Nevada Revised Statutes 444.049 – Reporting of violations; duties of Attorney General
1. A person may report a violation of NRS 444.048 or 444.0485 to the Attorney General of the State of Nevada.
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 444.049
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
2. Upon receiving a report pursuant to subsection 1, the Attorney General shall notify the public body responsible for the alleged violation. Not later than 30 days after receiving such notification, the public body shall:
(a) Present evidence to the Attorney General that it is in compliance with NRS 444.048 or 444.0485; or
(b) Begin any action necessary to comply with the requirements of NRS 444.048 or 444.0485 and notify the Attorney General of the date on which it will be in compliance with those requirements.
3. If the public body fails to comply with NRS 444.048 or 444.0485, the Attorney General shall take such action as is necessary to ensure compliance with NRS 444.048 or 444.0485, including, without limitation, commencing proceedings in a court of competent jurisdiction, if appropriate.