SB 88 — Revises provisions governing producers of insurance and other persons regulated by the Commissioner of Insurance. (BDR 57-220)

Reinsurance intermediary broker or manager:

- 80th Session (2019) – 5 – (a) For rates and policies.........................................................$25 (b) For riders and endorsements...............................................10 [33.] 32.

(a) Application and license...................................................$125 (b) Triennial renewal..............................................................125 [35.] 34.

In addition to any other fee or charge, all applicable fees required of any person, including, without limitation, persons listed in this section, pursuant to NRS 680C.110.680C.110.imitation, persons Sec.

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- 80th Session (2019) – 6 – (c) If a triennial fee, paid on or before the time of continuation, renewal or other similar action in regard to a certificate, license, permit or other type of authorization, as applicable;

(a) Associations of self-insured private employers, as defi(1) Initial fee.................................................................$1,300 (2) Annual fee...............................................................$1,300 (b) Associations of self-insured public employers, as defined in NRS 616A.050:616A.055:

(1) Initial fee.................................................................$1,300 (b)(2) AssociationsAnnual offee...............................................................$1,300 self-insured(c) publicIndependent employers,..............................$1,300review organizations, as definedprovided for in NRS 616A.055:616A.469 or 683A.3715, or both:

(2) Annual fee...............................................................$1,300300 (c) Independent review organizations, as provided for in NRS 616A.469 or 683A.3715, or both:

(1) Initial fee......................................................................$60 (2) Triennial fee.................................................................$60fee.................................................................$60$60 (g) Reinsurers, as defined in NRS 681A.370:

(1) Initial fee.................................................................$1,300 - *SB88_R1* – 7 – (2) Annual fee...............................................................$1,300 (h) Administrators, as defined in NRS 683A.025:

- 80th Session (2019) – 7 – (1) Initial fee......................................................................$60 (2) Annual fee....................................................................$60 (k) Insurance consultants, as defined in NRS 683C.010:

(1) Initial fee......................................................................$60 (m) Public adjusters, as defined in NRS 684A.030:....................................$60 (1) Initial fee......................................................................$60 (2) Triennial fee.................................................................$60 (m)(n) Public[Associate adjusters, as defined in NRS 684A.030:

(1) Initial fee......................................................................$60 (2) Triennial fee.................................................................$60 NRS 684A.030:iate adjusters, as defined in (1) Initial fee......................................................................$60 (o)] Motor vehicle physical damage appraisers, as defined in.........................$60in NRS 684B.010:

(1) Initial fee.................................................................$1,300 (2) Annual fee...............................................................$1,300fee...............................................................$1,300300 [(s)] (r) Brokers of viatical settlements, as defined in NRS 688C.030:

(1) Initial fee......................................................................$60 (2) Annual fee....................................................................$60 - *SB88_R1* – 8 – [(t)] (s) Providers of viatical settlements, as defined in NRS 688C.080:

(1) Initial fee......................................................................$60 (2) Triennial fee.................................................................$60 - 80th Session (2019) – 8 – [(v)] (u) Agents for prepaid funeral contracts subject to the provisions of chapter 689 of NRS:

(1) Initial fee......................................................................$60 (2) Triennial fee.................................................................$60 [(x)] (w) Sellers of prepaid funeral contracts subjectsubject(1) toInitial thefee......................................................................$60 provisions(2) ofTriennial chapterfee.................................................................$60 689[(y)] of(x) NRS:Providers, as defined in NRS 690C.070:

(1) Initial fee......................................................................$60fee.................................................................$1,300 (2) TriennialAnnual fee.................................................................$60fee...............................................................$1,300 [(y)][(z)] (x)(y) Providers,Escrow officers, as defined in NRS 690C.070:692A.028:

(1) Initial fee.................................................................$1,300fee......................................................................$60 (2) AnnualTriennial fee...............................................................$1,300fee.................................................................$60 NRS 692A.028:Escrow officers, as defined in (1) Initial fee......................................................................$60 [(aa)] (z) Title agents, as defined in NRS 692A.060:.................................$60692A.060: (1) Initial fee......................................................................$60 (2) Triennial fee.................................................................$60 [(bb)] (aa) Captive insurers, as defined in NRS 694C.060:

(1) Initial fee......................................................................$60 (2) Triennial fee.................................................................$60 [(bb)] (aa) Captive insurers, as defined in NRS 694C.060:

(1) Initial fee......................................................................$60 (2) Triennial fee.................................................................$60 (dd)] (bb) PurchasingPurchasing......groups,....as...defined....in.............................$60 groups, as defined in NRS 695E.100:

(1) Initial fee....................................................................$250 (2) Annual fee..................................................................$250 - *SB88_R1* – 9 – [(ff)] (dd) Medical discount plans, as defined in NRS 695H.050:

(1) Initial fee.................................................................$1,300 (2) Annual fee...............................................................$1,300 - 80th Session (2019) – 9 – [(gg)] (ee) Club agents, as defined in NRS 696A.040:

(1) Initial fee......................................................................$60 (2) Triennial fee.................................................................$60 [(jj)] (hh) Bail enforcement agents, as defined inin....................................$60 NRS 697.055:

(1) Initial fee......................................................................$60 (2) Triennial fee.................................................................$60$60fee.................................................................$60 [(mm)] (kk) Exchange enrollment facilitators, as define(1)defined Initialin fee......................................................................$60NRS (2)695J.050: Triennial fee.................................................................$60 5.

(1) Initial fee......................................................................$60 (2) Triennial fee.................................................................$60 5.

(b)defined in NRS 681A.030;thorized to transact health insurance, as (c) Insurer who is authorized to transact healthlife insurance, as defined in NRS 681A.030;681A.040;

(c) Insurer who is authorized to transact life insurance, as defined in NRS 681A.040;

- *SB88_R1* – 10 – (i) Organization for dental care, as defined in NRS 695D.060;

and - 80th Session (2019) – 10 – (j) Prepaid limited health service organization, as defined in NRS 695F.050.

(b)fee Thepursuant numberto ofthis insurerssubsection;o who are required to pay an annual fee(c) pursuantThe todirect thiswritten subsection;premiums reported during the previous year by all insurers paying such fees;

(c) The direct written premiums reported during the previous year by all insurers paying such fees;

An applicant for, or holder of, a license issued pursuant to NRS 683A.265 is not required to pass a written examination or meet any [prelicensing education or] continuing education requirements to receive or renew a license.ontinuinglicense. 2.

A2. travel retailer who is listed in the register maintained representative of such a travel retailer who is listed in the register of a producer of limited lines travel insurance, is not required to pass any written examination or complete any education requirements other than the program of instruction or training required by paragraph (f) of subsection 1 of NRS 683A.369.

Sec.A travel retailer who is listed in the register maintained pursuant to NRS 683A.3685 or any employee or authorized representative of such a travel retailer who is listed in the register of a producer of limited lines travel insurance, is not required to pass any written examination or complete any education requirements other than the program of instruction or training required by parSec.

5.5.(f)NRS 683A.251 is hereby amended to read as follows:

NRS 683A.251 is hereby amended to read as follows:

- *SB88_R1*80th Session (2019) – 11 – (c) [Completed a course of study for the lines of authority for which the application is made, unless the applicant is exempt from this requirement;

A business organization must be licensed as a producer of insuranceform inprescribed orderby tothe actCommissioner. as such.

ApplicationBefore mustapproving bethede made on a formapplication, prescribedthe byCommissioner must find that the Commissioner.applicant has:

Before approving the application, the Commissioner must find that the applicant has:

and (c) [If the business organization has authorized a producer of insurance not designated pursuant to paragraph (b) to transact business on behalf of the business organization, submitted to the Commissioner on a form prescribed by the Commissioner the name of each producer of insurance authorized to transact business on behalf of the business organization;

and to transact business on (d)] Established and maintains a valid electronic mail address at the3.pplA natural person who is a resident of this State applying for a license must, as part of his or her application and at the applicant’s own expense:expense.

(a)3. Arrange to have a complete set of his or her fingerprints taken by a law enforcement agency or other authorized entity acceptable to the Commissioner;

A natural person who is a resident of this State applying for a license must, as part of his or her application and at the applicant’s own(a) Arrange to have a complete set of his or her fingerprints taken by a law enforcement agency or other authorized entity acceptable to the Commissioner;

or (2) Written verification, on a form prescribed by the Commissioner, stating that the fingerprints of the applicant were taken and directly forwarded electronically or by another means to - 80th Session (2019) – 12 – the Central Repository and that the applicant has given written permission to the law enforcement agency or other authorized entity - *SB88_R1* – 12 – taking the fingerprints to submit the fingerprints to the Central Repository for submission to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a report on the applicant’s background and to such other law enforcement agencies as the Commissioner deems necessary;

(a) Unless the applicant’s fingerprints are directly forwarded pursuant to subparagraph (2) of paragraph (b) of subsection 3, submit those fingerprints to the Central Repository for submission to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and to such other law enforcement agencies as the Commissioner deems necessary;

A producer of authorityinsurance permittedmay byqualify statutefor ora regulation,license including:ein linesone ofor (a)more Lifeof insurancethe onlines humanof lives,authority whichpermitted includes benefits from death by accidentstatute andor benefitsregulation, forincluding: dismemberment by accident andm for disability income.

(a) Life insurance on human lives, which includes benefits from endowments and annuities and may include additional benefits from for disability income.benefits for dismemberment by accident and (b) Accident and health insurance for sickness, bodily injury or accidental death, which may include benefits for disability income.

- 80th Session (2019) – 13 – (f) Credit insurance, including credit life, credit accident and health, credit property, credit involuntary unemployment, guaranteed asset protection, and any other form of insurance offered in connection with an extension of credit that is limited to wholly or - *SB88_R1* – 13 – partially extinguishing the obligation which the Commissioner determines should be considered as limited-line credit insurance.

(g) Personal lines, consisting of automobile and motorcycle insurance and residential property insurance, including coverage for flood, of personal watercraft and of excess liability, written over one orinsurance.derlying more underlying policies of automobile or residential property insurance.(h) [Fixed annuities, including, without limitation, indexed annuities, as a limited line.

(h) [Fixed annuities, including, without limitation, indexed annuities, as a limited line.

A producer of insurance may submit a request for a renewal of his or her license within 30 days after the date specified on the license for the renewal if the producer of theand insurancepays, otherwisein compliesaddition withto theany provisionsfee ofpaid pursuant to this subsectionsubsection, a penalty of 50 percent of all applicable renewal fees, except for any fee required pursuant to NRS 680C.110.

A natural person who allows his or her license as a producer of insurance to expire may reapply for the same license within 12 months after the date specified on the license for a renewal without passing a written examination [or completing a course of study required by paragraph (c) of subsection 1 of NRS 683A.251,] but any continuing education requirements must be met and a penalty - 80th Session (2019) – 14 – of twice all applicable renewal fees, except for any fee required pursuant to NRS 680C.110, is required for any request for a renewal of the license that is received after the date specified on the license for the renewal.

A licensed producer of insurance who is unable to renew his or her license because of military service, extended medical - *SB88_R1* – 14 – disability or other extenuating circumstance may request a waiver of the time limit and of any fine or sanction otherwise required or imposed because of the failure to renew.

5.identification number, the date of issuance, the lines of authority and the date of expiration and must contain any other information the Commissioner considers necessary.

A license must state the licensee’s name, address, personal identification number, the date of issuance, the lines of authority and the date of expiration and must contain any other information the Commissioner considers necessary.

An applicant for licensing in this state as a producer of insurance who was previously licensed for the same lines of authority in another state need not complete any education if the application is received within 90 days after the cancellation of the license, the other state certifies that the applicant was in good available if the records of the National Association of Insurancen is Commissioners show that the applicant is or was licensed and in good standing forat the linestime of authoritycancellation. requested.

Alternatively, the exemption is available if the records of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners show that the applicant is or was licensed and in good standing for the lines of authority requested.

A person licensed in another state who moves to this state and desires to become licensed as a resident producer of insurance - 80th Session (2019) – 15 – with the benefit of the exemption provided in subsection 1 must apply for licensing within 90 days after establishing legal residence.

The license fee set forth in NRS 680B.010 is not -include *SB88_R1*the –social 15security –number refundable.of the applicant.e application must 2.

If the applicant is a natural person, the application must include the social security number of the applicant.

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(b) Not committed any act that is a ground for refusal to issue, or suspension(c) orPaid revocationall of,applicable afees licenseprescribed pursuantfor tothe NRSlicense, 683A.451.which may not be refunded.

(c)(d) PaidPassed alleach applicableexamination feesrequired prescribed for the license,license [and successfully completed each course of instruction which maythe notCommissioner berequires refunded.by regulation,] unless the applicant is a resident of another state and holds a similar license in that state.

successfully2. completed each course of instruction which thed Commissioner requires by regulation,] unless the applicant is a res2.entA business organization must be licensed as an insuranceate.

A business organization must be licensed as an insurance consultant in order to act as such.

and - 80th Session (2019) – 16 – (b) Designated a natural person who is licensed as an insurance consultant in this State and who is affiliated with the business organization to be responsible for the organization’s compliance with the laws and regulations of this State relating to insurance.

5.to this chapter in one or more of the lines of authority set forth in paragraphs (a) to (d), inclusive, of subsection 1 of NRS 683A.261.

AnSec. insurance consultant may qualify for a license pursuant to this chapter in one or more of the lines of authority set forth in paragraphs (a) to (d), inclusive, of subsection 1 of NRS 683A.261.

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(1) Investigates, negotiates or settles workers’ compensation claims;

andandInvestigates, negotiates or settles workers’ compensation (2) Obtains a license pursuant to this chapter;

[(f)] (e) An employee of an independent adjuster or an employee of an affiliate of an independent adjuster who is one of not more than 25 such employees under the supervision of an independentoreindependent adjuster or licensed agent and who:

(1) Collects information relating to a claim for coverage arising under an insurance contract from or furnishes sucheragesuch information to an insured or a claimant;

- 80th Session (2019) – 17 – [(g)] (f) A licensed agent who supervises not more than 25 employees described in paragraph [(f);] (e);

[(j)] (i) A person who is employed to investigate suspected fraudulentdetermine insurancethe claimspayment butof whoclaims;who does not adjust losses or determine[(k)] (j) A person who performs only executive, administrative, managerial or clerical duties, or any combination thereof, but does not investigate, negotiate or settle claims with a policyholder or claimant or the paymentlegal representative of claims;a policyholder or claimant;

[(k)] (j) A person who performs only executive, administrative, managerial or clerical duties, or any combination thereof, but does - *SB88_R1* – 17 – not investigate, negotiate or settle claims with a policyholder or claimant or the legal representative of a policyholder or claimant;

or [(r)] (q) A person authorized to adjust claims under the authority of a third-party administrator who holds a certificate of registration issued by the Commissioner pursuant to NRS 683A.08524, unless the person investigates, negotiates or settles workers’ compensation claims,  is not considered an adjuster.

is684A.030 representing1. the interests of an insurer or a self-insurer and who:

(a)“Independent Contractsadjuster” formeans compensationan withadjuster thewho insureris orrepresenting self-insurerthe asinterests contractor;ent contractor or an employee of an independent (b) Is treated for tax purposes by the insurer or self-insurer in a mannerself-insurer consistentand withwho: an independent contractor rather than an employee;

(a) Contracts for compensation with the insurer or self-insurer as an independent contractor or an employee of an independent contractor;

- 80th Session (2019) – 18 – (b) Is treated for tax purposes by the insurer or self-insurer in a manner consistent with an independent contractor rather than an employee;

The term does not include an adjuster who investigates, negotiatesneg3.iat“Company oradjuster” settlesmeans workers’a compensationsalaried claims.employee of an insurer who:

3.

“Company adjuster” means a salaried employee of an insurer who:

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For the purposes of subsection 1, unless the context requires that a section apply only to producers of insurance or insurers, any reference in those sections to “producer of insurance” or “insurer” must be replaced by a reference to “adjuster .” [or associateassociatesurer” adjuster.”] Sec.

of2. a gross misdemeanor.ating the provisions of this section is guilty 3.

ExceptAny asperson otherwiseviolating providedthe inprovisions NRSof 684A.060,this asection personis administrativeguilty fine of nota moregross thanmisdemeanor. $1,000 for each violation.ect to an 4.

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Except as otherwise provided in NRS 684A.060, a person who acts as an adjuster in this State without a license is subject to an administrative fine of not more than $1,000 for each violation.

4.

684A.070Commissioner 1.may not issue or continue any license as an adjuster, the except in compliance with the provisions of this chapter.

For the protection of the people of this State, the Commissioner may not issue or continue any license as an adjuster except in compliance with the provisions of this chapter.

(d) Never have been convicted of, or entered a plea of guilty, guilty but mentally ill or nolo contendere to, forgery, embezzlement, - *SB88_R1* – 19 – obtaining money under false pretenses, larceny, extortion or conspiracy to defraud;

[and] (g) Not be concurrently licensed as a producer of insurance for property, casualty or surety or a surplus lines broker, except as a bail agent [.] ;

andandlty or surety or a surplus lines broker, except as a bail (h) Establish and maintain a valid electronic mail address.

(1) A completed fingerprint card and written permission authorizing the Commissioner to submit the applicant’s fingerprints to the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History for submission to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a report on - 80th Session (2019) – 20 – the applicant’s background and to such other law enforcementreportenforcement on agencies as the Commissioner deems necessary;

or (2) Written verification, on a form prescribed by the Commissioner, stating that the fingerprints of the applicant were taken and directly forwarded electronically or by another means to the Central Repository and that the applicant has given written permission to the law enforcement agency or other authorized entity taking the fingerprints to submit the fingerprints to the Central Repository for submission to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a report on the applicant’s background and to such other law enforcement agencies as the Commissioner deems necessary.necessary.law 3.

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and - *SB88_R1* – 20 – (c) Adopt regulations concerning the procedures for obtaining this information.

Each license issued under this chapter continues in force for 3 years unless it is suspended, revoked or otherwise terminated.

A license may be renewed upon payment of allallotherwise applicable fees for renewal to the Commissioner, completion of any other requirement for renewal of the license specified in this chapter and submission of the statement required pursuant to NRS 684A.143 if the licensee is a natural person.

- 80th Session (2019) – 21 – (a) A fee for renewal of 150 percent of all applicable fees 680C.110otherwise andrequired, subsectionexcept 2for ofany NRSfee 684A.050;uiredrequired pursuant to NRS (b)680C.110 Ifand thesubsection person2 requesting renewal is a natural person, the sta(c) Proof of successful completion of any requirement for an examination unless exempt pursuant to NRS 684A.105;684A.050;

and(b) (d) If applicable, a request for a waiver of the timeperson limitrequesting for renewal andis ofa anynatural fineperson, orthe sanctionstatement otherwise required orpursuant imposed because of the failure of the licensee to renewNRS his684A.143; or her license because of military service, extended medical disability or other extenuating circumstance.

(c) Proof of successful completion of any requirement for an examination unless exempt pursuant to NRS 684A.105;

and (d) If applicable, a request for a waiver of the time limit for renewal and of any fine or sanction otherwise required or imposed because of military service, extended medical disability or othere extenuating circumstance.

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6.under NRS 684A.150.does not apply to temporary licenses issued Sec.

This section does not apply to temporary licenses issued under NRS 684A.150.

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(a) Fails to submit the statement required pursuant to subsection 1;

or)or Fails(b) toIndicates submiton the statement requiredsubmitted pursuant to subsection (b)that Indicates on the statementapplicant submittedis pursuantsubject to subsectiona court order for the support of a child and is not in compliance with the order or a plan approved by a the district attorney or other public agency enforcing the order for the repayment of the amount owed pursuant to the order.

4.to subsection 1 that the applicant is subject to a court order for the support of a child and is not in compliance with the order or a plan approved by the district attorney or other public agency enforcing the order for the repayment of the amount owed pursuant to the order, the Commissioner shall advise the applicant to contact the district attorney or other public agency enforcing the order to determine the actions that the applicant may take to satisfy the arrearage.

If an applicant indicates on the statement submitted pursuant to subsection 1 that the applicant is subject to a court order for the support of a child and is not in compliance with the order or a plan approved by the district attorney or other public agency enforcing the order for the repayment of the amount owed pursuant to the order, the Commissioner shall advise the applicant to contact the district attorney or other public agency enforcing the order to determine the actions that the applicant may take to satisfy the arrearage.

(a) A license as a]nan [adjuster;adjuster;

If the Commissioner receives a copy of a court order issued pursuant to NRS 425.540 that provides for the - *SB88_R1* – 22 – suspension of all professional, occupational and recreational licenses, certificates and permits issued to a person who is the holder of a license [,] as an adjuster, the Commissioner shall deem the license issued to that person to be suspended at the end of the 30th day after the date on which the court order was issued unless the Commissioner receives a letter issued to the holder of the license by the district attorney or other public agency pursuant to NRSNRSlicense 425.550 stating that the holder of the license has complied with the subpoena or warrant or has satisfied the arrearage pursuant to NRS 425.560.

and - 80th Session (2019) – 23 – (b) A license as an associate adjuster.] Sec.

Every adjuster who is a resident of this State shall have and maintain in this state a place of business accessible to the public and from which the licensee principally conducts transactions under his or her license.

The address of such place shall appear upon the application for a license and upon the license, when issued, and the licensee shall promptly notify the Commissioner in writing of any change thereof.

Nothing in this section shall prohibit thestate.intenance maintenance of such place in the licensee’s residence in this state.2.

2.

The license of a business entity may be suspended, revoked, limited or continuation refused for any cause which relates to any - *SB88_R1* – 23 – individual designated with respect to the license to exercise its powers.

The holder of any license which has been suspended or revokedrevSec. shall forthwith surrender the license to the Commissioner.

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NRS 684A.220 is hereby amended to read as follows:follows:ner.

684A.220 NRS 683A.451, 683A.461 and 683A.480 also apply to suspension, revocation, limitation or refusal to continue adjusters’ licenses,licenses , [and associate adjusters’ licenses,] except where in conflict with the express provisions of this chapter.

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For the purposes of subsection 1, unless the context requires that a provision apply only to insurers, any reference in those sections to “insurer” must be replaced by “health maintenancesemaintenance organization.” Sec.Secs.

30 and 31.

If an exchange enrollment facilitator fails to obtain an appointment by the Exchange within 30 days after the date on which the certificate was issued, the exchange enrollment facilitator’s certificate expires and the exchange enrollment facilitator shall promptly deliver his or her certificate to the Commissioner.

If the exchange enrollment facilitator does not obtain a new appointment by the Exchange within 30 days after the date the appointment was terminated, the exchange enrollment facilitator’s certificate expires and the exchange enrollment facilitator shall promptly deliver his or her certificate to the Commissioner.] - *SB88_R1* – 24 – 3.

and (b) The exchange enrollment facilitator is prohibited from engaging in the business of an exchange enrollment facilitator under hisfacilitator orreceives hera certificatenew .appointment by the Exchange.

[untilIf suchthellment time as the exchange enrollment facilitator receivesdoes not obtain a new appointment by the Exchange.Exchange within 30 days after the date on which the appointment was terminated, the exchange enrollment facilitator’s certificate expires and the exchange enrollment facilitator shall promptly deliver his or her certificate to the Commissioner.] 4.

If the exchange enrollment facilitator does not obtain a new appointment by the Exchange within 30 days after the date on which the appointment was terminated, the exchange enrollment facilitator’s certificate expires and the exchange enrollment facilitator shall promptly deliver his or her certificate to the Commissioner.] 4.

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chapter648.018 doesExcept notas apply:toto polygraphic examiners and interns, this 1.chapter does not apply:

To1. any detective or officer belonging to the law enforcement county or city of the State of Nevada, while the detective or officer is engaged in the performance of his or her official duties.

To any detective or officer belonging to the law enforcement agencies of the State of Nevada or the United States, or of any county or city of the State of Nevada, while the detective or officer is engaged in the performance of his or her official duties.

To special police officers appointed by the police department of any city, county, or city and county within the State of Nevada while the officer is engaged in the performance of his or her official duties.

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To an attorney at law in performing his or her duties as such.

To a collection agency unless engaged in business as aaas repossessor,such. licensed by the Commissioner of Financial Institutions, or an employee thereof while acting within the scope of his or her employment while making an investigation incidental to the business of the agency, including an investigation of the location of a debtor or his or her assets and of property which the client has an interest in or lien upon.

repossessor, licensed by the Commissioner of Financial Institutions, or an employee thereof while acting within the scope of his or her employment while making an investigation incidental to the business of the agency, including an investigation of the location of a debtor or his or her assets and of property which the client has an interest in or lien upon.

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To any commercial registered agent, as defined in NRS 77.040, who obtains copies of, examines or extracts information from public records maintained by any foreign, federal, state or local government, or any agency or political subdivision of anyrany foreign, federal, state or local government.

issued14. by the Nevada State Board of Accountancy pursuant toccountant chapter 628 of NRS while performing his or her duties pursuant to the certificate.

To any holder of a certificate of certified public accountant issued by the Nevada State Board of Accountancy pursuant to chapter 628 of NRS while performing his or her duties pursuant to the certificate.

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-~~~~~ *SB88_R1*19 –- 2680th –Session TEXT(2019) OF REPEALED SECTION 684A.140 Associate adjuster:

Application for license;

fee;

license;

penalty.

of a license as an adjuster, the applicant or licensee must provide an appointment for each associate adjuster employed by him or her or to be employed by him or her contingent upon issuance of the license.

Each person who desires to become licensed as an associate adjuster must submit an application to the Commissioner for such a license.

The application must include the social security number of the applicant.

2.

Upon payment of all applicable fees, the Commissioner shall issue and deliver to a licensed adjuster a license for each associate authorized by the State to act on behalf of the licensee.

The Commissioner shall not issue a license as an associate adjuster to a casualty or surety or a surplus lines broker.ance for property, 3.

The license of an associate adjuster may be renewed upon payment of all applicable fees.

The license terminates at the same time as the license of the employing adjuster unless, within 30 days after the termination of the license, the associate adjuster submits to the Commissioner all applicable fees and a request to be employed by another employing adjuster.

The Commissioner shall promptly terminate an associate adjuster’s license upon written request therefor by the employing adjuster.

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A person shall not act as or hold himself or herself out in this State to be an associate adjuster unless the person holds a violation of this provision is a gross misdemeanor.

Commissioner.

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