LAS VEGAS CONTRACTORS BOARD ATTORNEY

ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS

The administrative agency responsible for oversight of contractors in this state is the Nevada State Contractors Board. As the responsible agency, it is necessary that the Contractors Board be able to investigate claims against licensees and administer discipline when warranted. One of the many tools the Board has at its disposal is the Administrative Citation, which is governed by Chapters 624 of both the Nevada Revised Statutes (“NRS”) and the Nevada Administrative Code (“NAC”).

The Citation:

Under NAC 624.725, after an investigation the Board may serve a written Administrative Citation by personal service on the person named in the citation or a designated representative thereof. The citation may also be served by certified mail to the address of record of the person being cited. The citation must include: The name and last know address of the person being cited; a numbered identification of that person; the date on which the citation was issued; the citation number; a list of the sections which the person is alleged to have violated and a description of the alleged violation; corrective actions, if any, ordered; administrative fines to be paid; reimbursement of costs of investigation, if any, to be paid; the date by which the corrective action must be completed; the date by which the person must pay any administrative fines or reimbursement of costs; a description of the manner in which the person may contest the citation; the signature of the Executive Officer of the Board; and any other information required by the Board

Responding to a Citation:

Upon receipt of an Administrative Citation, you have options. The first option would be to simply accept the citation and take whatever corrective actions are ordered and pay whatever administrative fines and costs are imposed. Another option is to contest the citation and request a hearing before the Board. However, on May 24, 2023, the Nevada Legislature passed Assembly Bill 23, which was signed by the governor on June 5, 2023, becoming effective on October 1, 2023, which now provides for a third option.

The new legislation provides for an additional, informal process for the resolution of an administrative citation issued by the Board. Under this new legislation, a person who is issued a citation may submit a written request to the Executive Officer of the Board for an informal citation conference. This request must be made within 15 business days after the citation is served. Upon receipt of the written request, the Executive Officer is required to conduct an informal citation conference within 60 business days after receiving such a request and must affirm, modify, or dismiss the citation.

If, after the informal citation conference, the Executive Officer’s decision is not acceptable to the person cited, they may submit a written notice of their intent to contest the citation within 15 days of the Executive Officer’s decision. The Board is then required to hold a hearing on the matter. An affirmed or modified citation is a final order of the board and is not subject to review by a court or agency. The failure of a person to comply with a final order constitutes cause for disciplinary action by the Board.

Whichever option is elected has its own potential effect on a licensee. The Wright Law Group, P.C. has decades of experience defending claims before the Contractors Board and is well equipped to assist you in handling your case. If you have received an Administrative Citation, please call us at 702-405-0001 to schedule a consultation or email us.