Nevada Revised Statutes 684A.040 – License required; penalties; exception to requirement for licensure for certain salaried employees of insurer
1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 684A.060, no person may act as, or hold himself or herself out to be, an adjuster in this State unless then licensed as such under the applicable adjuster’s license issued under the provisions of this chapter.
Attorney's Note
Under the Nevada Revised Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| gross misdemeanor | up to 364 days | up to $2,000 |
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 684A.040
- 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. Any person violating the provisions of this section is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
3. 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. A salaried employee of an insurer who investigates, negotiates or settles workers’ compensation claims may, but is not required to, obtain a license as a company adjuster pursuant to this chapter. The provisions of subsections 1, 2 and 3 do not apply to a salaried employee of an insurer.