NRS 669.095
Unlawful to use or advertise word “trust” as part of name

  • exceptions.

1.

Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, no person or organization formed and doing business under the laws of this State or any other state may:

(a)

Use the word “trust” or any direct derivative of that word as a part of its name.

(b)

Advertise or use any sign with the word “trust” used as a part of its name.

2.

The provisions of subsection 1 do not apply to a person or organization which:

(a)

Is supervised by the Commissioner of Financial Institutions pursuant to this chapter or chapters 657 to 668, inclusive, 673 or 677 of NRS;

(b)

Is doing business under the laws of the United States or another state relating to banks, savings banks, savings and loan associations or thrift companies;

(c)

Is authorized to engage in the solicitation of trust company business in this State pursuant to NRS 669.205;

(d)

Is authorized to act as a fiduciary or solicit trust company business pursuant to NRS 669.207 or establish and maintain a retail trust company office and engage in the business of a trust company in this State pursuant to NRS 669.209;

(e)

Is acting under an appointment pursuant to NRS 662.245;

(f)

Is supervised by the Commissioner of Insurance; or

(g)

Is doing business solely as a community land trust.

3.

As used in this section, “community land trust” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 82.106.

Source: Section 669.095 — Unlawful to use or advertise word “trust” as part of name; exceptions., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-669.­html#NRS669Sec095.

Last Updated

Jun. 24, 2021

§ 669.095’s source at nv​.us