Nevada § 598.096 - Powers of Director, Commissioner and Attorney General
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 598.096 — Powers of Director, Commissioner and Attorney General, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 598.096. Powers of Director, Commissioner and Attorney General
When the Commissioner, Director or Attorney General has cause to believe that any
person has engaged or is engaging in any deceptive trade practice, he or she may: 1. Request the person to file a statement or report in writing under oath or otherwise,
on such forms as may be prescribed by the Commissioner, Director or Attorney General,
as to all facts and circumstances concerning the sale or advertisement of property
by the person, and such other data and information as the Commissioner, Director or
Attorney General may deem necessary. 2. Examine under oath any person in connection with the sale or advertisement of any
property. 3. Examine any property or sample thereof, record, book, document, account or paper
as he or she may deem necessary. 4. Make true copies, at the expense of the Consumer Affairs Unit of the Department
of Business and Industry, of any record, book, document, account or paper examined
pursuant to subsection 3, which copies may be offered into evidence in lieu of the
originals thereof in actions brought pursuant to NRS 598.097 and 598.0979 . 5. Pursuant to an order of any district court, impound any sample of property which
is material to the deceptive trade practice and retain the property in his or her
possession until completion of all proceedings as provided in NRS 598.0903 to 598.0999 , inclusive. An order may not be issued pursuant to this subsection unless: (a) The Commissioner, Director or Attorney General and the court give the accused
full opportunity to be heard; and (b) The Commissioner, Director or Attorney General proves by clear and convincing
evidence that the business activities of the accused will not be impaired thereby.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 598.096
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 598.096 cover?
Section 598.096 ("Powers of Director, Commissioner and Attorney General") 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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