Nevada Revised Statutes 692C.480 – Criminal proceedings and penalties
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1. Whenever it appears to the Commissioner that any insurer or any director, officer, employee or agent thereof has committed a willful violation of this chapter, the Commissioner may cause criminal proceedings to be instituted in the county in which the principal office of the insurer is located or if the insurer does not have such an office in the state then in Carson City against that insurer or the responsible director, officer, employee or agent thereof.
Attorney's Note
Under the Nevada Revised Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| category D felony | 1 to 4 years | up to $5,000 |
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 692C.480
- county: includes Carson City. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.033
- 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. An insurer which willfully violates this chapter shall be punished by a fine of not more than $20,000.
3. A natural person who willfully violates this chapter is guilty of a category D felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130.