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2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 598 - Deceptive Trade Practices › NRS 598.9476 - Release of security if registrant ceases to operate or registration expires.

1. If no claims have been filed against the security deposited with the Unit pursuant to NRS 598.9472 within 6 months after the registrant ceases to operate or his or her registration expires, whichever occurs later, the Commissioner shall release the security to the registrant and shall not audit any claims filed against the security thereafter by consumers.
2. If one or more claims have been filed against the security within 6 months after the registrant ceases to operate or his or her registration expires, whichever occurs later, the proceeds must not be released to the registrant or distributed to any consumer earlier than 1 year after the registrant ceases to operate or his or her registration expires, whichever occurs later.
3. For the purposes of this section, the Commissioner shall determine the date on which a registrant ceases to operate.
(Added to NRS by 2009, 2712; A 2011, 2652; 2013, 1054; 2015, 3653; 2017, 2254; 2019, 2501)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 598 - Deceptive Trade Practices › NRS 598.948 - Requirements for contract between buyer and dance studio or health club.

Each contract between the buyer and the dance studio or health club must:
1. Be in writing, legible and have all spaces filled in before the buyer signs it;
2. Be in the language in which the sales presentation was given;
3. Contain the addresses of the buyer and the studio or club;
4. Be given to the buyer when he or she signs it;
5. Disclose whether security has been obtained and deposited with the Unit pursuant to NRS 598.9472;
6. Specify the term of membership of the buyer, which must not be measured by the life of the buyer;
7. Clearly specify the right of the buyer to cancel the contract pursuant to NRS 598.950;
8. Not contain a clause by which the contract is automatically renewed; and
9. Specify the number of lessons and the cost of each lesson, if the contract is for dance lessons.
(Added to NRS by 1989, 2039; A 1993, 1964; 1997, 3201; 2009, 2722; 2011, 2652; 2013, 1054; 2015, 3653; 2017, 2254; 2019, 2501)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 598 - Deceptive Trade Practices › NRS 598.950 - Cancellation of contract by buyer; notice required.

A buyer may cancel a contract for dance lessons, the use of facilities or other services from a dance studio or health club within 3 business days after he or she receives a copy of the contract by notifying the studio or club in writing. The notice must be delivered in person or by mail postmarked by midnight of the third business day. The studio or club shall return all money paid by the buyer within 15 days after it receives the notice of cancellation.
(Added to NRS by 1989, 2040; A 1993, 1965)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 598 - Deceptive Trade Practices › NRS 598.952 - False or misleading representations by dance studio or health club prohibited; effect on contract.

A dance studio or health club shall not make any false or misleading representation to the buyer or in its advertising. A contract for services from a dance studio or health club is void and unenforceable if any false or misleading representation was made to the buyer.
(Added to NRS by 1989, 2040; A 1993, 1965)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 598 - Deceptive Trade Practices › NRS 598.954 - Rights of buyer who becomes disabled during term of contract.

If a buyer becomes disabled during the term of a contract, and a physician confirms in writing to the dance studio or health club that:
1. The buyer is not physically able to use the facilities of the studio or club; and
2. The disability will continue for more than 3 months,
the buyer is entitled to suspend the contract for the duration of the disability. After he or she recovers, he or she is entitled to an extension of the contract for a period equal to the time of the disability. If he or she is permanently disabled, he or she may cancel the contract and receive a refund pro rata of the amount paid pursuant to it.
(Added to NRS by 1989, 2040; A 1993, 1965)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 598 - Deceptive Trade Practices › NRS 598.956 - Rights of buyer upon closure of dance studio or health club; election of remedies.

1. If a dance studio or health club is closed for more than 1 month, through no fault of the buyer, he or she is entitled to:
(a) Extend the contract for a period equal to the time the studio or club is closed; or
(b) Receive a refund pro rata of the amount paid pursuant to the contract.
2. If the dance studio or health club is closed without fault of its owner or management, the election of remedies under subsection 1 must be made by the studio or club. If the studio or club is closed because of the fault of its owner or management, the election must be made by the buyer.
(Added to NRS by 1989, 2040; A 1993, 1965)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 598 - Deceptive Trade Practices › NRS 598.958 - Rights of buyer when dance studio or health club transfers its obligations or moves its place of business.

1. If a dance studio or health club transfers its obligations to provide goods or services to a buyer to another studio or club that provides substantially fewer goods or services, the buyer may consent to the transfer in writing after a full disclosure of the goods and services provided by the new studio or club. If the buyer does not consent, his or her contract is rescinded and he or she must be given a refund pro rata upon the amount of time he or she was a member of the dance studio or health club.
2. If a dance studio or health club moves its place of business that is geographically closest to the residence of the buyer as set forth in the contract, more than 20 miles farther away from the residence of the buyer than it was when the contract for services was signed, the buyer may rescind the contract and the dance studio or health club shall provide a refund pro rata based upon the amount of time he or she was a member.
(Added to NRS by 1989, 2040; A 1993, 1965)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 598 - Deceptive Trade Practices › NRS 598.960 - Correction of violations.

If a dance studio or health club does not comply with the provisions of NRS 598.940 to 598.950, inclusive, or 598.954 to 598.966, inclusive, the buyer may agree in writing, after a full disclosure, to any correction of the defect if the correction is made within 30 days after he or she signs a contract for dance lessons, the use of facilities or other services. If the buyer does not consent, or if the correction is not made within the 30-day period, the contract is rescinded and the buyer must be given a full refund.
(Added to NRS by 1989, 2041; A 1993, 1966)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 598 - Deceptive Trade Practices › NRS 598.966 - Remedies, duties and prohibitions not exclusive; violation constitutes deceptive trade practice.

1. The remedies, duties and prohibitions of NRS 598.940 to 598.966, inclusive, are not exclusive and are in addition to any other remedies provided by law.
2. Any violation of NRS 598.944 to 598.958, inclusive, constitutes a deceptive trade practice for the purposes of NRS 598.0903 to 598.0999, inclusive.
(Added to NRS by 1989, 2041; A 1993, 1966; 2009, 2723; 2011, 2652; 2013, 1054; 2015, 3653; 2017, 2254; 2019, 2501)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 598 - Deceptive Trade Practices › NRS 598.968 - Definitions.

As used in NRS 598.968 to 598.9694, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 598.9682 and 598.9684 have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 2715; A 2001, 2153)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 598 - Deceptive Trade Practices › NRS 598.9682 - "Provider" defined.

"Provider" means:
1. A telecommunication provider as defined in NRS 704.027;
2. An agent, employee, independent contractor or representative of such a telecommunication provider; or
3. A person who originates a charge for a telecommunication service and directly or indirectly bills a customer for the charge.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 2715; A 2007, 717)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 598 - Deceptive Trade Practices › NRS 598.969 - Prohibited acts: Changing a customer’s carrier without timely authorization; failure to provide timely written notices and confirmations; engaging in other fraudulent or deceptive acts; proposing contract to waive or authorize violations of the protections of this section.

A provider shall not:
1. Make a statement or representation regarding the provision of a telecommunication service, including, without limitation, a statement regarding the rates, terms or conditions of a telecommunication service, that:
(a) Is false, misleading or deceptive; or
(b) Fails to include material information which makes the statement or representation false, misleading or deceptive.
2. Misrepresent his or her identity.
3. Falsely state to a person that the person has subscribed or authorized a subscription to or has received a telecommunication service.
4. Omit, when explaining the terms and conditions of a subscription to a telecommunication service, a material fact concerning the subscription.
5. Fail to provide a customer with timely written notice containing:
(a) A clear and detailed description relating directly to the services for which the customer is being billed and the amount the customer is being charged for each service;
(b) All terms and conditions relating directly to the services provided; and
(c) The name, address and telephone number of the provider.
6. Fail to honor, within a reasonable period, a request of a customer to cancel a telecommunication service pursuant to the terms and conditions for the service.
7. Bill a customer for a telecommunication service after the customer has cancelled the telecommunication service pursuant to the terms and conditions of the service.
8. Bill a customer for services that the provider knows the customer has not authorized, unless the service is required to be provided by law. The failure of a customer to refuse a proposal from a provider does not constitute specific authorization.
9. Change a customer’s subscription to a local exchange carrier or an interexchange carrier unless:
(a) The customer has authorized the change within the 30 days immediately preceding the date of the change; and
(b) The provider complies with the provisions of 47 U.S.C. § 258, as amended, and the verification procedures set forth in 47 C.F.R. part 64, subpart K, as amended.
10. Fail to provide to a customer who has authorized the provider to change his or her subscription to a local exchange carrier or an interexchange carrier a written confirmation of the change within 30 days after the date of the change.
11. Propose or enter into a contract with a person that purports to:
(a) Waive the protection afforded to the person by any provision of this section; or
(b) Authorize the provider or an agent, employee, independent contractor or representative of the provider to violate any provision of this section.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 2715; A 2007, 717)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 598 - Deceptive Trade Practices › NRS 598.9691 - Regulations governing disclosures made by provider to customer.

The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada may adopt regulations governing the disclosures that must be made by a provider to a customer before the customer may be charged for a telecommunication service.
(Added to NRS by 2001, 2149; A 2007, 718)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 598 - Deceptive Trade Practices › NRS 598.9694 - Remedies, duties and prohibitions not exclusive; violation constitutes deceptive trade practice.

1. The remedies, duties and prohibitions of NRS 598.968 to 598.9694, inclusive, are not exclusive and are in addition to any other remedies provided by law.
2. A violation of any provision of NRS 598.968 to 598.9694, inclusive, constitutes a deceptive trade practice for the purposes of NRS 598.0903 to 598.0999, inclusive.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 2716)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 598 - Deceptive Trade Practices › NRS 598.9701 - Definitions.

As used in NRS 598.9701 to 598.9718, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 598.9702 to 598.9714, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed in those sections.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 4057)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 598 - Deceptive Trade Practices › NRS 598.9717 - Responsibility for device.

Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (i) of subsection 2 of NRS 598.9715, any electronic tracking technology device or starter interruption technology device that is installed in a motor vehicle at the request of or on behalf of a creditor, in connection with a retail installment contract for the sale of a motor vehicle, or a long-term lessor, in connection with the lease of a motor vehicle, is the responsibility of the creditor or long-term lessor or, if the retail installment contract or lease for the motor vehicle is assigned to a successor in interest or another secured party, the successor in interest or other secured party. Such responsibility includes, without limitation, paying the costs of any maintenance, replacement or repair of the device that is not covered by a warranty and any damage to the motor vehicle that is caused by the device. A consumer must not be required to pay any such costs relating to the use of such a device.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 4061)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 598 - Deceptive Trade Practices › NRS 598.9718 - Violation constitutes deceptive trade practice; remedies.

1. Any violation of NRS 598.9715 or 598.9716 constitutes a deceptive trade practice for the purposes of NRS 598.0903 to 598.0999, inclusive.
2. A consumer who prevails in an action for a violation of NRS 598.9715 or 598.9716 by a person who is a creditor in connection with a retail installment contract for the sale of a motor vehicle or a long-term lessor in connection with the lease of a motor vehicle, in addition to any other award or other remedy available pursuant to law, must be awarded the greater of:
(a) Statutory damages pursuant to subsection 3 of NRS 104.9625, if applicable; or
(b) $1,000.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 4062)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 598 - Deceptive Trade Practices › NRS 598.9731 - "Contract or agreement" defined.

1. As used in NRS 598.9731 to 598.9739, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, "contract or agreement" means the document that creates the rights and obligations of the parties which results from a negotiation or transaction described in NRS 598.9733 and which is not excluded pursuant to subsection 4 of NRS 598.9733.
2. The term includes, without limitation, any subsequent document that makes substantial changes to the rights and obligations of the parties.
3. The term does not include:
(a) Any subsequent documents authorized or contemplated by the original document or the document described in subsection 2. Such subsequent documents that are authorized or contemplated include, without limitation:
(1) Periodic statements;
(2) Sales slips or invoices which represent purchases made pursuant to a credit card agreement;
(3) Memoranda of purchases in an add-on sale; and
(4) Documents relating to the refinancing of a purchase as provided for or required by the original document or the document described in subsection 2.
(b) Matters incorporated during the regular course of business in contracts or agreements that result from a transaction listed in paragraph (b) of subsection 3 of NRS 598.9733. Such matters include, without limitation:
(1) Rules and regulations governing a tenancy; and
(2) Inventories of furnishings.
(Added to NRS by 2021, 1446)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 598 - Deceptive Trade Practices › NRS 598.9733 - Certain persons who advertise and negotiate in language other than English required to deliver translation of contract or agreement; transactions to which requirement applies; exceptions.

Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4 and NRS 598.9737:
1. A person who, in the course of his or her business or occupation, advertises in a language other than English and negotiates orally or in writing any of the transactions listed in subsection 3 in a language other than English, or who allows an employee or agent of the person to advertise in a language other than English and to negotiate orally or in writing any of the transactions listed in subsection 3 in a language other than English, shall deliver a translation of the contract or agreement that results from such advertising and negotiations in the language that was used in the advertisement and negotiation of the contract or agreement to the person who is a party to the contract or agreement and to any other person who may sign the contract or agreement.
2. The translation of the contract or agreement required by subsection 1 must:
(a) Be provided to the person who is a party to the contract or agreement and to any other person who may sign the contract or agreement before the execution of the contract or agreement; and
(b) Include, without limitation, every term and condition in the contract or agreement.
3. A person must provide pursuant to subsection 1 a translation of a contract or agreement that results from the following transactions:
(a) A loan or extension of credit that is secured by property, other than real property, that is used for personal, family or household purposes;
(b) A lease, sublease, rental contract or agreement or other contract or agreement containing a term of tenancy if the lease, sublease, rental contract or agreement or other contract or agreement:
(1) Is for a period that is at least 1 month; and
(2) Applies to a dwelling, apartment, mobile home or other dwelling unit that is used as a residence; or
(c) Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, an unsecured loan that is used for personal, family or household purposes. A credit instrument, as defined in NRS 463.01467, is not an unsecured loan for the purposes of this paragraph.
4. The provisions of this section do not apply to a person who:
(a) Is a bank, savings and loan association, savings bank, thrift company or credit union;
(b) Has a physical location; and
(c) Engages in a transaction other than:
(1) The issuance of a credit card, as defined in NRS 97A.050; or
(2) An automobile loan.
5. As used in this section, "automobile loan" means a loan or an extension of credit that is expressly intended to finance the purchase of a motor vehicle, as defined in NRS 482.075, when the loan or credit is secured by the motor vehicle being purchased.
(Added to NRS by 2021, 1447)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 598 - Deceptive Trade Practices › NRS 598.9735 - When financial institution deemed in compliance with translation requirement for certain mandatory disclosures.

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4 of NRS 598.9733 and NRS 598.9737, if a financial institution is required pursuant to Regulation M or Regulation Z to provide a disclosure to a person in addition to any contract or agreement described in NRS 598.9733, the financial institution shall be deemed to be in compliance with NRS 598.9733 if:
(a) The disclosure required pursuant to Regulation M or Regulation Z is translated into the same language that the contract or agreement was translated pursuant to NRS 598.9733; and
(b) The translated disclosure is provided to the person who is a party to the contract or agreement and to any other person who may sign the contract or agreement before the execution of the contract or agreement.
2. As used in this section:
(a) "Consumer Leasing Act" means the federal Consumer Leasing Act, as amended, 15 U.S.C. §§ 1667 et seq.
(b) "Regulation M" means the federal regulations, as amended, 12 C.F.R. Part 1013, adopted pursuant to the Consumer Leasing Act and commonly known as Regulation M.
(c) "Regulation Z" means the federal regulations, as amended, 12 C.F.R. Part 226, adopted pursuant to the Truth in Lending Act and commonly known as Regulation Z.
(d) "Truth in Lending Act" means the federal Truth in Lending Act, as amended, 15 U.S.C. §§ 1601 et seq.
(Added to NRS by 2021, 1447)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 598 - Deceptive Trade Practices › NRS 598.9737 - Elements of translated contract or agreement permitted to be retained in English.

A translation that is required pursuant to NRS 598.9733 or 598.9735, if applicable, may retain the following elements of the executed English language contract or agreement or disclosure, if applicable, without translation:
1. Names and titles of persons;
2. Addresses;
3. Brand names;
4. Trade names;
5. Trademarks;
6. Registered service marks;
7. Full or abbreviated designations of the make and model of goods or services;
8. Alphanumeric codes, numerals, dollar amounts expressed in numerals and dates; and
9. Individual words or expressions that do not have a generally accepted non-English translation.
(Added to NRS by 2021, 1448)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 598 - Deceptive Trade Practices › NRS 598.9739 - Right of aggrieved party to rescind contract or agreement.

If a person fails to comply with the provisions of NRS 598.9731 to 598.9739, inclusive, the aggrieved party may rescind the contract or agreement.
(Added to NRS by 2021, 1448)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 598 - Deceptive Trade Practices › NRS 598.9801 - Definitions.

As used in NRS 598.9801 to 598.9822, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 598.9802 to 598.9808, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 4267; A 2023, 1118)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 598 - Deceptive Trade Practices › NRS 598.9805 - "Host customer" defined.

"Host customer" means either:
1. The customer of record of an electric utility at the location where an energy system that uses photovoltaic cells and solar energy to generate electricity will be located; or
2. A person who has been designated by the customer of record of an electric utility in a letter to the utility explaining the relationship between that person and the customer of record.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 4268)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 598 - Deceptive Trade Practices › NRS 598.9807 - "Power purchase agreement" defined.

"Power purchase agreement" means an agreement in which a solar installation company:
1. Arranges for the design, installation, maintenance and energy output of a distributed generation system; and
2. Sells the electricity generated from a distributed generation system to the host customer.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 4268)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 598 - Deceptive Trade Practices › NRS 598.9808 - "Solar installation company" defined.

1. "Solar installation company" means any form of business organization or any other nongovernmental legal entity, including, without limitation, a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization, that holds a license issued pursuant to chapter 624 of NRS which authorizes the performance of work concerning a distributed generation system and, directly or indirectly, on its own behalf or on behalf of another:
(a) Performs or offers to perform any work concerning a distributed generation system;
(b) Advertises, solicits or offers to enter into an agreement described in NRS 598.9801 to 598.9822, inclusive; or
(c) Transacts business to:
(1) Sell and install a distributed generation system; or
(2) Install a distributed generation system owned by a third party from whom the customer:
(I) Leases a distributed generation system; or
(II) Purchases electricity generated by a distributed generation system.
2. The term does not include a person who generates leads or referrals to perform work concerning a distributed generation system for persons who hold a license issued pursuant to chapter 624 of NRS authorizing the performance of such work, if such activity is limited to:
(a) Serving as the source of a referral;
(b) Providing the contact information of a person who holds a license issued pursuant to chapter 624 of NRS to a prospective purchaser or lessee;
(c) Setting up appointments on behalf of a person who holds a license issued pursuant to chapter 624 of NRS; or
(d) Advertising through print media.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 4268; A 2023, 1118)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 598 - Deceptive Trade Practices › NRS 598.9813 - Agreement for purchase of distributed generation system: Cover page.

An agreement for the purchase of a distributed generation system must include a cover page that:
1. Prominently displays the following information at the top of the cover page in at least 16-point font:
(a) Notice of the right to rescind or cancel the agreement, without any penalty or obligation, within 3 business days after the execution of the agreement, as provided in NRS 598.98216.
(b) An electronic mail address to which a notice of rescission or cancellation may be sent pursuant to NRS 598.98216 and notice that the purchaser may send such a notice to that electronic mail address.
(c) Notice of the requirement to make and maintain a recording pursuant to NRS 598.98213.
(d) Notice that, before the installation of the distributed generation system, the purchaser will have the opportunity to confirm that no representations, offers or promises were made at any time concerning the purchase of the distributed generation system other than what is contained in the agreement.
2. Provide the following information in at least 10-point font:
(a) The size of the distributed generation system.
(b) The length of the term of the warranty for the distributed generation system.
(c) An estimated timeline for the installation of the distributed generation system.
(d) A description of any warranties.
(e) The total cost of the distributed generation system.
(f) The estimated value of any portfolio energy credits and rebates of any incentives included in the calculation of the total cost of the distributed generation system.
(g) The amounts due at the signing for and at the completion of the installation of the distributed generation system.
(h) The estimated production of the distributed generation system in the first year of operation and an explanation that:
(1) The purchaser will always receive a power bill if the premises of the purchaser are connected to the power grid;
(2) The estimated production or offset is based on available data on prior consumption; and
(3) Any change in consumption by the purchaser will impact the estimated offset, or savings, in relation to the production.
(i) Notice of the existence of the Recovery Fund administered by the State Contractors’ Board pursuant to NRS 624.470.
(j) Notice that a person financially damaged by a licensed contractor who performs work on a residence may be eligible to recover certain financial damages from the Recovery Fund.
(k) Notice that a host customer may file a complaint with the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada.
(l) Contact information for the State Contractors’ Board and Public Utilities Commission of Nevada, including, without limitation, a telephone number.
(m) Notice that the purchaser, before the execution of the agreement, may request any document used in the solicitation, offer or transaction for the agreement in any language.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 4271; A 2023, 1120)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 598 - Deceptive Trade Practices › NRS 598.9814 - Agreement for purchase of distributed generation system: Contents.

An agreement for the purchase of a distributed generation system must include, without limitation, the following information in at least 10-point font:
1. The name, mailing address, telephone number, electronic mail address and number of the contractor’s license of the solar installation company.
2. The name, mailing address, telephone number and electronic mail address of:
(a) The purchaser of the distributed generation system; and
(b) The name, mailing address, telephone number and electronic mail address of the person responsible for all maintenance of the distributed generation system, if different from the solar installation company.
3. A description, which includes, without limitation, any assumptions, concerning the design and installation of the distributed generation system. Such a description must include, without limitation:
(a) The size of the distributed generation system;
(b) The estimated amount of production for the distributed generation system in the first year of operation; and
(c) The estimated annual degradation to the distributed generation system.
4. The total cost of the distributed generation system.
5. An estimated timeline for the installation of the distributed generation system.
6. A payment schedule, including, without limitation:
(a) The due dates for any deposit; and
(b) Any subsequent payments that are not to exceed the total system cost stated on the cover page pursuant to NRS 598.9813.
7. The granting to the purchaser the right to rescind the agreement for a period ending not less than 3 business days after the agreement is signed.
8. A copy of the warranty for the distributed generation system.
9. A disclosure notifying the purchaser of the transferability of the obligations under the warranty to a subsequent purchaser.
10. The identification of any incentives included in the calculation of the total cost of the distributed generation system.
11. A description of any guarantee of the performance of the distributed generation system.
12. A signature block that is signed and dated by the purchaser of the distributed generation system and the solar installation company.
13. A description of the basis for any estimates of savings that were provided to the purchaser, if applicable.
14. A disclosure concerning the retention of any portfolio energy credits, if applicable.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 4272)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 598 - Deceptive Trade Practices › NRS 598.9815 - Agreement for purchase of distributed generation system: Disclosure.

1. An agreement for the purchase of a distributed generation system must include a disclosure that is not more than 3 pages in length and is in at least 10-point font.
2. The disclosure described in subsection 1 must be separate from the cover page and agreement described in NRS 598.9813 and 598.9814.
3. The disclosure described in subsection 1 must include, without limitation:
(a) The name, mailing address, telephone number and electronic mail address of the solar installation company;
(b) The name, mailing address, telephone number, electronic mail address and number of the contractor’s license of the person who installed the distributed generation system, if different from the solar installation company;
(c) The name, mailing address, telephone number, electronic mail address and the number of the contractor’s license of the person responsible for all maintenance of the distributed generation system, if different from the solar installation company;
(d) The purchase price of the distributed generation system;
(e) The payment schedule for the distributed generation system;
(f) The approximate start and completion dates for the installation of the distributed generation system;
(g) A disclosure notifying the purchaser of the responsible party for obtaining approval for connecting the distributed generation system to the electricity meter on the host customer’s side;
(h) Assumptions concerning the design of the distributed generation system, including, without limitation:
(1) The size of the distributed generation system;
(2) The estimated amount of production for the distributed generation system in the first year of operation;
(3) The estimated annual degradation to the distributed generation system; and
(4) As specified by the agreement at the time of installation, whether or not an electric utility must credit a customer of the electric utility for any excess energy that is generated by the distributed generation system;
(i) A disclosure notifying the purchaser if maintenance and repairs of the distributed generation system are included in the purchase;
(j) A disclosure describing any warranty for the repair of any damage to the roof of the property owned by the purchaser in connection with the installation or removal of the distributed generation system;
(k) A description of any guarantees of the performance of the distributed generation system;
(l) A description of the basis for any estimates of savings that were provided to the purchaser, if applicable; and
(m) A disclosure concerning the retention of any portfolio energy credits, if applicable.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 4273)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 598 - Deceptive Trade Practices › NRS 598.9816 - Power purchase agreement: Cover page.

A power purchase agreement for the sale of the output of a distributed generation system must include a cover page that:
1. Prominently displays the following information at the top of the cover page in at least 16-point font:
(a) Notice of the right to rescind or cancel the agreement, without any penalty or obligation, within 3 business days after the execution of the agreement, as provided in NRS 598.98216.
(b) An electronic mail address to which a notice of rescission or cancellation may be sent pursuant to NRS 598.98216 and notice that the host customer may send such a notice to that electronic mail address.
(c) Notice of the requirement to make and maintain a recording pursuant to NRS 598.98213.
(d) Notice that, before the installation of the distributed generation system, the host customer will have the opportunity to confirm that no representations, offers or promises were made at any time concerning the sale of the output of the distributed generation system other than what is contained in the agreement.
2. Provides the following information in at least 10-point font:
(a) The rate of any increase in the payments to be made during the term of the agreement and, if applicable, the date of the first such increase.
(b) An estimated timeline for the installation of the distributed generation system.
(c) The rate of electricity per kilowatt-hour of electricity for the first year of the agreement.
(d) The length of the term of the agreement.
(e) The amounts due at the signing for and at the completion of the installation or any inspection of the distributed generation system.
(f) The estimated production of the distributed generation system in the first year of operation and an explanation that:
(1) The host customer will always receive a power bill if the premises of the host customer are connected to the power grid;
(2) The estimated production or offset is based on available data on prior consumption; and
(3) Any change in consumption by the host customer will impact the estimated offset, or savings, in relation to the production.
(g) A description of the options available at the end of the term of the agreement.
(h) A description of any option to purchase the distributed generation system before the end of the term of the agreement.
(i) Notice of the existence of the Recovery Fund administered by the State Contractors’ Board pursuant to NRS 624.470.
(j) Notice that a person financially damaged by a licensed contractor who performs work on a residence may be eligible to recover certain financial damages from the Recovery Fund.
(k) Notice that a host customer may file a complaint with the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada.
(l) Contact information for the State Contractors’ Board and the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada, including, without limitation, a telephone number.
(m) Notice that the host customer, before execution of the agreement, may request any document used in the solicitation, offer or transaction for the power purchase agreement in any language.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 4274; A 2023, 1121)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 598 - Deceptive Trade Practices › NRS 598.9819 - Utility rates disclosure required in agreement in certain circumstances.

If an agreement for the lease or purchase of a distributed generation system or if a power purchase agreement makes a written reference to the price of electricity that is provided by an electric utility, the agreement or power purchase agreement, as applicable, must also provide, in 12-point font, a disclosure in substantially the following form:
Actual utility rates may go up or down and actual savings may vary. For further information regarding rates, you may contact your local utility or the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 4276)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 598 - Deceptive Trade Practices › NRS 598.9821 - Certain express warranties required in agreement; exception.

1. An agreement for the lease or purchase of a distributed generation system and a power purchase agreement must include an express warranty for the installation of the distributed generation system and the penetration into the roof by the distributed generation system. Such warranties must:
(a) Be express and in writing; and
(b) Expire not earlier than 10 years after the installation of the distributed generation system.
2. An agreement for the lease of a distributed generation system and a power purchase agreement must include an express warranty that:
(a) Is in writing; and
(b) Does not expire earlier than 10 years after the installation of the distributed generation system.
3. An agreement for the purchase of a distributed generation system must include the following express warranties in writing for the component parts, including parts and labor, of the distributed generation system, either directly from the solar installation company or passed through from the manufacturer of the component parts:
(a) For collectors and storage units, not less than a 10-year warranty; and
(b) For inverters, not less than a 7-year warranty.
4. The provisions of this section that relate to a person who installs a distributed generation system do not apply to a person who installs a system on his or her own property.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 4277)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 598 - Deceptive Trade Practices › NRS 598.98213 - Confirmation of information in cover page required; installation of distributed generation system prohibited until confirmation recorded; maintenance of recording.

1. A solar installation company shall, in person or by telephone or videoconference, verbally:
(a) Confirm the identity of a purchaser or lessee under an agreement for the purchase or lease of a distributed generation system or a host customer under a power purchase agreement;
(b) Communicate to the purchaser, lessee or host customer the information required to be included in a cover page pursuant to NRS 598.9809, 598.9813 or 598.9816, as applicable; and
(c) Confirm that the purchaser, lessee or host customer understands the information communicated pursuant to paragraph (b).
2. The verbal communication required by subsection 1 must be:
(a) Recorded by the solar installation company; and
(b) Conducted at the time of the execution of the agreement or within 48 hours after the execution of the agreement.
3. A solar installation company shall not commence the installation of any distributed generation system under an agreement until the recording required pursuant to this section has been made.
4. A solar installation company shall maintain the recording required pursuant to this section for not less than 4 years after the date of the final inspection of the distributed generation system within the jurisdiction in which the distributed generation system is located.
(Added to NRS by 2023, 1117)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 598 - Deceptive Trade Practices › NRS 598.98216 - Rescission or cancellation of agreement.

Any purchaser or lessee who enters into or signs an agreement for the purchase or lease of a distributed generation system or host customer who enters into a power purchase agreement may rescind or cancel the agreement, without any penalty or obligation, by giving notice in writing to the solar installation company either by delivering, mailing or telegraphing such notice or sending such notice by electronic mail not later than midnight of the third business day after the date the agreement was entered into or signed. The notice must be addressed to the solar installation company at the solar installation company’s place of business, or another place designated in the agreement, or sent to the electronic mail address set forth on the cover page required by NRS 598.9809, 598.9813 or 598.9816, as applicable, and must contain words indicating the intent of the purchaser, lessee or host customer to rescind or cancel the transaction previously entered into.
(Added to NRS by 2023, 1117)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 598 - Deceptive Trade Practices › NRS 598.9822 - Complaints against solar installation company; noncompliance constitutes deceptive trade practice; noncompliance renders agreement voidable; violation constitutes consumer fraud; documents in English or other language.

1. A host customer may file a complaint concerning a solar installation company with the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada. Upon receipt of a complaint, the Commission may direct the host customer to the appropriate agency or person to resolve the complaint.
2. The failure of a person to comply with NRS 598.9801 to 598.9822, inclusive, constitutes a deceptive trade practice for the purposes of NRS 598.0903 to 598.0999, inclusive.
3. If a solar installation company executes with a purchaser or lessee an agreement for the purchase or lease of a distributed generation system or with a host customer a power purchase agreement and knowingly fails to comply with any requirement of NRS 598.9801 to 598.9822, inclusive, including, without limitation, by failing to include any disclosure or information required by NRS 598.9801 to 598.9822, inclusive, or knowingly failing to maintain a recording of a verbal communication as required by NRS 598.98213, the agreement is voidable by the purchaser, lessee or host customer. The actions of persons who solely conduct administrative duties or provide administrative services directly to and for the benefit of the solar installation company are not imputed to the solar installation company for the purposes of this subsection.
4. A violation of any provision of NRS 598.9801 to 598.9822, inclusive, constitutes consumer fraud for the purposes of NRS 41.600.
5. Any document described in NRS 598.9809 to 598.9821, inclusive, must be provided in:
(a) English; or
(b) Any other language, if any person so requests before the execution of the relevant document.
6. If a solar installation company advertises its services or negotiates orally or in writing any of the requirements of NRS 598.9801 to 598.9822, inclusive, in a language other than English or permits an employee or agent of the solar installation company to so advertise or negotiate, the solar installation company must deliver a translation of any contract, agreement or notice described in NRS 598.9801 to 598.9822, inclusive, resulting from such advertising or negotiations in the language in which such advertising was made or such negotiations occurred to a person who is a party to such a contract or agreement, or who may sign the contract or agreement, or who is entitled to receive such notice. The translation of the contract, agreement or notice must be provided before the execution of the contract or agreement and include, without limitation, every term and condition in the contract, agreement or notice.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 4277; A 2023, 1122)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 598A - Unfair Trade Practices › NRS 598A.020 - Definitions.

When used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
1. "Commodity" means any goods, merchandise, wares, produce, chose in action, patents, trademarks, articles of commerce, or other tangible or intangible property, real, personal, or mixed, for use, consumption, enjoyment or resale.
2. "Service" means any activity performed or benefit conferred for the purpose of economic gain.
3. "Trade or commerce" includes all economic activity involving or relating to any commodity or service.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 945; A 1985, 532)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 598A - Unfair Trade Practices › NRS 598A.030 - Legislative declaration.

1. The Legislature hereby finds that:
(a) The free, open and competitive production and sale of commodities and services is necessary to the economic well-being of the citizens of the State of Nevada.
(b) The acts of persons which result in the restraint of trade and commerce:
(1) Act to destroy free and open competition in our market system and, thereby, result in increased costs and the deterioration in quality of commodities and services to the citizens of the State of Nevada.
(2) Result in economic hardships in the form of increased consumer prices and increased taxes upon many citizens of the State of Nevada least able to bear such increased costs.
2. It is the policy of this state and the purpose of this chapter to:
(a) Prohibit acts in restraint of trade or commerce, except where properly regulated as provided by law.
(b) Preserve and protect the free, open and competitive nature of our market system.
(c) Penalize all persons engaged in such anticompetitive practices to the full extent allowed by law, in accordance with the penalties provided herein.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 944)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 598A - Unfair Trade Practices › NRS 598A.040 - Applicability of chapter.

The provisions of this chapter do not apply to:
1. Any labor, agricultural or horticultural organizations organized for the purpose of self-help and not for profit to itself nor to individual members thereof, while lawfully carrying out its legitimate objects.
2. Bona fide religious and charitable activities of any nonprofit corporation, trust or organization established exclusively for religious or charitable purposes.
3. Conduct which is expressly authorized, regulated or approved by:
(a) A statute of this State or of the United States;
(b) An ordinance of any city or county of this State, except for ordinances relating to video service providers; or
(c) An administrative agency of this State or of the United States or of a city or county of this State, having jurisdiction of the subject matter.
4. Conduct or agreements relating to rates, fares, classifications, divisions, allowances or charges, including charges between carriers and compensation paid or received for the use of facilities and equipment, that are authorized, regulated or approved by the Nevada Transportation Authority pursuant to chapter 706 of NRS.
5. Restrictive covenants:
(a) Which are part of a contract of sale for a business and which bar the seller of the business from competing with the purchaser of the business sold within a reasonable market area for a reasonable period of time; or
(b) Which are part of a commercial shopping center lease and which bar the parties from permitting or engaging in the furnishing of certain services or the sale of certain commodities within the commercial shopping center where such leased premises are located.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 946; A 1983, 2011; 1997, 2018; 2007, 1393)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 598A - Unfair Trade Practices › NRS 598A.070 - Duties of Attorney General and district attorneys.

1. The Attorney General shall:
(a) Enforce the provisions of this chapter.
(b) Investigate suspected violations of the provisions of this chapter.
(c) Institute proceedings on behalf of the State, its agencies, political subdivisions, districts or municipal corporations, or as parens patriae of the persons residing in the State for:
(1) Injunctive relief to prevent and restrain a violation of any provision of this chapter, including, without limitation, a temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction or permanent injunction.
(2) Civil penalties for violations of the provisions of this chapter.
(3) Criminal penalties for violations of the provisions of this chapter.
(4) Other equitable relief for violations of the provisions of this chapter, including, without limitation, disgorgement or restitution.
2. Any district attorney in this State, with the permission or at the direction of the Attorney General, shall institute proceedings in the name of the State of Nevada for any violation of the provisions of this chapter.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 946; A 1989, 305; 2021, 310)