1. The Chief may request the following information to carry out the provisions of this chapter:
(a) The records of the following public officers and state, county and local agencies:
- (1) The State Registrar of Vital Statistics;
- (2) Agencies responsible for maintaining records relating to state and local taxes and revenue;
- (3) Agencies responsible for keeping records concerning real property and personal property for which a title must be obtained;
- (4) All boards, commissions and agencies that issue occupational or professional licenses, certificates or permits;
- (5) The Secretary of State;
- (6) The Employment Security Division of the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation;
- (7) Agencies that administer public assistance;
- (8) The Department of Motor Vehicles;
- (9) The Department of Public Safety;
- (10) The Department of Corrections; and
- (11) Law enforcement agencies and any other agencies that maintain records of criminal history.
(b) The names and addresses of:
- (1) The customers of public utilities and video service providers; and
- (2) The employers of the customers described in subparagraph (1).
- (c) Information in the possession of financial institutions relating to the assets, liabilities and any other details of the finances of a person.
- (d) Information in the possession of a public or private employer relating to the employment, compensation and benefits of a person employed by the employer as an employee or independent contractor.
- 2. If a person or other entity fails to supply the information requested pursuant to subsection 1, the Administrator may issue a subpoena to compel the person or entity to provide that information. A person or entity who fails to comply with a request made pursuant to subsection 1 is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $500 for each failure to comply.
- 3. A disclosure made in good faith pursuant to subsection 1 does not give rise to any action for damages for the disclosure.
(Added to NRS by 1997, 2243; A 1999, 547; 2001, 2608; 2001 Special Session, 239; 2003, 289; 2007, 1391)