Nevada § 120A.570 - Payment or delivery of abandoned property

Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 120A.570 — Payment or delivery of abandoned property, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 120A.570. Payment or delivery of abandoned property

1. Except for property held in a safe-deposit box or other safekeeping depository,

upon filing the report required by NRS 120A.560 , the holder of property presumed abandoned shall pay, deliver or cause to be paid

or delivered to the Administrator the property described in the report as unclaimed,

but if the property is an automatically renewable deposit, and a penalty or forfeiture

in the payment of interest would result, the time for compliance is extended until

a penalty or forfeiture would no longer result. Tangible property held in a safe-deposit box or other safekeeping depository must

be delivered to the Administrator within 60 days after filing the report required

by NRS 120A.560 . 2. If the property reported to the Administrator is a security or security entitlement

under NRS 104.8101 to 104.8511 , inclusive, the Administrator is an appropriate person to make an endorsement, instruction

or entitlement order on behalf of the apparent owner to invoke the duty of the issuer

or its transfer agent or the securities intermediary to transfer or dispose of the

security or the security entitlement in accordance with NRS 104.8101 to 104.8511 , inclusive. 3. If the holder of property reported to the Administrator is the issuer of a certificated

security, the Administrator has the right to obtain a replacement certificate pursuant

to NRS 104.8405 , but an indemnity bond is not required. 4. An issuer, the holder and any transfer agent or other person acting pursuant to

the instructions of and on behalf of the issuer or holder in accordance with this

section is not liable to the apparent owner and must be indemnified against claims

of any person in accordance with NRS 120A.590 .

Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 120A.570

What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 120A.570 cover?

Section 120A.570 ("Payment or delivery of abandoned property") 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.

How do I cite Nevada § 120A.570?

A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 120A.570" (Nevada). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of Nevada law?

No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Nevada official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Nevada attorney.

How does Nevada § 120A.570 apply to my situation?

Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Nevada can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.

Sources & Verification

Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Nevada.