1. If the Secretary of State believes that a person has violated any provision of this chapter, NRS 598.1305 or any other provision of the laws of this State governing the solicitation of contributions, the Secretary of State shall notify the person in writing of the alleged violation.
2. The Secretary of State may refer an alleged violation of any provision of this chapter, NRS 598.1305 or any other provision of the laws of this State governing the solicitation of contributions to the Attorney General for a determination of whether to institute proceedings in a court of competent jurisdiction to enforce the provisions of this chapter, NRS 598.1305 or any other provision of the laws of this State governing the solicitation of contributions. The Attorney General may institute and prosecute the appropriate proceedings to enforce the provisions of this chapter, NRS 598.1305 or any other provision of the laws of this State governing the solicitation of contributions.
3. In addition to any other penalty imposed by law, in a proceeding instituted by the Attorney General pursuant to subsection 2, the Attorney General may seek an injunction or other equitable relief and may recover a civil penalty of not more than $1,000 for each violation. If the Attorney General prevails in such a proceeding, the Attorney General is entitled to recover the costs of the proceeding, including, without limitation, the cost of any investigation and reasonable attorney’s fees.
(Added to NRS by 2015, 2253; A 2021, 229)
Structure Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 82A - Solicitation of Contributions
NRS 82A.015 - "Alumni association" defined.
NRS 82A.020 - "Charitable contribution" defined.
NRS 82A.025 - "Charitable organization" defined.
NRS 82A.030 - "Charitable promotion, service or activity" defined.
NRS 82A.035 - "Church" defined.
NRS 82A.040 - "Contribution" defined.
NRS 82A.045 - "Corporation for Public Broadcasting" defined.
NRS 82A.050 - "Form 990" defined.
NRS 82A.060 - "Nonprofit organization" defined.
NRS 82A.070 - "Solicit" defined.
NRS 82A.090 - Powers and duties of Secretary of State and Attorney General are cumulative.
NRS 82A.110 - Exemptions from registration requirement; declaration of exemption.
NRS 82A.200 - Required disclosures.
NRS 82A.300 - Penalty for failing to register with Secretary of State.