1.  In addition to any other requirements set forth in this chapter, each applicant must submit proof satisfactory to the Commissioner that the applicant:

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Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 675.095

  • Commissioner: means the Commissioner of Financial Institutions. See Nevada Revised Statutes 675.020
  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • License: means a license, issued under the authority of this chapter, to make loans in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, at a single place of business. See Nevada Revised Statutes 675.020
  • Nolo contendere: No contest-has the same effect as a plea of guilty, as far as the criminal sentence is concerned, but may not be considered as an admission of guilt for any other purpose.
  • 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
  • Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.

(a) Has a good reputation for honesty, trustworthiness and integrity and is competent to transact the business for which the applicant seeks to be licensed in a manner which protects the interests of the general public.

(b) Has not made a false statement of material fact on the application for the license.

(c) Has not committed any of the acts specified in subsection 2.

(d) Has not had a license issued pursuant to this chapter suspended or revoked within the 10 years immediately preceding the date of the application.

(e) Has not been convicted of, or entered a plea of nolo contendere to, a felony or any crime involving fraud, misrepresentation or moral turpitude.

(f) If the applicant is a natural person:

(1) Is at least 21 years of age; and

(2) Is a citizen of the United States or lawfully entitled to remain and work in the United States.

2.  In addition to any other lawful reasons, the Commissioner may refuse to issue a license to an applicant if the applicant:

(a) Has committed or participated in any act which, if committed or done by a holder of a license, would be grounds for the suspension or revocation of the license.

(b) Has previously been refused a license pursuant to this chapter or has had such a license suspended or revoked.

(c) Has participated in any act which was a basis for the refusal or revocation of a license pursuant to this chapter.

(d) Has falsified any of the information submitted to the Commissioner in support of the application for the license.