NAC: CHAPTER 648 - PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS, PRIVATE PATROLMEN, POLYGRAPHIC EXAMINERS, PROCESS SERVERS, REPOSSESSORS AND DOG HANDLERS

[Rev. 12/14/2009 9:43:38 AM]

CHAPTER 648 - PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS, PRIVATE PATROLMEN, POLYGRAPHIC EXAMINERS, PROCESS SERVERS, REPOSSESSORS AND DOG HANDLERS

GENERAL PROVISIONS

648.110 Definitions.

648.115 “Private investigator” interpreted.

PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR’S LICENSING BOARD

648.120 Executive Director: Employment.

648.130 Meetings.

648.140 Executive Director: Duties.

LICENSING

648.215 “Corporation” defined.

648.220 Financial statement.

648.230 Application by corporation.

648.235 Corporations: Licensing without qualifying agent.

648.250 Corporations: Contracts of employment.

648.260 Agents for corporations.

648.265 Limitations on agents for corporations.

648.270 Partnerships.

648.275 Qualifications of applicants: Credit for certain educational degrees.

648.280 Authorization of person licensed by another jurisdiction.

648.290 Record of criminal history.

648.310 Examinations.

648.320 Compliance with prerequisites for license.

648.325 Insurance required for all services provided under license.

648.330 Holding of license in abeyance; investigation of certain licensees who voluntarily place license in abeyance before return of license to licensee.

UNLICENSED EMPLOYEES

648.334 “Person” and “nonlicensed person” interpreted.

648.336 Determination of who is “bona fide employee” for purposes of NRS 648.140.

648.338 Employment of unlicensed persons.

648.340 Registration fee.

648.341 Examination: Administration; passing score; exemptions; certification in quarterly report.

648.342 Examination: Scope.

648.343 Completion and submission of forms provided by Board; records of licensee; proof that employee passed examination.

CARRYING, HANDLING AND USING FIREARMS SAFELY

648.345 Prerequisites; certification of firearms instructors.

648.346 Course of training: Required curriculum; written examination; instruction and training on firing range.

648.347 Course of training: Time requirement for each subject.

648.348 Course of training: Approval by Board; application; withdrawal of approval; change in component of course of training.

648.350 Course of training: Issuance of certification card upon successful completion; successful qualification with firearm; failure to qualify; recertification; fee; requirements for possession and production of certification card.

648.355 Duties of certified firearms instructors.

POLYGRAPHIC EXAMINERS AND EXAMINATIONS

648.360 Approved instruments.

648.365 Standards of accuracy and reliability of instruments.

648.370 Interns: Qualifications of supervising examiner.

648.375 Interns: Phases of supervision; responsibility of supervising examiner.

648.380 Reports of intern’s progress.

648.385 Supervising examiners: List of interns; termination of relationship; termination of status.

648.390 Demonstration of completion of internship.

648.395 Licensing: Required instruction.

648.400 Licensing on basis of reciprocity.

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS

648.410 Petitions concerning regulations: Filing.

648.420 Petitions concerning regulations: Consideration.

648.430 Petitions for declaratory orders or advisory opinions.

648.431 Notice of violation: Imposition of fine.

648.433 Notice of violation: Service and filing; payment of fine.

648.437 Citation: “Reasonable time for abatement of the violation” interpreted.

648.439 Citation: Service and filing; payment of fine.

648.440 Disciplinary hearings: Procedure.

648.450 Disciplinary hearings: Counsel.

648.460 Disciplinary hearings: Decision.

PROGRAMS OF SELF-INSURANCE

648.480 Eligibility.

648.485 Statement of scope of coverage.

648.490 Application for qualification; effective date of program.

648.495 Insolvency of licensee.

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

648.510 Branch managers.

648.520 Operation of business in absence of licensee.

648.525 Use of license number in advertisements and written communications regarding business.

648.530 Uniforms, badges and patches.

648.540 Business names.

648.545 Private investigators: Service of subpoena in conjunction with ongoing investigation.

PROHIBITED ACTS

648.570 Prohibited acts by person neither licensed nor exempted from licensure: Engaging as contractor in activities regulated by chapter 648 of NRS; submitting bid relating to such activities; bid submitted in violation of section void.

GENERAL PROVISIONS

NAC 648.110 Definitions. (NRS 648.030) As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 648.006 to 648.016, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.

(Supplied in codification; A by Priv. Investigator’s Lic. Bd., 11-13-85)

NAC 648.115 “Private investigator” interpreted. (NRS 648.030)

1. The Board will interpret the term “private investigator,” as defined in NRS 648.012, to exclude a gaming licensee who maintains an employer-employee relationship with:

(a) A natural person to act as a customer or client of the gaming licensee to evaluate the service provided to actual customers or clients of the gaming licensee by its employees;

(b) A natural person to act as a customer or client of the gaming licensee to evaluate:

(1) The operational procedures of the gaming licensee;

(2) The cleanliness of the property of the gaming licensee; or

(3) The quality, availability and prices of the goods and services of the gaming licensee; or

(c) A business entity, licensed pursuant to chapter 648 of NRS, to evaluate the operational procedures and methods of prevention and study used by the gaming licensee relating to the problems of gambling and the consumption of alcoholic beverages by minors.

2. As used in this section, “gaming licensee” means a holder of a nonrestricted gaming license issued pursuant to chapter 463 of NRS.

(Added to NAC by Priv. Investigator’s Lic. Bd. by R138-01, eff. 4-5-2002)

PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR’S LICENSING BOARD

NAC 648.120 Executive Director: Employment. (NRS 648.025, 648.030) The Chairman shall employ an Executive Director for the Board.

[Priv. Investigator’s Lic. Bd., eff. 11-12-69]—(NAC A 7-16-85, eff. 8-1-85; 4-22-93)

NAC 648.130 Meetings. (NRS 648.030)

1. The Board will meet quarterly at a time and place designated by the Chairman.

2. The Chairman may call a special meeting when he deems it to be necessary.

3. The Chairman shall conduct meetings of the Board in accordance with Robert’s Rules of Order, and according to the agenda published for that meeting.

[Priv. Investigator’s Lic. Bd., eff. 11-12-69]

NAC 648.140 Executive Director: Duties. (NRS 648.025, 648.030) The Executive Director shall:

1. Prepare the agenda for the meeting under the supervision of the Chairman and considering the suggestions of the members;

2. Forward a copy of the agenda to each member of the Board not later than 15 days before the scheduled date of the meeting;

3. Give an account of all money received by the Board at each meeting;

4. Keep a record of each meeting and make copies of the minutes available to each member of the Board; and

5. Preserve the record of each meeting as a state record.

[Priv. Investigator’s Lic. Bd., eff. 11-12-69]—(NAC A 4-22-93)

LICENSING

NAC 648.215 “Corporation” defined. (NRS 648.030) For the purposes of NAC 648.215 to 648.330, inclusive, the term “corporation” includes a limited-liability company and a foreign limited-liability company.

(Added to NAC by Priv. Investigator’s Lic. Bd. by R146-97, eff. 2-12-98)

NAC 648.220 Financial statement. (NRS 648.030, 648.080) An applicant must submit a true financial statement with his application upon forms prescribed and furnished by the Board.

[Priv. Investigator’s Lic. Bd., § 16, eff. 1-16-74]

NAC 648.230 Application by corporation. (NRS 648.030, 648.080)

1. If an applicant is a corporation, a background biography and a standard Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint card for each of the three principal officers of the corporation must be submitted with the application.

2. If the applicant is a corporation which is owned by a holding company or is a wholly-owned subsidiary of another corporation, a background biography and fingerprint card must be submitted for each of the three principal officers of the holding company or parent corporation.

[Priv. Investigator’s Lic. Bd., § 17, eff. 7-1-74]

NAC 648.235 Corporations: Licensing without qualifying agent. (NRS 648.030)

1. The Board may grant a license to a corporation without a qualifying agent if the corporation:

(a) Complies with all other statutory and regulatory prerequisites for the license;

(b) Agrees to file an application for a qualifying agent within 6 months after the date the Board approves the application; and

(c) Agrees not to engage in the occupation for which it is licensed until the application for a qualifying agent is approved by the Board.

2. If a corporation is granted a license pursuant to subsection 1 and fails to comply with any provision of subsection 1, the license is automatically forfeited and the Board will rescind its approval and reject the application.

3. If the Board rescinds its approval pursuant to this section, the Executive Director shall demand the return of the license, and the licensee shall return it as soon as practicable.

(Added to NAC by Priv. Investigator’s Lic. Bd., eff. 4-22-93)

NAC 648.250 Corporations: Contracts of employment. (NRS 648.030) A corporation which submits an application for qualification of an agent shall include with the application a copy of the employment contract between the corporation and the agent. The contract must set forth his responsibilities, duties and authority in detail.

[Priv. Investigator’s Lic. Bd., eff. 6-30-78]

NAC 648.260 Agents for corporations. (NRS 648.030)

1. A person who holds a license may change his status to that of a qualifying agent for a corporate licensee without taking the written examination, if the transfer is within the same category of license. The Board will not require a background investigation of any person solely because of a change in his status pursuant to this section.

2. If a person who is applying for a license for himself previously held a license in the same category and surrendered it to become a qualifying agent for a corporation, the Board will not require a background investigation if he has filed his application within 60 days after terminating his status as a qualifying agent.

[Priv. Investigator’s Lic. Bd., eff. 6-30-78]—(NAC A 7-16-85, eff. 8-1-85)

NAC 648.265 Limitations on agents for corporations. (NRS 648.030, 648.120)

1. After August 15, 1981, the Board will not approve any application by a person to become a qualifying agent in the same category of license for more than one corporation. Any person whom the Board has approved before that date as a qualifying agent for two or more corporations may continue to serve each such corporation so long as he does not terminate his affiliation with it.

2. Any person who holds a license issued by the Board must surrender that license for cancellation or to be held in abeyance before the Board will approve his application to become a qualifying agent for a corporate license in the same category of license.

3. Any person who has been issued an identification card as the qualifying agent for a corporate licensee must surrender that card to the Board for destruction before the Board will approve his application for a license for himself or return his license held in abeyance.

(Added to NAC by Priv. Investigator’s Lic. Bd., eff. 8-21-81; A 7-16-85, eff. 8-1-85)

NAC 648.270 Partnerships. (NRS 648.030) Each person who is a partner in a business whose activities are required to be licensed by chapter 648 of NRS must be licensed pursuant to the provisions of that chapter.

[Priv. Investigator’s Lic. Bd., § 9, eff. 1-16-74]

NAC 648.275 Qualifications of applicants: Credit for certain educational degrees. (NRS 648.030, 648.110) The Board will grant credit toward the experience required pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS 648.110 to an applicant for a private investigator’s or private patrolman’s license as follows:

1. For receipt of an associate’s degree in police science or criminal justice from an accredited community college, the Board will grant 8 months of credit.

2. For receipt of a bachelor’s degree in police science or criminal justice from an accredited college or university, the Board will grant 1 1/2 years of credit.

(Added to NAC by Priv. Investigator’s Lic. Bd., eff. 4-22-93)

NAC 648.280 Authorization of person licensed by another jurisdiction. (NRS 648.030)

1. A private investigator, repossessor, private patrolman, polygraphic examiner or process server who:

(a) Has been licensed and is in good standing in another state or a territory of the United States;

(b) Has begun activities for a client in a particular case in that jurisdiction; and

Ê may apply to the Chairman or Acting Chairman of the Board for authorization to work on that case in Nevada. A licensee of this Board in the appropriate category must agree with the applicant to supervise the applicant’s work in this State and to obligate his insurance for protection against liability to third persons to cover the applicant’s activities in this State.

2. The application must include:

(a) Evidence of the applicant’s license and good standing in the other jurisdiction;

(b) A brief description of the type of work he intends to do in this State;

(d) A copy of a contract of employment between the applicant and a licensee of this Board in the appropriate category.

3. If the application is in order, the Chairman or Acting Chairman may authorize the described work for an appropriate period.

4. In the absence of special circumstances, repeated applications made pursuant to this section constitute a cause for denial of the application.

(Added to NAC by Priv. Investigator’s Lic. Bd., eff. 8-21-81; A 12-28-83; 11-13-85)

NAC 648.290 Record of criminal history. (NRS 648.030) In order to obtain a license, an applicant must sign a form prescribed and furnished by the Board which authorizes the Board to obtain a record of the criminal history of the applicant from an agency of criminal justice as defined in NRS 179A.030. The applicant’s refusal to make this record available to the Board in the manner prescribed constitutes grounds for the denial of a license pursuant to NRS 648.100.

(Added to NAC by Priv. Investigator’s Lic. Bd., eff. 1-27-89)

NAC 648.310 Examinations. (NRS 648.030, 648.100)

1. The Board will prepare examinations and may designate one or more police officers or other law enforcement officials to administer them.

2. Examinations will be given in January, April, July and October of each year.

3. The Executive Director shall fix the time, date and place for each examination.

4. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 5, examinations will be administered simultaneously to all applicants whether or not the examinations are being given at one location or more than one location.

5. Field examinations for licensing as canine security handlers and trainers will not be administered at the same time as written examinations are being given.

[Priv. Investigator’s Lic. Bd., § 7, eff. 1-15-74]—(NAC A 4-22-93)

NAC 648.320 Compliance with prerequisites for license. (NRS 648.030)

1. Except as otherwise provided pursuant to NAC 648.235, if the Board has approved an application for a license and has directed that the license be issued subject to compliance by the applicant with all statutory and regulatory prerequisites for the license, the applicant must comply within 90 days after the date on which the Board approved the application.

2. If the applicant fails to comply within 90 days, the Board may rescind its approval and reject the application unless the applicant has shown good cause for the delay.

3. If the Board rescinds its approval pursuant to this section, the Executive Director shall demand the return of the license, and the licensee shall return it as soon as practicable.

[Priv. Investigator’s Lic. Bd., § 29, eff. 7-2-75]—(NAC A 4-22-93)

NAC 648.325 Insurance required for all services provided under license. (NRS 648.030, 648.135) A licensee must be properly insured pursuant to NRS 648.135 for all services provided under his license.

(Added to NAC by Priv. Investigator’s Lic. Bd. by R182-05, eff. 5-4-2006)

NAC 648.330 Holding of license in abeyance; investigation of certain licensees who voluntarily place license in abeyance before return of license to licensee. (NRS 648.030, 648.120)

1. If a licensee or an applicant is or becomes employed as a peace officer, as defined in NRS 169.125, or by a federal, state or local law enforcement agency, or in a position which makes him eligible to contribute to any public employees’ retirement system and the Board finds that his private activities as a licensee create or would tend to create:

(a) A conflict of interest with his responsibilities to his public employer and his duty to discharge them; or

(b) The possibility of a use of his position with the public employer for personal advantage in his private activities,

Ê the Board will hold his license in abeyance for as long as he continues to have those responsibilities or serve in that position. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a licensee may not engage in licensed activities while his license is being held in abeyance.

2. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, a licensee who is the qualifying agent for a corporate licensee pursuant to chapter 648 of NRS may have his license placed in abeyance as long as he refrains from engaging in licensed activities independent of his status as a qualifying agent. A licensee who became a qualifying agent before January 1, 1985, may have his license that is in the same category as his status as a qualifying agent placed in abeyance for as long as he retains such status. If the Board finds that a licensee’s status as a qualifying agent creates or would tend to create:

(a) A conflict of interest with his responsibilities to his public employer and his duty to discharge them; or

(b) The possibility of a use of his position with the public employer for personal advantage in his private activities,

Ê the licensee may no longer act as a qualifying agent for the corporation.

3. A licensee whose license is held in abeyance pursuant to subsection 1 or 2, must surrender his license to the Executive Director of the Board. If the provisions of subsection 1 or 2 no longer require that a license be held in abeyance, the Executive Director shall return the license to the former holder. The Executive Director may consult with the Board before making this determination.

4. If a licensee who is not in the situation described in subsection 1 or 2 wishes to have his license held in abeyance, he may voluntarily surrender his license to the Executive Director, who will hold it in abeyance for any period specified by the requester, not exceeding 3 years. The Board may, upon request, grant an extension of the 3-year period if it finds that good cause warrants the extension. The Board will conduct an investigation of each licensee who, at the time he requests the return of his license held in abeyance pursuant to this subsection:

(a) Is not a qualifying agent of a corporation licensed by the Board;

(b) Is not working pursuant to any other license issued to him by the Board; or

(c) Is not employed as a peace officer, as defined in NRS 169.125, or by a federal, state or local law enforcement agency, or in a position which makes him eligible to contribute to any public employees’ retirement system and the Board believes that his private activities as a licensee create or would tend to create:

(1) A conflict of interest with his responsibilities to his public employer and his duty to discharge them; or

(2) The possibility of a use of his position with the public employer for personal advantage in his private activities.

Ê The Board will, upon completion of its investigation, notify the licensee whether his license will be returned.

5. The Board will not hold the license of an intern in abeyance.

6. A license which is being held in abeyance pursuant to this section must be renewed in accordance with the provisions for such licenses set forth in chapter 648 of NRS.

[Priv. Investigator’s Lic. Bd., § 11, eff. 1-15-74; A 8-21-81]—(NAC A 7-16-85, eff. 8-1-85; 10-16-87; 4-22-93; 10-25-93; 10-20-95)

UNLICENSED EMPLOYEES

NAC 648.334 “Person” and “nonlicensed person” interpreted. (NRS 648.030, 648.060)

1. The Board will interpret the word “person,” as used in subsection 2 of NRS 648.060, to include a person who:

(a) Is employed by a licensee on a temporary basis; or

(b) Performs clerical or administrative services as an employee of a licensee.

Ê The term does not include a licensee.

2. The Board will interpret the term “nonlicensed person,” as used in subsection 3 of NRS 648.060, to include a person who:

(a) Is employed by a licensee on a temporary basis; or

(b) Performs clerical or administrative services as an employee of a licensee.

3. It is unprofessional conduct for a licensee to evade the requirements of NRS 648.060, as interpreted by this section, by falsely representing that an employee of the licensee is an independent contractor.

(Added to NAC by Priv. Investigator’s Lic. Bd. by R002-97, eff. 2-4-98)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 648.555)

NAC 648.336 Determination of who is “bona fide employee” for purposes of NRS 648.140. (NRS 648.030, 648.140)

1. For the purposes of NRS 648.140, an employee of a licensee shall be deemed to be a “bona fide employee” if:

(a) The Board makes a determination that the employee is a bona fide employee in accordance with the criteria set forth in paragraph 10,416.052 of the Commerce Clearing House Unemployment Insurance Reports, which is hereby adopted by reference;

(b) The wages paid to the employee by the licensee are subject to the Federal Insurance Contributions Act, 26 U.S.C. §§ 3101 et seq., and the Federal Unemployment Tax Act, 26 U.S.C. §§ 3301 et seq.; and

(c) The licensee is required to file reports with the Employment Security Division of the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation and its insurer who provides industrial insurance concerning the payment of compensation to the employee. As used in this paragraph, “insurer” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 616A.270.

2. A copy of paragraph 10,416.052 of the Commerce Clearing House Unemployment Insurance Reports may be obtained from the Private Investigator’s Licensing Board, Office of the Attorney General, Capitol Complex, Carson City, Nevada 89710, for the price of $2, plus postage.

(Added to NAC by Priv. Investigator’s Lic. Bd., eff. 4-22-93; A 10-20-95)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 648.560)

NAC 648.338 Employment of unlicensed persons. (NRS 648.030, 648.140)

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a licensee may not employ an unlicensed person who is or becomes employed:

(a) As a peace officer, as defined in NRS 169.125;

(b) By a federal, state or local law enforcement agency; or

2. Upon receipt of a written request for exemption, the Board may grant an exemption from the prohibitions set forth in subsection 1 if the Board finds that the private activities of the unlicensed person on behalf of the licensee would not create or tend to create:

(a) A conflict of interest with his responsibilities to his public employer and his duty to discharge them; or

(b) The possibility of a use of his position with the public employer for personal advantage in his private activities.

(Added to NAC by Priv. Investigator’s Lic. Bd., eff. 7-18-88; A 7-7-94; R107-06, 7-14-2006)

NAC 648.340 Registration fee. (NRS 648.030, 648.140) Each licensee shall pay a registration fee of $8.50 for each of his unlicensed employees, except clerical employees.

(Added to NAC by Priv. Investigator’s Lic. Bd., eff. 3-26-82; A 7-16-85, eff. 8-1-85; 4-22-93)

NAC 648.341 Examination: Administration; passing score; exemptions; certification in quarterly report. (NRS 648.030, 648.140)

1. As a condition of registration of an unlicensed employee pursuant to NRS 648.140, a private patrolman or security guard who is licensed by the Board must administer an examination provided by the Board and ensure that the unlicensed person passes the examination with a score of 100 percent before the licensee employs any unlicensed person unless the unlicensed person:

(a) Is a clerical employee; or

(b) Has passed an examination administered by another licensee within the immediately preceding 60 months with a score of 100 percent.

2. In the quarterly report required pursuant to NRS 648.140, a private patrolman or security guard who is licensed by the Board shall certify that each unlicensed employee, except a clerical employee, has passed the examination required by subsection 1 within the immediately preceding 60 months with a score of 100 percent.

(Added to NAC by Priv. Investigator’s Lic. Bd. by R190-99, 1-18-2000, eff. 10-1-2000; A by R190-99, 1-18-2000, eff. 10-1-2002; R017-05, 5-4-2006)

NAC 648.342 Examination: Scope. (NRS 648.030, 648.140) The examination provided by the Board and administered by the licensee must be designed to ensure that each registered employee has a familiarity with and a thorough understanding of core topics, and must include, without limitation:

1. Recognizing noncompliance with specific laws, including, without limitation, NRS 171.126, 199.310, 199.430, 207.200, 648.013, 648.016, subsection 5 of NRS 648.030, NRS 648.060, 648.063, subsections 1, 2 and 3 of NRS 648.140, NRS 648.160, 648.200 and 648.203;

2. Recognizing noncompliance with specific regulations, including, without limitation, subsection 3 of NAC 648.334, NAC 648.338 and subsection 5 of NAC 648.431;

3. General rights of citizens;

4. Powers of arrest; and

5. Limits of authority.

(Added to NAC by Priv. Investigator’s Lic. Bd. by R190-99, 1-18-2000, eff. 10-1-2000)

NAC 648.343 Completion and submission of forms provided by Board; records of licensee; proof that employee passed examination. (NRS 648.030, 648.140)

1. A private patrolman or security guard licensed by the Board shall complete each form provided by the Board for each unlicensed employee, except a clerical employee. At least one of those forms must be a form for registering the unlicensed employee, and another must contain the results of the examination. The licensee shall distribute a copy of the form for registering the unlicensed employee to the Board within 10 days after the date of employment.

2. The licensee shall keep a copy of each form provided pursuant to subsection 1 and the original results of the examination on file for 60 months after the date of the examination. The Board may audit the records of the licensee. The licensee shall submit a copy of the form for registering the unlicensed employee to the Board within 10 days after the licensee terminates the employment of an unlicensed employee, except a clerical employee.

3. As proof that an unlicensed employee has passed the examination with a score of 100 percent, a licensee may accept a card issued for that purpose by the Board to the unlicensed employee which contains the results of the examination administered by another licensee within the immediately preceding 60 months.

(Added to NAC by Priv. Investigator’s Lic. Bd. by R190-99, 1-18-2000, eff. 10-1-2000; A by R017-05, 5-4-2006)

CARRYING, HANDLING AND USING FIREARMS SAFELY

NAC 648.345 Prerequisites; certification of firearms instructors. (NRS 648.030)

1. A licensee or an employee of a licensee for whom a registration fee is paid pursuant to NAC 648.340 may not carry any firearm while performing the duties for the type of business for which he is licensed or employed unless he:

(a) Is certified by the Board as a firearms instructor pursuant to subsection 2;

(b) Has successfully completed and received certification from a course of training approved by the Board in carrying, handling and using firearms safely; or

2. The Board may certify a person who meets the requirements of subsection 1 of NRS 648.110 as a firearms instructor in carrying, handling and using firearms safely if the applicant:

(a) Is at least 21 years of age;

(b) Has not been convicted of a felony or any crime involving the illegal use or possession of a firearm; and

(c) Submits a completed application with proof satisfactory to the Board of his qualifications and experience and pays a fee of $100. The application must include:

(1) A detailed statement of the applicant’s qualifications and experience in carrying, handling and using firearms;

(2) A detailed statement of the applicant’s qualifications and experience in providing instruction to other persons in carrying, handling and using firearms safely; and

(3) Evidence of the applicant’s successful completion of at least 40 hours of training on the instruction of peace officers or security officers in carrying, handling and using firearms safely.

3. To renew his certification as a firearms instructor, the applicant must:

(a) Submit his application for renewal to the Board on or before July 1 next following the date the certificate was issued or last renewed;

(b) Submit proof satisfactory to the Board of the completion of at least 4 hours of education or training on teaching a course of training described in NAC 648.346; and

4. As evidence of a person’s certification as a firearms instructor or renewal thereof, the Board will issue to the person a card which is sequentially numbered and of a size to be carried in a wallet. The card will contain the date of its issuance and expiration.

5. The Board may certify a licensee or employee who has been employed as a peace officer if he submits a completed application to the Board that is accompanied by:

(a) Proof satisfactory to the Board that the applicant was employed as a peace officer, as defined in NRS 169.125, for at least 10 years, and was employed as a peace officer during the 5 years immediately preceding the date of the application;

(b) A statement of the training and experience the applicant obtained in the use of firearms while employed as a peace officer;

(c) Proof satisfactory to the Board of the applicant’s qualification through a course of fire within the 3 months immediately preceding the date of the application; and

(d) An application fee of $10.

Ê In addition to the application fee, the applicant must pay a fee of $10 for a card issued pursuant to NAC 648.350.

(Added to NAC by Priv. Investigator’s Lic. Bd., eff. 11-13-85; A 9-18-87; 4-22-93; 10-25-93)

NAC 648.346 Course of training: Required curriculum; written examination; instruction and training on firing range. (NRS 648.030)

1. The curriculum for a course of training in carrying, handling and using firearms safely that is taught for the purposes of NRS 648.030 must include instruction designed to teach:

(a) The legal, moral and ethical responsibilities of carrying, handling and using a firearm, including:

(1) The applicable federal and state laws and regulations and local governmental ordinances related to carrying, handling and using firearms and the use of deadly force.

(2) The civil and criminal liability related to carrying, handling and using firearms and the use of deadly force.

(3) The consequences and risks related to carrying, handling and using firearms and the use of deadly force.

(4) The elements of self-defense, using a weapon in self-defense, techniques for retaining weapons and the use of force.

(5) Recent court decisions related to carrying, handling and using firearms and the use of deadly force.

(b) The terminology related to and the maintenance of different types of firearms and their related systems, including:

(1) The operational and mechanical systems and parts of a firearm and the related terminology.

(2) The types of ammunition and their ballistic data and effective uses.

(3) The inspection, storage and general care of ammunition.

(4) The inspection, care, cleaning and maintenance of a firearm.

(1) The safe handling, use and storage of firearms when off duty.

(2) The safe transportation of a firearm.

(3) The appropriate methods of safely carrying a firearm while on duty.

(4) Safety and accessory equipment available to carry, handle and use a firearm safely.

(d) The fundamentals of proper handling and shooting of firearms, including:

(1) The fundamentals of operating a handgun.

(2) The general differences among handguns.

(3) The proper procedures and devices for loading, unloading and reloading a firearm.

(4) The fundamentals of shooting, such as the use of sights, sight picture and alignment, control of the trigger, breathing and firing in a single or double action.

(5) Proper techniques for gripping a handgun and shooting positions.

(6) Procedures for drawing and reholstering a firearm.

(7) The correct positions for shooting when standing, kneeling, sitting or prone.

(8) The use of barricades or other forms of cover and alternate shooting positions.

(e) The preparation for shooting at a firing range, including:

(1) The location of the range.

(2) The equipment to be used at the range.

(3) The course of fire.

(4) Targets to be used.

(5) Commands at the range.

(6) Safety and etiquette at the range.

(f) Exercises to be used at a firing range and the practical use of a firearm at the firing range, including:

(1) The review of safety procedures and etiquette at the firing range and a safety inspection of all firearms, holsters and accessories.

(2) Practicing drawing and holstering.

(3) Dry firing, the manipulation of the trigger and follow through.

(4) The procedures for loading, unloading and reloading.

(5) Exercises for firing with live ammunition to practice proper shooting techniques while firing at targets with a firearm of the same type and caliber as the firearm the person will use while on duty.

(6) Qualifying with a course of fire established by the instructor, using a firearm of the same type and caliber as the firearm the person will use while on duty. The course of fire must require firing at least 30 rounds of live ammunition with a passing score of 75 percent, and must include shooting 10 rounds of ammunition from a distance of 3 yards in 30 seconds, 10 rounds of ammunition from a distance of 7 yards in 30 seconds and 10 rounds of ammunition from a distance of 15 yards in 30 seconds.

2. The course must consist of:

(a) Eight hours of training and instruction on carrying, handling and using a firearm safely, including the completion of a written examination with a passing score of 75 percent. The examination must consist of questions with answers that are true or false, multiple choice or fill in the blank.

(b) Three hours of instruction and training on a firing range during which each person must qualify using a firearm of the same type and caliber as the firearm the person will use while on duty.

(Added to NAC by Priv. Investigator’s Lic. Bd., eff. 11-18-87; A 10-25-93)

NAC 648.347 Course of training: Time requirement for each subject. (NRS 648.030) The following subjects must be taught in a course of training in carrying, handling and using firearms safely for the listed length of time:

1. The legal, moral and ethical responsibilities of carrying, handling and using a firearm, for 2 hours.

2. The terminology related to and the maintenance of different types of firearms and their related systems, for 1 hour.

3. Carrying, handling and using a firearm safely, for 1 1/2 hours.

4. The handling of a firearm and the fundamentals of shooting, for 1 1/2 hours.

5. Preparation for practical training at the firing range and safety and etiquette at the firing range, for 1 hour.

6. Practical training at the firing range, for 3 hours.

(Added to NAC by Priv. Investigator’s Lic. Bd., eff. 11-18-87; A 10-25-93)

NAC 648.348 Course of training: Approval by Board; application; withdrawal of approval; change in component of course of training. (NRS 648.030)

1. A person who is certified as a firearms instructor by the Board shall not conduct a course of training in carrying, handling and using firearms safely for the purposes of NRS 648.030 unless the course has been approved by the Board. Each application for such approval must be submitted to the Board in writing, at least 30 days before the meeting at which the application is to be considered, and contain:

(a) A detailed outline of the course;

(b) A lesson plan containing a narrative description of the specific instruction to be provided concerning the subject matter specified in the outline of the course;

(d) A copy of the written examination for the course with corresponding answers; and

(e) The name of the instructor who will be teaching the course.

2. The Board’s approval of the outline, lesson plan, course of fire and examination is effective until the Board notifies the person conducting the course in writing that the approval has been withdrawn. No change may be made in an approved outline, lesson plan, course of fire or examination without the Board’s approval of the proposed change.

(Added to NAC by Priv. Investigator’s Lic. Bd., eff. 11-18-87; A 10-25-93)

NAC 648.350 Course of training: Issuance of certification card upon successful completion; successful qualification with firearm; failure to qualify; recertification; fee; requirements for possession and production of certification card. (NRS 648.030)

1. To certify a person’s successful completion of the course of training in carrying, handling and using firearms safely, and his successful qualification with a firearm, a firearms instructor shall issue to the person a card furnished by the Board for that purpose. The card will be sequentially numbered and of a size to be carried in a wallet. The firearms instructor shall state on:

(a) The front of the card its date of issuance and expiration.

(b) The back of the card the date of the person’s qualification and the instructor’s verification of that qualification.

2. The certification card is valid for 5 years if the licensee or employee successfully qualifies every 6 months on a course of fire that is given by a certified firearms instructor and is approved by the Board. The licensee or employee must fire at least 30 rounds of ammunition with a score of at least 75 percent. If the licensee or employee fails to qualify every 6 months, the card becomes invalid and the licensee or employee shall not use a firearm in the course of his employment until he successfully qualifies.

3. If a licensee or employee fails to qualify for at least 2 successive 6-month periods or his certification card expires, he may be recertified if he presents proof satisfactory to the Board of his completion of at least 4 hours of additional training in the legal, moral and ethical responsibilities of carrying, handling and using a firearm as set forth in paragraph (a) of subsection 1 of NAC 648.346.

4. To cover the Board’s administrative costs related to the certification and qualification of a person by a certified firearms instructor, the instructor shall remit to the Board $1 for each certification card issued by the instructor pursuant to this section.

5. The person to whom the certification card is issued shall:

(a) Have it in his possession while carrying a firearm in the performance of his duties; and

(b) Produce it upon the request of any peace officer or a representative of the Board.

(Added to NAC by Priv. Investigator’s Lic. Bd., eff. 11-13-85; A 9-18-87; 10-25-93)

NAC 648.355 Duties of certified firearms instructors. (NRS 648.030)

1. Each certified firearms instructor shall:

(a) Keep written records of the training and qualifications of every person who takes his course;

(b) Make his records available for inspection by the Board or its authorized agent;

(d) Upon request, provide information concerning the location of his classroom and firing range, the dates and times of the instruction and the maximum number of persons enrolled per class.

2. To ensure compliance with applicable statutes and regulations, a firearms instructor shall provide to an employee, agent or representative of the Board, upon request, during normal business hours:

(a) Access to his classroom and the firing range during his instruction;

(b) Access to the materials he uses to teach the course;

(d) A copy of the written examination, the results of the examination and the qualification scores of the persons enrolled in the class.

(Added to NAC by Priv. Investigator’s Lic. Bd., eff 11-18-87; A 10-25-93)

POLYGRAPHIC EXAMINERS AND EXAMINATIONS

NAC 648.360 Approved instruments. (NRS 648.030, 648.185) The following types of analog or computerized polygraphic instruments, when adjusted properly, are approved for use in conducting polygraphic examinations:

1. The Keeler Polygraph;

2. The Associated Research Polygraph;

3. The “Pentograph,” “Statesman,” “Diplomat,” “Ambassador,” “Factfinder,” “Factfinder II,” “Courier II,” “LX3000,” “LX4000” and any other models of polygraphic instruments produced by the Lafayette Instrument Company;

4. The “Deceptograph,” “Interrograph,” “Executive,” “Emotional Stress Monitor,” “Polyscribe,” “Executive Polyscribe,” “Ultrascribe,” “CPS II” and any other models of polygraphic instruments produced by the Stoelting Company;

5. The “Sensor Box” and any other models of polygraphic instruments produced by Axciton Systems, Inc.; and

6. The “DataPac_USB” and any other models of polygraphic instruments produced by Limestone Technologies, Inc.

(Added to NAC by Priv. Investigator’s Lic. Bd., eff. 11-13-85; A by R166-06, 11-13-2006)

NAC 648.365 Standards of accuracy and reliability of instruments. (NRS 648.030, 648.185)

1. Each polygraphic instrument must meet the following minimum standards of accuracy and reliability:

(a) Components of polygraphic instruments used to record respiration must, when the system is closed, be capable of:

(1) Consistently producing a range of movement of the recording pen of not less than 1 inch nor more than 1 1/2 inches when the pneumograph is extended 1/4 inch; and

(2) Showing no perceptible loss of pressure during a period of 3 minutes.

(b) Components of polygraphic instruments used to record cardiovascular activity must, when closed and pressurized to 90 millimeters of mercury, be capable of:

(1) Consistently producing a range of movement of the recording pen of not less than 1 inch nor more than 1 1/2 inches when the pressure in the system is increased 2 millimeters of mercury; and

(2) Showing a loss of pressure of not more than 1 millimeter of mercury during a period of 3 minutes.

(c) Components of polygraphic instruments used to record changes in skin resistance shall, when in the “manual mode,” be capable of consistently producing a range of movement of the recording pen of not less than 1 inch when 1,000 ohm is introduced into the circuit and the component is set at maximum sensitivity, or when 5,000 ohm is introduced into the circuit and the component is set at 25 percent of maximum sensitivity.

2. A polygraphic examiner shall verify that a polygraphic instrument meets these standards at least once during each 30 days the instrument is in use and shall maintain a record of that verification.

(Added to NAC by Priv. Investigator’s Lic. Bd., eff. 11-13-85)

NAC 648.370 Interns: Qualifications of supervising examiner. (NRS 648.030)

1. An applicant for licensure as an intern in polygraphic examination must submit to the Board the name of the examiner who has agreed to supervise his activities during his internship.

2. The supervising examiner must be a person:

(a) Who is licensed or certified by the Board as a polygraphic examiner; and

(b) Whom the Board determines, after considering his other responsibilities and his proximity to the intern, to be able to provide adequate supervision of the intern’s polygraphic activities.

(Added to NAC by Priv. Investigator’s Lic. Bd., eff. 12-28-83)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 648A.030)

NAC 648.375 Interns: Phases of supervision; responsibility of supervising examiner. (NRS 648.030)

1. An internship in polygraphic examination consists of the following phases of supervision:

(a) During the first 3 months of the internship, the supervising examiner shall directly and personally supervise and review all polygraphic activities of the intern.

(b) During the fourth to the sixth month, inclusive, of the internship, the supervising examiner shall directly and personally supervise and review the polygraphic activities of the intern at least once a week.

(c) During the seventh to the twelfth month, inclusive, of the internship, the supervising examiner shall directly and personally supervise and review the polygraphic activities of the intern at least once every 2 weeks.

(d) During the remainder of the internship, the supervising examiner shall review and supervise the polygraphic activities of the intern to the extent that supervision and review are appropriate.

2. In addition to fulfilling the requirements set forth in subsection 1, the supervising examiner shall directly and personally supervise all the intern’s polygraphic activities until the intern has successfully completed at least 25 polygraphic examinations.

3. During the entire period of the internship, the supervising examiner is responsible for all the polygraph activities of the intern.

(Added to NAC by Priv. Investigator’s Lic. Bd., eff. 12-28-83)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 648A.040)

NAC 648.380 Reports of intern’s progress. (NRS 648.030)

1. Each supervising examiner shall prepare and submit to the Board quarterly reports of the progress of the intern during the first year of his internship. The quarterly reports must be made on a form provided by the Board. Each quarterly report must be delivered to the Executive Director no later than 2 weeks before the regularly scheduled meeting of the Board for the quarter in which the report is due.

2. If the Board requests the supervising examiner to do so, he shall submit semiannual reports of the intern’s progress during the remaining 2 years of the internship.

3. Upon the Board’s request, the supervising examiner and the intern shall furnish it with charts, logs and other documents showing the polygraphic examinations performed by the intern. The Board will maintain in strict confidentiality the identities of the persons examined. All such documents furnished to the Board will be returned to the supervising examiner.

(Added to NAC by Priv. Investigator’s Lic. Bd., eff. 12-28-83; A 4-22-93)

NAC 648.385 Supervising examiners: List of interns; termination of relationship; termination of status. (NRS 648.030)

1. A supervising examiner shall keep on file with the Board a current list containing the names of all the interns under his supervision.

2. Either an intern or his supervising examiner may terminate their relationship by notifying the Board of the termination. The supervising examiner shall then prepare a document containing his evaluation of each phase of the polygraphic activities of the intern and furnish the document to the succeeding supervising examiner, if any, and to the Board.

3. Any failure of a supervising examiner to comply with the provisions in this chapter governing internships constitutes a ground for the Board to terminate his status as a supervising examiner.

(Added to NAC by Priv. Investigator’s Lic. Bd., eff. 12-28-83)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 648A.060)

NAC 648.390 Demonstration of completion of internship. (NRS 648.030, 648.110) An applicant for a polygraphic examiner’s license who has been conducting polygraphic examinations in this State under an intern’s license issued by the Board must demonstrate that he has participated in and completed the program of internship in accordance with NAC 648.370, 648.375 and 648.380.

(Added to NAC by Priv. Investigator’s Lic. Bd., eff. 12-28-83)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 648A.070)

NAC 648.395 Licensing: Required instruction. (NRS 648.030, 648.110) An applicant for an intern’s license or a polygraphic examiner’s license must:

1. Provide the Board evidence that he has successfully completed a basic course of instruction in polygraphic examination which was given by a school certified by the American Polygraph Association; or

2. Demonstrate to the Board that he has successfully completed an equivalent course.

(Added to NAC by Priv. Investigator’s Lic. Bd., eff. 12-28-83)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 648A.080)

NAC 648.400 Licensing on basis of reciprocity. (NRS 648.030, 648.115)

1. An applicant who seeks to have the Board issue him a polygraphic examiner’s license on the basis of reciprocity must designate in his application the primary jurisdiction in which he has been issued such a license.

2. As used in this section, “primary jurisdiction” means the jurisdiction in which he:

(a) Obtained such a license by meeting the jurisdiction’s substantive standards for the licensing and not by means of his prior licensing in some other jurisdiction; and

(b) Holds such a license and is in good standing.

3. The application must be accompanied with evidence that the applicant met the standards and requirements of the primary jurisdiction. Copies of materials contained in the licensing file of the primary jurisdiction may be used to satisfy this requirement.

4. In addition, the applicant must:

(a) Demonstrate that the licensing requirements of the primary jurisdiction at the time his license was issued were equivalent to the licensing requirements in force in this State. He may so demonstrate by providing the Board with:

(1) All applicable statutes and regulations regarding the licensing of polygraphic examiners in the primary jurisdiction; and

(2) Any other information provided by that jurisdiction concerning its standards for licensing, including its examinations; and

(b) Unless the Board already has such a letter, obtain from that jurisdiction a letter stating that persons who are licensed in Nevada may obtain licenses by reciprocity in that jurisdiction.

(Added to NAC by Priv. Investigator’s Lic. Bd., eff. 12-28-83)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 648A.090)

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS

NAC 648.410 Petitions concerning regulations: Filing. (NRS 648.030)

1. Any interested person may petition the Board requesting the adoption, amendment or repeal of any regulation.

2. The petition must be:

(a) In writing, be signed by the petitioner and contain a statement of the relevant data, views and arguments in support of the action sought;

(b) Accompanied by a draft of the proposed regulation in a form suitable for submission to the Legislative Counsel for review; and

3. An original and five legible copies of the petition must be filed with the Executive Director. An original and six legible copies of the draft of the proposed regulation must be filed.

[Priv. Investigator’s Lic. Bd., §§ 20, 21 and 22, eff. 7-2-75]—(NAC A 4-22-93)

NAC 648.420 Petitions concerning regulations: Consideration. (NRS 648.030) The Board will:

1. Consider each petition to adopt, amend or repeal a regulation as follows:

(a) If the petition is filed with the Executive Director 30 days or more before a regularly scheduled meeting of the Board, the petition will be considered at that meeting.

(b) If the petition is filed with the Executive Director less than 30 days before a regularly scheduled meeting of the Board, the petition will be considered at the second regularly scheduled meeting after it is filed.

2. Within 30 days after considering the petition:

(a) Adopt the proposed regulation in whole or in part; or

(b) Deny the petition and state the reasons for denial in writing.

[Priv. Investigator’s Lic. Bd., § 26, eff. 7-2-75]—(NAC A 4-22-93)

NAC 648.430 Petitions for declaratory orders or advisory opinions. (NRS 648.030)

1. An applicant or licensee may petition the Board for a declaratory order or advisory opinion concerning the interpretation or applicability of any provision of a statute or regulation or of any decision of the Board which directly affects the applicant or licensee in conducting activities required to be licensed by chapter 648 of NRS.

2. The petition must be in writing and signed by the petitioner.

3. An original and five legible copies of the petition must be filed with the Executive Director.

4. The petition must be submitted to the Board at its next regularly scheduled meeting.

5. The Board will issue a declaratory order or advisory opinion within 30 days after its meeting.

[Priv. Investigator’s Lic. Bd., § 26, eff. 7-2-75]—(NAC A 4-22-93)

NAC 648.431 Notice of violation: Imposition of fine. (NRS 648.030, 648.162)

1. If a notice of violation is issued, the Board will impose a fine of not more than the following amounts for violations of the provisions listed:

	First	Second	Third
	Offense	Offense	and
			Subsequent
			Offense

NRS 648.135......................................................	$50	$100	$200
Subsection 4 of NRS 648.140............................	100	200	300
Subsection 2 of NRS 648.142............................	25	50	75
Subsection 3, 4 or 5 of NRS 648.142................	50	100	200
Subsection 1 of NAC 648.530...........................	50	100	200

2. If a notice of violation is issued, the Board will impose a fine of not more than the following amounts for violations of the provisions listed:

Subsection 1 of NRS 648.148........................................................................................... $50

Subsection 2 of NRS 648.148............................................................................................. 75

Subsection 1 of NRS 648.149............................................................................................. 50

NAC 648.380....................................................................................................................... 25

NAC 648.525..................................................................................................................... 100

3. If a notice of violation is issued, the Board will impose a fine upon a licensee calculated per employee of not more than the following amounts for violations of the provisions listed:

	First	Second	Third
	Offense	Offense	and
			Subsequent
			Offense

Subsection 2 of NRS 648.060............................	$50	$75	$100
Subsection 2 or 3 of NRS 648.140....................	25
NAC 648.341.....................................................	25	50	75
NAC 648.343.....................................................	25
Subsection 1 of NAC 648.345...........................	750

4. If a notice of violation is issued, the Board will impose a fine of not more than:

(a) For the first violation of a provision of NAC 648.350, $500; and

(b) For the first violation of subsection 2 of NAC 648.530, $300.

Ê In the case of a second or subsequent violation, the Board will take any disciplinary action authorized pursuant to NRS 648.175 which the Board deems appropriate.

5. If a notice of violation is issued, the Board will impose a fine of not more than $150 on a licensee’s employee who violates subsection 4 of NAC 648.345.

(Added to NAC by Priv. Investigator’s Lic. Bd., eff. 7-7-94; A by R086-07, 1-30-2008)

NAC 648.433 Notice of violation: Service and filing; payment of fine. (NRS 648.030, 648.160, 648.162)

1. A copy of the notice of violation must be served personally or by certified or registered mail. The original notice must be filed in the office of the Board.

2. A fine imposed in a notice of violation must be paid by cashier’s check or money order.

3. The Board may, upon request, arrange a schedule of payments for the payment of such a fine.

(Added to NAC by Priv. Investigator’s Lic. Bd., eff. 7-7-94)

NAC 648.437 Citation: “Reasonable time for abatement of the violation” interpreted. (NRS 648.030, 648.165) As used in NRS 648.165, the Board will interpret “reasonable time for abatement of the violation” to mean not later than 3 days after the issuance of a citation containing an order of abatement.

(Added to NAC by Priv. Investigator’s Lic. Bd., eff. 7-7-94)

NAC 648.439 Citation: Service and filing; payment of fine. (NRS 648.030, 648.165)

1. A copy of a citation issued pursuant to NRS 648.165 must be served personally or by certified or registered mail. The original citation must be filed in the office of the Board.

2. A fine assessed pursuant to subsection 4 of NRS 648.165 must be paid by cashier’s check or money order.

3. The Board may, upon request, arrange a schedule of payments for the payment of such a fine.

(Added to NAC by Priv. Investigator’s Lic. Bd., eff. 7-7-94)

NAC 648.440 Disciplinary hearings: Procedure. (NRS 648.030, 648.166, 648.170)

1. The Chairman, member or hearing officer appointed to conduct the hearing shall convene it at the time and place specified in the notice. The presiding officer may continue the hearing without further notice for good cause.

2. The decision of the Board will be based exclusively on substantive evidence adduced at the hearing and upon matters officially noticed.

3. Each board member may use his experience, technical competence and specialized knowledge in the evaluation of evidence.

4. The presiding officer shall begin the hearing by reading the complaint and the notice of the hearing into the record. The hearing will be conducted in the following order unless the Board or hearing officer, for good cause shown or to prevent manifest injustice, orders otherwise:

(a) An opening statement may be made on behalf of the Board.

(b) An opening statement on behalf of the licensee, which may be made, reserved until the close of the hearing or waived.

(d) Presentation of the licensee’s case, followed by cross-examination.

(e) Rebuttal, limited to issues previously raised. No new matter may be presented at this time unless the Board so permits for good cause shown.

(f) Argument on behalf of the Board, which may be waived.

(g) Argument on behalf of the licensee, which may be waived.

(h) Submission of the matter for decision.

[Priv. Investigator’s Lic. Bd., part § 28, eff. 7-2-75]

NAC 648.450 Disciplinary hearings: Counsel. (NRS 648.030, 648.166, 648.170) A licensee may be represented at a disciplinary hearing by counsel who is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Nevada or by counsel who is admitted to practice before the highest court of another state if the counsel appears in association with counsel admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Nevada.

[Priv. Investigator’s Lic. Bd., § 27, eff. 7-2-75]

NAC 648.460 Disciplinary hearings: Decision. (NRS 648.030, 648.166, 648.170) As soon as practical after a disciplinary hearing, but not more than 45 days after the hearing, the Board will render a decision consisting of findings of fact, conclusions of law and the order. A copy of the decision must be served upon the licensee and upon his attorney of record, if any.

[Priv. Investigator’s Lic. Bd., part § 28, eff. 7-2-75]—(NAC A 7-18-88)

PROGRAMS OF SELF-INSURANCE

NAC 648.480 Eligibility. (NRS 648.030, 648.135) To be eligible to maintain self-insurance, a licensee shall:

1. Place on deposit with a recognized financial institution insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, not less than $200,000 in cash, a certificate of deposit in the same amount or a similar deposit which is acceptable to the Board. The licensee must furnish to the Board evidence of the deposit. No amount of the deposit may be withdrawn unless the withdrawal is cosigned by an authorized agent of the Board.

2. Be financially responsible for all wrongful acts alleged against him and his employees.

3. Provide the Board with the name of his authorized agent in this State who will accept legal process.

(Added to NAC by Priv. Investigator’s Lic. Bd., eff. 1-27-89)

NAC 648.485 Statement of scope of coverage. (NRS 648.030, 648.135) A licensee who is self-insured shall provide the Board with a statement of the scope of coverage provided, including any act for which coverage is not provided.

(Added to NAC by Priv. Investigator’s Lic. Bd., eff. 1-27-89)

NAC 648.490 Application for qualification; effective date of program. (NRS 648.030, 648.135)

1. A licensee wishing to qualify as a self-insured licensee must submit an application to the Board. The application must be signed by the licensee or, if the licensee is a corporation, by an officer of the corporation.

2. An application must include:

(a) An audited financial report of the licensee’s business covering the 3 years immediately preceding the date of the application; and

(b) A copy of the licensee’s proposed program of self-insurance.

3. A program of self-insurance becomes effective when it is approved by the Board or the Executive Director.

(Added to NAC by Priv. Investigator’s Lic. Bd., eff. 1-27-89; A 4-22-93)

NAC 648.495 Insolvency of licensee. (NRS 648.030, 648.135)

1. If a self-insured licensee becomes insolvent, the financial institution in which the deposit required by NAC 648.480 is made shall immediately give written notice to the Board regarding the licensee’s insolvency.

2. Upon receipt of the notice, the Board may apply to a court of competent jurisdiction to have the deposit held for not more than 2 years to pay any claims made against the licensee.

3. If a self-insured licensee becomes insolvent, he may, if allowed by the Board, present evidence to the Board that his program of self-insurance should be allowed to continue. Such evidence must be presented not later than 10 days after the Board receives notice that the licensee is insolvent.

4. For the purposes of this section, a licensee is insolvent if:

(a) The amount of his deposit is reduced below $200,000; or

(b) The financial institution in which the deposit is made has reasonable cause to believe that the deposit will be so reduced.

(Added to NAC by Priv. Investigator’s Lic. Bd., eff. 1-27-89)

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

NAC 648.510 Branch managers. (NRS 648.030)

1. The Board may investigate the background of any person whom the licensee proposes to appoint as manager of a branch office of the licensee’s business, before the person assumes the duties of the position.

2. The manager of a branch office is not required to obtain a license solely because of his employment as manager.

[Priv. Investigator’s Lic. Bd., eff. 11-12-69]

NAC 648.520 Operation of business in absence of licensee. (NRS 648.030)

1. If the person who is affiliated with a corporation and who possesses the qualifications required for the license issued to the corporation dies, becomes disabled, ceases to be affiliated with the corporation or is absent from the State for more than 30 consecutive days, the corporation may continue to conduct its operations, but not for more than 120 days. If after 120 days the corporation has not affiliated with another qualified person, it shall cease to do business. For the purposes of this subsection, a person licensed as a qualified agent of a corporation ceases to be affiliated with it when he is no longer fulfilling his obligations under a contract which has been made between him and the corporation and approved pursuant to NAC 648.250.

2. If the corporation has affiliated with another qualified person, it may continue to do business until the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board, at which meeting the Board will approve or disapprove the affiliation of the qualified person with the corporation. If the Board does not approve the affiliation of the person, it may permit the corporation more time in which to affiliate with another qualified person who holds a license from the Board. The additional time may not extend beyond the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board.

[Priv. Investigator’s Lic. Bd., § 10, eff. 1-15-74; A 8-21-81]

NAC 648.525 Use of license number in advertisements and written communications regarding business. (NRS 648.030)

1. In addition to the requirements set forth in NRS 648.148, a licensee must include his state-issued license number in every advertisement and in any written communication which refers to his business, or his ability to conduct business, in this State.

2. As used in this section, “advertisement” and “communication” include, without limitation:

(a) Yellow-page listings or advertisements;

(b) Brochures;

(d) Letterhead or other official stationery;

(e) Classified ads; or

(f) Television, radio, vehicle or Internet advertisements.

(Added to NRS by Priv. Investigator’s Lic. Bd. by R182-05, eff. 5-4-2006)

NAC 648.530 Uniforms, badges and patches. (NRS 648.030)

1. If an applicant or licensee intends to use a uniform, badge or patch in connection with his licensed activities, he must submit with his application or before use of the uniform, badge or patch a color photograph which accurately depicts the features of the uniform, badge or patch.

2. A licensee must not use a uniform, badge or patch in connection with his business which is the same as or deceptively similar to a uniform, badge or patch used by any other licensee or law enforcement agency in this State.

[Priv. Investigator’s Lic. Bd., § 14, eff. 1-15-74]—(NAC A 1-27-89)

NAC 648.540 Business names. (NRS 648.030) A licensee may not use any business name, firm name or fictitious name which is the same as or deceptively similar to the name used by any other licensee or law enforcement agency in this State.

[Priv. Investigator’s Lic. Bd., § 15, eff. 1-15-74]

NAC 648.545 Private investigators: Service of subpoena in conjunction with ongoing investigation. (NRS 648.030) A private investigator who holds a license issued pursuant to this chapter and chapter 648 of NRS may serve a subpoena issued in conjunction with an ongoing investigation that the private investigator is conducting if he does not charge a fee to serve the subpoena.

(Added to NAC by Priv. Investigator’s Lic. Bd. by R016-05, eff. 9-18-2006)

PROHIBITED ACTS

NAC 648.570 Prohibited acts by person neither licensed nor exempted from licensure: Engaging as contractor in activities regulated by chapter 648 of NRS; submitting bid relating to such activities; bid submitted in violation of section void. (NRS 648.030, 648.060)

1. A person who is not licensed pursuant to chapter 648 of NRS and is not exempt from the provisions of chapter 648 of NRS relating to licensure shall not act as a contractor for the purpose of engaging in any activity regulated by chapter 648 of NRS or submit a bid relating to any such activity.

2. A bid submitted by a person described in subsection 1 is void. The Board will consider the submission of such a bid as a violation of NRS 648.060.

(Added to NAC by Priv. Investigator’s Lic. Bd., eff. 10-20-95)