1. It is unlawful for a person to:
- (a) Represent himself or herself as a document preparation service if the person has not registered as a document preparation service pursuant to this chapter, or if his or her registration is expired, revoked or suspended or is otherwise not in good standing.
- (b) Submit an application for registration as a document preparation service that contains a substantial and material misstatement or omission of fact.
- 2. Any person who violates a provision of paragraph (a) of subsection 1 is liable for a penalty of not more than $1,000 for each violation, plus reasonable investigative fees and costs.
- 3. The Secretary of State may request that the Attorney General bring an action to enjoin any violation of paragraph (a) of subsection 1 and recover any penalties, attorney’s fees and costs.
- 4. Any person who is aware of a violation of this chapter by a registrant or a person applying for registration as a document preparation service may file a complaint with the Secretary of State setting forth the details of the violation that are known by the person who is filing the complaint.
(Added to NRS by 2023, 1518)