity or service.  (Added to NRS by 1975, 945; A 1985, 532)
NV Rev Stat § 598A.030 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 598A - Unfair Trade Practices|NRS 598A.030 - Legislative declaration.

  1. The Legislature hereby finds that:  (a) The free, open and competitive production and sale of commodities and services is necessary to the economic well-being of the citizens of the State of Nevada.  (b) The acts of persons which result in the restraint of trade and commerce:  (1) Act to destroy free and open competition in our market system and, thereby, result in increased costs and the deterioration in quality of commodities and services to the citizens of the State of Nevada.  (2) Result in economic hardships in the form of increased consumer prices and increased taxes upon many citizens of the State of Nevada least able to bear such increased costs.  2. It is the policy of this state and the purpose of this chapter to:  (a) Prohibit acts in restraint of trade or commerce, except where properly regulated as provided by law.  (b) Preserve and protect the free, open and competitive nature of our market system.  (c) Penalize all persons engaged in such anticompetitive practices to the full extent allowed by law, in accordance with the penalties provided herein.  (Added to NRS by 1975, 944)
NV Rev Stat § 598A.040 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 598A - Unfair Trade Practices|NRS 598A.040 - Applicability of chapter.

The provisions of this chapter do not apply to:  1. Any labor, agricultural or horticultural organizations organized for the purpose of self-help and not for profit to itself nor to individual members thereof, while lawfully carrying out its legitimate objects.  2. Bona fide religious and charitable activities of any nonprofit corporation, trust or organization established exclusively for religious or charitable purposes.  3. Conduct which is expressly authorized, regulated or approved by:  (a) A statute of this State or of the United States;  (b) An ordinance of any city or county of this State, except for ordinances relating to video service providers; or  (c) An administrative agency of this State or of the United States or of a city or county of this State, having jurisdiction of the subject matter.  4. Conduct or agreements relating to rates, fares, classifications, divisions, allowances or charges, including charges between carriers and compensation paid or received for the use of facilities and equipment, that are authorized, regulated or approved by the Nevada Transportation Authority pursuant to chapter 706 of NRS.  5. Restrictive covenants:  (a) Which are part of a contract of sale for a business and which bar the seller of the business from competing with the purchaser of the business sold within a reasonable market area for a reasonable period of time; or  (b) Which are part of a commercial shopping center lease and which bar the parties from permitting or engaging in the furnishing of certain services or the sale of certain commodities within the commercial shopping center where such leased premises are located.  (Added to NRS by 1975, 946; A 1983, 2011; 1997, 2018; 2007, 1393)
NV Rev Stat § 598A.050 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 598A - Unfair Trade Practices|NRS 598A.050 - Construction of chapter.

The provisions of this chapter shall be construed in harmony with prevailing judicial interpretations of the federal antitrust statutes.  (Added to NRS by 1975, 951)
NV Rev Stat § 598A.070 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 598A - Unfair Trade Practices|NRS 598A.070 - Duties of Attorney General and district attorneys.

  1. The Attorney General shall:  (a) Enforce the provisions of this chapter.  (b) Investigate suspected violations of the provisions of this chapter.  (c) Institute proceedings on behalf of the State, its agencies, political subdivisions, districts or municipal corporations, or as parens patriae of the persons residing in the State for:  (1) Injunctive relief to prevent and restrain a violation of any provision of this chapter.  (2) Civil penalties for violations of the provisions of this chapter.  (3) Criminal penalties for violations of the provisions of this chapter.  2. Any district attorney in this State, with the permission or at the direction of the Attorney General, shall institute proceedings in the name of the State of Nevada for any violation of the provisions of this chapter.  (Added to NRS by 1975, 946; A 1989, 305)
NV Rev Stat § 598A.080 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 598A - Unfair Trade Practices|NRS 598A.080 - Cooperation with Federal Government and other states.

The Attorney General may cooperate with and coordinate the enforcement of the provisions of this chapter with officials of the Federal Government and the several states, including but not limited to the sharing of information and evidence obtained in accordance with NRS 598A.100.  (Added to NRS by 1975, 951)
NV Rev Stat § 598A.090 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 598A - Unfair Trade Practices|NRS 598A.090 - Jurisdiction of district courts.

The district courts have jurisdiction over actions and proceedings for violations of the provisions of this chapter and may:  1. Issue temporary restraining orders and injunctions to prevent and restrain violations of the provisions of this chapter.  2. Impose civil and criminal penalties and award damages as provided in this chapter.  3. Grant mandatory injunctions reasonably necessary to eliminate practices which are unlawful under the provisions of this chapter.  (Added to NRS by 1975, 947)
NV Rev Stat § 598A.100 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 598A - Unfair Trade Practices|NRS 598A.100 - Investigative demands: Issuance by Attorney General; service; contents; privileged information.

  1. Whenever the Attorney General has reasonable cause to believe that any person has information or is in possession, custody or control of any document or other tangible evidence relevant to an investigation for violation of any provision of this chapter, he or she may issue in writing and cause to be served upon that person, before bringing any action concerning such violation or suspected violation, an investigative demand to:  (a) Appear and be examined under oath;  (b) Answer written interrogatories under oath; or  (c) Produce the document or other tangible evidence for inspection and copying.  2. The demand shall:  (a) Be served upon the person in the manner required for service of process in this state or by certified mail with return receipt requested.  (b) State the section or sections of this chapter, alleged to have been violated and the general nature of the investigation.  (c) Describe the class or classes of documents or other tangible evidence with sufficient definiteness to permit them to be fairly identified.  (d) Contain a copy of the written interrogatories, if any.  (e) Prescribe a time at which the person must appear to testify, within which to answer the written interrogatories or produce the documents or other tangible evidence, but inspection of documentary material or other tangible evidence may be carried out at the place where the documents or evidence are located when the production of the material would be burdensome to the person investigated or where such visitorial investigation would be preferred by the Attorney General.  (f) Specify a place for the taking of testimony or for production of evidence and identify the person who is to take custody of the document or other tangible evidence for the purposes of inspection or copying.  3. A written investigative demand shall not require the submission of any privileged documentary material or testimony.  (Added to NRS by 1975, 947)
NV Rev Stat § 598A.110 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 598A - Unfair Trade Practices|NRS 598A.110 - Investigative demands: Confidentiality.

Any procedure, testimony taken, document or other tangible evidence produced, or answer made under NRS 598A.100 shall be kept confidential by the Attorney General prior to the institution of an action brought under this chapter for the alleged violation of the provisions of this chapter under investigation, unless:  1. Confidentiality is waived by the person upon whom the written investigative demand is made or pursuant to NRS 239.0115;  2. Disclosure is authorized by the district court; or  3. Disclosure is made pursuant to NRS 598A.080.  (Added to NRS by 1975, 947; A 2007, 2121)
NV Rev Stat § 598A.120 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 598A - Unfair Trade Practices|NRS 598A.120 - Investigative demands: Order requiring compliance; penalty for failure to obey.

In case of refusal to comply in whole or in part with the written investigative demand by any person to whom it is directed, any district court of the State of Nevada, upon application of the Attorney General, may issue an order requiring compliance. Failure to obey the order of the court may be punished by the court as a contempt of court.  (Added to NRS by 1975, 948)
NV Rev Stat § 598A.130 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 598A - Unfair Trade Practices|NRS 598A.130 - Investigative demands: Immunity from criminal prosecution.

  1. If a natural person refuses to make written answer, testify or produce evidence pursuant to a written investigative demand on the ground he or she may be incriminated thereby, any district court of the State of Nevada, upon the ex parte application of the Attorney General may order, in the name of the State of Nevada, that the natural person be released from all liability to be prosecuted or punished on account of any testimony or other evidence he or she may be required to produce.  2. Except as provided in subsection 3, such order of immunity shall forever be a bar to prosecution against the witness for any offense shown in whole or in part by such testimony or other evidence.  3. Immunity obtained pursuant to this section shall not:  (a) Exempt any person from prosecution for perjury committed in the giving of such testimony; or  (b) Prevent the Attorney General or a civil litigant from instituting civil proceedings against any person who violates the provisions of this chapter.  (Added to NRS by 1975, 948)
NV Rev Stat § 598A.140 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 598A - Unfair Trade Practices|NRS 598A.140 - Investigative demands: Order compelling compliance after immunity granted; penalty for failure to obey.

If any person refuses to testify, produce evidence or make answer after being granted immunity from prosecution as provided by NRS 598A.130, the Attorney General may apply to any district court for an order compelling such person to testify, produce evidence or make answer. Any person who disobeys such order of the court may be held in contempt of court.  (Added to NRS by 1975, 948)
NV Rev Stat § 598A.150 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 598A - Unfair Trade Practices|NRS 598A.150 - Investigative demands: Duty of public officers and employees to furnish information and assistance.

It is the duty of all public officers, their deputies, assistants, clerks, subordinates or employees, to render and furnish to the Attorney General, his or her deputy or other designated representative, when so requested, all the information and assistance in their possession or within their power relating to investigations carried out under the provisions of this chapter.  (Added to NRS by 1975, 948)
NV Rev Stat § 598A.160 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 598A - Unfair Trade Practices|NRS 598A.160 - Civil action by Attorney General for damages and other relief; proof of damages; procedure for distributing recovery.

  1. The Attorney General may bring a civil action for any violation of the provisions of this chapter in the name of the State of Nevada and is entitled to recover damages and secure other relief provided by the provisions of this chapter:  (a) As parens patriae of the persons residing in this State, with respect to damages sustained directly or indirectly by such persons, or, alternatively, if the court finds in its discretion that the interests of justice so require, as a representative of a class or classes consisting of persons residing in this State who have been damaged directly or indirectly; or  (b) As parens patriae, with respect to direct or indirect damages to the general economy of the State of Nevada or any political subdivision thereof.  2. In any action under this section, this State:  (a) May recover the aggregate damage sustained by the persons on whose behalf this State sues, without separately proving the individual claims of each such person. Proof of such damages must be based on:  (1) Statistical or sampling methods;  (2) The pro rata allocation of illegal overcharges of sales occurring within the State of Nevada; or  (3) Such other reasonable system of estimating aggregate damages as the court may permit.  (b) Shall distribute, allocate or otherwise pay the amounts so recovered in accordance with state law, or in the absence of any applicable state law, as the district court may authorize, subject to the requirement that any distribution procedure adopted afford each person on whose behalf this State sues a reasonable opportunity individually to secure the pro rata portion of such recovery attributable to his, her or its respective claims for damages, less litigation and administrative costs, including attorney fees, before any of the recovery is escheated.  (Added to NRS by 1975, 948; A 1999, 945)
NV Rev Stat § 598A.170 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 598A - Unfair Trade Practices|NRS 598A.170 - Civil penalty in action brought by Attorney General for engaging in prohibited activity.

Persons who engage in activities prohibited by this chapter are civilly liable, at the suit of the Attorney General, in an amount not to exceed 5 percent of the gross income realized by the sale of commodities or services sold by such persons in this state in each year in which the prohibited activities occurred.  (Added to NRS by 1975, 949)
NV Rev Stat § 598A.180 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 598A - Unfair Trade Practices|NRS 598A.180 - Suit by Attorney General against domestic corporation or association.

  1. Upon a violation of the provisions of this chapter by any corporation or association organized under the laws of this state, or upon failure to comply with the terms of the final judgment or decree rendered by a court of this state for a violation of the provisions of this chapter, or to comply with a consent judgment or decree rendered by a court of this state concerning an alleged violation of the provisions of this chapter, the Attorney General may institute a suit in any district court for:  (a) The forfeiture of charter rights, franchises, privileges and powers, and for the dissolution of the corporation or association; or  (b) The suspension of the privilege to conduct business within the State.  2. The district court, in its discretion and with due consideration of all relevant factors, including relevant public interests and competitive and economic factors, may order the dissolution, suspend the privilege to conduct business for a specific period, deny such relief or provide other appropriate relief.  (Added to NRS by 1975, 949)