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NV Rev Stat § 598.772 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 598 - Deceptive Trade Practices|NRS 598.772 - Waiver of statutory rights prohibited; burden of proof upon person claiming exemption or exception from definition.

  1. Any waiver by a buyer of the provisions of NRS 598.746 to 598.777, inclusive, is contrary to public policy and is void and unenforceable. Any attempt by an organization to have a buyer waive rights given by NRS 598.746 to 598.777, inclusive, is unlawful.  2. In any proceeding involving NRS 598.741 to 598.787, inclusive, the burden of proving an exemption or an exception from a definition is upon the person claiming it.  (Added to NRS by 1987, 1520; A 1993, 2277)
NV Rev Stat § 598.777 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 598 - Deceptive Trade Practices|NRS 598.777 - Buyer’s action for recovery of damages or injunctive relief; attorney’s fees; punitive damages.

A buyer injured by a violation of NRS 598.746 to 598.772, inclusive, or by a breach by an organization of a contract subject to those sections, may bring an action for recovery of damages, for injunctive relief or for both recovery of damages and injunctive relief. Judgment for damages must be entered for actual damages, but in no case less than the amount paid by the buyer to the organization, plus reasonable attorney’s fees and costs. If the court deems it proper, the court may award punitive damages.  (Added to NRS by 1987, 1520; A 1993, 2277)
NV Rev Stat § 598.782 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 598 - Deceptive Trade Practices|NRS 598.782 - Criminal penalty.

  1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a person who violates any provision of NRS 598.746 to 598.772, inclusive, is guilty of a misdemeanor.  2. A person who breaches a contract subject to NRS 598.746 to 598.772, inclusive, is not guilty of a misdemeanor solely because of the breach.  (Added to NRS by 1987, 1520; A 1993, 2277)
NV Rev Stat § 598.787 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 598 - Deceptive Trade Practices|NRS 598.787 - Provisions and remedies not exclusive; violation constitutes deceptive trade practice.

  1. The provisions of NRS 598.746 to 598.777, inclusive, are not exclusive and do not relieve the parties or the contracts subject thereto from compliance with any other applicable provision of law.  2. The remedies provided in NRS 598.772 and 598.777 for violation of any provision of NRS 598.746 to 598.772, inclusive, are in addition to any other procedures or remedies for any violation or conduct provided for in any other law.  3. Any violation of NRS 598.746 to 598.772, inclusive, constitutes a deceptive trade practice for the purposes of NRS 598.0903 to 598.0999, inclusive.  (Added to NRS by 1987, 1520; A 1993, 1959, 2278; 1995, 692; 1997, 3198)
NV Rev Stat § 598.840 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 598 - Deceptive Trade Practices|NRS 598.840 - Definitions. [Effective through June 30, 2021.]

As used in NRS 598.840 to 598.930, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires:  1. "Affiliate organization" means an organization for buying goods or services at a discount that:  (a) Is a subsidiary of a parent business entity; or  (b) Operates under a franchise granted by a parent business entity.  2. "Business day" means any calendar day except Sunday, or the following business holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday, Washington’s Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Nevada Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.  3. "Buyer" means a person who purchases by contract a membership in an organization for buying goods or services at a discount.  4. "Franchise" has the meaning ascribed to it in 16 C.F.R. § 436.2, as amended or substituted in revision by the Federal Trade Commission.  5. "Organization for buying goods or services at a discount" or "organization" means a person who, for a consideration, provides or claims to provide a buyer with the ability to purchase goods or services at a price which is represented to be lower than the price generally charged in the area. The term includes, without limitation, an affiliate organization.  6. "Parent business entity" or "parent" means any business entity that, directly or indirectly, has owned, operated, controlled or granted franchises to, in any combination thereof, at least 15 organizations or affiliate organizations for a consecutive period of 5 years or more.  7. "Subsidiary" means an organization for buying goods or services at a discount that is owned, operated or controlled, either directly or indirectly or in whole or in part, by a parent business entity.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 960; A 1993, 1800, 1960; 1995, 663; 1997, 3199; 2005, 1373; 2009, 2720; 2011, 2652; 2013, 1054; 2015, 3653; 2017, 2254; 2019, 2501)
NV Rev Stat § 598.840 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 598 - Deceptive Trade Practices|NRS 598.840 - Definitions. [Effective July 1, 2021.]

As used in NRS 598.840 to 598.930, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires:  1. "Affiliate organization" means an organization for buying goods or services at a discount that:  (a) Is a subsidiary of a parent business entity; or  (b) Operates under a franchise granted by a parent business entity.  2. "Business day" means any calendar day except Sunday, or the following business holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday, Washington’s Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Nevada Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.  3. "Buyer" means a person who purchases by contract a membership in an organization for buying goods or services at a discount.  4. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of the Consumer Affairs Division.  5. "Division" means the Consumer Affairs Division of the Department of Business and Industry.  6. "Franchise" has the meaning ascribed to it in 16 C.F.R. § 436.2, as amended or substituted in revision by the Federal Trade Commission.  7. "Organization for buying goods or services at a discount" or "organization" means a person who, for a consideration, provides or claims to provide a buyer with the ability to purchase goods or services at a price which is represented to be lower than the price generally charged in the area. The term includes, without limitation, an affiliate organization.  8. "Parent business entity" or "parent" means any business entity that, directly or indirectly, has owned, operated, controlled or granted franchises to, in any combination thereof, at least 15 organizations or affiliate organizations for a consecutive period of 5 years or more.  9. "Registrant" means an organization for buying goods or services at a discount which is required to register and post security with the Division pursuant to the provisions of NRS 598.840 to 598.930, inclusive.  10. "Subsidiary" means an organization for buying goods or services at a discount that is owned, operated or controlled, either directly or indirectly or in whole or in part, by a parent business entity.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 960; A 1993, 1800, 1960; 1995, 663; 1997, 3199; 2005, 1373; 2009, 2720, 2721; 2011, 2652; 2013, 1054; 2015, 3653; 2017, 2254; 2019, 2501, effective July 1, 2021)
NV Rev Stat § 598.845 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 598 - Deceptive Trade Practices|NRS 598.845 - Scope. [Effective July 1, 2021.]

An organization in which:  1. The consideration for the contract for membership is $50 or less or is an annual fee of $25 or less; or  2. Providing goods or services at a discount is not the primary purpose of the organization but is incidental to membership in the organization,  is not subject to the provisions of NRS 598.840 to 598.930, inclusive.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 960; R temp. 2009, 2732; R temp. 2011, 2652; R temp. 2013, 1054; R temp. 2015, 3653; R temp. 2017, 2254; R temp. 2019, 2501, expires by limitation on June 30, 2021)
NV Rev Stat § 598.851 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 598 - Deceptive Trade Practices|NRS 598.851 - Organization to register and post security before advertising services or conducting business in this State. [Effective July 1, 2021.]

Before advertising its services or conducting business in this State, an organization for buying goods or services at a discount must register pursuant to NRS 598.721 and post security in the amount of $50,000 with the Consumer Affairs Division pursuant to NRS 598.726. The security must be conditioned on compliance by the organization with the provisions of NRS 598.840 to 598.930, inclusive, the terms of the buyer’s contract for membership in the organization and the terms of any contract with the buyer for the purchase of goods or services.  (Added to NRS by 1997, 3194; A 2005, 1374; R temp. 2009, 2732; R temp. 2011, 2652; R temp. 2013, 1054; R temp. 2015, 3653; R temp. 2017, 2254; R temp. 2019, 2501, expires by limitation on June 30, 2021)
NV Rev Stat § 598.852 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 598 - Deceptive Trade Practices|NRS 598.852 - Organization to register on prescribed form and pay fee; certificate of registration; renewal of certificate. [Effective July 1, 2021.]

  1. Each organization for buying goods or services at a discount regulated by the provisions of NRS 598.840 to 598.930, inclusive, shall apply for registration on the form prescribed by the Division.  2. At the time of application for registration, the applicant must pay to the Division an administrative fee of $25 and deposit the required security with the Division.  3. Upon receipt of the security in the proper form and the payment of the administrative fee required by this section, the Division shall issue a certificate of registration to the applicant. A certificate of registration:  (a) Is not transferable or assignable; and  (b) Expires 1 year after it is issued.  4. A registrant must renew a certificate of registration issued pursuant to this section before the certificate expires by submitting to the Division an application for the renewal of the certificate on a form prescribed by the Division.  (Added to NRS by 2009, 2709; A 2011, 2652; 2013, 1054; 2015, 3653; 2017, 2254; 2019, 2501, effective July 1, 2021)
NV Rev Stat § 598.853 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 598 - Deceptive Trade Practices|NRS 598.853 - Security required for registration: Form; term; records; rejection for nonconformance; change in form; inadequate amount. [Effective July 1, 2021.]

  1. Each registrant shall deposit with the Division:  (a) A bond executed by a corporate surety approved by the Commissioner and licensed to do business in this State;  (b) An irrevocable letter of credit for which the registrant is the obligor, issued by a bank whose deposits are federally insured; or  (c) A certificate of deposit in a financial institution which is doing business in this State and which is federally insured or insured by a private insurer approved pursuant to NRS 672.755. The certificate of deposit may be withdrawn only on the order of the Commissioner, except that the interest may accrue to the registrant.  2. The term of the bond, letter of credit or certificate of deposit, or any renewal thereof, must be not less than 1 year.  3. If the registrant deposits a bond, the registrant shall keep accurate records of the bond and the payments made on the premium. The records must be open to inspection by the Division during business hours. The registrant shall notify the Division not later than 30 days before the date of expiration of the bond and provide written proof of the renewal of the bond to the Division.  4. The Commissioner may reject any bond, letter of credit or certificate of deposit which fails to conform to the requirements of NRS 598.840 to 598.930, inclusive.  5. A registrant may change the form of security which he or she has deposited with the Division. If the registrant changes the form of the security, the Commissioner may retain for not more than 1 year any portion of the security previously deposited by the registrant as security for claims arising during the time the previous security was in effect.  6. If the amount of the deposited security falls below the amount required by NRS 598.840 to 598.930, inclusive, for that security, the registrant shall be deemed not to be registered as required by NRS 598.852 for the purposes of NRS 598.840 to 598.930, inclusive.  (Added to NRS by 2009, 2709; A 2011, 2652; 2013, 1054; 2015, 3653; 2017, 2254; 2019, 2501, effective July 1, 2021)
NV Rev Stat § 598.854 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 598 - Deceptive Trade Practices|NRS 598.854 - Rights and remedies of injured consumers; resolution by Division of claims against security; regulations. [Effective July 1, 2021.]

  1. The security required to be deposited by a registrant pursuant to NRS 598.853 must be held in trust for consumers injured by the bankruptcy of the registrant or the registrant’s breach of any agreement entered into in his or her capacity as a registrant.  2. A consumer so injured may bring and maintain an action in any court of competent jurisdiction to recover against the security.  3. The Division may bring an action for interpleader against all claimants upon the security. If the Division brings such an action, the Division shall publish notice of the action at least once each week for 2 weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the organization has its principal place of business. The Division may deduct its costs of the action, including the costs of the publication of the notice, from the amount of the security. All claims against the security have equal priority. If the security is insufficient to pay all the claims in full, the claims must be paid pro rata. If the registrant has posted a bond with the Division, the surety is then relieved of all liability under the bond.  4. The Division may, in lieu of bringing an action for interpleader pursuant to subsection 3, conduct a hearing to determine the distribution of the security to claimants. The Division shall adopt regulations to provide for adequate notice and the conduct of the hearing. If the registrant has posted a bond with the Division, distribution pursuant to this subsection relieves the surety of all liability under the bond.  5. If the security is sufficient to pay all claims against the security in full, the Division may deduct from the amount of the security, the cost of any investigation or hearing it conducted to determine the distribution of the security.  (Added to NRS by 2009, 2710; A 2011, 2652; 2013, 1054; 2015, 3653; 2017, 2254; 2019, 2501, effective July 1, 2021)
NV Rev Stat § 598.8541 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 598 - Deceptive Trade Practices|NRS 598.8541 - Release of security if registrant ceases to operate or registration expires. [Effective July 1, 2021.]

  1. If no claims have been filed against the security deposited with the Division pursuant to NRS 598.853 within 6 months after the registrant ceases to operate or his or her registration expires, whichever occurs later, the Commissioner shall release the security to the registrant and shall not audit any claims filed against the security thereafter by consumers.  2. If one or more claims have been filed against the security within 6 months after the registrant ceases to operate or his or her registration expires, whichever occurs later, the proceeds must not be released to the registrant or distributed to any consumer earlier than 1 year after the registrant ceases to operate or his or her registration expires, whichever occurs later.  3. For the purposes of this section, the Commissioner shall determine the date on which a registrant ceases to operate.  (Added to NRS by 2009, 2710; A 2011, 2652; 2013, 1054; 2015, 3653; 2017, 2254; 2019, 2501, effective July 1, 2021)
NV Rev Stat § 598.860 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 598 - Deceptive Trade Practices|NRS 598.860 - Trust account required for payments on goods and services. [Effective July 1, 2021.]

  1. Before the organization accepts money from any buyer for an order of goods or services, it shall establish a trust account for the deposit of payments on goods or services. The organization shall deposit all money received from each buyer for goods or services, including charges for freight, delivery, installation or taxes or other charges, unless the total cost is $50 or less in the trust account. The trust account must be for the benefit of buyers who order goods or services from the organization.  2. The trustee may withdraw money from the trust account for payments on goods or services to pay the source of the goods or services ordered by the buyer, or to make a refund to the buyer. After such withdrawal, the trustee may withdraw that percentage of the remainder of the deposit from the buyer which represents the organization’s profit.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 962; R temp. 2009, 2732; R temp. 2011, 2652; R temp. 2013, 1054; R temp. 2015, 3653; R temp. 2017, 2254; R temp. 2019, 2501, expires by limitation on June 30, 2021)
NV Rev Stat § 598.865 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 598 - Deceptive Trade Practices|NRS 598.865 - Administration of trust accounts; audits. [Effective July 1, 2021.]

  1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3 of NRS 598.855, the trust accounts required by NRS 598.855 and 598.860 must be administered by an independent trustee approved by the Commissioner. All fees charged by the trustee to administer a trust account must be paid by the organization.  2. The trustee shall withdraw money from the trust account for payments on goods or services only upon written proof from the source of the goods or services that the items have been shipped or delivered to the buyer. The Commissioner may audit the trustee as necessary to ensure compliance with NRS 598.840 to 598.930, inclusive.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 962; A 2005, 1375; R temp. 2009, 2732; R temp. 2011, 2652; R temp. 2013, 1054; R temp. 2015, 3653; R temp. 2017, 2254; R temp. 2019, 2501, expires by limitation on June 30, 2021)
NV Rev Stat § 598.875 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 598 - Deceptive Trade Practices|NRS 598.875 - Requirements for contracts for membership. [Effective through June 30, 2021.]

Each contract for membership in an organization must:  1. Be in writing, legible and have all spaces filled in before the buyer signs it;  2. Be in the language in which the sales presentation was given;  3. Contain the addresses of the buyer and the organization;  4. Be given to the buyer when he or she signs it;  5. Specify the term of the membership of the buyer, which may not be measured by the buyer’s life;  6. Clearly specify the buyer’s right to cancel the contract pursuant to NRS 598.885;  7. Clearly specify the buyer’s right to rescind the contract and to be given a refund pro rata pursuant to NRS 598.910 and the conditions and limitations on that right;  8. Clearly specify the buyer’s right to a refund on the purchase of goods pursuant to NRS 598.895 and the conditions and limitations on that right; and  9. Clearly specify whether or not the buyer is given any other rights to a refund on the purchase of goods or services and, if so, any conditions and limitations on those rights.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 963; A 1997, 3199; 2005, 1375; 2009, 2722; 2011, 2652; 2013, 1054; 2015, 3653; 2017, 2254; 2019, 2501)
NV Rev Stat § 598.875 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 598 - Deceptive Trade Practices|NRS 598.875 - Requirements for contracts for membership. [Effective July 1, 2021.]

Each contract for membership in an organization must:  1. Be in writing, legible and have all spaces filled in before the buyer signs it;  2. Be in the language in which the sales presentation was given;  3. Contain the addresses of the buyer and the organization;  4. Be given to the buyer when he or she signs it;  5. Disclose that the security required by NRS 598.726, 598.851 and, if applicable, NRS 598.855 has been obtained and deposited with the Consumer Affairs Division;  6. Specify the term of the membership of the buyer, which may not be measured by the buyer’s life;  7. Clearly specify the buyer’s right to cancel the contract pursuant to NRS 598.885;  8. Clearly specify the buyer’s right to rescind the contract and to be given a refund pro rata pursuant to NRS 598.910 and the conditions and limitations on that right;  9. Clearly specify the buyer’s right to a refund on the purchase of goods pursuant to NRS 598.895 and the conditions and limitations on that right; and  10. Clearly specify whether or not the buyer is given any other rights to a refund on the purchase of goods or services and, if so, any conditions and limitations on those rights.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 963; A 1997, 3199; 2005, 1375; 2009, 2722; 2011, 2652; 2013, 1054; 2015, 3653; 2017, 2254; 2019, 2501, effective July 1, 2021)
NV Rev Stat § 598.880 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 598 - Deceptive Trade Practices|NRS 598.880 - Limits on contracts for membership.

A contract for membership in an organization must not:  1. Require payments or financing by the buyer for more than 2 years from the date the contract was executed; or  2. Deny a third party the right to assert a cause of action or defense which the buyer has against the organization.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 963)
NV Rev Stat § 598.885 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 598 - Deceptive Trade Practices|NRS 598.885 - Cancellation of contract by buyer; notice required.

The buyer may cancel a contract for membership in an organization by giving the organization written notice of the cancellation within 3 business days after he or she receives a copy of the contract. The notice must be delivered in person or by mail postmarked by midnight of the third business day. The organization shall return all money paid by the buyer within 15 days after it receives the notice of cancellation.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 964)
NV Rev Stat § 598.890 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 598 - Deceptive Trade Practices|NRS 598.890 - Membership of buyer effective 7 days after contract signed.

The membership of the buyer in an organization becomes effective 7 days after the contract for membership is signed.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 964)
NV Rev Stat § 598.895 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 598 - Deceptive Trade Practices|NRS 598.895 - Refund required, if requested, for goods not delivered within 6 weeks.

If any goods ordered by the buyer are not delivered to the buyer or available for pickup by the buyer at a location within his or her county of residence within 6 weeks after he or she places the order for the goods or by a date agreed upon at the time of the order, any money paid by the buyer for the goods must, at his or her request, be refunded.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 964)
NV Rev Stat § 598.900 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 598 - Deceptive Trade Practices|NRS 598.900 - Untrue or misleading statements by organization prohibited; effect on contract.

An organization shall not make any untrue or misleading representations to the buyer or in its advertising. A contract for membership in an organization where any untrue or misleading representation was made to the buyer or the buyer was made aware of the untrue or misleading representation is void and unenforceable by the organization.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 964)
NV Rev Stat § 598.905 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 598 - Deceptive Trade Practices|NRS 598.905 - Correction of violations.

If an organization does not comply with the provisions of NRS 598.840 to 598.895, inclusive, or 598.905 to 598.930, inclusive, the buyer may agree in writing, after a full disclosure, to any correction of the defect if the correction is made within 30 days after he or she signs the contract for membership in the organization. If the buyer does not consent, or if the correction is not made within the 30-day period, the contract is rescinded, and the buyer must be given a full refund.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 964)