Nevada § 463.311 - Emergency order of Commission
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 463.311 — Emergency order of Commission, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 463.311. Emergency order of Commission
The Commission may issue an emergency order for suspension, limitation or conditioning
of a license, registration, finding of suitability, pari-mutuel license or prior approval,
or may issue an emergency order requiring a licensed gaming establishment to keep
an individual licensee from the premises of the licensed gaming establishment or not
to pay such licensee any remuneration for services or any profits, income or accruals
on the investment of the licensee in the licensed gaming establishment in the following
manner: 1. An emergency order may be issued only when the Commission believes that: (a) There has been a violation of subsection 2 of NRS 463.360 or NRS 465.083 ; (b) Such action is necessary to prevent a violation of NRS 465.083 ; (c) There has been a violation of subsection 1 of NRS 463.160 ; or (d) Such action is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health,
safety, morals, good order or general welfare. 2. The emergency order must set forth the grounds upon which it is issued, including
a statement of facts constituting the alleged emergency necessitating such action. 3. An emergency order may be issued only with the approval of and upon signature by
not less than three members of the Commission. 4. The emergency order is effective immediately upon issuance and service upon the
licensee or registered agent of the licensee or, in cases involving registrations,
findings of suitability, pari-mutuel licenses or any prior approval, upon issuance
and service upon the person or entity involved or registered agent of the entity involved. The emergency order may suspend, limit, condition or take other action in relation
to the license of one or more persons in an operation without affecting other individual
licensees or the licensed gaming establishment. The emergency order remains effective until further order of the Commission or final
disposition of the case. 5. Within 5 days after issuance of an emergency order, the Commission shall cause
a complaint to be filed and served upon the person or entity involved in accordance
with the provisions of NRS 463.312 . 6. Thereafter, the person or entity against whom the emergency order has been issued
and served is entitled to a hearing before the Commission in accordance with NRS 463.312 to 463.3145 , inclusive, and to judicial review of the decision and order of the Commission thereon
in accordance with NRS 463.315 to 463.318 , inclusive.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 463.311
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 463.311 cover?
Section 463.311 ("Emergency order of Commission") 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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