1. An escrow agent shall not disburse money from an escrow account unless deposits which are at least equal in value to the proposed disbursements and which relate directly to the transaction for which the money is to be disbursed have been received.
2. An escrow agent shall not disburse money from an escrow account on the same business day as the money is deposited unless the deposit is made in one of the following forms:
(a) Cash;
(b) Interbank electronic transfer such that the money deposited is available for immediate withdrawal without condition and payable in United States currency;
(c) Negotiable order of withdrawal, money order, cashier’s check or certified check which is drawn from a financial institution authorized to do business in this State;
(d) Any depository check, including any cashier’s check or teller’s check, that is governed by the Expedited Funds Availability Act, 12 U.S.C. §§ 4001 et seq.; or
(e) Any other form that permits conversion of the deposit to cash on the same day as the deposit is made.
3. An escrow agent who disburses money from an escrow account pursuant to this section on the next business day after the day on which the money is deposited shall comply with all applicable federal laws or regulations with respect to the disbursement of money accorded next-day availability that is deposited in an escrow account.
(Added to NRS by 2009, 53; A 2011, 381; 2013, 1370)
Structure Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 645A - Escrow Agencies and Agents
NRS 645A.021 - Application: Educational prerequisites; regulations.
NRS 645A.034 - Delivery and possession of license of escrow agent; display of licenses.
NRS 645A.038 - License not transferable.
NRS 645A.039 - Continuing education: Standards; regulations.
NRS 645A.040 - Expiration; renewal; fees; deposit of money received.
NRS 645A.050 - Duties of Commissioner.
NRS 645A.060 - Powers of Commissioner: Subpoenas, oaths and examination of witnesses; penalty.
NRS 645A.067 - Payment of assessment and cooperation in audits and examinations.
NRS 645A.070 - Records of transactions in escrow: Maintenance; filing.
NRS 645A.085 - Change in ownership of voting stock of escrow agency.
NRS 645A.086 - Duty of Commissioner to take disciplinary action for certain violations.
NRS 645A.130 - Procedures following decision on appeal.
NRS 645A.140 - Powers of Commissioner when agency’s affairs in unsafe condition.
NRS 645A.170 - Limitations on execution or attachment; commingling prohibited.
NRS 645A.171 - Limitations on disbursements.
NRS 645A.193 - Attorney General to represent Division.
NRS 645A.199 - Proof of licensure required in action for collection of compensation.
NRS 645A.200 - Statutory and common-law rights unaffected.
NRS 645A.220 - Transactions by foreign corporations.
NRS 645A.222 - Civil action authorized for certain violations.
NRS 645A.224 - Employee of Division prohibited from interest in escrow agency.
NRS 645A.225 - Charge for statement of interest payments prohibited.