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NRS 598.968 – Definitions.

As used in NRS 598.968 to 598.9694, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 598.9682 and 598.9684 have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Added to NRS by 1999, 2715; A 2001, 2153)

NRS 598.9682 – “Provider” defined.

“Provider” means: 1. A telecommunication provider as defined in NRS 704.027; 2. An agent, employee, independent contractor or representative of such a telecommunication provider; or 3. A person who originates a charge for a telecommunication service and directly or indirectly bills a customer for the charge. (Added to NRS by 1999, 2715; A 2007, 717)

NRS 598.969 – Prohibited acts: Changing a customer’s carrier without timely authorization; failure to provide timely written notices and confirmations; engaging in other fraudulent or deceptive acts; proposing contract to waive or authorize violations of the protections of this section.

A provider shall not: 1. Make a statement or representation regarding the provision of a telecommunication service, including, without limitation, a statement regarding the rates, terms or conditions of a telecommunication service, that: (a) Is false, misleading or deceptive; or (b) Fails to include material information which makes the statement or representation false, misleading or […]