Nevada § 338.139 - Awarding of contract to specialty contractor: Conditions
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 338.139 — Awarding of contract to specialty contractor: Conditions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 338.139. Awarding of contract to specialty contractor: Conditions
1. A public body or its authorized representative may award a contract for a public
work pursuant to NRS 338.1375 to 338.13895 , inclusive, to a specialty contractor if: (a) The majority of the work to be performed on the public work to which the contract
pertains consists of specialty contracting for which the specialty contractor is licensed;
and (b) The public work to which the contract pertains is not part of a larger public
work. 2. If a public body or its authorized representative awards a contract to a specialty
contractor pursuant to NRS 338.1375 to 338.13895 , inclusive, all work to be performed on the public work to which the contract pertains
that is outside the scope of the license of the specialty contractor must be performed
by a subcontractor who: (a) Is licensed to perform such work; and (b) At the time of the performance of the work, is not on disqualified status with
the Division pursuant to NRS 338.1376 .
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 338.139
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 338.139 cover?
Section 338.139 ("Awarding of contract to specialty contractor: Conditions") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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