NRS 597.840
Unlawful retention of deposit for longer than agreed time

  • penalty.

1.

A person shall not hold a deposit for the purchase of an item longer than the time specified in a contract between the purchaser and the seller if the purchaser is entitled to the return of the deposit.

2.

A person who violates the provisions of subsection 1 shall be punished by a fine of not more than the amount of the deposit multiplied by the number of working days the deposit was retained after return was due.

Source: Section 597.840 — Unlawful retention of deposit for longer than agreed time; penalty., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-597.­html#NRS597Sec840.

597.820
Profiteering in articles on which there is sales tax
597.830
Unlawful additions to entertainment or amusement tax
597.840
Unlawful retention of deposit for longer than agreed time
597.850
Shoplifting: Merchant may request person on premises to keep merchandise in full view
597.860
Shoplifting: Civil liability of adult who steals merchandise from or damages property on merchant’s premises.
597.870
Shoplifting: Civil liability of parent or guardian of minor who steals merchandise from or damages property on merchant’s premises.
597.880
Sale and advertising of master keys for motor vehicles limited
597.890
Advertising that climate of facility for storage of personal property is controlled: Requirements
597.900
Sale of imitation Indian arts and crafts not clearly labeled as imitation prohibited.
597.905
Purchase or sale of or possession with intent to sell items made of part or byproduct of certain animals: Prohibition
597.915
Informal merchants: Prohibited acts
597.935
Acceptance of permanent resident card to identify customer.
597.937
Acceptance of tribal identification card to identify customer.
597.940
Restrictions on recording of account number of credit card as condition to accepting check or draft
597.945
Restrictions on printing expiration date or account number of credit card or debit card on receipt: Restrictions applicable to businesses which accept credit cards or debit cards
597.947
Restrictions on printing expiration date or account number of credit card or debit card on receipt: Restrictions applicable to manufacturer or supplier of device
597.950
Unsolicited merchandise deemed unconditional gift to recipient
597.960
Collection of fee for dishonored check accepted as payment for goods or services.
597.980
Sale of novelty lighter prohibited
597.985
Knowing manufacture, sale or distribution of certain products containing Bisphenol A prohibited.
597.990
Knowing manufacture, sale or distribution of baby food or infant formula in container containing Bisphenol A prohibited.
597.995
Limitations on agreements which include provision requiring arbitration of disputes arising between parties.
597.996
Prohibited provisions relating to review, comment or statement by consumer in form contract for purchase, lease or rental of consumer goods or services
597.997
Prohibition on certain offers to lease living animal or goods intended for personal, family or household use
597.998
Prohibited acts relating to sale, preparation, distribution or advertisement of kratom products or products containing kratom.
Last Updated

Feb. 5, 2021

§ 597.840’s source at nv​.us