1. A collection agency licensed under this chapter must obtain the approval of the Commissioner before using or changing a business name.
2. A collection agency licensed under this chapter shall not:
(a) Use any business name which is identical or similar to a business name used by another collection agency licensed under this chapter or which may mislead or confuse the public.
(b) Use any printed forms which may mislead or confuse the public.
(c) Use the term “credit bureau” in its name unless it operates a bona fide credit bureau in conjunction with its collection agency business. For purposes of this paragraph, “credit bureau” means any person engaged in gathering, recording and disseminating information relative to the creditworthiness, financial responsibility, paying habits or character of persons being considered for credit extension for prospective creditors.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 833; A 2005, 1872)
Copyright ©2024 LegalFix. All rights reserved. LegalFix is not a law firm, is not licensed to practice law, and does not provide legal advice, services, or representation. The information on this website is an overview of the legal insurance products you can purchase—or that may be provided by your employer as an employee benefit or by your credit union or other membership group as a membership benefit.
LegalFix provides its members with access to legal services through a network of provider law firms. LegalFix, its corporate entity, and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and contractors do not provide legal advice, services, or representation—directly or indirectly.
The articles and information on the site are not legal advice and should not be relied upon—they are for information purposes only. You should become a LegalFix member to get legal services from one of our provider law firms.
You should not disclose confidential or potentially incriminating information to LegalFix—you should only communicate such information to your provider law firm.
The benefits and legal services described in the LegalFix legal plans are not always available in all states or with all plans. See the legal plan Benefit Overview and the more comprehensive legal plan contract during checkout for coverage details in your state.
Use of this website, the purchase of legal insurance products, and access to the LegalFix network of provider law firms are subject to the LegalFix Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
