NRS 598.3982
Civil action

  • venue
  • damages
  • certain natural persons immune.

1.

A person injured by a violation of any provision of NRS 598.397 to 598.3984, inclusive, may bring a civil action against a reseller, a secondary ticket exchange or any affiliate of a reseller or secondary ticket exchange who committed the violation in a district court in any county:

(a)

In which the cause therefor accrued;

(b)

In which the defendant resides or may be found;

(c)

In which the plaintiff resides; or

(d)

In which an athletic contest or live entertainment event to which the ticket pertains occurred or will occur, if the violation relates to the sale, purchase or advertisement of a ticket.

2.

If the person bringing the action is the prevailing party, the court shall award that person:

(a)

Declaratory and injunctive relief.

(b)

For the first violation, $1,000 or actual damages, whichever is greater.

(c)

For the second violation, $2,500, treble the amount of actual damages and reasonable attorney’s fees and costs, if any.

(d)

For the third and all subsequent violations, $5,000, treble the amount of actual damages, reasonable attorney’s fees and costs, if any, and punitive damages, which are subject to the provisions of NRS 42.005.

3.

An action may not be brought pursuant to this section against a natural person employed by a reseller, a secondary ticket exchange or any affiliate of a reseller or secondary ticket exchange.

Source: Section 598.3982 — Civil action; venue; damages; certain natural persons immune., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-598.­html#NRS598Sec3982.

Last Updated

Jun. 24, 2021

§ 598.3982’s source at nv​.us