Nevada Revised Statutes 645D.900 – Prohibited acts; penalties
1. A person who obtains or attempts to obtain a certificate or license by means of intentional misrepresentation, deceit or fraud is guilty of a category E felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130. In addition to any other penalty, the court may impose a fine of not more than $10,000.
Attorney's Note
Under the Nevada Revised Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| category E felony | 1 to 4 years | up to $5,000 |
| gross misdemeanor | up to 364 days | up to $2,000 |
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 645D.900
- Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
- 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. A person who:
(a) Holds himself or herself out as a certified inspector or energy auditor;
(b) Uses in connection with his or her name the words ‘licensed,’ ‘registered,’ ‘certified’ or any other title, word, letter or other designation intended to imply or designate that he or she is a certified inspector or energy auditor; or
(c) Describes or refers to any inspection report or energy audit prepared by him or her as ‘certified’ or ‘licensed’ in this state, without first obtaining a certificate or license as provided in this chapter, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.