1. The Commissioner shall establish by regulation rates to be paid by banks and other financial institutions for supervision and examinations by the Commissioner or the Division of Financial Institutions.

2. In establishing a rate pursuant to subsection 1, the Commissioner shall consider:

(a) The complexity of the various examinations to which the rate applies;

(b) The skill required to conduct the examinations;

(c) The expenses associated with conducting the examination and preparing a report; and

(d) Any other factors the Commissioner deems relevant.

3. At least once each year, the Commissioner shall review and analyze the proportional utilization of the resources of the Division of Financial Institutions by banks and other financial institutions as compared to the annual budget approved by the Legislature for the Division of Financial Institutions. If after such review and analysis the Commissioner deems it necessary, the Commissioner shall adjust by regulation the rates established pursuant to subsection 1.

4. The Commissioner shall publish on the Internet website of the Division of Financial Institutions by December 31 of each year the amount of each fee for the following year that results from the rates established and, if applicable, adjusted pursuant to this section.

5. As used in this section, “financial institution” means a depository institution or any other institution or business regulated by the Division of Financial Institutions pursuant to titles 52, 54 and 55. The term includes, without limitation, a holding company, affiliate or subsidiary of such an institution.

(Added to NRS by 1987, 2222; A 2017, 397)