Nev. Rev. Stat. § 690C.200

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1

Section 690C.200 - Name of provider

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a provider shall not include in the name of the business of the provider:

(a) The words "insurance," "casualty," "surety," "mutual" or any other word or term that implies that the provider is engaged in the business of transacting insurance or is a surety company; or

(b) A name that is deceptively similar to the name or description of an insurer or surety company or the name of another provider.

2. A provider may include the word "guaranty" or a similar word in the name of the business of the provider.

3. This section does not apply to a provider who, before January 1, 2000, includes in the name of the business of the provider a name that does not comply with the provisions of subsection 1. Such a provider shall include in each service contract the provider issues, sells or offers for sale a statement that the service contract is not a contract of insurance.

NRS 690C.200

Added to NRS by 1999, 3340