or the issuance or renewal of a license; or (b) A separate form prescribed by the Division. 3. A license as a photovoltaic installer may not be issued or renewed by the Division if the applicant: (a) Fails to submit the statement required pursuant to subsection 1; or (b) Indicates on the statement submitted pursuant to subsection 1 that he is subject to a court order for the support of a child and is not in compliance with the order or a plan approved by the district attorney or other public agency enforcing the order for the repayment of the amount owed pursuant to the order. 4. If an applicant indicates on the statement submitted pursuant to subsection 1 that he is subject to a court order for the support of a child and is not in compliance with the order or a plan approved by the district attorney or other public agency enforcing the order for the repayment of the amount owed pursuant to the order, the Division shall advise the applicant to contact the district attorney or other public agency enforcing the order to determine the actions that the applicant may take to satisfy the arrearage. (Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 73, effective July 1, 2006) NRS 618.926 Renewal of license; continuing education or training. [Effective July 1, 2006.] 1. A license as a photovoltaic installer expires 1 year after the date on which the license is issued. To renew a license as a photovoltaic installer, a person must, on or before the date on which the license expires: (a) Apply to the Division for renewal; (b) Pay the annual fee for renewal established by the Division by regulation; and (c) Submit evidence satisfactory to the Division that the person has completed the requirements for continuing education or training established by the Division, if any. 2. The Division may adopt regulations establishing requirements for continuing education or training that a person must complete in order for the person to renew a license as a photovoltaic installer. (Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 73, effective July 1, 2006) NRS 618.928 Suspension of license for failure to pay child support or comply with certain subpoenas or warrants; reinstatement of license. [Effective July 1, 2006, and expires by limitation on the date of the repeal of the federal law requiring each state to establish procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting the professional, occupational and recreational licenses for child support arrearages and for noncompliance with certain processes relating to paternity or child support proceedings.] 1. If the Division receives a copy of a court order issued pursuant to NRS 425.540 that provides for the suspension of all professional, occupational and recreational licenses, certificates and permits issued to a person who is the holder of a license as a photovoltaic installer, the Division shall deem the license issued to that person to be suspended at the end of the 30th day after the date on which the court order was issued, unless the Division receives a letter issued to the holder of the certificate by the district attorney or other public agency pursuant to NRS 425.550 stating that the holder of the license has complied with the subpoena or warrant, or has satisfied the arrearage pursuant to NRS 425.560. 2. The Division shall reinstate a license that has been suspended by a district court pursuant to NRS 425.540 if the Division receives a letter issued by the district attorney or other public agency pursuant to NRS 425.550 to the person whose license was suspended stating that the person whose license was suspended has complied with the subpoena or warrant or has satisfied the arrearage pursuant to NRS 425.560. (Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 74, effective July 1, 2006) NRS 618.930 Disciplinary action; owner of building not liable for employment of another photovoltaic installer after suspension or revocation of license of original installer. [Effective July 1, 2006.] 1. In addition to any other remedy or penalty, if the Division finds that a person has violated any provision of NRS 618.910 to 618.936, inclusive, or the standards or regulations adopted pursuant thereto, the Division may: (a) Upon the first violation, impose upon the person an administrative fine of not more than $1,500. (b) Upon the second violation or a subsequent violation: (1) Impose upon the person an administrative fine of not more than $2,500; and (2) If the person is licensed pursuant to NRS 618.910 to 618.936, inclusive, suspend or revoke his license and require the person to fulfill certain training or educational requirements to have his license reinstated. 2. Any penalty imposed pursuant to subsection 1 does not relieve the person from criminal prosecution for acting as a photovoltaic installer without a license. 3. If the license of a photovoltaic installer is suspended or revoked pursuant to subsection 1 and the owner of a building or structure who has contracted with the photovoltaic installer for a photovoltaic system project contracts with another licensed photovoltaic installer to complete the project, the original photovoltaic installer may not bring an action against the owner of the building or structure for breach of contract or damages based on the contract with the other licensed photovoltaic installer. (Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 74, effective July 1, 2006) NRS 618.932 Notice of intent to suspend or revoke license; hearing. [Effective July 1, 2006.] 1. If the Division intends to suspend or revoke a person’s license, the Division shall first notify the person by certified mail. The notice must contain a statement of the Division’s legal authority, jurisdiction and reasons for the proposed action. 2. A person is entitled to a hearing to contest the proposed suspension or revocation of his license. A request for such a hearing must be made pursuant to regulations adopted by the Division. 3. Upon receiving a request for a hearing to contest a proposed suspension or revocation, the Division shall hold a hearing within 10 days after the date of the receipt of the request. (Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 74, effective July 1, 2006) NRS 618.934 Injunctive relief. [Effective July 1, 2006.] The Division may maintain in a court of competent jurisdiction a suit for an injunction against any person who acts as a photovoltaic installer in violation of any provision of NRS 618.910 to 618.936, inclusive, or the standards or regulations adopted pursuant thereto. An injunction: 1. May be issued without proof of actual damage sustained by any person. 2. Does not relieve the person from criminal liability for acting as a photovoltaic installer without a license. (Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 75, effective July 1, 2006) NRS 618.936 Penalty for acting as photovoltaic installer without license or employing or contracting with person to act as installer without license. [Effective July 1, 2006.] 1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a person shall not: (a) Act as a photovoltaic installer for a photovoltaic system project unless the person holds a license as a photovoltaic installer issued by the Division; or (b) Employ or contract with another person to act as a photovoltaic installer for a photovoltaic system project unless the other person holds a license as a photovoltaic installer issued by the Division. 2. A person is not required to obtain a license from the Division to install or maintain a photovoltaic system project on property that the person owns and occupies as a residence. 3. A person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor. 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