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NV Rev Stat § 628B.500 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 628B - Private Professional Guardians|NRS 628B.500 - Scope of authority.

Each private professional guardian company which is licensed pursuant to this chapter may, in the conduct of its business activities, within and outside this State, as applicable:  1. Act under the order or appointment of any court as guardian.  2. Accept and execute any activities and duties relating to the business of a private professional guardian as permitted by any law.  3. Exercise the powers of a corporation, partnership or limited-liability company organized or qualified as a foreign corporation, partnership or limited-liability company under the laws of this State and any incidental powers that are reasonably necessary to enable it to exercise, in accordance with commonly accepted customs and usages, a power conferred by this chapter.  4. Perform any act authorized by this chapter and any other applicable laws of this State.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 2355)
NV Rev Stat § 628B.510 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 628B - Private Professional Guardians|NRS 628B.510 - Display of license.

Each license issued pursuant to this chapter must be conspicuously displayed in the place of business designated in the license.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 2351)
NV Rev Stat § 628B.520 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 628B - Private Professional Guardians|NRS 628B.520 - Duty to maintain principal office in State; requirements.

  1. A private professional guardian company licensed pursuant to this chapter shall maintain its principal office in this State.  2. To qualify as the principal office for the purposes of subsection 1, an office of the private professional guardian company must:  (a) Have a verifiable physical location in this State at which the private professional guardian company conducts such business operations in this State as are necessary to administer private professional guardianships in this State;  (b) Have available at the office a private professional guardian who meets the requirements set forth in paragraph (a) of subsection 1 of NRS 159.0595 and is a permanent resident of this State and at least 21 years of age;  (c) Have any license issued pursuant to this chapter conspicuously displayed;  (d) Have available at the office originals or true copies of all material business records and accounts of the private professional guardian company, which must be readily available to access and readily available for examination by the Division;  (e) Have available to the public written procedures for making claims against the surety bond required to be maintained pursuant to NRS 628B.540;  (f) Have available all services to residents of this State which are consistent with the business plan of the private professional guardian company included with the application for a license; and  (g) Comply with any other requirements specified by the Commissioner.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 2352; A 2017, 2429)
NV Rev Stat § 628B.530 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 628B - Private Professional Guardians|NRS 628B.530 - Foreign branch offices of licensees and branch offices of foreign private professional guardian companies: Approval required; fees.

  1. It is unlawful for any private professional guardian company licensed pursuant to this chapter to engage in the business of a private professional guardian at any office outside this State without the prior approval of the Commissioner.  2. Before the Commissioner will approve a branch to be located outside this State, the private professional guardian company must:  (a) Obtain from that state any required license as a private professional guardian; or  (b) Provide proof satisfactory to the Commissioner that the private professional guardian company has met all the requirements to engage in the business of a private professional guardian in that state pursuant to its laws, including, without limitation, written documentation from the appropriate court or state agency that the private professional guardian company is authorized to do business in that state.  3. For each branch location of a private professional guardian company organized under the laws of this State, and every branch location in this State of a foreign private professional guardian company authorized to do business in this State, a request for approval and licensing must be filed with the Commissioner on forms prescribed by the Commissioner. A nonrefundable fee of not more than $500, as provided by the Commissioner, must accompany each request. In addition, a fee of not more than $200, to be prorated on the basis of the licensing year as provided by the Commissioner, must be paid at the time of making the request. Money collected pursuant to this section must be deposited in the Investigative Account for Financial Institutions created by NRS 232.545.  4. A foreign corporation or limited-liability company wishing to engage in the business of a private professional guardian in this State must use a name that distinguishes it from any other private professional guardian in this State.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 2353; A 2017, 2429)
NV Rev Stat § 628B.550 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 628B - Private Professional Guardians|NRS 628B.550 - Fiduciary duty; prohibited transactions or interests; voidable transactions; additional remedies; appointment and review of guardianships; filing of reports with court.

  1. The fiduciary relationship which exists between a private professional guardian and the protected person of the private professional guardian may not be used for the private gain of the guardian other than the remuneration for fees and expenses. A private professional guardian may not incur any obligation on behalf of the guardianship that conflicts with the discharge of the duties of the private professional guardian.  2. Unless prior approval is obtained from a court of competent jurisdiction, a private professional guardian shall not:  (a) Have any interest, financial or otherwise, direct or indirect, in any business transaction or activity with the guardianship.  (b) Acquire an ownership, possessory, security or other pecuniary interest adverse to the protected person.  (c) Be knowingly designated as a beneficiary on any life insurance policy or pension or benefit plan of the protected person unless such designation was validly made by the protected person before the adjudication of the person’s incapacity.  (d) Directly or indirectly purchase, rent, lease or sell any property or services from or to any business entity in which the private professional guardian, or the spouse or relative of the guardian, is an officer, partner, director, shareholder or proprietor or in which such a person has any financial interest.  3. Any action taken by a private professional guardian which is prohibited by this section may be voided during the term of the guardianship or by the personal representative of the protected person’s estate. The private professional guardian is subject to removal and to imposition of personal liability through a proceeding for discharge, in addition to any other remedies otherwise available.   4. A court shall not appoint a private professional guardian that does not meet the requirements set forth in NRS 159.0595 as the guardian of a person or estate. The court must review each guardianship involving a private professional guardian on the anniversary date of the appointment of the private professional guardian. If a private professional guardian does not meet the requirements set forth in NRS 159.0595, the court must replace the guardian until such time as the private professional guardian meets such requirements.  5. A private professional guardian shall file any report required by the court in a timely manner.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 2355; A 2017, 908, 2431)
NV Rev Stat § 628B.570 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 628B - Private Professional Guardians|NRS 628B.570 - Written report of examination of accounts and records: Preparation; contents.

  1. After an examination is conducted pursuant to NRS 628B.560, the person who conducted the examination shall prepare a written report of the results of the examination which must be signed by the Commissioner or his or her designee.  2. The written report must contain a true and detailed statement of the financial condition of the private professional guardian company and, if applicable, a full statement of any violations of the provisions of this chapter.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 2357)
NV Rev Stat § 628B.580 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 628B - Private Professional Guardians|NRS 628B.580 - Written report of examination of accounts and records: Distribution; notice of conditions to be corrected; service of copy to court.

  1. The Commissioner shall provide a copy of a report prepared pursuant to NRS 628B.570 to the president or secretary of the board of directors of the private professional guardian company if the company is a corporation, or to a manager or owner of the private professional guardian company if the company is not a corporation, and may make a copy available to each member of the board of directors or each manager or owner, as applicable. If, in the judgment of the Commissioner, the report discloses any violation of the provisions of this chapter committed by the private professional guardian company, or if it appears from the report that there are certain conditions existing which should be corrected by the private professional guardian company, the Commissioner may, in writing, call the matter to the attention of each member of the board of directors or each manager or owner, with instructions to correct the condition.  2. Upon the preparation of the report as provided in NRS 628B.570, the Commissioner shall also serve a copy thereof to the court having jurisdiction of each protected person of the private professional guardian company.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 2357)
NV Rev Stat § 628B.590 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 628B - Private Professional Guardians|NRS 628B.590 - Authority of Commissioner to require licensee to submit annual financial statement or audit; annual submission of ledger of stockholders or list of members and managers; fee for noncompliance; regulations.

  1. The Commissioner may require a licensee to submit an annual financial statement or an audited financial statement prepared by an independent certified public accountant licensed to do business in this State, dependent upon the size and complexity of the private professional guardian company.  2. If applicable, on or before the fourth Monday in January of each year, each licensee shall submit to the Commissioner the stock ledger of stockholders of the corporation required to be maintained pursuant to paragraph (c) of subsection 1 of NRS 78.105 or the list of each member and manager required to be maintained pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection 1 of NRS 86.241, verified by the president or a manager, as appropriate.  3. A list of each member and manager submitted pursuant to subsection 2 must include the percentage of each member’s interest in the company, in addition to the requirements set forth in NRS 86.241.  4. If a licensee fails to submit the ledger or list required pursuant to this section within the prescribed period, the Commissioner may impose and collect a fee of not more than $10 for each day the report is late.  5. The Commissioner shall adopt regulations establishing the amount of the fee that may be imposed pursuant to this section.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 2358)
NV Rev Stat § 628B.600 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 628B - Private Professional Guardians|NRS 628B.600 - Authority of Commissioner to require immediate removal of officer, director, manager or employee; grounds; appeal; notice and hearing; entry of order; final order for purposes of judicial review.

  1. The Commissioner may require the immediate removal from office of any officer, director, manager or employee of any private professional guardian company doing business under this chapter who is found to be dishonest, incompetent or reckless in the management of the affairs of the private professional guardian company, or who persistently violates the laws of this State or the lawful orders, instructions and regulations issued by the Commissioner.  2. An officer, director, manager or employee of a private professional guardian company who is required to be removed from office pursuant to subsection 1 may appeal his or her removal by filing a written request for a hearing with the Commissioner within 10 days after the effective date of his or her removal. The Commissioner shall conduct the hearing after providing at least 5 days’ written notice to the private professional guardian company and the officer, director, manager or employee who is appealing his or her removal from office. Within 5 days after the conclusion of the hearing, the Commissioner shall enter an order affirming or disaffirming the removal of the person from office. An order of the Commissioner entered pursuant to this subsection is final for the purposes of judicial review.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 2358)
NV Rev Stat § 628B.700 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 628B - Private Professional Guardians|NRS 628B.700 - Authorized actions of Commissioner; grounds.

  1. The Commissioner may take administrative action against a licensee, including, without limitation, revoking or suspending the license, or initiate proceedings as provided in NRS 628B.940 if the private professional guardian company:  (a) Has violated this chapter or any other state or federal laws applicable to the business of a private professional guardian.  (b) Is conducting the business in an unauthorized or unsafe manner.  (c) Is in an unsafe or unsound condition to transact business.  (d) Has an impairment of the surety bonds held by the private professional guardian company.  (e) Has an impairment of the fidelity bonds held by the private professional guardian company.  (f) Has become insolvent.  (g) Has neglected or refused to comply with the terms of a lawful order of the Commissioner.  (h) Has refused, upon proper demand, to submit its records, affairs and concerns for inspection and examination by an appointed or authorized examiner of the Commissioner.  (i) Has refused to provide copies to the Division upon request, and in cooperation with any investigation, inspection or examination, of any and all documents reviewed by the Division during any such investigation, inspection or examination.  (j) Has failed to pay any state or local taxes as required.  (k) Has materially and willfully breached its fiduciary duties to a protected person.  (l) Has failed to properly disclose all fees, interest and other charges to the court and the public.  (m) Has willfully engaged in material conflicts of interest regarding a protected person.  (n) Has made intentional material misrepresentations regarding any aspect of the services performed or proposed to be performed by the private professional guardian company.  2. The Commissioner also may initiate such proceedings to take possession of the business and property of any private professional guardian company if an officer, partner, member or sole proprietor of the private professional guardian company refuses to be examined upon oath regarding its affairs.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 2359)
NV Rev Stat § 628B.710 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 628B - Private Professional Guardians|NRS 628B.710 - Immediate suspension of license: Grounds; procedure; provision of copy of order to district courts.

  1. If the Commissioner finds that probable cause for the revocation of any license exists and that the public interest requires the immediate suspension of the license pending an investigation, the Commissioner may, upon 5 days’ written notice offering the opportunity for a hearing, enter an order suspending the license for a period of not more than 20 days, pending a hearing upon the revocation of the license unless the opportunity for a hearing is waived by the licensee.  2. If the Commissioner enters an order suspending a license pursuant to this section, the Commissioner shall send a copy of the order to each district court in this State.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 2360)
NV Rev Stat § 628B.720 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 628B - Private Professional Guardians|NRS 628B.720 - Suspension of license for failure to pay child support or comply with certain subpoenas or warrants; reinstatement of license. [Effective until 2 years after 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. If the Commissioner receives a copy of a court order issued pursuant to NRS 425.540 that provides for the suspension of all professional, occupational and recreational licenses, certificates and permits issued to a person who is the holder of a license to engage in the business of a private professional guardian, the Commissioner shall deem the license issued to that person to be suspended at the end of the 30th day after the date on which the court order was issued unless the Commissioner receives a letter issued to the holder of the license by the district attorney or other public agency pursuant to NRS 425.550 stating that the holder of the license has complied with the subpoena or warrant or has satisfied the arrearage pursuant to NRS 425.560.  2. The Commissioner shall reinstate a license that has been suspended by a district court pursuant to NRS 425.540 if the Commissioner receives a letter issued by the district attorney or other public agency pursuant to NRS 425.550 to the person whose license was suspended stating that the person whose license was suspended has complied with the subpoena or warrant or has satisfied the arrearage pursuant to NRS 425.560.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 2348)
NV Rev Stat § 628B.730 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 628B - Private Professional Guardians|NRS 628B.730 - Revocation or suspension of license: Notice and hearing; grounds; action by Commissioner after hearing; provision of copy of order to district courts.

  1. If the Commissioner has reason to believe that grounds for the revocation or suspension of a license exist, the Commissioner shall give at least 20 days’ written notice to the private professional guardian company stating the contemplated action and, in general, the grounds therefor and set a date for a hearing.  2. At the conclusion of a hearing, the Commissioner shall:  (a) Enter a written order dismissing the charges, revoking the license or suspending the license for a period of not more than 60 days, which period must include any prior temporary suspension. The Commissioner shall send a copy of the order to the private professional guardian company by registered or certified mail.  (b) Impose upon the private professional guardian company an administrative fine of not more than $10,000 for each violation by the private professional guardian company of any provision of this chapter or any regulation adopted pursuant thereto.  (c) If a fine is imposed pursuant to this section, enter such order as is necessary to recover the costs of the proceeding, including investigative costs and attorney’s fees.  3. The grounds for revocation or suspension of a license are that:  (a) The private professional guardian company has failed to pay the annual license fee;  (b) The private professional guardian company has violated any provision of this chapter or any regulation adopted pursuant thereto or any lawful order of the Commissioner;  (c) The private professional guardian company has failed to pay any applicable state or local tax as required;  (d) Any fact or condition exists which would have justified the Commissioner in denying the original application for a license pursuant to the provisions of this chapter; or  (e) The private professional guardian company:  (1) Failed to open an office for the conduct of the business authorized by its license within 180 days after the date the license was issued; or  (2) Has failed to remain open for the conduct of the business for a period of 30 consecutive days without good cause therefor.  4. An order suspending or revoking a license becomes effective 5 days after being entered unless the order specifies otherwise or a stay is granted.  5. If the Commissioner enters an order suspending or revoking a license pursuant to this section, the Commissioner shall send a copy of the order to each district court in this State.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 2359; A 2017, 2433)
NV Rev Stat § 628B.740 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 628B - Private Professional Guardians|NRS 628B.740 - Revocation of license for failure to open or maintain business; provision of copy of order to district courts.

  1. The Commissioner shall revoke the license of a private professional guardian company if the company:  (a) Fails to open for business within 6 months after the date the license was issued, or within an additional 6-month extension granted by the Commissioner upon written application and for good cause shown; or   (b) Fails for more than 30 consecutive days to maintain regular business hours or otherwise conduct the business of a private professional guardian.  2. If the Commissioner enters an order revoking a license pursuant to this section, the Commissioner shall send a copy of the order to each district court in this State.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 2355)
NV Rev Stat § 628B.750 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 628B - Private Professional Guardians|NRS 628B.750 - Alleged violations by licensee: Complaint; investigation; provision of copy and notice of informal hearing to subject and Attorney General; verified answer; action by Commissioner after informal hearing.

  1. Upon the filing with the Commissioner of a verified complaint against a private professional guardian company, the Commissioner shall investigate the alleged violation of the provisions of this chapter.  2. If the Commissioner determines that a complaint filed pursuant to subsection 1 warrants further action, the Commissioner shall send a copy of the complaint and notice of the date set for an informal hearing to the subject of the complaint and the Attorney General.  3. The Commissioner may require the private professional guardian company that is the subject of a complaint to file a verified answer to the complaint within 10 days after receipt of the complaint unless, for good cause shown, the Commissioner extends the time required for filing an answer for a period not to exceed 60 days.  4. If at the hearing the complaint is not explained to the satisfaction of the Commissioner, the Commissioner may take such action against the private professional guardian company as authorized by the provisions of this chapter.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 2361)
NV Rev Stat § 628B.760 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 628B - Private Professional Guardians|NRS 628B.760 - Records of Commissioner: Certain records relating to complaint and 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 Commissioner, 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.  2. The complaint or other documents filed by the Commissioner to initiate disciplinary action and all documents and information considered by the Commissioner when determining whether to impose discipline are public records.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 2361)