Nevada § 356.020 - Collateral for uninsured deposits: Types; pledge; fair market value; review; reports by depository; deposit of additional securities

Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 356.020 — Collateral for uninsured deposits: Types; pledge; fair market value; review; reports by depository; deposit of additional securities, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 356.020. Collateral for uninsured deposits: Types; pledge; fair market value; review; reports by depository; deposit of additional securities

1. All money deposited by the State Treasurer which is not within the limits of insurance

provided by an instrumentality of the United States must be secured by collateral

composed of the following types of securities: (a) United States treasury notes, bills, bonds or obligations as to which the full

faith and credit of the United States are pledged for the payment of principal and

interest, including the guaranteed portions of Small Business Administration loans

if the full faith and credit of the United States is pledged for the payment of the

principal and interest; (b) Bonds of this state; (c) Bonds of any county, municipality or school district within this state; (d) Promissory notes secured by first mortgages or first deeds of trust which meet

the requirements of NRS 356.025 ; (e) Mortgage-backed pass-through securities guaranteed by the Federal National Mortgage

Association, the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation or the Government National

Mortgage Association; (f) Collateralized mortgage obligations or real estate mortgage investment conduits

that are rated “AAA,” “Aaa” or its equivalent by a nationally recognized rating service; (g) Instruments in which the State is permitted by NRS 355.140 to invest; or (h) Irrevocable letters of credit from any Federal Home Loan Bank with the State Treasurer

named as the beneficiary. 2. Collateral deposited by the depository bank, credit union, savings and loan association

or savings bank must be pledged with the State Treasurer or with a trust company,

a broker-dealer registered under 15 U.S.C. § 78o(b)(1) , any Federal Home Loan Bank or any insured bank, credit union, savings and loan association

or savings bank, other than the depository bank, credit union, savings and loan association

or savings bank, which will accept the securities in trust for the purposes of this

section. 3. The fair market value of the deposit of securities as collateral by each depository

bank, credit union, savings and loan association or savings bank must be at least

the amount required pursuant to NRS 356.300 to 356.390 , inclusive. The fair market value of any collateral consisting of promissory notes with first

mortgages or first deeds of trust shall be deemed to be 75 percent of the unpaid principal

of the notes. 4. All securities to be used as such collateral are subject to review by the State

Treasurer. The depository bank, credit union, savings and loan association or savings bank

shall submit reports to the State Treasurer as required pursuant to NRS 356.300 to 356.390 , inclusive. 5. The State Treasurer may, from time to time, require the deposit of additional securities

as collateral if, in his or her judgment, the additional securities are necessary

to secure the State Treasurer's deposit.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 356.020

What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 356.020 cover?

Section 356.020 ("Collateral for uninsured deposits: Types; pledge; fair market value; review; reports by depository; deposit of additional securities") 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 § 356.020?

A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 356.020" (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 § 356.020 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.