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NV Rev Stat § 624.710 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 624 - Contractors|NRS 624.710 - Administrative fine for engaging in business or submitting bid without license, engaging in unlawful advertising or acting in joint venture or combination without additional license; fine cumulative; action for fine; deposit of fine in Construction Education Account.

  1. If any person violates the provisions of subsection 1 of NRS 624.700, subsections 1 to 5, inclusive, of NRS 624.720 or NRS 624.740, the Board may impose for each violation an administrative fine in an amount that is not less than $1,000 and not more than $50,000.  2. The Board shall, by regulation, establish standards for use by the Board in determining the amount of an administrative fine imposed pursuant to this section. The standards must include, without limitation, provisions requiring the Board to consider:  (a) The gravity of the violation;  (b) The good faith of the person; and  (c) Any history of previous violations of the provisions of this chapter or the regulations of the Board committed by the person.  3. An administrative fine imposed pursuant to this section is in addition to any other penalty imposed pursuant to this chapter.  4. If the administrative fine and any interest imposed pursuant to NRS 624.300 is not paid when due, the fine and interest, if any, must be recovered in a civil action brought by the Attorney General on behalf of the Board.  5. All administrative fines and interest collected pursuant to this section must be deposited with the State Treasurer for credit to the Construction Education Account created pursuant to NRS 624.580.  (Added to NRS by 1995, 926; A 2001, 2415; 2005, 1208; 2007, 863; 2015, 391)
NV Rev Stat § 624.720 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 624 - Contractors|NRS 624.720 - Unlawful advertising; disconnection of telephone number listed in unlawful advertisement.

  1. It is unlawful for any person, including a person exempt under the provisions of NRS 624.031, to advertise as a contractor unless the person has a license in the appropriate classification established by the provisions of NRS 624.215 and 624.220.  2. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, any person not licensed pursuant to the provisions of this chapter who advertises to perform or complete construction work or a work of improvement must state in the advertisement that he or she is not licensed pursuant to this chapter.  3. It is unlawful for a licensed contractor to disseminate, as part of any advertising by the contractor, any false or misleading statement or representation of material fact that is intended, directly or indirectly, to induce another person to use the services of the contractor or to enter into any contract with the contractor or any obligation relating to such a contract.  4. All advertising by a licensed contractor must include the name of the contractor’s company and the number of the contractor’s license.  5. It is unlawful for any person, whether or not licensed pursuant to this chapter, to advertise to perform or complete construction work or a work of improvement using a license number that does not correspond to a valid license issued to that person under this chapter.  6. If, after giving notice and holding a hearing pursuant to NRS 624.291, the Board determines that a person has engaged in advertising in a manner that violates the provisions of this section, the Board may, in addition to any penalty, punishment or disciplinary action authorized by the provisions of this chapter, issue an order to the person to cease and desist the unlawful advertising and to cause any telephone number included in the advertising to be disconnected.  7. If a person fails to comply with subsection 6 within 5 days after receiving an order pursuant to subsection 6, the Board may request the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada to order the appropriate provider of telephone service to disconnect any telephone number included in the advertisement.   8. As used in this section:  (a) "Advertising" includes, but is not limited to, the issuance of any sign, card or device, or the permitting or allowing of any sign or marking on a motor vehicle, in any building, structure, newspaper, magazine or airway transmission, on the Internet or in any directory under the listing of "contractor" with or without any limiting qualifications.  (b) Provider of telephone service" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 707.355.  (Added to NRS by 1975, 1159; A 1987, 1101; 1999, 2857, 2965; 2001, 213; 2005, 1208; 2015, 391; 2019, 2036)
NV Rev Stat § 624.730 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 624 - Contractors|NRS 624.730 - Unlawful to sit for examination on behalf of another; unlawful to provide any portion of examination to another.

  1. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, any person other than an applicant for a contractor’s license who takes an examination of the Board on behalf of the applicant, is guilty of a misdemeanor.  2. Any person who, without the authorization of the Board, provides any portion of an examination of the Board to another person, is guilty of a misdemeanor.  (Added to NRS by 1999, 2954)
NV Rev Stat § 624.740 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 624 - Contractors|NRS 624.740 - Unlawful to act in joint venture or combination without additional license.

  1. It is unlawful for any two or more licensees, whose licenses have been limited by the Board to contracts not exceeding certain monetary sums and each of whom has been issued a license to engage separately in the business or to act separately in the capacity of a contractor within this State, jointly to submit a bid or otherwise act in the capacity of a contractor within this State without first having secured an additional license for acting in the capacity of such a joint venture or combination in accordance with the provisions of this chapter as provided for an individual, copartnership or corporation.  2. A licensee whose license is limited to contracts not exceeding certain monetary sums cannot be a party to a joint venture unless such licensee has secured an additional license for such joint venture.  [4:Art. II:186:1941; A 1951, 47] — (NRS A 1963, 695)
NV Rev Stat § 624.800 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 624 - Contractors|NRS 624.800 - Statute of limitations for certain violations.

For any violation of the provisions of NRS 624.005 to 624.750, inclusive, that is punishable as a misdemeanor, an indictment must be found, or an information or complaint filed, within 2 years after the commission of the offense.  (Added to NRS by 2005, 1200)
NV Rev Stat § 624.900 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 624 - Contractors|NRS 624.900 - Definitions.

As used in NRS 624.900 to 624.965, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 624.905, 624.910 and 624.915 have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.  (Supplied in revision)
NV Rev Stat § 624.905 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 624 - Contractors|NRS 624.905 - "Contract" defined.

Contract means any contract or agreement in which a contractor agrees to perform work concerning a residential pool or spa.  (Added to NRS by 1997, 2698; A 2001, 2977; 2005, 2377) — (Substituted in revision for part of NRS 597.713)
NV Rev Stat § 624.910 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 624 - Contractors|NRS 624.910 - "Contractor" defined.

Contractor means a person licensed pursuant to the provisions of this chapter who performs work concerning a residential pool or spa.  (Added to NRS by 1997, 2698; A 2001, 2977; 2005, 2377) — (Substituted in revision for part of NRS 597.713)
NV Rev Stat § 624.915 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 624 - Contractors|NRS 624.915 - "Work concerning a residential pool or spa" defined.

  1. "Work concerning a residential pool or spa" means any of the following acts, if performed for a fee:  (a) The design, construction, repair, maintenance, restoration, alteration or improvement of any residential swimming pool or spa, regardless of use, including the repair or replacement of existing equipment or the installation of new equipment, as necessary; or  (b) Any consultation or supervision concerning such work.  2. The scope of such work includes layout, excavation, operation of construction pumps for removal of water, steelwork, construction of floors, installation of gunite, fiberglass, tile and coping, installation of all perimeter and filter piping, installation of all filter equipment and chemical feeders of any type, plastering of the interior, construction of decks, installation of housing for pool equipment and installation of packaged pool heaters.  3. The scope of such work also includes the installation of plumbing, including, without limitation, connections to potable water, and the installation of gas lines if the contractor holds classifications for such work pursuant to NRS 624.925.  (Added to NRS by 1997, 2698; A 2001, 2977; 2005, 2377) — (Substituted in revision for part of NRS 597.713)
NV Rev Stat § 624.920 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 624 - Contractors|NRS 624.920 - License or other authorization required to perform work concerning residential pool or spa.

A person shall not, directly or indirectly, perform or offer to perform, for a fee, any work concerning a residential pool or spa or any consultation or supervision concerning such work or otherwise hold himself or herself out as being able to perform such acts for a fee, unless the person holds:  1. A license as a contractor or subcontractor under state law which authorizes the person to perform such acts for a fee; or  2. Any other license, certificate, registration or permit under state law which authorizes the person to perform such acts for a fee.  (Added to NRS by 2005, 2376)
NV Rev Stat § 624.925 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 624 - Contractors|NRS 624.925 - Classifications of licensing.

  1. The Board shall adopt regulations to provide for classifications of licensing that authorize a contractor who performs work concerning a residential pool or spa to perform, in connection with such work, the installation of:  (a) Plumbing, including, without limitation, connections to potable water; and  (b) Gas lines.  2. The regulations adopted by the Board must include, without limitation, regulations establishing the qualifications, training and examinations that are required for such classifications.  (Added to NRS by 2005, 2376)
NV Rev Stat § 624.930 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 624 - Contractors|NRS 624.930 - Contractor and subcontractor required to obtain permits and meet certain requirements; certain owner-builders required to submit information regarding bonds and insurance; supervision and control of work; license or other authorization required to perform certain acts for owner-builder.

  1. Any contractor or subcontractor who performs work concerning a residential pool or spa shall, regardless of whether the work is performed under the direction of a builder who is also the owner of the property being improved:  (a) Apply for and obtain all applicable permits for the project; and  (b) Meet all applicable requirements imposed pursuant to this chapter and any regulations adopted by the Board with respect to contracts for work concerning a residential pool or spa.  2. If a contractor or subcontractor performs work concerning a residential pool or spa and the work is performed under the direction of a builder who is also the owner of the property being improved, the owner shall comply with all state and local laws and ordinances for the submission of names, licenses and information concerning any required bonds and insurance with respect to the contractors and subcontractors working on the project.  3. With respect to a contract for work concerning a residential pool or spa, the work performed pursuant to such a contract must be supervised and controlled directly by the qualified employee or qualified officer of the contractor.  4. If work concerning a residential pool or spa is performed under the direction of a builder who is exempt from having to obtain a license as a contractor because the builder is also the owner of the property being improved, a person shall not, directly or indirectly, perform or offer to perform, for a fee, any act as a consultant, adviser, assistant or aide to the builder for the purposes of the project, including, without limitation, any act associated with obtaining permits for the project, or otherwise hold himself or herself out as being able to perform such acts for a fee, unless the person holds:  (a) A license as a contractor or subcontractor under state law which authorizes the person to perform such acts for a fee; or  (b) Any other license, certificate, registration or permit under state law which authorizes the person to perform such acts for a fee.  (Added to NRS by 2001, 2976; A 2003, 1233; 2005, 2377) — (Substituted in revision for NRS 597.715)
NV Rev Stat § 624.935 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 624 - Contractors|NRS 624.935 - Duties of contractor regarding commencement, performance and completion of work; contract to explain rights of customer; conditions for final payment.

  1. A contractor who receives an initial down payment or deposit of $1,000 or 10 percent of the aggregate contract price, whichever is less, for work concerning a residential pool or spa shall start the work within 30 days after the date all necessary permits for the work, if any, are issued, unless the person who made the payment agrees in writing to a longer period to apply for the necessary permits or start the work or to longer periods for both.  2. A contractor who receives money for work concerning a residential pool or spa shall complete the work diligently and shall not refuse to perform any work for any 30-day period.  3. If satisfactory payment is made for any portion of the work performed, the contractor shall, before any further payment is made, furnish the owner a full and unconditional release from any claim of mechanic’s lien for that portion of the work for which payment has been made.  4. The requirements of subsection 3 do not apply if the contract provides for the contractor to furnish a bond for payment and performance or joint control covering full performance and completion of the contract and the bond or joint control is furnished by the contractor.  5. A contract for work concerning a residential pool or spa must contain a written statement explaining the rights of the customer under NRS 624.900 to 624.965, inclusive, and other relevant statutes.  6. A contractor may require final payment for the final stage or phase of the construction of a residential pool or spa after the completion of the plastering and the final inspection by the local building department, unless any installation of equipment, decking or fencing that is required in the contract is not completed.  (Added to NRS by 1997, 2698; A 2001, 2978; 2005, 2378) — (Substituted in revision for NRS 597.716)
NV Rev Stat § 624.945 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 624 - Contractors|NRS 624.945 - Standards for advertisements; prohibited advertising practices.

  1. The Board shall adopt by regulation standards for advertisements used by contractors in connection with the solicitation or sale of contracts for work concerning residential pools or spas.  2. The regulations adopted pursuant to subsection 1 must prohibit a contractor from employing "bait and switch" advertising or otherwise intentionally publishing, displaying or circulating any advertisement which is misleading or inaccurate in any material particular or which misrepresents any of the goods or services sold or furnished by the contractor to members of the public.  3. The Board shall, in adopting the standards required by subsection 1, give consideration to the provisions of chapter 598 of NRS relating to advertisements that constitute deceptive trade practices and, to the extent practicable, adopt standards that are at least as stringent as those provisions.  4. A contractor shall not cause to be published or display or circulate any advertisement that does not comply with the standards adopted by the Board pursuant to subsection 1.  5. As used in this section, "bait and switch" advertising has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 482.351.  (Added to NRS by 2001, 2975; A 2005, 2380) — (Substituted in revision for NRS 597.7191)
NV Rev Stat § 624.950 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 624 - Contractors|NRS 624.950 - Limitations on contractor’s involvement with entities engaged in certain lending and financial services.

  1. Except as otherwise provided in this section and NRS 624.955, a contractor who performs work concerning a residential pool or spa shall not act as, or carry out the duties of, an officer, director, employee or owner of a bonding company, finance company, or any other corporation or business entity who cosigns, underwrites, obtains a deed of trust for, issues, sells, purchases or acquires a loan to finance work concerning a residential pool or spa.  2. The provisions of this section do not prohibit a contractor from owning, holding or possessing, either directly or indirectly through a mutual fund or any other financial arrangement or investment plan, any stocks or other securities issued by a company, corporation or business entity described in subsection 1 if:  (a) The stocks or other securities are offered openly to the public through a securities exchange; and  (b) The contractor does not own, hold or possess a controlling interest in the company, corporation or business entity.  (Added to NRS by 2001, 2976; A 2003, 1234; 2005, 2381) — (Substituted in revision for NRS 597.7192)
NV Rev Stat § 624.955 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 624 - Contractors|NRS 624.955 - Limitations on certain lending and financial practices.

  1. A contract for work concerning a residential pool or spa is not enforceable against the owner if the obtaining of a loan for all or a portion of the contract price is a condition precedent to the contract unless all of the following requirements are satisfied:  (a) A third party agrees to make the loan or give the financing.  (b) The owner agrees to accept the loan or financing.  (c) The owner does not rescind the loan or financing transaction within the period prescribed for rescission pursuant to the Truth in Lending Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 1601 et seq., or chapter 598 of NRS, if applicable.  2. Unless and until all applicable requirements of subsection 1 are satisfied, a contractor shall not:  (a) Perform or deliver any work, labor, material or services; or  (b) Represent in any manner that the contract is enforceable or that the owner has any obligation under the contract.  3. A contract for work concerning a residential pool or spa is not enforceable against the owner if the contractor provides a loan or gives financing for all or a portion of the contract price unless all of the following requirements are satisfied:  (a) The owner agrees to accept the loan or financing.  (b) The owner does not rescind the loan or financing transaction within the period prescribed for rescission pursuant to the Truth in Lending Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 1601 et seq., or chapter 598 of NRS, if applicable.  4. Unless and until all applicable requirements of subsection 3 are satisfied, a contractor shall not:  (a) Perform or deliver any work, labor, material or services; or  (b) Represent in any manner that the contract is enforceable or that the owner has any obligation under the contract.  5. A contract for work concerning a residential pool or spa is not enforceable against the owner if the contractor receives from a third party, either directly or indirectly, remuneration or any other thing of value for a loan to finance the work and that fact is not disclosed in writing in the contract.  6. As used in this section, "third party" means a bonding company, finance company, or any other corporation or business entity who cosigns, underwrites, obtains a deed of trust for, issues, sells, purchases or acquires a loan to finance work concerning a residential pool or spa.  (Added to NRS by 2001, 2976; A 2005, 2381) — (Substituted in revision for NRS 597.7194)
NV Rev Stat § 624.960 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 624 - Contractors|NRS 624.960 - Contractor who commits certain violations may be required to obtain services of construction control.

  1. If a contractor who performs work concerning a residential pool or spa is determined by the Board to have violated:  (a) One or more of the provisions of NRS 624.301 to 624.305, inclusive, or 624.920, 624.935 or 624.940; or  (b) Any regulation adopted by the Board with respect to contracts for work concerning a residential pool or spa,  the Board may require that the contractor obtain the services of a construction control for each contract that the contractor enters into for work concerning a residential pool or spa.  2. The contractor may not:  (a) Be related to the construction control or to an employee or agent of the construction control; or  (b) Hold, directly or indirectly, a financial interest in the business of the construction control.  3. As used in this section, "construction control" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 627.050.  (Added to NRS by 2001, 2975; A 2005, 2382) — (Substituted in revision for NRS 597.7196)
NV Rev Stat § 624.965 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 624 - Contractors|NRS 624.965 - Grounds for disciplinary action; unlawful acts; penalties.

  1. A violation of any provision of NRS 624.900 to 624.965, inclusive, or any regulation adopted by the Board with respect to contracts for work concerning a residential pool or spa by a contractor constitutes cause for disciplinary action pursuant to NRS 624.300.  2. It is unlawful for a person to violate any provision of NRS 624.900 to 624.965, inclusive.  3. Any person who violates any provision of NRS 624.900 to 624.965, inclusive:  (a) For a first offense, is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not more than $1,000, and may be further punished by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than 6 months.  (b) For the second offense, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not less than $2,000 nor more than $4,000, and may be further punished by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than 364 days.  (c) For the third or subsequent offense, is guilty of a category E felony and shall be punished by a fine of not less than $5,000 nor more than $10,000 and may be further punished by imprisonment in the state prison for not less than 1 year and not more than 4 years.  4. The imposition of a penalty provided for in this section is not precluded by any disciplinary action taken by the Board against a contractor pursuant to the provisions of NRS 624.300 to 624.305, inclusive.  (Added to NRS by 2001, 2977; A 2005, 2382; 2013, 991) — (Substituted in revision for NRS 597.7198)
NV Rev Stat § 625.005 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 625 - Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors|NRS 625.005 - Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to safeguard life, health and property and to promote the public welfare by providing for the licensure of qualified and competent professional engineers and professional land surveyors.  (Added to NRS by 1991, 2236; A 1997, 1040)
NV Rev Stat § 625.008 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 625 - Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors|NRS 625.008 - Definitions.

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 625.010 to 625.090, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.  (Added to NRS by 1991, 2236; A 1997, 1040)
NV Rev Stat § 625.010 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 625 - Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors|NRS 625.010 - "Board" defined.

Board means the State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.  [Part 2:198:1919; A 1937, 491; 1947, 797; 1949, 639; 1951, 459] — (NRS A 1979, 1101; 1991, 2237; 1993, 125)