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NV Rev Stat § 648.039 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 648 - Private Investigators, Private Patrol Officers, Polygraphic Examiners, Process Servers, Repossessors, Dog Handlers and Registered Employees|NRS 648.039 - Board may refuse to reveal identity of informant or information obtained from informant; exception.

Except in a proceeding brought by the State, the Board may refuse to reveal the identity of an informant or the information obtained from the informant.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 1330)
NV Rev Stat § 648.040 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 648 - Private Investigators, Private Patrol Officers, Polygraphic Examiners, Process Servers, Repossessors, Dog Handlers and Registered Employees|NRS 648.040 - Creation of Fund for the Private Investigator’s Licensing Board; deposit and use of money received pursuant to chapter; delegation of authority to take disciplinary action; claim for attorney’s fees and costs of investigation.

  1. There is hereby created in the State General Fund the Fund for the Private Investigator’s Licensing Board, to be administered by the Board.  2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 7, all money received pursuant to the provisions of this chapter must be deposited in the State Treasury for credit to the Fund for the Private Investigator’s Licensing Board and must be used by the Board for the administration of this chapter and to pay the expenses and salary of members, agents and employees of the Board.  3. All claims against the Fund must be paid as other claims against the State are paid. Any amount remaining in the Fund at the end of a fiscal year must be carried forward into the next fiscal year.  4. The Board through majority vote controls exclusively the expenditures from the Fund. The Board may not make expenditures or incur liabilities in a total amount greater than the amount of money actually available in the Fund.  5. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 7, the money in this Fund may be used to:  (a) Pay the expenses of the Board in connection with the investigation of the background of an applicant;  (b) Finance a substantive investigation of a licensee or of unlicensed activity; and  (c) Pay the operational and administrative expenses of the Board and its Secretary,  and for such other expenses as the Board deems appropriate to regulate the persons subject to its supervision.  6. The Board may delegate to a hearing officer or panel its authority to take any disciplinary action pursuant to this chapter, impose and collect fines therefor and deposit the money therefrom in the State Treasury for credit to the Fund for the Private Investigator’s Licensing Board.  7. If a hearing officer or panel is not authorized to take disciplinary action pursuant to subsection 6, the Board shall deposit the money collected from the imposition of fines with the State Treasurer for credit to the State General Fund. In such a case, the Board may present a claim to the State Board of Examiners for recommendation to the Interim Finance Committee if money is needed to pay attorney’s fees or the costs of an investigation, or both.  [22:85:1947; 1943 NCL § 5175.22] — (NRS A 1967, 179, 1359; 1969, 852; 1971, 869; 1977, 384; 1979, 120; 1983, 1544; 1985, 1334; 1993, 892; 2005, 802; 2007, 1092; 2015, 3350)
NV Rev Stat § 648.045 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 648 - Private Investigators, Private Patrol Officers, Polygraphic Examiners, Process Servers, Repossessors, Dog Handlers and Registered Employees|NRS 648.045 - Civil liability.

A member of the Board or an employee or agent of the Board is not liable in a civil action for any act performed in good faith and within the scope of the duties of the Board pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.  (Added to NRS by 1997, 209)
NV Rev Stat § 648.060 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 648 - Private Investigators, Private Patrol Officers, Polygraphic Examiners, Process Servers, Repossessors, Dog Handlers and Registered Employees|NRS 648.060 - License required to engage in or advertise business; registration required for employee of licensee.

  1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 253.220, no person may:  (a) Engage in the business of private investigator, private patrol officer, process server, repossessor, dog handler, security consultant, or polygraphic examiner or intern; or  (b) Advertise his or her business as such, irrespective of the name or title actually used,  unless the person is licensed pursuant to this chapter.  2. No person may be employed by a licensee unless the person is registered pursuant to this chapter. The provisions of this subsection do not apply to a person licensed pursuant to this chapter.  [Part 5:85:1947; 1943 NCL § 5175.05] — (NRS A 1967, 1359; 1971, 1087; 1981, 1637; 1983, 734; 1985, 1335; 1987, 2137; 1989, 1210; 1991, 183; 1997, 87; 2007, 2491; 2009, 1944; 2015, 3350)
NV Rev Stat § 648.061 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 648 - Private Investigators, Private Patrol Officers, Polygraphic Examiners, Process Servers, Repossessors, Dog Handlers and Registered Employees|NRS 648.061 - Exemption from required licensure as polygraphic examiner or intern.

  1. A license as a polygraphic examiner or intern is not required under this chapter of a person who conducts polygraphic examinations solely in the performance of official duties for a federal, state, county or municipal law enforcement or investigative agency.  2. Persons who are exempt pursuant to subsection 1 shall comply with all other provisions of this chapter.  3. Persons who are exempt and who meet the requirements of this chapter for a license as a polygraphic examiner or intern may apply to the Board for certification of their qualifications for a license in the same manner as prescribed for licensing.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 1329)
NV Rev Stat § 648.063 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 648 - Private Investigators, Private Patrol Officers, Polygraphic Examiners, Process Servers, Repossessors, Dog Handlers and Registered Employees|NRS 648.063 - Single act for which license is required is violation; exception.

  1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, an unlicensed person who performs a single act for which a license is required has engaged in the business for which the license is required and, unless exempt from licensing or performing an investigation pursuant to NRS 253.220, has violated NRS 648.060.  2. A natural person who serves legal process must not be deemed to be engaged in the business of a process server and the provisions of this chapter relating to process servers, including, without limitation, the requirement to obtain a license to engage in the business of a process server pursuant to NRS 648.060, do not apply to the natural person, if the natural person serves legal process:  (a) Without compensation;  (b) On behalf of a litigant who is a natural person and is not a business entity; and  (c) Not more than three times each calendar year.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 1329; A 2007, 2492; 2017, 562)
NV Rev Stat § 648.065 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 648 - Private Investigators, Private Patrol Officers, Polygraphic Examiners, Process Servers, Repossessors, Dog Handlers and Registered Employees|NRS 648.065 - Licensing of persons engaged in various occupations on July 1, 1967.

  1. Any person who, on July 1, 1967, is duly and regularly licensed to conduct the business of private detective or act in the capacity of private detective under the laws of this State shall not be required to secure an additional license under this chapter. Any person so licensed shall for all purposes be considered licensed under this chapter for the license period and shall be subject to all provisions thereof.  2. This chapter shall not be construed to interfere with the right of any person to continue to use the business name under which such person was validly licensed on July 1, 1967.  3. Any person who on July 1, 1967, is lawfully engaged in this State in any of the occupations required to be licensed under this chapter may be so licensed or may renew such license without regard to any qualification of education or experience prescribed by this chapter, but must possess all other qualifications required.  (Added to NRS by 1967, 1365)
NV Rev Stat § 648.075 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 648 - Private Investigators, Private Patrol Officers, Polygraphic Examiners, Process Servers, Repossessors, Dog Handlers and Registered Employees|NRS 648.075 - Licensing: Incomplete application; period of validity of application; summary denial of invalid application; burden of proof; waiver of claim for damages resulting from application.

  1. An applicant must answer all the questions and provide all the information required by the application. The applicant may include additional information on plain paper. If the Secretary determines that the application is incomplete, improperly completed or illegible, the application, together with all associated documents and any fees paid, must be returned to the applicant without further action.  2. An application is valid for 6 months after the date of filing with the Board. It is the responsibility of the applicant to comply with all procedures and necessary appearances in connection with an application before the expiration of the 6 months. The Board may, for good cause shown, extend the period.  3. The Board may summarily deny any application for a license which is still pending before the Board 6 months after the date of filing.  4. The applicant has the burden of proving his or her qualifications and suitability for the license.  5. By filing an application with the Board, an applicant accepts the risk of adverse public notice, embarrassment, criticism or other action with respect to the application, and expressly waives any claim for damages as a result thereof.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 1329)
NV Rev Stat § 648.080 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 648 - Private Investigators, Private Patrol Officers, Polygraphic Examiners, Process Servers, Repossessors, Dog Handlers and Registered Employees|NRS 648.080 - Licenses: Contents of application.

Every application for a license must contain:  1. A detailed statement of the applicant’s personal history on the form specified by the Board. If the applicant is a corporation, the application must include such a statement concerning each officer and director.  2. A statement of the applicant’s financial condition on the form specified by the Board. If the applicant is a corporation, the application must include such a statement concerning each officer and director.  3. The complete address of the principal place of business of the applicant and of each branch office or other place of business of the applicant.  4. The business or businesses in which the applicant intends to engage and the category or categories of license he or she desires.  5. A complete set of fingerprints which the Board may forward to the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History for submission to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for its report.  6. A recent photograph of the applicant or, if the applicant is a corporation, of each officer and director.  7. Evidence supporting the qualifications of the applicant in meeting the requirements for the license for which he or she is applying.  8. If the applicant is not a natural person, the full name and residence address of each of its partners, officers, directors and manager, and a certificate of filing of a fictitious name.  9. Such other facts as may be required by the Board to show the good character, competency and integrity of each signatory.  [Part 6:85:1947; A 1949, 149; 1953, 323] — (NRS A 1967, 1359; 1971, 1088; 1985, 1336; 2003, 2865; 2013, 1428; 2015, 3351)
NV Rev Stat § 648.085 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 648 - Private Investigators, Private Patrol Officers, Polygraphic Examiners, Process Servers, Repossessors, Dog Handlers and Registered Employees|NRS 648.085 - Payment of child support: Submission of certain information by applicant; grounds for denial of license or registration; duty of Board. [Effective until 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.]

  1. In addition to any other requirements set forth in this chapter:  (a) A natural person who applies for the issuance of a license or registration issued pursuant to this chapter shall include the social security number of the applicant in the application submitted to the Board.  (b) A natural person who applies for the issuance or renewal of a license or registration issued pursuant to this chapter 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 registration; or  (b) A separate form prescribed by the Board.  3. A license or registration may not be issued or renewed by the Board pursuant to this chapter 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, 2176; A 2005, 2792, 2807; 2009, 1944)
NV Rev Stat § 648.085 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 648 - Private Investigators, Private Patrol Officers, Polygraphic Examiners, Process Servers, Repossessors, Dog Handlers and Registered Employees|NRS 648.085 - Payment of child support: Submission of certain information by applicant; grounds for denial of license or registration; 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 license or registration issued pursuant to this chapter 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 registration; or  (b) A separate form prescribed by the Board.  3. A license or registration may not be issued or renewed by the Board pursuant to this chapter 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, 2176; A 2005, 2792, 2793, 2807; 2009, 1944, 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 § 648.100 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 648 - Private Investigators, Private Patrol Officers, Polygraphic Examiners, Process Servers, Repossessors, Dog Handlers and Registered Employees|NRS 648.100 - Licenses: Examinations; investigation of applicants; fees; grounds for refusing to grant; provision of copy of investigation report to applicant.

  1. The Board shall require an applicant to pass a written examination for an initial license and may require an applicant to pass an oral examination. Examinations must be given at least four times a year. A member of the Board who is a representative of the general public shall not participate in preparing, conducting or grading any examination required by the Board.  2. The Board shall conduct an investigation of an applicant, including the directors and officers of a corporate applicant, as it considers necessary. An applicant shall deposit with the Board at the time of making an initial application for any license a fee of $750 for the first category of license and $250 for each additional category of license for which application is made, which must be applied to the cost of conducting the investigation. Each applicant must pay the entire fee for which he or she is liable before taking an examination.  3. The Board may refuse to grant a license if it determines that the applicant has:  (a) Committed any act which if committed by a licensee would be a ground for the suspension or revocation of a license under this chapter.  (b) Committed any act constituting dishonesty or fraud.  (c) Demonstrated untruthfulness or a lack of integrity.  (d) Been refused a license under this chapter or had a license revoked.  (e) Been an officer, director, partner or manager of any firm, partnership, association or corporation which has been refused a license under this chapter or whose license has been revoked.  (f) While unlicensed, performed any act for which a license is required by this chapter.  (g) Knowingly made any false statement in the application.  (h) Refused to provide any information required by the Board.  4. The Board shall provide the applicant with a copy of the report of the investigation within a reasonable time after it receives the completed report.  [8:85:1947; A 1953, 323] — (NRS A 1967, 1360; 1973, 683; 1983, 1602; 1985, 24, 1337; 1987, 2137; 2015, 3351)
NV Rev Stat § 648.115 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 648 - Private Investigators, Private Patrol Officers, Polygraphic Examiners, Process Servers, Repossessors, Dog Handlers and Registered Employees|NRS 648.115 - Licenses: Person licensed as polygraphic examiner in another state.

The Board may issue a license to any person who is licensed as a polygraphic examiner in another state if:  1. The requirements for the license in that jurisdiction at the time the license was issued are deemed by the Board to be equivalent to the requirements for a license in this State;  2. The jurisdiction extends the same privileges to a person licensed in this State; and  3. The person submits the application and undergoes the investigation required for licensing.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 1329)
NV Rev Stat § 648.120 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 648 - Private Investigators, Private Patrol Officers, Polygraphic Examiners, Process Servers, Repossessors, Dog Handlers and Registered Employees|NRS 648.120 - Licenses: Fees; abeyance; regulations.

  1. A license issued pursuant to this chapter may not be issued or renewed until the applicant or licensee pays to the Board a license fee prescribed by the Board in an amount not exceeding $500 for each category of license being issued or renewed.  2. A license held in abeyance may not be renewed until the licensee pays to the Board a license fee prescribed by the Board in an amount not exceeding $100 for each category of license being renewed.  3. The license fee must be paid annually and is due on July 1. The Board may provide that the fee be reduced ratably for portions of the license period.  4. A license held in abeyance may be reinstated upon payment to the Board of $100 for each category of license and the annual license fee prescribed pursuant to subsection 1 for each category of license.  5. The Board shall prescribe by regulation the circumstances under which the Board will hold a license in abeyance.  [21:85:1947; 1943 NCL § 5175.21] — (NRS A 1967, 1361; 1977, 384; 1979, 930; 1981, 1043; 1983, 1603; 1985, 1339; 1989, 1753)
NV Rev Stat § 648.135 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 648 - Private Investigators, Private Patrol Officers, Polygraphic Examiners, Process Servers, Repossessors, Dog Handlers and Registered Employees|NRS 648.135 - Licenses: Maintenance of liability insurance or acting as self-insurer; minimum limits of liability; proof.

  1. Before issuing any license or annual renewal thereof, the Board shall require satisfactory proof that the applicant or licensee:  (a) Is covered by a policy of insurance for protection against liability to third persons, with limits of liability in amounts not less than $200,000, written by an insurance company authorized to do business in this State; or  (b) Possesses and will continue to possess sufficient means to act as a self-insurer against that liability.  2. Every licensee shall maintain the policy of insurance or self-insurance required by this section. The license of every such licensee is automatically suspended 10 days after receipt by the licensee of notice from the Board that the required insurance is not in effect, unless satisfactory proof of insurance is provided to the Board within that period.  3. Proof of insurance or self-insurance must be in such a form as the Board may require.  (Added to NRS by 1973, 681; A 1985, 1339; 1987, 2137)