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2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 624 - Contractors › NRS 624.254 - Issuance or renewal of license under name likely to result in confusion or mistake prohibited.

No license may be issued or renewed by the Board under a name which:
1. Is the same as the name of another licensee;
2. So resembles the name of another licensee that the Board determines that it is likely to result in confusion or mistake; or
3. The Board determines is likely to mislead the general public.
(Added to NRS by 1987, 1138; A 1993, 926)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 624 - Contractors › NRS 624.2545 - Denial of application for issuance or renewal of license: Notice; request for hearing; hearing; delegation of authority to hearing officer; regulations.

1. If the Board denies an application for issuance or renewal of a license pursuant to this chapter, the Board shall send by certified mail, return receipt requested, written notice of the denial to the most current address of the applicant set forth in the records of the Board.
2. A notice of denial must include, without limitation, a statement which explains that the applicant has a right to a hearing before the Board if the applicant submits a written request for such a hearing to the Board within 60 days after the notice of denial is sent to the address of the applicant pursuant to this section.
3. If an applicant who receives a notice of denial pursuant to this section desires to have the denial reviewed at a hearing before the Board, the applicant must submit a written request for a hearing before the Board concerning the denial within 60 days after the notice of denial is sent to the applicant’s address. If an applicant does not submit notice in accordance with this subsection, the applicant’s right to a hearing shall be deemed to be waived.
4. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, if the Board receives notice from an applicant pursuant to subsection 3, the Board shall hold a hearing on the decision to deny the application of the applicant within 90 days after the date the Board receives notice pursuant to subsection 3. If an applicant requests a continuance and the Board grants the continuance, the hearing required pursuant to this subsection may be held more than 90 days after the date the Board receives notice pursuant to subsection 3.
5. The Board may delegate to a hearing officer or panel its authority to hold a hearing concerning the denial of an application pursuant to this section. The Board shall adopt regulations setting forth the qualifications for a hearing officer.
(Added to NRS by 2001, 2409; A 2019, 2031)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 624 - Contractors › NRS 624.262 - Financial responsibility of applicant or licensee: Demonstration required.

A licensee or an applicant for a contractor’s license must prove financial responsibility by demonstrating that his or her past and current financial solvency and expectations for financial solvency in the future are such as to provide the Board with a reasonable expectation that the licensee or applicant can successfully do business as a contractor without jeopardy to the public health, safety and welfare.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 2953)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 624 - Contractors › NRS 624.264 - Financial responsibility of applicant or licensee: Additional requirements for certain applicants and licensees engaged in residential construction.

1. In addition to any other requirements set forth in this chapter, if an applicant will engage in residential construction and the applicant or the natural person qualifying on behalf of the applicant pursuant to NRS 624.260 has not held a contractor’s license issued pursuant to this chapter within the 2 years immediately preceding the date that the application is submitted to the Board, the Board shall require the applicant to establish financial responsibility by submitting to the Board:
(a) A financial statement that is:
(1) Prepared by an independent certified public accountant; or
(2) Submitted on a form or in a format prescribed by the Board together with an affidavit which verifies the accuracy of the financial statement; and
(b) Any other information required by the Board.
2. Before the Board may issue a contractor’s license to the applicant, the Board must determine whether, based on the financial information concerning the applicant, it would be in the public interest to do any or all of the following:
(a) Require the applicant to obtain the services of a construction control with respect to any money that the applicant requires a purchaser of a new residence to pay in advance to make upgrades to the new residence. If the Board imposes such a requirement, the applicant may not:
(1) Be related to the construction control or to an employee or agent of the construction control; or
(2) Hold, directly or indirectly, a financial interest in the business of the construction control.
(b) Establish an aggregate monetary limit on the contractor’s license, which must be the maximum combined monetary limit on all contracts that the applicant may undertake or perform as a licensed contractor at any one time, regardless of the number of contracts, construction sites, subdivision sites or clients. If the Board establishes such a limit, the Board:
(1) Shall determine the period that the limit is in effect; and
(2) During that period, may increase or decrease the limit as the Board deems appropriate.
(Added to NRS by 2003, 1897; A 2005, 1202; 2019, 2033)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 624 - Contractors › NRS 624.266 - Duty of applicant or licensee to disclose certain information to Board.

1. An applicant for a contractor’s license or a licensee shall notify the Board in writing if he or she is convicted of, or enters a plea of guilty, guilty but mentally ill or nolo contendere to:
(a) A crime against a child as that term is defined in NRS 179.245;
(b) A sexual offense as that term is defined in NRS 179.245;
(c) Murder as that term is defined in NRS 200.010;
(d) Voluntary manslaughter as that term is defined in NRS 200.050; or
(e) Any other felony or crime involving moral turpitude if the conviction occurred or the plea was entered in the immediately preceding 15 years,
in this State or any other jurisdiction.
2. An applicant for a contractor’s license or a licensee shall submit the notification required by subsection 1 not more than 30 days after the conviction or entry of the plea of guilty, guilty but mentally ill or nolo contendere.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 1882)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 624 - Contractors › NRS 624.275 - Bond and deposit: Notice of claim paid against contractor’s bond by surety; cancellation of contractor’s bond by surety; notification to contractor of claim against or cancellation of bond; duties of Board and contractor; revocation or suspension of license.

1. With respect to a surety bond that a licensed contractor maintains in accordance with NRS 624.270 or 624.276:
(a) The surety shall give prompt notice to the Board of any claims paid against the bond of the licensed contractor.
(b) The surety may cancel the bond upon giving 60 days’ notice to the Board and to the contractor by certified mail.
2. Upon receipt by the Board of the notice described in paragraph (a) of subsection 1, the Board shall immediately notify the contractor who is the principal on the bond that the contractor’s license will be suspended or revoked unless the contractor furnishes an equivalent bond or establishes an equivalent cash deposit before a date set by the Board.
3. Upon receipt by the Board of the notice described in paragraph (b) of subsection 1, the Board shall immediately notify the contractor who is the principal on the bond that the contractor’s license will be suspended or revoked unless the contractor furnishes an equivalent bond or establishes an equivalent cash deposit before the effective date of the cancellation.
4. The notice mailed to the contractor by the Board pursuant to subsection 2 or 3 must be addressed to the contractor’s latest address of record in the office of the Board.
5. If the contractor does not comply with the requirements of the notice from the Board, the contractor’s license must be suspended or revoked on the date:
(a) Set by the Board, if the notice was provided to the contractor pursuant to subsection 2; or
(b) The bond is cancelled, if the notice was provided to the contractor pursuant to subsection 3.
(Added to NRS by 1965, 351; A 1987, 1140; 1989, 852; 1999, 2182; 2005, 2384)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 624 - Contractors › NRS 624.280 - Regulations concerning fees; limitation on amount.

The Board may adopt regulations fixing the fee for an application, the fee for an examination and the fee for a license to be paid by applicants and licensees. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 624.281, the fee for:
1. An application must not exceed $550.
2. A license must not exceed $900 biennially.
3. An examination must not exceed $300.
[1:Art. VI:186:1941; A 1951, 47; 1953, 521]—(NRS A 1959, 869; 1967, 1593; 1981, 634; 1987, 1140; 1997, 506; 1999, 2182; 2007, 860)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 624 - Contractors › NRS 624.281 - Fee for license issued in expedited manner; reimbursement to Board for costs and expenses; regulations concerning application for license issued in expedited manner.

1. If an applicant wishes to have a license issued in an expedited manner, the applicant must pay a fee for an application equal to two times the amount of the fee regularly paid for an application pursuant to subsection 1 of NRS 624.280.
2. The applicant must pay one-half of the fee required pursuant to subsection 1 when submitting the application and the other one-half of the fee when the Board issues the license.
3. In addition to the fee required pursuant to subsection 1, the applicant shall reimburse the Board for the actual costs and expenses incurred by the Board in processing the application.
4. The Board shall adopt regulations prescribing the procedures for making an application pursuant to this section.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 2177)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 624 - Contractors › NRS 624.282 - Inactive status of license: Application; effect; duration; regulations.

1. A contractor may apply to the Board to have his or her license placed on inactive status. The Board may grant the application if the license is in good standing and the licensee has met all requirements for the issuance or renewal of a contractor’s license as of the date of the application.
2. If the application is granted, the licensee shall not engage in any work or activities that require a contractor’s license in this State unless the licensee is returned to active status.
3. A person whose license has been placed on inactive status pursuant to this section is exempt from:
(a) The requirement to execute and maintain a bond pursuant to NRS 624.270; and
(b) The requirement to qualify in regard to his or her experience and knowledge pursuant to NRS 624.260.
4. The inactive status of a license is valid for 8 years after the date that the inactive status is granted.
5. The Board shall not refund any portion of the renewal fee of a contractor’s license that was paid before the license was placed on inactive status.
6. The Board shall adopt regulations prescribing the:
(a) Procedures for making an application pursuant to this section;
(b) Procedures and terms upon which a person whose license has been placed on inactive status may resume work or activities that require a contractor’s license; and
(c) Fees for the renewal of the inactive status of a license.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 2177; A 2019, 2034)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 624 - Contractors › NRS 624.284 - License: Limitation of scope; exceptions.

Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4 of NRS 118B.090 or subsection 2 of 118B.097, a contractor’s license issued pursuant to this chapter does not authorize a contractor to construct or repair a mobile home, manufactured home, manufactured building or commercial coach or factory-built housing.
(Added to NRS by 1997, 212; A 2011, 102; 2019, 1612)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 624 - Contractors › NRS 624.285 - Termination of association of natural person qualifying by examination on behalf of another natural person or firm: Notice; replacement with qualified natural person.

1. If the natural person qualifying by examination on behalf of another natural person or a firm pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS 624.260 ceases for any reason to be connected with the licensee to whom the license is issued, the licensee shall notify the Board in writing within 10 days after the cessation of association or employment. If a notice is given, the license remains in force for a reasonable length of time to be set by the Board, but not exceeding 30 days after the date of the cessation of association or employment.
2. The licensee shall replace the person originally qualified with another natural person similarly qualified and approved by the Board within the time limited by subsection 1, unless extended by the Board for good cause.
3. If the licensee fails to notify the Board within the 10-day period the license must be automatically suspended. The license must be reinstated upon the replacement of the person originally qualified by another natural person similarly qualified and approved by the Board.
4. If the licensee fails to replace the person originally qualified within the 30-day period, the license may be suspended or revoked.
(Added to NRS by 1967, 1595; A 1987, 613)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 624 - Contractors › NRS 624.291 - Hearing required if Board suspends or revokes license, has probable cause to believe that person has engaged in unlawful advertising or imposes administrative fine for unlicensed actions; exception.

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, if the Board suspends or revokes a license, has probable cause to believe that a person has violated NRS 624.720 or imposes an administrative fine pursuant to NRS 624.710, the Board shall hold a hearing. The time and place for the hearing must be fixed by the Board, and notice of the time and place of the hearing must be personally served on the applicant or accused or mailed to the last known address of the applicant or accused at least 21 days before the date fixed for the hearing.
2. The testimony taken pursuant to NRS 624.170 to 624.210, inclusive, must be considered a part of the record of the hearing before the Board.
3. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 622.320, the hearing must be public if a request is made therefor.
4. The Board may suspend the license of a contractor without a hearing if the Board finds, based upon evidence in its possession, that the public health, safety or welfare imperatively requires summary suspension of the license of the contractor and incorporates that finding in its order. If the Board summarily suspends the license of the contractor, the Board must notify the contractor by certified mail. A hearing must be held within 60 days after the suspension if the contractor submits a written request for a hearing to the Board within 20 days after the Board summarily suspends the license.
[5:Art. IV:186:1941; A 1955, 378]—(NRS A 1977, 87; 1995, 928; 1997, 2691; 1999, 2183, 2858; 2001, 2414; 2003, 3422)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 624 - Contractors › NRS 624.295 - Member of Board authorized to inform Executive Officer of allegation of ground for disciplinary action; action by Executive Officer.

If a member of the Board becomes aware that any one or a combination of the grounds for initiating disciplinary action may exist as to a contractor in this State, the member of the Board may inform the Executive Officer of the Board of the allegations. The Executive Officer, upon receiving such information, shall take such actions as he or she deems appropriate under the circumstances.
(Added to NRS by 1995, 926; A 1999, 2962)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 624 - Contractors › NRS 624.301 - Abandonment or failure or refusal to complete or prosecute diligently project for construction; failure or refusal to comply with terms of contract or written warranty.

The following acts, among others, constitute cause for disciplinary action under NRS 624.300:
1. Abandonment without legal excuse of any construction project or operation.
2. Abandonment of a construction project when the percentage of the project completed is less than the percentage of the total price of the contract paid to the contractor at the time of abandonment, unless the contractor is entitled to retain the amount paid pursuant to the terms of the contract or the contractor refunds the excessive amount paid within 30 days after the abandonment of the project.
3. Failure in a material respect to complete any construction project or operation for the price stated in the contract for the project or operation or any modification of the contract.
4. Failure or refusal without legal excuse to prosecute a construction project or operation with reasonable diligence.
5. Failure or refusal without legal excuse on the part of a licensee to comply with the terms of a construction contract or written warranty.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 940; A 1979, 320; 1999, 2963; 2019, 2284)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 624 - Contractors › NRS 624.3011 - Disregard of plans, specifications, laws or regulations.

1. The following acts, among others, constitute cause for disciplinary action under NRS 624.300:
(a) Willful and prejudicial departure from or disregard of plans or specifications in any material respect without the consent of the owner or the owner’s authorized representative and the person entitled to have the particular construction project or operation completed in accordance with the plans and specifications.
(b) Willful or deliberate disregard and violation of:
(1) The building laws of the State or of any political subdivision thereof.
(2) The safety laws or labor laws of the State.
(3) Any provision of the Nevada health and safety laws or the regulations adopted thereunder relating to the digging, boring or drilling of water wells.
(4) The laws of this State regarding industrial insurance.
2. If a contractor performs construction without obtaining any necessary building permit, there is a rebuttable presumption that the contractor willfully and deliberately violated the building laws of this State or of its political subdivisions.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 941; A 1983, 541; 1987, 1101; 1995, 2545; 1999, 2964)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 624 - Contractors › NRS 624.3012 - Diversion of money or property; failure to pay for materials or services; false denial of amount due, or validity of claim of amount due, for materials or services; failure to release lien against property to be improved.

The following acts, among others, constitute cause for disciplinary action under NRS 624.300:
1. Diversion of money or property received for the completion of a specific construction project or operation or for a specified purpose in the completion of any construction project or operation to any other construction project or operation, obligation or purpose.
2. Willful or deliberate failure by any licensee or agent or officer thereof to pay any money when due for any materials or services rendered in connection with the licensee’s operations as a contractor, when the licensee has the capacity to pay or has received sufficient money therefor as payment for the particular construction work, project or operation for which the services or materials were rendered or purchased.
3. The false denial by any licensee or agent or officer thereof of any amount due, or the validity of the claim thereof, for any materials or services rendered in connection with the licensee’s operations as a contractor, when the licensee has the capacity to pay or has received sufficient money therefor as payment for the particular construction work, project or operation for which the services or materials were rendered or purchased, with intent to secure a discount upon such indebtedness or with intent to injure, delay or defraud the person to whom such indebtedness is due.
4. Failure to obtain the discharge or release of any lien recorded against the property to be improved by a construction project for the price of any materials or services rendered to the project by order of the contractor, when the contractor has received sufficient money therefor as payment for the project, within 75 days after the recording of the lien.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 941; A 1999, 2964; 2009, 765)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 624 - Contractors › NRS 624.3013 - Failure to keep records or maintain bond; misrepresentation or omission; failure to establish financial responsibility or comply with law or regulations of Board.

The following acts, among others, constitute cause for disciplinary action pursuant to NRS 624.300:
1. Failure to keep records showing all contracts, documents, receipts and disbursements by a licensee of all of the licensee’s transactions as a contractor and to keep them open for inspection by the Board or Executive Officer for a period of not less than 3 years after the completion of any construction project or operation to which the records refer.
2. Misrepresentation or omission of a material fact by an applicant or licensee in connection with any information or evidence furnished the Board in connection with official matters of the Board.
3. Failure to establish financial responsibility pursuant to NRS 624.220 and 624.260 to 624.265, inclusive, at the time of renewal of the license or at any other time when required by the Board.
4. Failure to keep in force the bond or cash deposit pursuant to NRS 624.270 for the full period required by the Board.
5. Failure in any material respect to comply with the provisions of this chapter or the regulations of the Board.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 941; A 1971, 182; 1985, 1053; 1987, 217; 1999, 2965; 2015, 390)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 624 - Contractors › NRS 624.3014 - Misuse of license; evasion of law.

The following acts, among others, constitute cause for disciplinary action under NRS 624.300:
1. Acting in the capacity of a contractor under any license issued hereunder except:
(a) In the name of the licensee as set forth upon the license.
(b) As an employee of the licensee as set forth in the application for such license or as later changed pursuant to this chapter and the rules and regulations of the Board.
2. With the intent to evade the provisions of this chapter:
(a) Aiding or abetting an unlicensed person to evade the provisions of this chapter.
(b) Combining or conspiring with an unlicensed person to perform an unauthorized act.
(c) Allowing a license to be used by an unlicensed person.
(d) Acting as agent, partner or associate of an unlicensed person.
(e) Furnishing estimates or bids to an unlicensed person.
(f) Soliciting a bid or estimate from a person known by the licensee to be unlicensed pursuant to this chapter.
3. Any attempt by a licensee to assign, transfer or otherwise dispose of a license or permit the unauthorized use thereof.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 941; A 2015, 390)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 624 - Contractors › NRS 624.3015 - Acting beyond scope of license; bidding on work in excess of limit or beyond scope of license; contracting with unlicensed contractor; constructing or repairing mobile home, manufactured home, manufactured building or commercial coach or factory-built housing; engaging in work that requires license while license is inactive; entering into agreement to perform work requiring license with unlicensed person who is not employee.

The following acts, among others, constitute cause for disciplinary action under NRS 624.300:
1. Acting in the capacity of a contractor beyond the scope of the license.
2. Bidding to contract or contracting for a sum for one construction contract or project in excess of the limit placed on the license by the Board.
3. Knowingly bidding to contract or entering into a contract with a contractor for work in excess of his or her limit or beyond the scope of his or her license.
4. Knowingly entering into a contract with a contractor while that contractor is not licensed.
5. Constructing or repairing a mobile home, manufactured home, manufactured building or commercial coach or factory-built housing unless the contractor:
(a) Is licensed pursuant to NRS 489.311;
(b) Owns, leases or rents the mobile home, manufactured home, manufactured building, commercial coach or factory-built housing; or
(c) Is authorized to perform the work pursuant to subsection 4 of NRS 118B.090 or subsection 2 of NRS 118B.097.
6. Engaging in any work or activities that require a contractor’s license while the license is placed on inactive status pursuant to NRS 624.282.
7. Entering into any agreement, oral or written, express or implied, with a natural person who is not an employee of the licensee and not licensed as a contractor by which that person, either directly or through any person employed by that person, agrees to perform for the licensee any work which requires a contractor’s license. In addition to any disciplinary or other action that may be taken against a licensee pursuant to this subsection, any agreement described by this subsection is void and unenforceable. As used in this subsection, "employee" has the meaning ascribed to it in subsection 6 of NRS 624.020.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 942; A 1979, 319; 1981, 634; 1997, 213; 1999, 2182; 2007, 651; 2009, 1935; 2019, 1612; 2021, 817)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 624 - Contractors › NRS 624.3016 - Fraudulent or deceitful acts or omissions; criminal conviction; improper acts involving liens; improper acts involving residential pools and spas, residential photovoltaic systems used to produce electricity or residential improvements; failure to make required disclosure; failure to pay assessment; improper acts involving contract for public work; failure to notify Board of certain information; failure to provide or respond to claim made under builder’s warranty.

The following acts or omissions, among others, constitute cause for disciplinary action under NRS 624.300:
1. Any fraudulent or deceitful act committed in the capacity of a contractor, including, without limitation, misrepresentation or the omission of a material fact.
2. A conviction of a violation of NRS 624.730, or a conviction in this State or any other jurisdiction of a felony relating to the practice of a contractor or a crime involving moral turpitude.
3. Knowingly making a false statement in or relating to the recording of a notice of lien pursuant to the provisions of NRS 108.226.
4. Failure to give a notice required by NRS 108.227, 108.245, 108.246 or 624.520.
5. Failure to comply with:
(a) NRS 624.920, 624.930, 624.935 or 624.940 or any regulations of the Board governing contracts for work concerning residential pools and spas.
(b) NRS 624.860 to 624.875, inclusive, or any regulations of the Board governing contracts for work concerning residential photovoltaic systems used to produce electricity.
(c) NRS 624.970 or any regulations of the Board governing contracts for work concerning a residential improvement.
6. Failure to comply with NRS 624.600.
7. Misrepresentation or the omission of a material fact, or the commission of any other fraudulent or deceitful act, to obtain a license.
8. Failure to pay an assessment required pursuant to NRS 624.470.
9. Failure to file a certified payroll report that is required for a contract for a public work.
10. Knowingly submitting false information in an application for qualification or a certified payroll report that is required for a contract for a public work.
11. Failure to notify the Board of a conviction or entry of a plea of guilty, guilty but mentally ill or nolo contendere pursuant to NRS 624.266.
12. Failure to provide a builder’s warranty as required by NRS 624.602 or to respond reasonably to a claim made under a builder’s warranty.
13. The making, or the causing to be made, of a false or misleading statement or representation, or the omission of a material fact, by a licensee who is a natural person, an owner of a licensee, a managing officer of a licensee or any person who qualifies on behalf of a licensee pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS 624.260 in connection with the application of another person for a contractor’s license for the purpose of assisting the applicant to obtain the license.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 942; A 1983, 510; 1997, 2690; 1999, 1972, 2965, 2967; 2001, 141; 2003, 2144, 2618, 2704; 2005, 1207, 2387; 2011, 1883; 2019, 2284; 2021, 1060; 2023, 66, 1049)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 624 - Contractors › NRS 624.30165 - Unfair business practices: Misrepresentations involving need for service, replacement parts, equipment or repairs; false or misleading statements.

The following acts, among others, are unfair business practices and constitute cause for disciplinary action under NRS 624.300:
1. When a contractor states that service, replacement parts, equipment or repairs are needed when such service, replacement parts, equipment or repairs actually are not needed.
2. When a contractor makes 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.
3. When a contractor makes any false or misleading statement or representation of material fact that is intended, directly or indirectly, to disparage the goods, services or business of another person.
(Added to NRS by 2005, 1200)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 624 - Contractors › NRS 624.3017 - Substandard workmanship; incomplete advertising; advertising projects beyond scope of license.

The following acts, among others, constitute cause for disciplinary action under NRS 624.300:
1. Workmanship which is not commensurate with standards of the trade in general or which is below the standards in the building or construction codes adopted by the city or county in which the work is performed. If no applicable building or construction code has been adopted locally, then workmanship must meet the standards prescribed in the
Uniform Plumbing Code
,
National Electrical Code
,
International Building Code
or
International Residential Code
in the form of the code most recently approved by the Board. The Board shall review each edition of the
Uniform Plumbing Code
,
National Electrical Code
,
International Building Code
or
International Residential Code
that is published after the 1996 edition to ensure its suitability. Each new edition of the code shall be deemed approved by the Board unless the edition is disapproved by the Board within 60 days of the publication of the code.
2. Advertising projects of construction without including in the advertisements the name and license number of the licensed contractor who is responsible for the construction.
3. Advertising projects of construction beyond the scope of the license.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 942; A 1985, 375, 1053; 1987, 217; 1997, 2691; 1999, 2856; 2015, 2008)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 624 - Contractors › NRS 624.30175 - 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 Board 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 contractor’s license, the Board 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 Board 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 Board shall reinstate a contractor’s license that has been suspended by a district court pursuant to NRS 425.540 if the Board 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 1997, 2112; A 2005, 2807)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 624 - Contractors › NRS 624.3018 - Certain persons prohibited from serving as officer, director, associate or partner of licensee.

1. Any person who:
(a) Has been denied a license or who has had a license revoked or suspended or who has been denied a renewal of a license; or
(b) Has been a member, officer, director or associate of any partnership, corporation, firm or association whose application for a license has been denied, or whose license has been revoked or suspended or which has been denied a renewal of a license, and while acting as such member, officer, director or associate had knowledge of or participated in any of the prohibited acts for which the license or the renewal thereof was denied, suspended or revoked,
may be prohibited from serving as an officer, director, associate or partner of a licensee.
2. The performance by any partnership, corporation, firm or association of any act or omission constituting a cause for disciplinary action likewise constitutes a cause for disciplinary action against any licensee who is a member, officer, director or associate of such partnership, corporation, firm or association, and who participated in such prohibited act or omission.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 942; A 1975, 1161)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 624 - Contractors › NRS 624.302 - Contracting, offering to contract or submitting bid if license is suspended, revoked or inactive; failure to comply with written citation or pay administrative fine; suspension or revocation of license in other state or disciplinary action in other state; failure or refusal to respond to or comply with written requests of Board; failure or refusal to comply with order of Board.

The following acts or omissions, among others, constitute cause for disciplinary action pursuant to NRS 624.300:
1. Contracting, offering to contract or submitting a bid as a contractor if the contractor’s license:
(a) Has been suspended or revoked pursuant to NRS 624.300; or
(b) Is inactive.
2. Failure to comply with a written citation issued pursuant to NRS 624.341:
(a) Within the time permitted for compliance set forth in the citation or, if the citation is affirmed or modified following an informal citation conference pursuant to NRS 624.343, within the time permitted for compliance set forth in the affirmed or modified citation; or
(b) If a hearing is held pursuant to NRS 624.291, within 15 business days after the hearing.
3. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, failure to pay an administrative fine imposed pursuant to this chapter within 30 days after:
(a) Receiving notice of the imposition of the fine; or
(b) The final administrative or judicial decision affirming the imposition of the fine,
whichever occurs later.
4. The suspension, revocation or other disciplinary action taken by another state against a contractor based on a license issued by that state if the contractor is licensed in this State or applies for a license in this State. A certified copy of the suspension, revocation or other disciplinary action taken by another state against a contractor based on a license issued by that state is conclusive evidence of that action.
5. Failure or refusal to respond to a written request from the Board or its designee to cooperate in the investigation of a complaint.
6. Failure or refusal to comply with a written request by the Board or its designee for information or records, or obstructing or delaying the providing of such information or records.
7. Failure or refusal to comply with an order of the Board.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 2953; A 2001, 213; 2011, 1886; 2023, 1134)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 624 - Contractors › NRS 624.305 - Unlawful use, assignment or transfer of license; revocation of license.

1. No license may be used for any purpose by any person other than the person to whom such license is issued, and no license may be assigned, transferred or otherwise disposed of to permit the unauthorized use thereof.
2. The license of any person who violates any provision of this section shall be automatically cancelled and revoked.
(Added to NRS by 1959, 868)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 624 - Contractors › NRS 624.320 - Allegation and proof of license in action on contract.

No person, firm, copartnership, corporation, association or other organization, or any combination of any thereof, engaged in the business or acting in the capacity of a contractor shall bring or maintain any action in the courts of this State for the collection of compensation for the performance of any act or contract for which a license is required by this chapter without alleging and proving that such person, firm, copartnership, corporation, association or other organization, or any combination of any thereof, was a duly licensed contractor at all times during the performance of such act or contract and when the job was bid.
[3:Art. VII:186:1941; Added 1943, 83; A 1953, 521]
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 624 - Contractors › NRS 624.323 - Licensee subject to disciplinary proceeding must submit financial statement and other information to Board; authority of Board to take certain actions to protect public.

1. In addition to any other requirements set forth in this chapter, if an investigation is conducted against a licensee and the Board determines that there is cause to proceed with a formal disciplinary proceeding against the licensee, the Board shall require the licensee to submit to the Board:
(a) A financial statement that is:
(1) Prepared by an independent certified public accountant; or
(2) Submitted on a form or in a format prescribed by the Board together with an affidavit which verifies the accuracy of the financial statement; and
(b) A statement setting forth the number of building permits issued to and construction projects completed by the licensee during the immediately preceding year and any other information required by the Board. The statement submitted pursuant to this paragraph must be provided on a form approved by the Board.
2. After providing the licensee with notice and an opportunity to be heard, the Board must determine whether, based on the financial information concerning the licensee, it would be in the public interest to do any or all of the following:
(a) Require the licensee to obtain the services of a construction control with respect to any money that the licensee requires a purchaser of a new residence to pay in advance to make upgrades to the new residence. If the Board imposes such a requirement, the licensee may not:
(1) Be related to the construction control or to an employee or agent of the construction control; or
(2) Hold, directly or indirectly, a financial interest in the business of the construction control.
(b) Establish an aggregate monetary limit on the contractor’s license, which must be the maximum combined monetary limit on all contracts that the licensee may undertake or perform as a licensed contractor at any one time, regardless of the number of contracts, construction sites, subdivision sites or clients. If the Board establishes such a limit, the Board:
(1) Shall determine the period that the limit is in effect; and
(2) During that period, may increase or decrease the limit as the Board deems appropriate.
3. The provisions of this section do not limit the authority of the Board to take disciplinary action against the licensee.
(Added to NRS by 2003, 1898; A 2005, 1207)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 624 - Contractors › NRS 624.327 - Certain records relating to investigation deemed confidential; certain records relating to disciplinary action deemed public records.

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section and NRS 239.0115, the existence of and the personally identifying information in a complaint filed with the Board, all documents and other information filed with the complaint and all documents and other information compiled as a result of the investigation conducted to determine whether to initiate disciplinary action are confidential.
2. The complaint or other document filed by the Board to initiate disciplinary action and all documents and information considered by the Board when determining whether to impose discipline are public records.
(Added to NRS by 2003, 1898, 3422; A 2007, 861, 2132)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 624 - Contractors › NRS 624.331 - Complaint against licensee must be written and filed within certain period; Board must act on complaint within certain period.

1. A complaint against a licensee for the commission of any act or omission that constitutes cause for disciplinary action pursuant to NRS 624.300 must be filed in writing with the Board within 4 years after the act or omission.
2. The Board shall, within 2 years after the date on which the complaint is filed, initiate disciplinary action against the licensee or dismiss the complaint.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 2954; A 2007, 861)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 624 - Contractors › NRS 624.335 - Investigation of complaint by Investigations Office; notification of actions taken; resolution of complaint by Investigations Office; forwarding of complaint to appropriate agency for resolution.

1. The Investigations Office of the Board shall:
(a) Upon the receipt of a complaint against a licensee, initiate an investigation of the complaint.
(b) Within 10 days after receiving such a complaint, notify the licensee and, if known, the person making the complaint of the initiation of the investigation, and provide a copy of the complaint to the licensee.
(c) Upon the completion of its investigation of a complaint, provide the licensee and, if known, the person making the complaint with written notification of any action taken on the complaint and the reasons for taking that action.
2. The Investigations Office of the Board may attempt to resolve the complaint by:
(a) Meeting and conferring with the licensee and the person making the complaint; and
(b) Requesting the licensee to provide appropriate relief.
3. If the subject matter of the complaint is not within the jurisdiction of the Board, the Board or its designee may:
(a) Forward the complaint, together with any evidence or other information in the possession of the Board concerning the complaint, to any public or private agency which, in the opinion of the Board, would be effective in resolving the complaint; and
(b) Notify the person making the complaint of its action pursuant to paragraph (a) and of any other procedures which may be available to resolve the complaint.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 2951; A 2003, 1902)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 624 - Contractors › NRS 624.341 - Administrative citation; order to take corrective action; penalty.

1. If the Board or its designee, based upon a preponderance of the evidence, has reason to believe that a person has:
(a) Acted as a contractor without an active license of the proper classification issued pursuant to this chapter, the Board or its designee, as appropriate, shall issue or authorize the issuance of a written administrative citation to the person. For the purposes of this section, a person shall be deemed to have an active license of the proper classification if the person has an active license and is performing work in conformity with the requirements of subsection 4 of NRS 624.220.
(b) Committed any other act which constitutes a violation of this chapter or the regulations of the Board, the Board or its designee, as appropriate, may issue or authorize the issuance of a written administrative citation to the person.
2. A citation issued pursuant to this section may include, without limitation:
(a) An order to take action to correct a condition resulting from an act that constitutes a violation of this chapter or the regulations of the Board, at the person’s cost;
(b) An order to pay an administrative fine not to exceed $50,000, except as otherwise provided in subsection 1 of NRS 624.300; and
(c) An order to reimburse the Board for the amount of the expenses incurred to investigate the complaint.
3. If a written citation issued pursuant to this section includes an order to take action to correct a condition resulting from an act that constitutes a violation of this chapter or the regulations of the Board, the citation must state the time permitted for compliance, which must be not less than 15 business days after the date the person receives the citation, and specifically describe the action required to be taken.
4. The sanctions authorized by this section are separate from, and in addition to, any other remedy, civil or criminal, authorized by this chapter.
5. The failure of an unlicensed person to comply with a citation or order after it is final is a misdemeanor. If an unlicensed person does not pay an administrative fine imposed pursuant to this section within 60 days after the order of the Board becomes final, the order may be executed upon in the same manner as a judgment issued by a court.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 2951; A 2007, 861; 2011, 489; 2019, 1608)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 624 - Contractors › NRS 624.345 - Contest of administrative citation or order to cease and desist: Time limit; effect of failure to contest citation or order within time limit; extension of time to contest citation or order; service of citation or order.

1. A person who is issued a written citation pursuant to NRS 624.341 or an order to cease and desist pursuant to NRS 624.212 may contest the citation or order:
(a) Within 15 business days after the date on which the citation or order is served on the person; or
(b) For a citation that has been affirmed or modified following an informal citation conference pursuant to NRS 624.343, within 15 business days after the date on which the affirmed or modified citation is served on the person.
2. A person may contest, without limitation:
(a) The facts forming the basis for the determination that the person has committed an act which constitutes a violation of this chapter or the regulations of the Board;
(b) The time allowed to take any corrective action ordered;
(c) The amount of any administrative fine ordered;
(d) The amount of any order to reimburse the Board for the expenses incurred to investigate the person; and
(e) Whether any corrective action described in the citation or order is reasonable.
3. A citation issued pursuant to NRS 624.341 or an order to cease and desist issued pursuant to NRS 624.212 shall be deemed a final order of the Board and not subject to review by any court or agency if the person to whom the citation or order is issued does not contest the citation or order:
(a) Within 15 business days after the date on which the citation or order is served on the person;
(b) For a citation that has been affirmed or modified following an informal citation conference conducted pursuant to NRS 624.343, within 15 business days after the date on which the affirmed or modified citation is served on the person; or
(c) On or before such later date as specified by the Board pursuant to subsection 4.
4. The Board may, for good cause shown, extend the time to contest a citation issued pursuant to NRS 624.341 or an order to cease and desist issued pursuant to NRS 624.212.
5. For the purposes of this section:
(a) An order to cease and desist must be served in accordance with NRS 624.212.
(b) A citation shall be deemed to have been served on a person on:
(1) The date on which the citation is personally delivered to the person; or
(2) If the citation is mailed, the date on which the citation is mailed by certified mail to the last known business or residential address of the person.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 2952; A 2007, 862; 2019, 157; 2023, 1135)