§ 598.840 Definitions
§ 598.845 Scope
§ 598.851 Organization to register and post security before advertising services or conducting business in this State
§ 598.852 Organization to register on prescribed form and pay fee; certificate of registration; renewal of certificate
§ 598.853 Security required for registration: Form; term; records; rejection for nonconformance; change in form; inadequate amount
§ 598.854 Rights and remedies of injured consumers; resolution by Unit of claims against security; regulations
§ 598.8541 Release of security if registrant ceases to operate or registration expires
§ 598.855 Trust account required for payments on contracts
§ 598.860 Trust account required for payments on goods and services
§ 598.865 Administration of trust accounts; audits
§ 598.870 Disclosure of information to buyer required before buyer signs contract or application for membership
§ 598.875 Requirements for contracts for membership
§ 598.880 Limits on contracts for membership
§ 598.885 Cancellation of contract by buyer; notice required
§ 598.890 Membership of buyer effective 7 days after contract signed
§ 598.895 Refund required, if requested, for goods not delivered within 6 weeks
§ 598.900 Untrue or misleading statements by organization prohibited; effect on contract
§ 598.905 Correction of violations
§ 598.910 Effect of transfer by organization of its obligation to provide goods or services; circumstances under which buyer may rescind contract
§ 598.915 Waiver of statutory rights is void
§ 598.920 Actions against organization; restitution, treble damages, attorney’s fees and costs may be awarded
§ 598.930 Remedies not exclusive; violation constitutes deceptive trade practice

Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes > Chapter 598 > Credit Service Organizations, Organizations for Buying Goods or Services At Discount, Dance Studios and Health Clubs > Organizations for Buying Goods or Services at Discount

  • Bankruptcy: Refers to statutes and judicial proceedings involving persons or businesses that cannot pay their debts and seek the assistance of the court in getting a fresh start. Under the protection of the bankruptcy court, debtors may discharge their debts, perhaps by paying a portion of each debt. Bankruptcy judges preside over these proceedings.
  • Chair: means the Chair of the Nevada Indian Commission. See Nevada Revised Statutes 233A.010
  • Commission: means the Nevada Indian Commission. See Nevada Revised Statutes 233A.010
  • Commissioner: means a commissioner of the Nevada Indian Commission. See Nevada Revised Statutes 233A.010
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • county: includes Carson City. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.033
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Embezzlement: In most states, embezzlement is defined as theft/larceny of assets (money or property) by a person in a position of trust or responsibility over those assets. Embezzlement typically occurs in the employment and corporate settings. Source: OCC
  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Markup: The process by which congressional committees and subcommittees debate, amend, and rewrite proposed legislation.
  • Museum: means the Stewart Indian School Cultural Center and Museum established pursuant to NRS 233A. See Nevada Revised Statutes 233A.010
  • Nolo contendere: No contest-has the same effect as a plea of guilty, as far as the criminal sentence is concerned, but may not be considered as an admission of guilt for any other purpose.
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • person: means a natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.039
  • Personal property: All property that is not real property.
  • Public defender: Represent defendants who can't afford an attorney in criminal matters.
  • Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.
  • Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.
  • Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • Trust account: A general term that covers all types of accounts in a trust department, such as estates, guardianships, and agencies. Source: OCC
  • Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.
  • Unit: means the Consumer Affairs Unit of the Department of Business and Industry. See Nevada Revised Statutes 598.0901