Nevada Revised Statutes 624.160 – Administration of chapter; provision of information to public concerning contractors and contracting; advisory opinions; investigation of persons acting as contractors
1. The Board is vested with all of the functions and duties relating to the administration of this chapter.
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 624.160
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
- 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
2. The Board shall:
(a) Carry out a program of education for customers of contractors.
(b) Maintain and make known a telephone number for the public to obtain information about self-protection from fraud in construction and other information concerning contractors and contracting.
(c) Collect and maintain records, reports and compilations of statistical data concerning investigations and complaints.
3. The Board may provide advisory opinions and take other actions that are necessary for the effective administration of this chapter and the regulations of the Board.
4. The Board may, on its own motion, and shall, upon receipt of a written complaint or upon receipt of information from a governmental agency, investigate the actions of any person acting in the capacity of a contractor, with or without a license.