a person who ordered goods, wares or merchandise from the sender. (c) Where the sender has sent a substitute or substitutes in response to an order for certain goods, wares or merchandise. (d) Where someone has ordered a gift for another from the sender, and the goods, wares or merchandise were sent directly to the recipient of the gift. (e) Where delivery of goods, wares or merchandise is made by mistake to a member of a subscription-type plan (such as a book club or record club) operated by the sender. (Added to NRS by 1971, 383; A 1979, 188)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 598.090) NRS 597.960 Collection of fee for dishonored check accepted as payment for goods or services. 1. A seller, or his agent, may collect a fee of not more than $25 for each check which was accepted by the seller as payment for goods or services and, upon presentment to the drawee, was not honored because the drawer stopped payment on the check, the drawer does not have an account with the drawee or the drawer does not have sufficient funds in his account or credit with the drawee to cover the amount of the check. 2. As used in this section: (a) “Check” includes a draft or other negotiable order for the payment of money on demand which is drawn on a bank or other financial institution. (b) “Drawee” means the person ordered in the check to make payment. (c) “Drawer” means the person who signs or is identified in the check as the person ordering payment. (Added to NRS by 1995, 342) NRS 597.970 Restrictions on transfer of personal information through electronic transmission. [Effective October 1, 2008.] 1. A business in this State shall not transfer any personal information of a customer through an electronic transmission other than a facsimile to a person outside of the secure system of the business unless the business uses encryption to ensure the security of electronic transmission. 2. As used in this section: (a) “Encryption” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 205.4742. (b) “Personal information” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 603A.040. (Added to NRS by 2005, 2506, effective October 1, 2008) CHAPTER 598 - DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES GENERAL PROVISIONS NRS 598.0903 Definitions. NRS 598.0905 “Advertisement” defined. NRS 598.0907 “Certification mark” defined. NRS 598.091 “Collective mark” defined. NRS 598.0913 “Commissioner” defined. NRS 598.0915 “Deceptive trade practice” defined. NRS 598.0916 “Deceptive trade practice” defined. NRS 598.0917 “Deceptive trade practice” defined. NRS 598.0918 “Deceptive trade practice” defined. NRS 598.092 “Deceptive trade practice” defined. NRS 598.0921 “Deceptive trade practice” defined. NRS 598.0923 “Deceptive trade practice” defined. NRS 598.0925 “Deceptive trade practice” defined. NRS 598.0927 “Director” defined. NRS 598.093 “Disabled person” defined. NRS 598.0933 “Elderly person” defined. NRS 598.0934 “Goods” defined. NRS 598.0935 “Mark” defined. NRS 598.0937 “Property” defined. NRS 598.094 “Sale” defined. NRS 598.0943 “Service mark” defined. NRS 598.0945 “Trademark” defined. NRS 598.0947 “Trade name” defined. NRS 598.0953 Engaging in deceptive trade practice prima facie evidence of intent to injure competitor; other rights of action not limited. NRS 598.0955 Applicability of NRS 598.0903 to 598.0999, inclusive. NRS 598.0957 Director may delegate powers and duties. NRS 598.0959 Advisory committees: Creation and appointment; membership; compensation. NRS 598.096 Powers of Director, Commissioner and Attorney General. NRS 598.0963 Additional powers of Attorney General. NRS 598.0965 Commissioner or Director to provide investigative assistance to Attorney General; legal advice and guidance by Attorney General. NRS 598.0966 Revolving Account for Consumer Affairs Division: Creation; use; deposits; withdrawals; reimbursement; duties of Commissioner. NRS 598.0967 Commissioner and Director: Subpoenas; hearings; regulations. NRS 598.097 Commissioner, Director and Attorney General: Equitable relief. NRS 598.0971 Orders for enforcement: Authority of Commissioner; judicial review and enforcement; civil penalty and equitable relief. NRS 598.0973 Civil penalty for engaging in deceptive trade practice directed toward an elderly or disabled person. NRS 598.0974 Civil penalty prohibited under certain circumstances. NRS 598.0975 Deposit and use of money collected pursuant to NRS 598.0903 to 598.0999, inclusive. NRS 598.0977 Civil action by elderly or disabled person against person who engaged in deceptive trade practice; remedies. NRS 598.0979 Restraining orders; injunctions; assurances of discontinuance. NRS 598.098 Disclosure of information by Commissioner or Director; regulations. NRS 598.0983 Actions by district attorney: Prerequisites. NRS 598.0985 Actions by district attorney: Injunctive relief. NRS 598.0987 Actions by district attorney: Preliminary notice required before filing; exception. NRS 598.0989 Actions by district attorney: Venue; powers of court. NRS 598.099 Injunctions without prior notice. NRS 598.0993 Relief for injured persons. NRS 598.0995 Assurances of discontinuance. NRS 598.0997 Service of notices. NRS 598.0999 Civil and criminal penalties for violations. PYRAMID PROMOTIONAL SCHEMES; ENDLESS CHAINS NRS 598.100 Definitions. NRS 598.110 Pyramid promotional schemes or endless chains are deceptive trade practices. NRS 598.120 Contracts and agreements voidable by participant. NRS 598.130 Injunctive relief; receivership. SOLICITATIONS FOR OR ON BEHALF OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS NRS 598.1305 Prohibited acts; jurisdiction of Attorney General; violation constitutes deceptive trade practice. SALES PROMOTIONS NRS 598.131 Definitions. NRS 598.1315 “Advertisement” defined. NRS 598.132 “Advertiser” defined. NRS 598.1325 “Advertising premium” defined. NRS 598.133 “Merchandise” defined. NRS 598.1335 “Sale” defined. NRS 598.134 “Sales promotion” defined. NRS 598.135 Scope. NRS 598.136 Representation that person has won prize or is winner of contest. NRS 598.137 Representation that person has chance to receive prize. NRS 598.138 Representation that person has been specially selected. NRS 598.139 Violation constitutes deceptive trade practice. DOOR-TO-DOOR SALES NRS 598.140 Definitions. NRS 598.150 “Business day” defined. NRS 598.160 “Buyer” defined. NRS 598.170 “Consumer goods or services” defined. NRS 598.180 “Door-to-door sale” defined. NRS 598.200 “Place of business” defined. NRS 598.210 “Purchase price” defined. NRS 598.220 “Seller” defined. NRS 598.230 Right of buyer to rescind contract of sale; notice of rescission. NRS 598.240 Seller to furnish buyer copy of receipt or contract; required contents. NRS 598.250 Seller to furnish buyer form for notice of cancellation. NRS 598.260 Penalty for cancellation permitted; limitations. NRS 598.280 Unlawful acts. NRS 598.2801 Violation constitutes deceptive trade practice. SELLERS OF TRAVEL General Provisions NRS 598.305 Definitions. NRS 598.307 “Account” defined.

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