2015 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 598 - Deceptive Trade Practices
NRS 598.130 - Injunctive relief; receivership.

In addition to any other relief available under NRS 598.100 to 598.130, inclusive:

1. The Attorney General or any district attorney may commence an action in the district court having jurisdiction of the area where a pyramid promotional scheme or endless chain is being prepared, operated or promoted to enjoin or obtain any other equitable relief to prevent the further preparation, operation, promotion or prosecution of such scheme or chain. In addition to the relief authorized by this section, the court may award reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs in any action brought under this section.

2. The Attorney General or any district attorney may petition the district court having jurisdiction of the area where a pyramid promotional scheme or endless chain is being prepared, operated or promoted to appoint receivers to secure and distribute in an equitable manner any assets received by any participant as a result of such scheme or program. Any such distribution must effect, to the extent possible, reimbursement for uncompensated payments made to become a participant in the scheme. In any such action, the court may, in addition to any other relief or reimbursement, award reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs.

(Added to NRS by 1971, 666; A 1993, 1957)