§ 597.820 Profiteering in articles on which there is sales tax; penalty
§ 597.830 Unlawful additions to entertainment or amusement tax; penalty
§ 597.840 Unlawful retention of deposit for longer than agreed time; penalty
§ 597.850 Shoplifting: Merchant may request person on premises to keep merchandise in full view; detention of suspect; immunity of merchant from liability; display of notice
§ 597.860 Shoplifting: Civil liability of adult who steals merchandise from or damages property on merchant’s premises
§ 597.870 Shoplifting: Civil liability of parent or guardian of minor who steals merchandise from or damages property on merchant’s premises
§ 597.880 Sale and advertising of master keys for motor vehicles limited; penalty
§ 597.890 Advertising that climate of facility for storage of personal property is controlled: Requirements; penalty; civil liability
§ 597.900 Sale of imitation Indian arts and crafts not clearly labeled as imitation prohibited
§ 597.905 Purchase or sale of or possession with intent to sell items made of part or byproduct of certain animals: Prohibition; exceptions; penalties
§ 597.915 Informal merchants: Prohibited acts; penalty; evidence of legal acquisition of new product
§ 597.935 Acceptance of permanent resident card to identify customer
§ 597.937 Acceptance of tribal identification card to identify customer
§ 597.940 Restrictions on recording of account number of credit card as condition to accepting check or draft; restrictions on recording of telephone number as condition to accepting credit card
§ 597.945 Restrictions on printing expiration date or account number of credit card or debit card on receipt: Restrictions applicable to businesses which accept credit cards or debit cards; penalties; enforcement
§ 597.947 Restrictions on printing expiration date or account number of credit card or debit card on receipt: Restrictions applicable to manufacturer or supplier of device; penalty; enforcement
§ 597.950 Unsolicited merchandise deemed unconditional gift to recipient; liability of sender; exceptions
§ 597.960 Collection of fee for dishonored check accepted as payment for goods or services
§ 597.980 Sale of novelty lighter prohibited; applicability; penalty; enforcement
§ 597.985 Knowing manufacture, sale or distribution of certain products containing Bisphenol A prohibited
§ 597.990 Knowing manufacture, sale or distribution of baby food or infant formula in container containing Bisphenol A prohibited
§ 597.995 Limitations on agreements which include provision requiring arbitration of disputes arising between parties
§ 597.996 Prohibited provisions relating to review, comment or statement by consumer in form contract for purchase, lease or rental of consumer goods or services; penalties; enforcement
§ 597.997 Prohibition on certain offers to lease living animal or goods intended for personal, family or household use; federal Truth in Lending Act applicable to retail installment contract for sale of living animal or goods intended for personal, famil
§ 597.998 Prohibited acts relating to sale, preparation, distribution or advertisement of kratom products or products containing kratom
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Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes > Chapter 597 > Miscellaneous Provisions

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Beneficiary: A person who is entitled to receive the benefits or proceeds of a will, trust, insurance policy, retirement plan, annuity, or other contract. Source: OCC
  • Bequest: Property gifted by will.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • county: includes Carson City. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.033
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Fair market value: The price at which an asset would change hands in a transaction between a willing, informed buyer and a willing, informed seller.
  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Lineal descendant: Direct descendant of the same ancestors.
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
  • person: means a natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.039
  • Personal property: All property that is not real property.
  • substantial bodily harm: means :

    1. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.060

  • Truth in Lending Act: The Truth in Lending Act is a federal law that requires lenders to provide standardized information so that borrowers can compare loan terms. In general, lenders must provide information on Source: OCC