1. In addition to any other requirements set forth in this chapter, each applicant must submit:
(a) Proof satisfactory to the Commissioner that the applicant:
(1) Has a good reputation for honesty, trustworthiness and integrity and is competent to transact the business for which the applicant seeks to be licensed in a manner which protects the interests of the general public.
(2) Has not made a false statement of material fact on the application for the license.
(3) Has not committed any of the acts specified in subsection 2.
(4) Has not had a license issued pursuant to this chapter suspended or revoked within the 10 years immediately preceding the date of the application.
(5) Has not been convicted of, or entered a plea of nolo contendere to, a felony or any crime involving fraud, misrepresentation or moral turpitude.
(6) If the applicant is a natural person:
(I) Is at least 21 years of age; and
(II) Is a citizen of the United States or lawfully entitled to remain and work in the United States.
(b) A complete set of his or her fingerprints and written permission authorizing the Division of Financial Institutions of the Department of Business and Industry to forward the fingerprints to the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History for submission to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for its report.
2. In addition to any other lawful reasons, the Commissioner may refuse to issue a license to an applicant if the applicant:
(a) Has committed or participated in any act which, if committed or done by a holder of a license, would be grounds for the suspension or revocation of the license.
(b) Has previously been refused a license pursuant to this chapter or has had such a license suspended or revoked.
(c) Has participated in any act which was a basis for the refusal or revocation of a license pursuant to this chapter.
(d) Has falsified any of the information submitted to the Commissioner in support of the application for the license.
(Added to NRS by 2005, 1880)
1. In addition to any other requirements set forth in this chapter, each applicant must submit proof satisfactory to the Commissioner that the applicant:
(a) Has a good reputation for honesty, trustworthiness and integrity and is competent to transact the business for which the applicant seeks to be licensed in a manner which protects the interests of the general public.
(b) Has not made a false statement of material fact on the application for the license.
(c) Has not committed any of the acts specified in subsection 2.
(d) Has not had a license issued pursuant to this chapter suspended or revoked within the 10 years immediately preceding the date of the application.
(e) Has not been convicted of, or entered a plea of nolo contendere to, a felony or any crime involving fraud, misrepresentation or moral turpitude.
(f) If the applicant is a natural person:
(1) Is at least 21 years of age; and
(2) Is a citizen of the United States or lawfully entitled to remain and work in the United States.
2. In addition to any other lawful reasons, the Commissioner may refuse to issue a license to an applicant if the applicant:
(a) Has committed or participated in any act which, if committed or done by a holder of a license, would be grounds for the suspension or revocation of the license.
(b) Has previously been refused a license pursuant to this chapter or has had such a license suspended or revoked.
(c) Has participated in any act which was a basis for the refusal or revocation of a license pursuant to this chapter.
(d) Has falsified any of the information submitted to the Commissioner in support of the application for the license.
(Added to NRS by 2005, 1880; A 2021, 2038, effective on the date on which the Commissioner of Financial Institutions notifies the Governor and the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau that the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System and Registry has sufficient capabilities to allow the Commissioner to carry out the provisions of chapter 347, Statutes of Nevada 2021, at page 2030)
Structure Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 675 - Installment Loans
NRS 675.030 - Legislative declaration.
NRS 675.035 - Applicability of chapter.
NRS 675.040 - Applicability of chapter; exemptions.
NRS 675.050 - Effect of amendment or repeal of chapter on preexisting lawful contracts.
NRS 675.070 - Application of NRS 675.060 to persons who seek to evade.
NRS 675.100 - Fees for application and investigation; regulations.
NRS 675.110 - Investigation by Commissioner; notice; hearing; order.
NRS 675.120 - Issuance of license subsequent to findings by Commissioner.
NRS 675.130 - Required statements on license.
NRS 675.150 - Procedure for denial of license.
NRS 675.160 - Disposition of money collected pursuant to chapter.
NRS 675.170 - Regulations and orders of Commissioner.
NRS 675.180 - Licensee to maintain minimum assets.
NRS 675.190 - Posting of licenses.
NRS 675.200 - Transferability or assignability of license.
NRS 675.230 - Restriction on location of business of making loans.
NRS 675.240 - Name under which business transactable by licensee; loans by mail.
NRS 675.245 - Use or change of business name; prohibitions.
NRS 675.280 - False, misleading or deceptive advertising prohibited.
NRS 675.285 - Commissioner required to investigate alleged violations of chapter.
NRS 675.296 - Practices regarding customers who are members of military.
NRS 675.300 - Insurance as security for loans: Conditions; limitations.
NRS 675.310 - Collection of loans made outside State.
NRS 675.340 - Assignment of wages as security invalid.
NRS 675.350 - Prohibited practices by licensees.
NRS 675.360 - Duties of licensee.
NRS 675.361 - Terms of written agreement.
NRS 675.363 - Calculation of interest; billing cycle.
NRS 675.365 - Fees and charges.
NRS 675.369 - Written statement to borrower; copy of draft or order for payment.
NRS 675.3693 - Limitation on annual percentage rate.
NRS 675.3695 - Information required to be provided by licensee.
NRS 675.3697 - Prohibited practices by licensee.
NRS 675.370 - License remains effective until expiration, surrender, revocation or suspension.
NRS 675.380 - Authority of Commissioner to investigate business; free access required.
NRS 675.400 - Commissioner to examine licensee’s business annually; fee.
NRS 675.410 - Temporary suspension of license: Conditions; notice; hearing; term of suspension.
NRS 675.420 - Surrender of license by licensee; surrender as affecting licensee’s liability.
NRS 675.440 - Revocation or suspension of license: Grounds; notice; hearing; order.
NRS 675.445 - Revocation or suspension of license: Additional grounds.