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2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 645C - Appraisers of Real Estate and Appraisal Management Companies › NRS 645C.480 - Additional acts of unprofessional conduct of certified or licensed appraiser.

1. A certified or licensed appraiser is guilty of unprofessional conduct if the certified or licensed appraiser:
(a) Fails to produce any document, book or record in his or her possession or under his or her control after being requested to do so by the Division as part of its investigation of a complaint;
(b) Refuses to prepare or communicate an appraisal because of age, race, color, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, sex or ethnic group; or
(c) Fails to supervise adequately an intern associated with him or her.
2. As used in this section:
(a) "Disability" means, with respect to a person:
(1) A physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of the person;
(2) A record of such an impairment; or
(3) Being regarded as having such an impairment.
(b) "Familial status" means the fact that a person:
(1) Lives with a child under the age of 18 and has:
(I) Lawful custody of the child; or
(II) Written permission to live with the child from the person who has lawful custody of the child;
(2) Is pregnant; or
(3) Has begun a proceeding to adopt or otherwise obtain lawful custody of a child.
(Added to NRS by 1989, 832; A 1991, 897, 1983; 1995, 1995; 2011, 873)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 645C - Appraisers of Real Estate and Appraisal Management Companies › NRS 645C.490 - Revocation or suspension of certificate, license or registration card for unprofessional conduct of associate.

Unprofessional conduct by an appraiser is not a ground for the revocation or suspension of the registration card of an intern, or the certificate or license of another appraiser, who is associated with that appraiser unless it appears to the satisfaction of the Commission that the associate knew or should have known of that conduct. A course of conduct which is shown to have been persistently and consistently followed by the appraiser guilty of unprofessional conduct is prima facie evidence of that knowledge on the part of the associate.
(Added to NRS by 1989, 832; A 1991, 897)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 645C - Appraisers of Real Estate and Appraisal Management Companies › NRS 645C.510 - Revocation, suspension or denial of renewal of certificate, license or registration card: Answer or default; limitations on time for commencement of proceeding.

1. The appraiser or intern must file an answer to the charges with the Commission not later than 30 days after service of the notice and other documents described in NRS 645C.500. The answer must contain an admission or denial of the allegations contained in the complaint and any defenses upon which the appraiser or intern will rely. If no answer is filed within the period described in this subsection, the Division may, after notice to the appraiser or intern given in the manner provided in subsection 5 of NRS 645C.500, move the Commission for the entry of a default against the appraiser or intern.
2. The answer may be served by delivery to the Commission, or by mailing the answer by certified mail to the principal office of the Division.
3. No proceeding to suspend, revoke or deny the renewal of a certificate, license or registration card may be maintained unless it is commenced by giving notice to the appraiser or intern within 5 years after the commission or omission of the alleged grounds to suspend, revoke or deny the renewal of the certificate, license or registration, except that:
(a) If the charges are based upon a misrepresentation or failure to disclose, the period does not commence until the discovery of facts which do or should lead to the discovery of the misrepresentation or failure to disclose; and
(b) The period is suspended during the pendency of any action or proceeding, to which the Division, appraiser or intern is a party, which involves the conduct of the appraiser or intern in a transaction to which the alleged grounds to suspend, revoke or deny the renewal of the certificate, license or registration are related.
(Added to NRS by 1989, 833; A 1991, 898; 2001, 526; 2005, 1296)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 645C - Appraisers of Real Estate and Appraisal Management Companies › NRS 645C.520 - Revocation, suspension or denial of renewal of certificate, license or registration card: Notice of decision.

The Commission shall render a decision within 15 days after a hearing and serve the appraiser or intern with written notice of the decision within 60 days after the hearing. If the decision is adverse to the appraiser or intern, the notice must include the date upon which the decision becomes effective, which must be not less than 30 days after the date of the notice.
(Added to NRS by 1989, 834)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 645C - Appraisers of Real Estate and Appraisal Management Companies › NRS 645C.525 - Investigations, disciplinary proceedings, fines and penalties not affected by expiration, revocation or voluntary surrender of certificate, license or registration card.

The expiration or revocation of a certificate, license or registration card by operation of law or by order or decision of the Commission or a court of competent jurisdiction, or the voluntary surrender of a certificate, license or registration card by a certified or licensed appraiser or registered intern does not:
1. Prohibit the Commission or Division from initiating or continuing an investigation of, or action or disciplinary proceeding against, the certified or licensed appraiser or registered intern as authorized pursuant to the provisions of this chapter or the regulations adopted pursuant thereto; or
2. Prevent the imposition or collection of any fine or penalty authorized pursuant to the provisions of this chapter or the regulations adopted pursuant thereto against the certified or licensed appraiser or registered intern.
(Added to NRS by 2001, 525)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 645C - Appraisers of Real Estate and Appraisal Management Companies › NRS 645C.527 - Reporting of disciplinary action against and violations by appraiser or intern to national registry of Appraisal Subcommittee.

The Division shall report to the national registry of the Appraisal Subcommittee, pursuant to 12 U.S.C. § 3338, any:
1. Sanction, final disciplinary action or revocation, suspension or denial to renew a certificate, license or registration card taken by the Commission against an appraiser or intern; and
2. Violation by an appraiser or intern of this chapter or any regulations adopted pursuant thereto.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 477)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 645C - Appraisers of Real Estate and Appraisal Management Companies › NRS 645C.530 - Administration of oaths; issuance and enforcement of subpoenas.

1. Any member of the Commission or investigatory staff of the Division may administer oaths and issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books and papers.
2. If any witness refuses to attend, testify or produce any books and papers as required by the subpoena, the President of the Commission or the Administrator may report to the district court by petition, setting forth that:
(a) Due notice has been given of the time and place of attendance of the witness or the production of the books and papers;
(b) The witness has been subpoenaed by the Commission or Division pursuant to this section; and
(c) The witness has failed or refused to attend or produce the books and papers required by the subpoena before the Commission or Division, or has refused to answer questions propounded to him or her,
and asking for an order of the court compelling the witness to attend and testify or produce the books and papers before the Commission or Division.
3. Upon such a petition, the court shall enter an order directing the witness to appear before the court at a time and place to be fixed by the court in its order, the time to be not more than 10 days after the date of the order, and then and there show cause why the witness has not attended, testified or produced the books or papers before the Commission or Division. A certified copy of the order must be served upon the witness.
4. If it appears to the court that the subpoena was regularly issued by the Commission or Division, the court shall enter an order that the witness appear before the Commission or Division, at the time and place fixed in the order, and testify or produce the required books and papers. Upon failure to obey the order the witness must be dealt with as for contempt of court.
(Added to NRS by 1989, 834; A 2019, 482)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 645C - Appraisers of Real Estate and Appraisal Management Companies › NRS 645C.540 - Payment of witnesses for fees and mileage.

1. Each witness who appears by order of the Commission is entitled to receive for his or her attendance the same fees and mileage allowed by law to a witness in a civil case, which must be paid by the party at whose request the witness is subpoenaed.
2. When a witness not otherwise required to attend is subpoenaed by the Commission, his or her fees and mileage must be paid by the Division.
(Added to NRS by 1989, 834)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 645C - Appraisers of Real Estate and Appraisal Management Companies › NRS 645C.700 - Suspension of registration for failure to pay child support or comply with certain subpoenas or warrants; reinstatement of registration. [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 Division 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 holder of a registration, the Division shall deem the registration to be suspended at the end of the 30th day after the date the court order was issued unless the Division receives a letter issued to the holder of the registration by the district attorney or other public agency pursuant to NRS 425.550 stating that the holder of the registration has complied with the subpoena or warrant or has satisfied the arrearage pursuant to NRS 425.560.
2. The Division shall reinstate a registration that has been suspended by a district court pursuant to NRS 425.540 if the Division receives a letter issued by the district attorney or other public agency pursuant to NRS 425.550 to the holder of the registration stating that the holder of the registration has complied with the subpoena or warrant or has satisfied the arrearage pursuant to NRS 425.560.
(Added to NRS by 2009, 1519; A 2011, 97)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 645C - Appraisers of Real Estate and Appraisal Management Companies › NRS 645C.702 - Revocation or suspension of registration: Complaint; hearing; notice of hearing.

1. The procedure set forth in this section and NRS 645C.703 and 645C.704 must be followed before the Commission revokes or suspends a registration as an appraisal management company.
2. Upon the initiation of a complaint by the Administrator, the Administrator shall set the matter for a hearing and schedule a date for the hearing before the Commission. The registrant is entitled to appear at the hearing in person and to be represented by counsel.
3. The Commission shall hold the hearing within 90 days after the filing of a complaint by the Administrator. The hearing may be continued by the Commission upon its own motion, or at the discretion of the Commission upon the written request of the Division or registrant, for good cause shown.
4. The Division shall give written notice of the date, time and place of the hearing, together with a copy of the complaint and copies of all communications, reports, affidavits or depositions in the possession of the Division relevant to the complaint, to the registrant not less than 30 days before the hearing. The Division may present evidence which the Division obtains after the notice was given only if the Division shows that the evidence was not available upon diligent investigation before the notice was given and that the evidence was given or communicated to the registrant immediately after the evidence was obtained.
5. Notice pursuant to this section is deemed to be given upon personal delivery to the registrant, or upon mailing by certified mail to the registrant’s last known address.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 478)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 645C - Appraisers of Real Estate and Appraisal Management Companies › NRS 645C.703 - Revocation or suspension of registration: Answer or default; limitations on time for commencement of proceeding.

1. The registrant must file an answer to the charges with the Commission not later than 30 days after service of the notice and other documents described in NRS 645C.702. The answer must contain an admission or denial of the allegations contained in the complaint and any defense upon which the registrant will rely. If no answer is filed within the period described in this subsection, the Division may, after notice to the registrant is given in the manner provided in subsection 5 of NRS 645C.702, move the Commission for the entry of a default against the registrant.
2. The answer may be served by delivery to the Commission, or by mailing the answer by certified mail to the principal office of the Division.
3. No proceeding to suspend or revoke a registration as an appraisal management company may be maintained unless it is commenced by giving notice to the registrant within 5 years after the commission or omission of the alleged grounds to suspend or revoke the registration as an appraisal management company, except that:
(a) If the charges are based upon a misrepresentation or failure to disclose, the period does not commence until the discovery of facts which do or should lead to the discovery of the misrepresentation or failure to disclose; and
(b) The period is suspended during the pendency of any action or proceeding, to which the Division, registrant or one of the affiliated appraisers of the registrant is a party, which involves the conduct of the registrant or the affiliated appraiser in a transaction to which the alleged grounds to suspend or revoke the registration are related.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 478)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 645C - Appraisers of Real Estate and Appraisal Management Companies › NRS 645C.704 - Revocation or suspension of registration: Notice of decision.

The Commission shall render a decision within 15 days after a hearing and serve the registrant with a written notice of the decision within 60 days after the hearing. If the decision is adverse to the registrant, the notice must include the date upon which the decision becomes effective, which must not be less than 30 days after the date of the notice.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 478)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 645C - Appraisers of Real Estate and Appraisal Management Companies › NRS 645C.705 - Investigations, disciplinary proceedings, fines and penalties not affected by expiration, revocation or voluntary surrender of registration.

The expiration, revocation or suspension of a registration as an appraisal management company by operation of law or by order or decision of the Commission or a court of competent jurisdiction, or the voluntary surrender of a registration by an appraisal management company, does not:
1. Prohibit the Commission or Division from initiating or continuing an investigation of, or an action or disciplinary proceeding against, the appraisal management company, or any affiliated appraiser of the appraisal management company, as authorized pursuant to the provisions of this chapter or the regulations adopted pursuant thereto; or
2. Prevent the imposition or collection of any fine or penalty authorized pursuant to the provisions of this chapter or the regulations adopted pursuant thereto against the appraisal management company.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 479)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 645C - Appraisers of Real Estate and Appraisal Management Companies › NRS 645C.706 - Reporting of disciplinary and other action against and violations by appraisal management company to national registry of Appraisal Subcommittee.

The Division shall report to the national registry of the Appraisal Subcommittee, pursuant to 12 U.S.C. § 3338, any:
1. Supervisory activity, investigation, final disciplinary action or revocation, suspension or denial to renew of a registration taken by the Commission against an appraisal management company; and
2. Violation by an appraisal management company of this chapter or any regulations adopted pursuant thereto.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 479)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 645C - Appraisers of Real Estate and Appraisal Management Companies › NRS 645C.550 - Injunctive relief.

1. Whenever the Division believes from evidence satisfactory to it that any person has violated or is about to violate a provision of this chapter, or a provision of any regulation, order, decision, demand or requirement of the Division or the Commission, it may bring an action, in the name of the Division, in the district court of the State of Nevada in and for the county where the person resides, or, if the person resides outside the State of Nevada, in any court of competent jurisdiction within or outside the State of Nevada, against the person to enjoin the person from engaging in or continuing the violation, or from doing any act or acts in furtherance of the violation.
2. If the action is brought in a district court of the State of Nevada, an order or judgment may be entered, when proper, awarding a temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction or final injunction. A preliminary injunction or temporary restraining order must not be granted without at least 5 days’ notice to the opposite party.
(Added to NRS by 1989, 825)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 645C - Appraisers of Real Estate and Appraisal Management Companies › NRS 645C.557 - Prohibition on improperly influencing or attempting to improperly influence appraisal; appraisals to be conducted in accordance with appraisal independence requirements.

1. A person with an interest in a real estate transaction involving an appraisal shall not improperly influence or attempt to improperly influence, through coercion, extortion or bribery, the development, reporting, result or review of the appraisal.
2. An appraiser shall conduct all appraisals independently, as required by the appraisal independence requirements pursuant to 15 U.S.C. § 1639e and the rules or regulations issued thereunder.
3. Subsection 1 does not prohibit a person with an interest in a real estate transaction from requesting that an appraiser:
(a) Consider additional appropriate property information;
(b) Provide further detail, substantiation or explanation for the appraiser’s conclusion as to value; or
(c) Correct errors in an appraisal.
(Added to NRS by 2009, 1512; A 2019, 483)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 645C - Appraisers of Real Estate and Appraisal Management Companies › NRS 645C.560 - Penalties.

1. Any person who obtains or attempts to obtain a certificate, license or registration card by means of intentional misrepresentation, deceit or fraud shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for not less than 1 year nor more than 6 years, or by a fine of not more than $10,000, or by both a fine and imprisonment.
2. Any certified or licensed appraiser or registered intern who is guilty of unprofessional conduct shall be punished, in addition to any administrative fine imposed by the Commission, by a criminal fine of not more than $500 for each offense.
3. Any person who:
(a) Holds himself or herself out as a certified or licensed appraiser or registered intern;
(b) Uses in connection with his or her name the words "licensed," "registered," "certified" or any other title, word, letter or other designation intended to imply or designate that he or she is a certified or licensed appraiser or registered intern; or
(c) Describes or refers to any appraisal or other valuation of real estate prepared by him or her as "certified" or "licensed" in this state,
without first obtaining a certificate, license or permit as provided in this chapter is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
(Added to NRS by 1989, 834; A 1991, 898)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 645C - Appraisers of Real Estate and Appraisal Management Companies › NRS 645C.600 - Applicability of provisions.

The provisions of NRS 645C.600 to 645C.740, inclusive, do not apply to:
1. A person, limited-liability company, partnership, association or corporation other than an appraisal management company which, in the normal course of its business, employs persons for the performance of real estate appraisal services; or
2. An appraisal management company that is a subsidiary owned and controlled by an insured depository institution or an insured credit union and is regulated by a federal financial institutions regulatory agency. Such an appraisal management company is not required to register with the State but must pay an annual registry fee to the Division in an amount determined by the Appraisal Subcommittee in accordance with federal law.
(Added to NRS by 2009, 1514; A 2019, 483)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 645C - Appraisers of Real Estate and Appraisal Management Companies › NRS 645C.610 - Deposit of money collected; claim for attorney’s fees and costs of investigation.

If the Commission imposes a fine or a penalty or the Division collects an amount for the registration of an appraisal management company, the Commission or Division, as applicable, shall deposit the amount collected with the State Treasurer for credit to the State General Fund. The Commission may present a claim to the State Board of Examiners for recommendation to the Interim Finance Committee if money is needed to pay an attorney’s fee or the cost of an investigation, or both.
(Added to NRS by 2009, 1513)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 645C - Appraisers of Real Estate and Appraisal Management Companies › NRS 645C.660 - Service of process: Irrevocable consent; effect of failure to file consent; method; use; effect on continuances.

1. An applicant for registration under NRS 645C.600 to 645C.740, inclusive, shall file with the Division, in a form prescribed by regulation, an irrevocable consent appointing the Administrator his or her agent for service of process in a noncriminal proceeding against the applicant, a successor or personal representative which arises under NRS 645C.600 to 645C.740, inclusive, or a regulation or order of the Commission after the consent is filed, with the same force and validity as if served personally on the person filing the consent.
2. A person who has filed a consent complying with subsection 1 in connection with a previous application for registration need not file an additional consent.
3. If a person, including a nonresident of this State, engages in conduct prohibited or made actionable by NRS 645C.600 to 645C.740, inclusive, or a regulation or order of the Commission and the person has not filed a consent to service of process under subsection 1, engaging in the conduct constitutes the appointment of the Administrator as the person’s agent for service of process in a noncriminal proceeding against the person, a successor or personal representative which grows out of the conduct.
4. Service under subsection 1 or 3 may be made by leaving a copy of the process in the Office of the Administrator, but it is not effective unless:
(a) The plaintiff, who may be the Administrator, sends notice of the service and a copy of the process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, to the defendant or respondent at the address set forth in the consent to service of process or, if no consent to service of process has been filed, at the last known address, or takes other steps which are reasonably calculated to give actual notice; and
(b) The plaintiff files an affidavit of compliance with this subsection in the proceeding on or before the return day of the process, if any, or within such further time as the court, or the Administrator in a proceeding before the Administrator, allows.
5. Service as provided in subsection 4 may be used in a proceeding before the Administrator or by the Administrator in a proceeding in which the Administrator is the moving party.
6. If the process is served under subsection 4, the court, or the Administrator in a proceeding before the Administrator, may order continuances as may be necessary to afford the defendant or respondent reasonable opportunity to defend.
(Added to NRS by 2009, 1516; A 2019, 485)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 645C - Appraisers of Real Estate and Appraisal Management Companies › NRS 645C.665 - Registration: Expiration; requirements for renewal; grounds for denial of renewal.

1. A registration issued pursuant to NRS 645C.600 to 645C.740, inclusive, expires each year on the date of its issuance, unless it is renewed. To renew such a registration, the registrant must submit to the Division on or before the expiration date:
(a) An application for renewal, which may include an update of all the information required by NRS 645C.650, 645C.655 and 645C.660;
(b) All fees required to renew the registration pursuant to NRS 645C.680; and
(c) All information required to complete the renewal.
2. The Division shall deny an application for renewal of a registration as an appraisal management company if in the course of its investigation the Division determines that the application fails to comply with or meet the standards specified in this chapter or any regulations adopted pursuant thereto.
(Added to NRS by 2009, 1517; A 2019, 486)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 645C - Appraisers of Real Estate and Appraisal Management Companies › NRS 645C.667 - Registration: Notification of denial of application for renewal; procedure for appeal of denial.

1. If an application for renewal of a registration as an appraisal management company is denied pursuant to NRS 645C.665, the Division shall notify the registrant within 15 days after its decision.
2. If the registrant, within 30 days after receipt of the notice denying the application for renewal, files a written request containing allegations which, if true, qualify the registrant for renewal of a registration, the President of the Commission shall set the matter for a hearing to be conducted within 90 days after receipt of the registrant’s request.
3. The hearing must be held at a time and place prescribed by the Commission. At least 15 days before the date set for the hearing, the Division shall serve the registrant with written notice of the hearing and include with the notice an exact copy of any protests filed, together with copies of all communications, reports, affidavits or depositions in possession of the Division relevant to the matter in question. The notice may be served by personal delivery to the registrant, or by certified mail to the registrant’s last known business or residential address.
4. The hearing may be held by the Commission or a majority thereof, and a hearing must be held if the registrant so desires. A record of the proceedings, or any part thereof, must be made available to each party upon the payment to the Division of the reasonable cost of transcription.
5. The Commission shall render a decision on the matter within 60 days after the final hearing and notify the parties to the proceedings, in writing, of its ruling, order or decision within 15 days after it is made.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 477)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 645C - Appraisers of Real Estate and Appraisal Management Companies › NRS 645C.670 - Appraisal management company that is not natural person required to designate natural person as qualified employee; regulations.

1. If an appraisal management company is not a natural person, the company must designate a natural person as a qualified employee to act on behalf of the appraisal management company.
2. The Commission shall adopt regulations regarding a qualified employee, including, without limitation, regulations that establish:
(a) A definition for the term "qualified employee";
(b) Any duties of a qualified employee; and
(c) Any requirements regarding a qualified employee.
(Added to NRS by 2009, 1517)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 645C - Appraisers of Real Estate and Appraisal Management Companies › NRS 645C.675 - Termination of association between appraisal management company and independent contractor: Duties of appraisal management company; rights of aggrieved independent contractor.

1. If an appraisal management company terminates its association with an independent contractor for any reason, the appraisal management company shall, not later than the third business day following the date of termination, deliver to the independent contractor or send by certified mail to the last known residence address of the independent contractor a written statement which advises the independent contractor of the termination.
2. An independent contractor who is aggrieved by a termination may lodge a complaint with the Commission. The Commission may consider whether the appraisal management company violated the provisions of NRS 645C.600 to 645C.740, inclusive, and may revoke, suspend or deny renewal of a registration in the manner set forth in NRS 645C.702 to 645C.705, inclusive.
(Added to NRS by 2009, 1518; A 2019, 486)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 645C - Appraisers of Real Estate and Appraisal Management Companies › NRS 645C.680 - Fees; regulations.

1. The Division, with advice from the Commission, shall establish by regulation fees for appraisal management companies, including, without limitation, fees for:
(a) Application for registration;
(b) Registration;
(c) Renewal of registration;
(d) Late renewal of registration;
(e) Investigation of applicants; and
(f) Inactive status.
2. In addition to the fees established pursuant to subsection 1, each applicant for the issuance or renewal of a registration as an appraisal management company must pay to the Division a technology fee of $15.
3. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the Division shall collect and remit the annual registry fee to the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council or to the Appraisal Subcommittee, as appropriate, pursuant to 12 U.S.C. § 3338 and the rules or regulations issued thereunder. The fee required by this subsection must be collected from an appraisal management company only if, during the applicable year, the appraisal management company oversees a network or panel of more than 15 certified or licensed appraisers in this State or 25 or more certified or licensed appraisers nationally.
(Added to NRS by 2009, 1517; A 2019, 487; 2021, 3536)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 645C - Appraisers of Real Estate and Appraisal Management Companies › NRS 645C.720 - Unlawful to conduct business of appraisal management company without registration.

Except as otherwise provided in NRS 645C.600, it is unlawful for any person, limited-liability company, partnership, association or corporation to engage in the business of, act in the capacity of, advertise or assume to act as an appraisal management company without first obtaining a registration from the Division pursuant to NRS 645C.600 to 645C.740, inclusive.
(Added to NRS by 2009, 1513; A 2019, 488)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 645C - Appraisers of Real Estate and Appraisal Management Companies › NRS 645C.730 - Unlawful to influence or attempt to influence appraisal.

1. It is unlawful for an employee, director, officer or agent of an appraisal management company to influence or attempt to influence the development, reporting or review of an appraisal through coercion, extortion, collusion, compensation, instruction, inducement, intimidation, bribery or other means, including, without limitation:
(a) Withholding or threatening to withhold timely payment for an appraisal in order to influence or attempt to influence an appraisal;
(b) Withholding or threatening to withhold future business for an independent appraiser;
(c) Terminating an agreement with an independent contractor without prior written notice;
(d) Directly or indirectly promising future business for or increased compensation to an independent contractor;
(e) Conditioning a request for appraisal services or the payment of any compensation on the opinion, conclusion or valuation to be reached or on a preliminary estimate or opinion requested from an independent contractor;
(f) Requesting an independent contractor to provide an estimated, predetermined or desired valuation in an appraisal report or providing estimated values or comparable sales at any time before the completion of appraisal services by the independent contractor;
(g) Providing to an independent contractor an anticipated, estimated or desired value for a subject property or proposed or target amount to be loaned to a borrower, other than a copy of the sales contract for purchase transactions;
(h) Providing an independent contractor or a person or entity associated with the independent contractor stock or other financial or nonfinancial benefits;
(i) Obtaining, using or paying for a second or subsequent appraisal or ordering an automated valuation model in connection with a loan secured by a lien on real property unless:
(1) There is a reasonable basis to believe that the initial appraisal was incorrect and such basis is disclosed in writing to the borrower; or
(2) The second or subsequent appraisal or automated valuation model is performed pursuant to a bona fide appraisal review or quality control process;
(j) Accepting a fee for performing appraisal management services if the fee is contingent on:
(1) An appraisal report having a predetermined analysis, opinion or conclusion;
(2) The analysis, opinion, conclusion or valuation reached in an appraisal report; or
(3) The consequences resulting from an appraisal assignment; or
(k) Any other act or practice that impairs or attempts to impair an appraiser’s independence, objectivity or impartiality.
2. Nothing in this section shall be construed as prohibiting an appraisal management company from requesting that an independent contractor provide additional information regarding the basis for a valuation or correct objective factual errors in an appraisal report.
(Added to NRS by 2009, 1517)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 645C - Appraisers of Real Estate and Appraisal Management Companies › NRS 645C.740 - Unlawful to change appraisal submitted by independent contractor.

It is unlawful for an appraisal management company to alter, modify or revise a completed appraisal report submitted by an independent contractor, including, without limitation, removing the signature of the appraiser.
(Added to NRS by 2009, 1518)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures and Energy Auditors › NRS 645D.010 - Definitions.

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 645D.020 to 645D.090, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
(Added to NRS by 1997, 1792; A 2011, 1948)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures and Energy Auditors › NRS 645D.060 - "Inspection" defined.

"Inspection" means a physical examination of the mechanical, electrical or plumbing systems of a structure or of the structural components of a structure. The term includes any consultation regarding a structure that is represented to be a certified inspection or any other title, word or other designation intended to imply or designate that the consultation is a certified inspection.
(Added to NRS by 1997, 1792)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures and Energy Auditors › NRS 645D.070 - "Inspection report" defined.

"Inspection report" means an analysis, opinion or conclusion, regarding the condition of a structure, that is:
1. Provided after an inspection, in a written report, for or with the expectation of receiving compensation for the report; and
2. Designed to describe and identify the inspected systems or structural components of the structure, their physical condition, any material defect and any recommendation for evaluation by another person.
(Added to NRS by 1997, 1792)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures and Energy Auditors › NRS 645D.080 - "Inspector" defined.

"Inspector" means a person who examines any component of a structure and prepares or communicates an inspection report. The term does not include any person who merely relays an inspection report on behalf of the person who prepares it.
(Added to NRS by 1997, 1792)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures and Energy Auditors › NRS 645D.100 - Applicability of chapter.

The provisions of this chapter do not apply to:
1. A federal or state employee, or an employee of a local government, who prepares or communicates an inspection report or energy audit as part of his or her official duties, unless a certificate or license is required as a condition of his or her employment.
2. A person appointed to evaluate real estate pursuant to chapter 152 of NRS or NRS 269.125, except as required by the appointing judge.
3. A board of appraisers acting pursuant to NRS 269.135.
4. A person licensed, certified or registered pursuant to chapter 645, 645C or 684A of NRS while performing an act within the scope of his or her license, certification or registration. For the purposes of this subsection, a person licensed, certified or registered pursuant to chapter 645C of NRS shall be deemed to be acting within the scope of his or her license, certification or registration while performing an appraisal prescribed by federal law that requires a statement of visual condition and while preparing or communicating a report of such an appraisal.
5. A person who makes an evaluation of an improvement as an incidental part of his or her employment for which special compensation is not provided, if that evaluation is only provided to his or her employer for internal use within the place of employment.
6. A person who provides an estimate of cost, repair or replacement of any improvements upon real estate.
7. Any person who reviews plans, performs inspections, prepares inspection reports or examines any component of a structure or construction pursuant to NRS 278.570 or 278.575.
8. An independent registered architect or a licensed professional engineer while performing an inspection pursuant to NRS 116.4106.
(Added to NRS by 1997, 1792; A 2001, 4, 1253; 2005, 2633; 2011, 1948)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures and Energy Auditors › NRS 645D.110 - Duties of Division; restrictions on employees of Division.

1. The Division shall administer the provisions of this chapter and may employ legal counsel, investigators and other professional consultants necessary to discharge its duties pursuant to this chapter.
2. An employee of the Division shall not:
(a) Be employed by or have an interest in any business that prepares inspection reports or energy audits;
(b) Act as an inspector or as an agent for an inspector; or
(c) Act as an energy auditor or as an agent for an energy auditor.
(Added to NRS by 1997, 1793; A 2011, 1949)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures and Energy Auditors › NRS 645D.120 - Regulations.

The Division shall adopt:
1. Regulations prescribing the education and experience required to obtain a certificate.
2. Regulations prescribing a standard of practice and code of ethics for certified inspectors. Such regulations must establish a degree of care that must be exercised by a reasonably prudent certified inspector.
3. Regulations prescribing the education and experience required to obtain a license.
4. Such other regulations as are necessary for the administration of this chapter.
(Added to NRS by 1997, 1793; A 2011, 1949)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures and Energy Auditors › NRS 645D.125 - Authority for Division to conduct business electronically; regulations; fees; use of unsworn declaration; exclusions.

1. The Administrator may adopt regulations which establish procedures for the Division to conduct business electronically pursuant to title 59 of NRS with persons who are regulated pursuant to this chapter and with any other persons with whom the Division conducts business. The regulations may include, without limitation, the establishment of fees to pay the costs of conducting business electronically with the Division.
2. In addition to the process authorized by NRS 719.280, if the Division is conducting business electronically with a person and a law requires a signature or record to be notarized, acknowledged, verified or made under oath, the Division may allow the person to substitute a declaration that complies with the provisions of NRS 53.045 or 53.250 to 53.390, inclusive, to satisfy the legal requirement.
3. The Division may refuse to conduct business electronically with a person who has failed to pay money which the person owes to the Division.
(Added to NRS by 2003, 1299; A 2011, 18)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures and Energy Auditors › NRS 645D.130 - Records: Maintenance by Division; general provisions governing public inspection and confidentiality.

1. The Division shall maintain a record of:
(a) Persons from whom it receives applications for a certificate or license;
(b) Investigations conducted by it that result in the initiation of formal disciplinary proceedings;
(c) Formal disciplinary proceedings; and
(d) Rulings or decisions upon complaints filed with it.
2. Except as otherwise provided in this section and NRS 645D.135, records kept in the office of the Division pursuant to this chapter are open to the public for inspection pursuant to regulations adopted by the Division. The Division shall keep confidential, except as otherwise provided in NRS 239.0115 or unless otherwise ordered by a court, the criminal and financial records of an inspector, energy auditor or of an applicant for a certificate or license.
(Added to NRS by 1997, 1793; A 2003, 3472; 2007, 2148; 2011, 1949)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures and Energy Auditors › NRS 645D.135 - Records: Certain records relating to complaint or investigation deemed confidential; certain records relating to disciplinary action deemed public records.

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section and NRS 239.0115, a complaint filed with the Division, all documents and other information filed with the complaint and all documents and other information compiled as a result of an investigation conducted to determine whether to initiate disciplinary action are confidential and may be disclosed in whole or in part only as necessary in the course of administering this chapter or to a licensing board or agency or any other governmental agency, including, without limitation, a law enforcement agency, that is investigating a person who holds a certificate or license issued pursuant to this chapter.
2. The complaint or other document filed by the Division to initiate disciplinary action and all documents and information considered by the Division when determining whether to impose discipline are public records.
(Added to NRS by 2003, 3471; A 2007, 1546, 2148; 2011, 1950)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures and Energy Auditors › NRS 645D.140 - Deposit of money received by Division; financial support of Division; claim for attorney’s fees or costs of investigations.

1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 645D.145, all fees, penalties and other charges received by the Division pursuant to this chapter must be deposited with the State Treasurer for credit to the State General Fund.
2. Money for the support of the Division in carrying out the provisions of this chapter must be provided by direct legislative appropriation and be paid out on claims as other claims against the State are paid.
3. The Real Estate Commission and the Division shall deposit any money collected from the imposition of any administrative fine or penalty pursuant to this chapter with the State Treasurer for credit to the State General Fund. The Real Estate Commission or Division may present a claim to the State Board of Examiners for recommendation to the Interim Finance Committee if money is required to pay attorney’s fees or the costs of an investigation, or both.
(Added to NRS by 1997, 1793; A 2015, 2783; 2021, 3537)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures and Energy Auditors › NRS 645D.145 - Technology Account for Chapter 645D of NRS.

1. The Technology Account for Chapter 645D of NRS is hereby created in the State General Fund. The Administrator shall administer the Account.
2. The interest and income earned on the money in the Account, after deducting any applicable charges, must be credited to the Account. Any money remaining in the Account at the end of the fiscal year does not revert to the State General Fund, and the balance in the Account must be carried forward to the next fiscal year.
3. All money collected from the technology fee imposed pursuant to NRS 645D.240 must be deposited in the Account and used only to acquire technology for or improve the technology used by the Division to administer the provisions of this chapter, including, without limitation, costs related to acquiring or improving technology, purchasing hardware and software, maintaining the technology and contracting for professional services related to the technology.
4. All claims against the Account must be paid as other claims against the State are paid.
(Added to NRS by 2021, 3537)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures and Energy Auditors › NRS 645D.150 - Duties of Attorney General.

1. The Attorney General shall render to the Division opinions upon questions of law relating to the construction or interpretation of this chapter, or arising in the administration thereof, submitted to the Attorney General by the Division.
2. The Attorney General shall act as the attorney for the Division in all actions and proceedings brought against or by the Division pursuant to any of the provisions of this chapter subject to the provisions of NRS 622A.200 and 622A.210.
(Added to NRS by 1997, 1794; A 2017, 2851)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures and Energy Auditors › NRS 645D.160 - Certificate or license required; penalty; prosecution of violation.

1. Any person who, in this state, engages in the business of, acts in the capacity of, or advertises or assumes to act as an inspector without first obtaining a certificate pursuant to this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor.
2. Any person who, in this state, engages in the business of, acts in the capacity of, or advertises or assumes to act as an energy auditor without first obtaining a license pursuant to this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor.
3. The Division may file a complaint in any court of competent jurisdiction for a violation of this section and assist in presenting the law or facts at any hearing upon the complaint.
4. At the request of the Administrator, the Attorney General shall prosecute such a violation. Unless the violation is prosecuted by the Attorney General, the district attorney shall prosecute a violation that occurs in the county of the district attorney.
(Added to NRS by 1997, 1794; A 2011, 1950)