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NV Rev Stat § 116.605 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 116 - Common-Interest Ownership (Uniform Act)|NRS 116.605 - Commission for Common-Interest Communities and Condominium Hotels: Courses of instruction for members.

  1. The Division shall employ one or more training officers who are qualified by training and experience to provide to each member of the Commission courses of instruction concerning rules of procedure and substantive law appropriate for members of the Commission. Such courses of instruction may be made available to the staff of the Division as well as to community managers.  2. The training officer shall:  (a) Prepare and make available a manual containing the policies and procedures to be followed by executive boards and community managers; and  (b) Perform any other duties as directed by the Division.  3. Each member of the Commission must attend the courses of instruction described in subsection 1 not later than 6 months after the date that the member is first appointed to the Commission.  (Added to NRS by 2003, 2209; A 2009, 2899)
NV Rev Stat § 116.610 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 116 - Common-Interest Ownership (Uniform Act)|NRS 116.610 - Commission for Common-Interest Communities and Condominium Hotels: Election of officers; meetings; quorum.

  1. At the first meeting of each fiscal year, the Commission shall elect from its members a Chair, a Vice Chair and a Secretary.  2. The Commission shall meet at least once each calendar quarter and at other times on the call of the Chair or a majority of its members.  3. A majority of the members of the Commission constitutes a quorum for the transaction of all business.  (Added to NRS by 2003, 2210)
NV Rev Stat § 116.615 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 116 - Common-Interest Ownership (Uniform Act)|NRS 116.615 - Administration of chapter; regulations of Commission and Real Estate Administrator; delegation of authority; publications.

  1. The provisions of this chapter must be administered by the Division, subject to the administrative supervision of the Director of the Department of Business and Industry.  2. The Commission and the Division may do all things necessary and convenient to carry out the provisions of this chapter, including, without limitation, prescribing such forms and adopting such procedures as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.  3. The Commission, or the Administrator with the approval of the Commission, may adopt such regulations as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.  4. The Commission may by regulation delegate any authority conferred upon it by the provisions of this chapter to the Administrator to be exercised pursuant to the regulations adopted by the Commission.  5. When regulations are proposed by the Administrator, in addition to other notices required by law, the Administrator shall provide copies of the proposed regulations to the Commission not later than 30 days before the next meeting of the Commission. The Commission shall approve, amend or disapprove any proposed regulations at that meeting.  6. All regulations adopted by the Commission, or adopted by the Administrator with the approval of the Commission, must be published by the Division, posted on its website and offered for sale at a reasonable fee.  (Added to NRS by 2003, 2210; A 2005, 2619)
NV Rev Stat § 116.620 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 116 - Common-Interest Ownership (Uniform Act)|NRS 116.620 - Employment of personnel by Real Estate Division; designation of deputy attorney general by Attorney General; legal opinions and assistance by deputy attorney general.

  1. Except as otherwise provided in this section and within the limits of legislative appropriations and any other money available for this purpose, the Division may employ experts, attorneys, investigators, consultants and other personnel as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter. At least one person employed pursuant to this subsection or NRS 116B.810 must be a certified public accountant certified to practice in this State pursuant to the provisions of chapter 628 of NRS or have training, expertise and experience in performing audits.  2. The Attorney General shall designate one of his or her deputies to act as the attorney for the Division in all actions and proceedings brought against or by the Division pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. The deputy attorney general so designated must have legal experience and expertise in cases involving fraud or fiscal malfeasance.  3. The deputy attorney general designated pursuant to subsection 2 shall:  (a) Render to the Commission and the Division opinions upon all questions of law relating to the construction or interpretation of this chapter, or arising in the administration thereof, that may be submitted to the deputy attorney general by the Commission or the Division.  (b) Assist the Ombudsman in performing his or her duties to assist in the resolution of affidavits filed pursuant to NRS 116.760 and to prepare reports required pursuant to NRS 116.765.  (Added to NRS by 2003, 2210; A 2015, 2784; 2019, 675)
NV Rev Stat § 116.623 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 116 - Common-Interest Ownership (Uniform Act)|NRS 116.623 - Petitions for declaratory orders or advisory opinions: Regulations; scope; contents of petition; filing; period for response.

  1. The Division shall provide by regulation for the filing and prompt disposition of petitions for declaratory orders and advisory opinions as to the applicability or interpretation of:  (a) Any provision of this chapter or chapter 116A or 116B of NRS;  (b) Any regulation adopted by the Commission, the Administrator or the Division; or  (c) Any decision of the Commission, the Administrator or the Division or any of its sections.  2. Declaratory orders disposing of petitions filed pursuant to this section have the same status as agency decisions.  3. A petition filed pursuant to this section must:  (a) Set forth the name and address of the petitioner; and  (b) Contain a clear and concise statement of the issues to be decided by the Division in its declaratory order or advisory opinion.  4. A petition filed pursuant to this section is submitted for consideration by the Division when it is filed with the Administrator.  5. The Division shall:  (a) Respond to a petition filed pursuant to this section within 60 days after the date on which the petition is submitted for consideration; and  (b) Upon issuing its declaratory order or advisory opinion, mail a copy of the declaratory order or advisory opinion to the petitioner.  (Added to NRS by 2009, 2876)
NV Rev Stat § 116.625 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 116 - Common-Interest Ownership (Uniform Act)|NRS 116.625 - Ombudsman for Owners in Common-Interest Communities and Condominium Hotels: Creation of office; appointment; qualifications; powers and duties.

  1. The Office of the Ombudsman for Owners in Common-Interest Communities and Condominium Hotels is hereby created within the Division.  2. The Administrator shall appoint the Ombudsman. The Ombudsman is in the unclassified service of the State.  3. The Ombudsman must be qualified by training and experience to perform the duties and functions of office.  4. In addition to any other duties set forth in this chapter, the Ombudsman shall:  (a) Assist in processing claims submitted to mediation or arbitration or referred to a program pursuant to NRS 38.300 to 38.360, inclusive;  (b) Assist owners in common-interest communities and condominium hotels to understand their rights and responsibilities as set forth in this chapter and chapter 116B of NRS and the governing documents of their associations, including, without limitation, publishing materials related to those rights and responsibilities;  (c) Assist members of executive boards and officers of associations to carry out their duties;  (d) When appropriate, investigate disputes involving the provisions of this chapter or chapter 116B of NRS or the governing documents of an association and assist in resolving such disputes; and  (e) Compile and maintain a registration of each association organized within the State which includes, without limitation, the following information:  (1) The name, address and telephone number of the association;  (2) The name of each community manager for the common-interest community or the association of a condominium hotel and the name of any other person who is authorized to manage the property at the site of the common-interest community or condominium hotel;  (3) The names, mailing addresses and telephone numbers of the members of the executive board of the association;  (4) The name of the declarant;  (5) The number of units in the common-interest community or condominium hotel;  (6) The total annual assessment made by the association;  (7) The number of foreclosures which were completed on units within the common-interest community or condominium hotel and which were based on liens for the failure of the unit’s owner to pay any assessments levied against the unit or any fines imposed against the unit’s owner; and  (8) Whether the study of the reserves of the association has been conducted pursuant to NRS 116.31152 or 116B.605 and, if so, the date on which it was completed.  (Added to NRS by 1997, 3112; A 1999, 2997; 2003, 1302, 2222; 2007, 2273; 2013, 2300)
NV Rev Stat § 116.630 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 116 - Common-Interest Ownership (Uniform Act)|NRS 116.630 - Account for Common-Interest Communities and Condominium Hotels: Creation; administration; sources; uses.

  1. There is hereby created the Account for Common-Interest Communities and Condominium Hotels in the State General Fund. The Account must be administered by the Administrator.  2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, all money received by the Commission, a hearing panel or the Division pursuant to this chapter or chapter 116B of NRS, including, without limitation, the fees collected pursuant to NRS 116.31155 and 116B.620, must be deposited into the Account.  3. If the Commission imposes a fine or penalty, the Commission shall deposit the money collected from the imposition of the fine or penalty with the State Treasurer for credit to the State General Fund. If the money is so deposited, the Commission 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.  4. The interest and income earned on the money in the Account, after deducting any applicable charges, must be credited to the Account.  5. The money in the Account must be used solely to defray:  (a) The costs and expenses of the Commission and the Office of the Ombudsman;  (b) If authorized by the Commission or any regulations adopted by the Commission, the costs and expenses of subsidizing proceedings for mediation, arbitration and a program conducted pursuant to NRS 38.300 to 38.360, inclusive; and  (c) If authorized by the Legislature or by the Interim Finance Committee if the Legislature is not in session, the costs and expenses of administering the Division.  (Added to NRS by 1997, 3113; A 1999, 8, 2998; 2003, 2223; 2007, 2274; 2010, 26th Special Session, 79; 2013, 2301)
NV Rev Stat § 116.635 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 116 - Common-Interest Ownership (Uniform Act)|NRS 116.635 - Immunity.

The Commission and its members, each hearing panel and its members, the Administrator, the Ombudsman, the Division, and the experts, attorneys, investigators, consultants and other personnel of the Commission and the Division are immune from any civil liability for any decision or action taken in good faith and without malicious intent in carrying out the provisions of this chapter.  (Added to NRS by 2003, 2211)
NV Rev Stat § 116.640 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 116 - Common-Interest Ownership (Uniform Act)|NRS 116.640 - Service of notice and other information upon Commission.

Any notice or other information that is required to be served upon the Commission pursuant to the provisions of this chapter may be delivered to the principal office of the Division.  (Added to NRS by 2003, 2210)
NV Rev Stat § 116.643 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 116 - Common-Interest Ownership (Uniform Act)|NRS 116.643 - Authority for Commission or Real Estate Administrator to adopt regulations requiring additional disclosures for sale of unit.

The Commission, or the Administrator with the approval of the Commission, may adopt regulations to require any additional disclosures in the case of a sale of a unit as it deems necessary.  (Added to NRS by 2009, 2908)
NV Rev Stat § 116.645 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 116 - Common-Interest Ownership (Uniform Act)|NRS 116.645 - Authority for Real Estate 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 NRS 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 or the Commission.  (Added to NRS by 2003, 1301; A 2011, 15)
NV Rev Stat § 116.660 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 116 - Common-Interest Ownership (Uniform Act)|NRS 116.660 - Issuance and enforcement of subpoenas.

  1. To carry out the purposes of this chapter, the Commission, or any member thereof acting on behalf of the Commission or acting on behalf of a hearing panel, may issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, records and other papers.  2. If any person fails to comply with a subpoena issued by the Commission or any member thereof pursuant to this section within 20 days after the date of service of the subpoena, the Commission may petition the district court for an order of the court compelling compliance with the subpoena.  3. Upon such a petition, the court shall enter an order directing the person subpoenaed to appear before the court at a time and place to be fixed by the court in its order, the time to be not more than 20 days after the date of service of the order, and show cause why the person has not complied with the subpoena. A certified copy must be served upon the person subpoenaed.  4. If it appears to the court that the subpoena was regularly issued by the Commission or any member thereof pursuant to this section, the court shall enter an order compelling compliance with the subpoena, and upon failure to obey the order the person shall be dealt with as for contempt of court.  (Added to NRS by 1999, 2996; A 2003, 2222) — (Substituted in revision for NRS 116.11145)
NV Rev Stat § 116.662 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 116 - Common-Interest Ownership (Uniform Act)|NRS 116.662 - Witnesses: Payment of fees and mileage.

  1. Each witness who is subpoenaed and appears at a hearing is entitled to receive for his or her attendance the same fees and mileage allowed by law to a witness in a civil case.  2. The fees and mileage for the witness:  (a) Must be paid by the party at whose request the witness is subpoenaed; or  (b) If the appearance of the witness is not requested by any party but the witness is subpoenaed at the request of the Commission or a hearing panel, must be paid by the Division.  (Added to NRS by 2005, 2586)
NV Rev Stat § 116.665 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 116 - Common-Interest Ownership (Uniform Act)|NRS 116.665 - Conducting hearings and other proceedings; collection of information; development and promotion of educational guidelines; accreditation of programs of education and research.

  1. The Commission shall conduct such hearings and other proceedings as are required by the provisions of this chapter.  2. The Commission shall collect and maintain or cause to be collected and maintained accurate information relating to:  (a) The number and kind of common-interest communities in this State;  (b) The effect of the provisions of this chapter and any regulations adopted pursuant thereto on the development and construction of common-interest communities, the residential lending market for units within common-interest communities and the operation and management of common-interest communities;  (c) Violations of the provisions of this chapter and any regulations adopted pursuant thereto;  (d) The accessibility and use of, and the costs related to, the arbitration, mediation and program procedures set forth in NRS 38.300 to 38.360, inclusive, and the decisions rendered and awards made pursuant to those procedures;  (e) The number of foreclosures which were completed on units within common-interest communities and which were based on liens for the failure of the unit’s owner to pay any assessments levied against the unit or any fines imposed against the unit’s owner;  (f) The study of the reserves required by NRS 116.31152; and  (g) Other issues that the Commission determines are of concern to units’ owners, associations, community managers, developers and other persons affected by common-interest communities.  3. The Commission shall develop and promote:  (a) Educational guidelines for conducting the elections of the members of an executive board, the meetings of an executive board and the meetings of the units’ owners of an association; and  (b) Educational guidelines for the enforcement of the governing documents of an association through liens, penalties and fines.  4. The Commission shall recommend and approve for accreditation programs of education and research relating to common-interest communities, including, without limitation:  (a) The management of common-interest communities;  (b) The sale and resale of units within common-interest communities;  (c) Alternative methods that may be used to resolve disputes relating to common-interest communities; and  (d) The enforcement, including by foreclosure, of liens on units within common-interest communities for the failure of the unit’s owner to pay any assessments levied against the unit or any fines imposed against the unit’s owner.  (Added to NRS by 2003, 2211; A 2013, 2301)
NV Rev Stat § 116.670 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 116 - Common-Interest Ownership (Uniform Act)|NRS 116.670 - Establishment of standards for subsidizing arbitration, mediation and educational programs; acceptance of gifts, grants and donations; agreements and cooperation with other entities.

The Commission may:  1. By regulation, establish standards for subsidizing proceedings for mediation, arbitration and a program conducted pursuant to NRS 38.300 to 38.360, inclusive, to ensure that such proceedings are not lengthy and are affordable and readily accessible to all parties;  2. By regulation, establish standards for subsidizing educational programs for the benefit of units’ owners, members of executive boards and officers of associations;  3. Accept any gifts, grants or donations; and  4. Enter into agreements with other entities that are required or authorized to carry out similar duties in this State or in other jurisdictions and cooperate with such entities to develop uniform procedures for carrying out the provisions of this chapter and for accumulating information needed to carry out those provisions.  (Added to NRS by 2003, 2212; A 2013, 2302)
NV Rev Stat § 116.675 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 116 - Common-Interest Ownership (Uniform Act)|NRS 116.675 - Appointment of hearing panels; delegation of powers and duties; appeals to Commission.

  1. The Commission may appoint one or more hearing panels. Each hearing panel must consist of one or more independent hearing officers. An independent hearing officer may be, without limitation, a member of the Commission or an employee of the Commission.  2. The Commission may by regulation delegate to one or more hearing panels the power of the Commission to conduct hearings and other proceedings, determine violations, impose fines and penalties and take other disciplinary action authorized by the provisions of this chapter.  3. While acting under the authority of the Commission, a hearing panel and its members are entitled to all privileges and immunities and are subject to all duties and requirements of the Commission and its members.  4. A final order of a hearing panel:  (a) May be appealed to the Commission if, not later than 20 days after the date that the final order is issued by the hearing panel, any party aggrieved by the final order files a written notice of appeal with the Commission.  (b) Must be reviewed and approved by the Commission if, not later than 40 days after the date that the final order is issued by the hearing panel, the Division, upon the direction of the Chair of the Commission, provides written notice to all parties of the intention of the Commission to review the final order.  (Added to NRS by 2003, 2210; A 2009, 2899)
NV Rev Stat § 116.680 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 116 - Common-Interest Ownership (Uniform Act)|NRS 116.680 - Use of audio or video teleconference for hearings.

The Commission or a hearing panel may conduct a hearing by means of an audio or video teleconference to one or more locations if the audio or video technology used at the hearing provides the persons present at each location with the ability to hear and communicate with the persons present at each other location.  (Added to NRS by 2003, 2211)
NV Rev Stat § 116.745 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 116 - Common-Interest Ownership (Uniform Act)|NRS 116.745 - "Violation" defined.

As used in NRS 116.745 to 116.795, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, "violation" means a violation of:  1. Any provision of this chapter except NRS 116.31184;  2. Any regulation adopted pursuant to this chapter; or  3. Any order of the Commission or a hearing panel.  (Added to NRS by 2003, 2213; A 2005, 2620; 2013, 2530)