2011 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 645A - Escrow Agencies and Agents
NRS 645A.171 - Limitations on disbursements of money deposited in escrow account.

1. An escrow agent shall not disburse money from an escrow account unless deposits which are at least equal in value to the proposed disbursements and which relate directly to the transaction for which the money is to be disbursed have been received.

2. An escrow agent shall not disburse money from an escrow account on the same business day as the money is deposited unless the deposit is made in one of the following forms:

(a) Cash;

(b) Interbank electronic transfer such that the money deposited is available for immediate withdrawal without condition and payable in United States currency;

(c) Negotiable order of withdrawal, money order, cashier s check or certified check which is payable in this State and which is drawn from a financial institution located in this State;

(d) Any depository check, including any cashier s check or teller s check, that is governed by the Expedited Funds Availability Act, 12 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.; or

(e) Any other form that permits conversion of the deposit to cash on the same day as the deposit is made.

3. An escrow agent who disburses money from an escrow account pursuant to this section on the next business day after the day on which the money is deposited shall comply with all applicable federal laws or regulations with respect to the disbursement of money accorded next-day availability that is deposited in an escrow account.

(Added to NRS by 2009, 53; A 2011, 381)