644.490 - Additional penalties for person who engages in certain conduct without license; authority of Board to issue citations and orders to cease and desist; administrative fines; appeals. - Nevada Statutes

644.490  Additional penalties for person who engages in certain conduct without license; authority of Board to issue citations and orders to cease and desist; administrative fines; appeals.

      1.  In addition to any other penalty:

      (a) The Board may issue a citation to a person who violates the provisions of NRS 644.190. A citation issued pursuant to this paragraph must be in writing and describe with particularity the nature of the violation. The citation also must inform the person of the provisions of subsection 2. A separate citation must be issued for each violation. If appropriate, the citation may contain an order to cease and desist.

      (b) Upon finding that a person has violated the provisions of NRS 644.190, the Board shall assess an administrative fine of:

             (1) For the first violation, $1,000.

             (2) For the second violation, $1,500.

             (3) For the third or subsequent violation, $2,000.

      2.  To appeal a finding of a violation of NRS 644.190, the person must request a hearing by written notice of appeal to the Board within 30 days after the date on which the citation is issued.

      (Added to NRS by 1999, 1152; A 2005, 2647)