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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
1. A video service provider or a local government may file with the Bureau of Consumer Protection a written complaint alleging a violation of the provisions of this chapter.
2. Upon a written complaint filed by a video service provider or a local government pursuant to this section, the Consumer's Advocate may commence in a district court an action to enforce the provisions of this chapter and to seek equitable or declaratory relief.
3. If such an action is commenced against a video service provider and the district court determines that the provider has violated any provision of this chapter, the court shall issue an order to the provider directing the provider to take corrective action within a specified reasonable period and providing for such other equitable or declaratory relief as the court finds necessary, including, without limitation, suspending the certificate of authority held by the video service provider.
4. If the district court orders equitable or declaratory relief in an action brought by the Consumer's Advocate pursuant to this section, the court shall award the Consumer's Advocate, in an amount approved by the court, reasonable attorney's fees and costs incurred by the Consumer's Advocate in bringing the action.
5. The provisions of this section do not:
(a) Apply to any action authorized pursuant to NRS 711.265 to 711.290, inclusive, or 711.680.
(b) Prevent the Bureau of Consumer Protection from enforcing any applicable provisions of chapter 598 of NRS against a video service provider.
6. As used in this section:
(a) “Bureau of Consumer Protection” means the Bureau of Consumer Protection in the Office of the Attorney General.
(b) “Consumer's Advocate” means the Consumer's Advocate of the Bureau of Consumer Protection.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 58. Energy; Public Utilities and Similar Entities § 711.850. Filing of complaint alleging violation of chapter; action for enforcement; remedies and penalties; award of attorney’s fees and costs; applicability - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-58-energy-public-utilities-and-similar-entities/nv-rev-st-711-850/
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