Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 679B - Commissioner of Insurance
NRS 679B.159 - Report of violation to Commissioner; confidentiality of report.


1. Every insurer, agent, solicitor, broker, administrator or other person who has knowledge of a violation of any provision of this Code shall promptly report the facts and circumstances pertaining to the violation to the Commissioner.
2. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 239.0115, if a person who submits information pursuant to subsection 1 so requests, the Commissioner shall keep the person’s name and the information confidential.
(Added to NRS by 1985, 1063; A 2007, 2153)

Structure Nevada Revised Statutes

Nevada Revised Statutes

Chapter 679B - Commissioner of Insurance

NRS 679B.020 - Chief officer of Division; restrictions on other employment and certain political activities.

NRS 679B.030 - Qualifications.

NRS 679B.050 - Official seal.

NRS 679B.060 - Office space.

NRS 679B.080 - Designation of acting Commissioner; powers and duties of deputies; restrictions on other employment of deputies.

NRS 679B.090 - Employment and classification of assistants and examiners; contracts for certain services or assistance; regulations.

NRS 679B.100 - Prohibited interests of Commissioner, deputy or employee; penalty.

NRS 679B.110 - Delegation of powers.

NRS 679B.115 - Limitation on civil liability for publication of certain reports or bulletins; effect of provision.

NRS 679B.120 - General powers and duties of Commissioner.

NRS 679B.122 - Entry into or compliance with cooperative or coordination agreements; sharing or receipt of confidential documents.

NRS 679B.123 - Issuance of reciprocal licenses for health carriers licensed in certain other states; regulations.

NRS 679B.124 - Denial of application of provider of health care to be included in network of providers of health carrier: Form letter required for notification of provider by health carrier; submission by health carrier to Commissioner of copy of for...

NRS 679B.125 - Observation of conduct of persons in insurance business; regulations.

NRS 679B.127 - Participation in program providing counseling to elderly persons concerning health insurance; regulations.

NRS 679B.129 - Creation of program for insurers to provide incentives to property owners to take measures to mitigate risk of property loss or damage caused by wildfire; consultation with State Forester Firewarden.

NRS 679B.130 - Regulations: Administration of Code and compliance with federal law relating to insurance; penalties for violation.

NRS 679B.133 - Regulations: Requirements regarding use of identification cards and devices to process claims for prescription drugs and devices.

NRS 679B.135 - Regulations: Protections to purchasers, prospective purchasers, holders and former holders of policies.

NRS 679B.136 - Regulations: Use of electronic signatures; acceptance and transmission of electronic records and payments; electronic filing of forms and payment of fees; storage and reproduction of records.

NRS 679B.137 - Regulations: Method and period for maintaining records of insurers.

NRS 679B.138 - Regulations: Use of uniform claim forms and billing codes; transfer of electronic data.

NRS 679B.139 - Regulations governing plans for providing welfare benefits to employees of more than one employer; examination of insurer.

NRS 679B.140 - Orders and notices: Effectivity; contents of orders; methods of provision.

NRS 679B.142 - Orders prohibiting insurer from transacting insurance: Commissioner required to deliver copy to Secretary of State; duties of Secretary of State upon receipt.

NRS 679B.145 - Publication, maintenance and distribution of guide to rates for policies of insurance for motor vehicles.

NRS 679B.150 - Measures to enhance public understanding of coverages and to encourage competition; standards for policies; criteria to determine suitability of contracts and sales practices.

NRS 679B.152 - Review of fees for medical or dental care determined to be usual and customary; plans limiting selection of dentist.

NRS 679B.159 - Report of violation to Commissioner; confidentiality of report.

NRS 679B.160 - Advisory councils and committees.

NRS 679B.170 - Private ombudsmen.

NRS 679B.175 - Bonds or other security of regulated persons: Requirements for bond; authority for substitute form of security in certain circumstances; cancellation of bond.

NRS 679B.180 - Enforcement; Attorney General to act as legal counsel; exception.

NRS 679B.185 - Administrative fine for willfully engaging in unauthorized transaction of insurance: Limitation; enforcement.

NRS 679B.187 - Person who invests or handles money or assets of insurer designated fiduciary; prohibited conduct by fiduciary; penalty.

NRS 679B.190 - Maintenance, inspection and destruction of records; confidentiality and use of documents and other information.

NRS 679B.200 - Evidentiary effect of Commissioner’s certificates and certified copies of documents.

NRS 679B.220 - Interstate and international cooperation.

NRS 679B.225 - Inspection of insurance policies.

NRS 679B.227 - Statute of limitations for commencing proceedings to collect premium tax.

NRS 679B.228 - Fee for returned check or other dishonored payment.

NRS 679B.230 - Examination of insurers.

NRS 679B.240 - Examination of holding companies, subsidiaries, agents, promoters, independent review organizations and others.

NRS 679B.250 - Conduct of examination; access to records; corrections; penalty.

NRS 679B.260 - Appraisal of asset.

NRS 679B.270 - Report of examination: Filing; contents; evidentiary effect in certain proceedings.

NRS 679B.280 - Report of examination: Delivery of copy and notice to examinee; right of examinee to review and respond to report; entry of order by Commissioner; Commissioner authorized to order insurer to cure violation.

NRS 679B.282 - Report of examination: Hearing; filing for public inspection; forwarding filed report to examinee; distribution and presentation of report of examination of domestic insurer.

NRS 679B.285 - Report of examination: Disclosure; confidentiality.

NRS 679B.287 - Limitations on actions and liability for communicating or delivering information or data pursuant to examination; Commissioner, representatives and examiners entitled to attorney’s fees and costs in certain tort actions.

NRS 679B.290 - Expense of examination; billing for examination; regulations.

NRS 679B.300 - Deposit of money; payment of certain expenses.

NRS 679B.305 - Creation; use; assessment of fee to maintain balance; regulations; limit of liability.

NRS 679B.310 - Administrative procedures; hearings in general.

NRS 679B.320 - Notice of hearing.

NRS 679B.330 - Location; presiding officer; evidence; parties; record of proceedings and evidence.

NRS 679B.340 - Witnesses and evidence; penalties.

NRS 679B.350 - Testimony compelled; immunity from prosecution.

NRS 679B.360 - Order on hearing.

NRS 679B.370 - Appeal from Commissioner.

NRS 679B.380 - Financing of administration and enforcement; claims.

NRS 679B.400 - Legislative findings and declarations; purposes.

NRS 679B.410 - Duties of Commissioner.

NRS 679B.420 - Employment of technical and professional consultants.

NRS 679B.430 - Authority of Commissioner to issue orders for compliance with provisions; regulations governing recording and reporting of certain information by certain insurers; such insurer required to report information and to pay fee in certain c...

NRS 679B.440 - Contents of reports.

NRS 679B.460 - Penalties for violation of or noncompliance with provisions or regulations.

NRS 679B.510 - Definitions.

NRS 679B.520 - "Health care plan" defined.

NRS 679B.530 - "Insured" defined.

NRS 679B.540 - "Insurer" defined.

NRS 679B.550 - Duties of Division.

NRS 679B.560 - Insurer required to provide information to insured.

NRS 679B.600 - Definitions.

NRS 679B.610 - "Fraud Control Unit" defined.

NRS 679B.620 - "Insurance fraud" defined.

NRS 679B.630 - Program to investigate acts or practices of fraud.

NRS 679B.640 - Commissioner required to investigate fraudulent claims for benefits.

NRS 679B.650 - Investigative authority of Commissioner.

NRS 679B.660 - Cooperation between Commissioner, Attorney General and investigative and law enforcement agencies.

NRS 679B.670 - Immunity from liability for nonmalicious disclosure of information on fraudulent claim or suspicious fire.

NRS 679B.680 - Effect of certain powers and duties of Attorney General and Fraud Control Unit on jurisdiction of Commissioner.

NRS 679B.690 - Confidentiality of records and other information related to investigation by Attorney General and Fraud Control Unit for prosecution of insurance fraud.

NRS 679B.700 - Special Investigative Account; annual assessment for costs of program to investigate acts or practices of fraud; regulations.