1. It is unlawful for a person to commit any act or omission described in subsection 1 of NRS 624.3012, subsection 2 of NRS 624.3013, NRS 624.3014 or subsection 1, 3 or 8 of NRS 624.3016.
2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3 and unless a greater penalty is otherwise provided by a specific statute, any person who violates subsection 1, NRS 624.305, subsection 1 of NRS 624.700 or NRS 624.720 or 624.740:
(a) For a first offense, is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not less than $1,000 nor more than $4,000, and may be further punished by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than 6 months.
(b) For the second offense, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not less than $4,000 nor more than $10,000, and may be further punished by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than 364 days.
(c) For the third or subsequent offense, is guilty of a category E felony and shall be punished by a fine of not less than $10,000 nor more than $20,000, and may be further punished by imprisonment in the state prison for not less than 1 year and not more than 4 years.
3. If a person is guilty of a violation of subsection 1 of NRS 624.700, the maximum fines set forth in subsection 2 may be exceeded by adding thereto a fine enhancement of not more than 10 percent of the value of any contract that the person entered into in violation of subsection 1 of NRS 624.700, if that person commenced any work or received any money relating to the contract.
4. It is unlawful for a person to receive money for the purpose of obtaining or paying for services, labor, materials or equipment if the person:
(a) Willfully fails to use that money for that purpose by failing to complete the improvements for which the person received the money or by failing to pay for any services, labor, materials or equipment provided for that construction; and
(b) Wrongfully diverts that money to a use other than that for which it was received.
5. Unless a greater penalty is otherwise provided by a specific statute, any person who violates subsection 4:
(a) If the amount of money wrongfully diverted is $1,000 or less, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not less than $2,000 nor more than $4,000, and may be further punished by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than 364 days.
(b) If the amount of money wrongfully diverted is more than $1,000, is guilty of a category E felony and shall be punished by a fine of not less than $5,000 nor more than $10,000, and may be further punished by imprisonment in the state prison for not less than 1 year and not more than 4 years.
6. Imposition of a penalty provided for in this section is not precluded by any disciplinary action taken by the Board against a contractor pursuant to the provisions of NRS 624.300 to 624.305, inclusive.
[2:Art. VII:186:1941; A 1955, 378]—(NRS A 1967, 639; 1971, 182; 1975, 1161; 1981, 634; 1991, 146; 1999, 2966; 2001, 2983; 2003, 1903; 2013, 990; 2015, 392)
Structure Nevada Revised Statutes
NRS 624.005 - Legislative declaration.
NRS 624.010 - "Board" defined.
NRS 624.015 - "Construction control" defined.
NRS 624.020 - "Contractor" synonymous with "builder"; "contractor" defined.
NRS 624.024 - "Knowingly" defined.
NRS 624.027 - "Planned unit development" defined.
NRS 624.029 - "Work of improvement" defined.
NRS 624.031 - Applicability of chapter: Exemptions.
NRS 624.033 - Applicability of chapter: Contract pertaining to federal aid.
NRS 624.035 - County or municipality may impose additional requirements for contractor’s license.
NRS 624.040 - Creation; number and appointment of members.
NRS 624.050 - Qualifications of members.
NRS 624.070 - Certificate of appointment; oath of office.
NRS 624.080 - Regular and special meetings; notice.
NRS 624.105 - Designation of Ombudsman for Residential Pools and Spas; duties.
NRS 624.110 - Offices; maintenance, inspection and confidentiality of records and reports.
NRS 624.112 - Investigations Office: Establishment; qualifications of investigators.
NRS 624.150 - Election and duties of Treasurer; disposition of money.
NRS 624.165 - Investigation of constructional fraud.
NRS 624.170 - Administration of oaths; taking of testimony and proofs; issuance of subpoenas.
NRS 624.180 - Service of process.
NRS 624.200 - Deposition of witness.
NRS 624.210 - Right of party to compel attendance of witness or taking of deposition.
NRS 624.215 - Contracting business.
NRS 624.220 - Contractors; monetary limit on license; regulations.
NRS 624.241 - Program for issuance of license in expedited manner.
NRS 624.245 - Temporary prohibition of certain violators from taking examination.
NRS 624.262 - Financial responsibility of applicant or licensee: Demonstration required.
NRS 624.266 - Duty of applicant or licensee to disclose certain information to Board.
NRS 624.270 - Bond or deposit: Requirements; amount; conditions.
NRS 624.280 - Regulations concerning fees; limitation on amount.
NRS 624.282 - Inactive status of license: Application; effect; duration; regulations.
NRS 624.284 - License: Limitation of scope; exceptions.
NRS 624.288 - Display of name and license on motor vehicle.
NRS 624.3011 - Disregard of plans, specifications, laws or regulations.
NRS 624.3014 - Misuse of license; evasion of law.
NRS 624.305 - Unlawful use, assignment or transfer of license; revocation of license.
NRS 624.320 - Allegation and proof of license in action on contract.
NRS 624.341 - Administrative citation; order to take corrective action; penalty.
NRS 624.351 - Contest of administrative citation or order to correct violation: Hearing.
NRS 624.410 - "Account" defined.
NRS 624.420 - "Injured person" defined.
NRS 624.430 - "Owner" defined.
NRS 624.440 - "Qualified services" defined.
NRS 624.450 - "Residential contractor" defined.
NRS 624.455 - "Single-family residence" defined.
NRS 624.460 - "Subsequent owner" defined.
NRS 624.480 - Limitation on time to file complaint seeking recovery.
NRS 624.490 - Application to Board for satisfaction of judgment from account.
NRS 624.500 - Hearing on complaint; limitation on time for acting on complaint.
NRS 624.550 - Minimum balance in account.
NRS 624.570 - Creation; members; expenses; duties; powers; regulations.
NRS 624.580 - Construction Education Account; administration.
NRS 624.607 - "Higher-tiered contractor" defined.
NRS 624.608 - "Lower-tiered subcontractor" defined.
NRS 624.6084 - "Owner" defined.
NRS 624.6086 - "Prime contractor" defined.
NRS 624.628 - Requirements concerning notices; prohibited provisions; requests for information.
NRS 624.630 - Accrual of interest on money due; rate of interest.
NRS 624.740 - Unlawful to act in joint venture or combination without additional license.
NRS 624.750 - Other unlawful acts or omissions; penalties for unlawful acts and omissions.
NRS 624.800 - Statute of limitations for certain violations.
NRS 624.835 - "Contract" defined.
NRS 624.840 - "Contractor" defined.
NRS 624.845 - "Electric utility" defined.
NRS 624.850 - "Residential photovoltaic system" defined.
NRS 624.885 - Limitations on certain lending and financial practices.
NRS 624.895 - Grounds for disciplinary action; unlawful acts; penalties.
NRS 624.905 - "Contract" defined.
NRS 624.910 - "Contractor" defined.
NRS 624.915 - "Work concerning a residential pool or spa" defined.
NRS 624.925 - Classifications of licensing.
NRS 624.945 - Standards for advertisements; prohibited advertising practices; regulations.
NRS 624.955 - Limitations on certain lending and financial practices.
NRS 624.965 - Grounds for disciplinary action; unlawful acts; penalties.