590.549 - Power of Board to issue, suspend and revoke licenses. - Nevada Statutes

590.549  Power of Board to issue, suspend and revoke licenses.

      1.  The Board may:

      (a) Prescribe the method and form of application for a license to sell, deliver, transport, transfer or dispense or engage in any other activity relating to liquefied petroleum gas;

      (b) Investigate the experience, reputation and background of applicants;

      (c) Issue, suspend, revoke or deny licenses; and

      (d) Conduct hearings in connection with applications for, or revocation of, licenses.

Ê In conducting hearings on the issuance or revocation of any license, the Board may compel the attendance of witnesses by use of subpoena and apply to the district court of the county where the hearing is held for an order citing any applicant or witness for contempt, for failure to attend or testify.

      2.  The Board may conduct examinations of any applicant to determine the responsibility, ability, knowledge, experience or other qualification of the applicant for a license under NRS 590.465 to 590.645, inclusive, and may require a reasonable amount of insurance against liability for injury to persons and damage to property.

      3.  The Board shall adopt regulations setting fees for applications, licenses and inspections adequate to cover the cost of the operations of the Board.

      4.  The Board may suspend or revoke licenses and refuse renewals of licenses if the applicant or licensee has been guilty of acts or conduct harmful to either the safety or protection of the public.

      (Added to NRS by 1987, 1536)