Nevada Revised Statutes 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.
Attorney's Note
Under the Nevada Revised Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| gross misdemeanor | up to 364 days | up to $2,000 |
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 645C.560
- Appraisal: A determination of property value.
- 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. 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.