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NV Rev Stat § 645C.720 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 645C - Appraisers of Real Estate and Appraisal Management Companies|NRS 645C.720 - Unlawful to conduct business of appraisal management company without registration.

Except as otherwise provided in NRS 645C.600, it is unlawful for any person, limited-liability company, partnership, association or corporation to engage in the business of, act in the capacity of, advertise or assume to act as an appraisal management company without first obtaining a registration from the Division pursuant to NRS 645C.600 to 645C.740, inclusive.  (Added to NRS by 2009, 1513; A 2019, 488)
NV Rev Stat § 645C.730 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 645C - Appraisers of Real Estate and Appraisal Management Companies|NRS 645C.730 - Unlawful to influence or attempt to influence appraisal.

  1. It is unlawful for an employee, director, officer or agent of an appraisal management company to influence or attempt to influence the development, reporting or review of an appraisal through coercion, extortion, collusion, compensation, instruction, inducement, intimidation, bribery or other means, including, without limitation:  (a) Withholding or threatening to withhold timely payment for an appraisal in order to influence or attempt to influence an appraisal;  (b) Withholding or threatening to withhold future business for an independent appraiser;  (c) Terminating an agreement with an independent contractor without prior written notice;  (d) Directly or indirectly promising future business for or increased compensation to an independent contractor;  (e) Conditioning a request for appraisal services or the payment of any compensation on the opinion, conclusion or valuation to be reached or on a preliminary estimate or opinion requested from an independent contractor;  (f) Requesting an independent contractor to provide an estimated, predetermined or desired valuation in an appraisal report or providing estimated values or comparable sales at any time before the completion of appraisal services by the independent contractor;  (g) Providing to an independent contractor an anticipated, estimated or desired value for a subject property or proposed or target amount to be loaned to a borrower, other than a copy of the sales contract for purchase transactions;  (h) Providing an independent contractor or a person or entity associated with the independent contractor stock or other financial or nonfinancial benefits;  (i) Obtaining, using or paying for a second or subsequent appraisal or ordering an automated valuation model in connection with a loan secured by a lien on real property unless:  (1) There is a reasonable basis to believe that the initial appraisal was incorrect and such basis is disclosed in writing to the borrower; or  (2) The second or subsequent appraisal or automated valuation model is performed pursuant to a bona fide appraisal review or quality control process;  (j) Accepting a fee for performing appraisal management services if the fee is contingent on:  (1) An appraisal report having a predetermined analysis, opinion or conclusion;  (2) The analysis, opinion, conclusion or valuation reached in an appraisal report; or  (3) The consequences resulting from an appraisal assignment; or  (k) Any other act or practice that impairs or attempts to impair an appraiser’s independence, objectivity or impartiality.  2. Nothing in this section shall be construed as prohibiting an appraisal management company from requesting that an independent contractor provide additional information regarding the basis for a valuation or correct objective factual errors in an appraisal report.  (Added to NRS by 2009, 1517)
NV Rev Stat § 645C.740 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 645C - Appraisers of Real Estate and Appraisal Management Companies|NRS 645C.740 - Unlawful to change appraisal submitted by independent contractor.

It is unlawful for an appraisal management company to alter, modify or revise a completed appraisal report submitted by an independent contractor, including, without limitation, removing the signature of the appraiser.  (Added to NRS by 2009, 1518)
NV Rev Stat § 645D.010 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures and Energy Auditors|NRS 645D.010 - Definitions.

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 645D.020 to 645D.090, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.  (Added to NRS by 1997, 1792; A 2011, 1948)
NV Rev Stat § 645D.020 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures and Energy Auditors|NRS 645D.020 - "Administrator" defined.

Administrator means the Real Estate Administrator.  (Added to NRS by 1997, 1792)
NV Rev Stat § 645D.030 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures and Energy Auditors|NRS 645D.030 - "Certificate" defined.

Certificate means a certificate issued to an inspector pursuant to this chapter.  (Added to NRS by 1997, 1792)
NV Rev Stat § 645D.040 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures and Energy Auditors|NRS 645D.040 - "Certified inspector" defined.

Certified inspector means an inspector to whom a certificate has been issued pursuant to this chapter.  (Added to NRS by 1997, 1792)
NV Rev Stat § 645D.050 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures and Energy Auditors|NRS 645D.050 - "Division" defined.

Division means the Real Estate Division of the Department of Business and Industry.  (Added to NRS by 1997, 1792)
NV Rev Stat § 645D.053 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures and Energy Auditors|NRS 645D.053 - "Energy audit" defined.

Energy audit means a consultation to improve the energy efficiency of a home conducted pursuant to NRS 645D.300.  (Added to NRS by 2011, 1945)
NV Rev Stat § 645D.057 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures and Energy Auditors|NRS 645D.057 - "Energy auditor" defined.

Energy auditor means a person who is licensed pursuant to this chapter, or regulated by the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada, to conduct energy audits of homes.  (Added to NRS by 2011, 1945)
NV Rev Stat § 645D.060 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures and Energy Auditors|NRS 645D.060 - "Inspection" defined.

Inspection means a physical examination of the mechanical, electrical or plumbing systems of a structure or of the structural components of a structure. The term includes any consultation regarding a structure that is represented to be a certified inspection or any other title, word or other designation intended to imply or designate that the consultation is a certified inspection.  (Added to NRS by 1997, 1792)
NV Rev Stat § 645D.070 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures and Energy Auditors|NRS 645D.070 - "Inspection report" defined.

Inspection report means an analysis, opinion or conclusion, regarding the condition of a structure, that is:  1. Provided after an inspection, in a written report, for or with the expectation of receiving compensation for the report; and  2. Designed to describe and identify the inspected systems or structural components of the structure, their physical condition, any material defect and any recommendation for evaluation by another person.  (Added to NRS by 1997, 1792)
NV Rev Stat § 645D.080 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures and Energy Auditors|NRS 645D.080 - "Inspector" defined.

Inspector means a person who examines any component of a structure and prepares or communicates an inspection report. The term does not include any person who merely relays an inspection report on behalf of the person who prepares it.  (Added to NRS by 1997, 1792)
NV Rev Stat § 645D.090 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures and Energy Auditors|NRS 645D.090 - "License" defined.

License means a license issued to an energy auditor pursuant to this chapter.  (Added to NRS by 2011, 1945)
NV Rev Stat § 645D.100 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures and Energy Auditors|NRS 645D.100 - Applicability of chapter.

The provisions of this chapter do not apply to:  1. A federal or state employee, or an employee of a local government, who prepares or communicates an inspection report or energy audit as part of his or her official duties, unless a certificate or license is required as a condition of his or her employment.  2. A person appointed to evaluate real estate pursuant to chapter 152 of NRS or NRS 269.125, except as required by the appointing judge.  3. A board of appraisers acting pursuant to NRS 269.135.  4. A person licensed, certified or registered pursuant to chapter 645, 645C or 684A of NRS while performing an act within the scope of his or her license, certification or registration. For the purposes of this subsection, a person licensed, certified or registered pursuant to chapter 645C of NRS shall be deemed to be acting within the scope of his or her license, certification or registration while performing an appraisal prescribed by federal law that requires a statement of visual condition and while preparing or communicating a report of such an appraisal.  5. A person who makes an evaluation of an improvement as an incidental part of his or her employment for which special compensation is not provided, if that evaluation is only provided to his or her employer for internal use within the place of employment.  6. A person who provides an estimate of cost, repair or replacement of any improvements upon real estate.  7. Any person who reviews plans, performs inspections, prepares inspection reports or examines any component of a structure or construction pursuant to NRS 278.570 or 278.575.  8. An independent registered architect or a licensed professional engineer while performing an inspection pursuant to NRS 116.4106.  (Added to NRS by 1997, 1792; A 2001, 4, 1253; 2005, 2633; 2011, 1948)
NV Rev Stat § 645D.110 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures and Energy Auditors|NRS 645D.110 - Duties of Division; restrictions on employees of Division.

  1. The Division shall administer the provisions of this chapter and may employ legal counsel, investigators and other professional consultants necessary to discharge its duties pursuant to this chapter.  2. An employee of the Division shall not:  (a) Be employed by or have an interest in any business that prepares inspection reports or energy audits;  (b) Act as an inspector or as an agent for an inspector; or  (c) Act as an energy auditor or as an agent for an energy auditor.  (Added to NRS by 1997, 1793; A 2011, 1949)
NV Rev Stat § 645D.120 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures and Energy Auditors|NRS 645D.120 - Regulations.

The Division shall adopt:  1. Regulations prescribing the education and experience required to obtain a certificate.  2. Regulations prescribing a standard of practice and code of ethics for certified inspectors. Such regulations must establish a degree of care that must be exercised by a reasonably prudent certified inspector.  3. Regulations prescribing the education and experience required to obtain a license.  4. Such other regulations as are necessary for the administration of this chapter.  (Added to NRS by 1997, 1793; A 2011, 1949)
NV Rev Stat § 645D.125 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures and Energy Auditors|NRS 645D.125 - Authority for Division to conduct business electronically; regulations; fees; use of unsworn declaration; exclusions.

  1. The Administrator may adopt regulations which establish procedures for the Division to conduct business electronically pursuant to title 59 of NRS with persons who are regulated pursuant to this chapter and with any other persons with whom the Division conducts business. The regulations may include, without limitation, the establishment of fees to pay the costs of conducting business electronically with the Division.  2. In addition to the process authorized by NRS 719.280, if the Division is conducting business electronically with a person and a law requires a signature or record to be notarized, acknowledged, verified or made under oath, the Division may allow the person to substitute a declaration that complies with the provisions of NRS 53.045 or 53.250 to 53.390, inclusive, to satisfy the legal requirement.  3. The Division may refuse to conduct business electronically with a person who has failed to pay money which the person owes to the Division.  (Added to NRS by 2003, 1299; A 2011, 18)
NV Rev Stat § 645D.130 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures and Energy Auditors|NRS 645D.130 - Records: Maintenance by Division; general provisions governing public inspection and confidentiality.

  1. The Division shall maintain a record of:  (a) Persons from whom it receives applications for a certificate or license;  (b) Investigations conducted by it that result in the initiation of formal disciplinary proceedings;  (c) Formal disciplinary proceedings; and  (d) Rulings or decisions upon complaints filed with it.  2. Except as otherwise provided in this section and NRS 645D.135, records kept in the office of the Division pursuant to this chapter are open to the public for inspection pursuant to regulations adopted by the Division. The Division shall keep confidential, except as otherwise provided in NRS 239.0115 or unless otherwise ordered by a court, the criminal and financial records of an inspector, energy auditor or of an applicant for a certificate or license.  (Added to NRS by 1997, 1793; A 2003, 3472; 2007, 2148; 2011, 1949)
NV Rev Stat § 645D.135 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures and Energy Auditors|NRS 645D.135 - Records: Certain records relating to complaint or investigation deemed confidential; certain records relating to disciplinary action deemed public records.

  1. Except as otherwise provided in this section and NRS 239.0115, a complaint filed with the Division, all documents and other information filed with the complaint and all documents and other information compiled as a result of an investigation conducted to determine whether to initiate disciplinary action are confidential and may be disclosed in whole or in part only as necessary in the course of administering this chapter or to a licensing board or agency or any other governmental agency, including, without limitation, a law enforcement agency, that is investigating a person who holds a certificate or license issued pursuant to this chapter.  2. The complaint or other document filed by the Division to initiate disciplinary action and all documents and information considered by the Division when determining whether to impose discipline are public records.  (Added to NRS by 2003, 3471; A 2007, 1546, 2148; 2011, 1950)
NV Rev Stat § 645D.140 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures and Energy Auditors|NRS 645D.140 - Deposit of money received by Division; financial support of Division; claim for attorney’s fees or costs of investigations.

  1. All fees, penalties and other charges received by the Division pursuant to this chapter must be deposited with the State Treasurer for credit to the State General Fund.  2. Money for the support of the Division in carrying out the provisions of this chapter must be provided by direct legislative appropriation and be paid out on claims as other claims against the State are paid.  3. The Real Estate Commission and the Division shall deposit any money collected from the imposition of any administrative fine or penalty pursuant to this chapter with the State Treasurer for credit to the State General Fund. The Real Estate Commission or Division may present a claim to the State Board of Examiners for recommendation to the Interim Finance Committee if money is required to pay attorney’s fees or the costs of an investigation, or both.  (Added to NRS by 1997, 1793; A 2015, 2783)
NV Rev Stat § 645D.150 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures and Energy Auditors|NRS 645D.150 - Duties of Attorney General.

  1. The Attorney General shall render to the Division opinions upon questions of law relating to the construction or interpretation of this chapter, or arising in the administration thereof, submitted to the Attorney General by the Division.  2. The Attorney General shall act as the attorney for the Division in all actions and proceedings brought against or by the Division pursuant to any of the provisions of this chapter subject to the provisions of NRS 622A.200 and 622A.210.  (Added to NRS by 1997, 1794; A 2017, 2851)
NV Rev Stat § 645D.160 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures and Energy Auditors|NRS 645D.160 - Certificate or license required; penalty; prosecution of violation.

  1. Any person who, in this state, engages in the business of, acts in the capacity of, or advertises or assumes to act as an inspector without first obtaining a certificate pursuant to this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor.  2. Any person who, in this state, engages in the business of, acts in the capacity of, or advertises or assumes to act as an energy auditor without first obtaining a license pursuant to this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor.  3. The Division may file a complaint in any court of competent jurisdiction for a violation of this section and assist in presenting the law or facts at any hearing upon the complaint.  4. At the request of the Administrator, the Attorney General shall prosecute such a violation. Unless the violation is prosecuted by the Attorney General, the district attorney shall prosecute a violation that occurs in the county of the district attorney.  (Added to NRS by 1997, 1794; A 2011, 1950)
NV Rev Stat § 645D.170 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures and Energy Auditors|NRS 645D.170 - Application for certificate or license: Form and contents.

An application for a certificate or license must be in writing upon a form prepared and furnished by the Division. The application must include the following information:  1. The name, age and address of the applicant.  2. The place or places, including the street number, city and county, at which the applicant intends to maintain an office to conduct business as an inspector or energy auditor.  3. The business, occupation or other employment of the applicant during the 5 years immediately preceding the date of the application, and the location thereof.  4. The applicant’s education and experience to qualify for a certificate or license.  5. Whether the applicant has ever been convicted of, is under indictment for, or has entered a plea of guilty, guilty but mentally ill or nolo contendere to:  (a) A felony and, if so, the nature of the felony.  (b) Forgery, embezzlement, obtaining money under false pretenses, larceny, extortion, conspiracy to defraud or any crime involving moral turpitude.  6. If the applicant is a member of a partnership or association or is an officer of a corporation, the name and address of the principal office of the partnership, association or corporation.  7. Any other information relating to the qualifications or background of the applicant that the Division requires.  8. All other information required to complete the application.  (Added to NRS by 1997, 1794; A 1999, 1220; 2005, 2789, 2808; 2007, 1478; 2011, 1950)
NV Rev Stat § 645D.180 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures and Energy Auditors|NRS 645D.180 - Submission of fees and fingerprints with application; investigation of applicant’s background.

  1. Each application for a certificate or license must be accompanied by the fee for the certificate or license and the fee to pay the costs of an investigation of the applicant’s background.  2. Each applicant must, as part of the application and at his or her own expense:  (a) Arrange to have a complete set of fingerprints taken by a law enforcement agency or other authorized entity acceptable to the Division; and  (b) Submit to the Division:  (1) A completed fingerprint card and written permission authorizing the Division to submit the applicant’s fingerprints to the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History for submission to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a report on the applicant’s background and to such other law enforcement agencies as the Division deems necessary; or  (2) Written verification, on a form prescribed by the Division, stating that the fingerprints of the applicant were taken and directly forwarded electronically or by another means to the Central Repository and that the applicant has given written permission to the law enforcement agency or other authorized entity taking the fingerprints to submit the fingerprints to the Central Repository for submission to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a report on the applicant’s background and to such other law enforcement agencies as the Division deems necessary.  3. The Division may:  (a) Require more than one complete set of fingerprints;  (b) Unless the applicant’s fingerprints are directly forwarded pursuant to subparagraph (2) of paragraph (b) of subsection 2, submit those fingerprints to the Central Repository for submission to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and to such other law enforcement agencies as the Division deems necessary; and  (c) Request from each such agency any information regarding the applicant’s background that the Division deems necessary.  (Added to NRS by 1997, 1794; A 2003, 1300, 2864; 2005, 1296; 2011, 1951)
NV Rev Stat § 645D.190 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures and Energy Auditors|NRS 645D.190 - Submission of proof of insurance with application; maintenance of policy of insurance.

  1. The Administrator shall require each applicant for an original certificate or license and each applicant for renewal of a certificate or license to submit proof that the applicant or his or her employer holds a policy of insurance covering:  (a) Liability for errors or omissions in an amount of not less than $100,000; and  (b) General liability in an amount of not less than $100,000.  2. Each certified inspector, energy auditor or his or her employer shall maintain a policy of insurance that complies with the requirements of subsection 1.  (Added to NRS by 1997, 1795; A 2011, 1951)