Nevada Code § 649.365

Approval of business name required; prohibition against use of certain names, terms and forms
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1. A collection agency licensed under this
chapter must obtain the approval of the Commissioner before using or changing a
business name.
2. A collection agency licensed under this
chapter shall not:
(a) Except as authorized for a debt buyer in NRS 649.075 , use any business name which is
identical or similar to a business name used by another collection agency
licensed under this chapter or which may mislead or confuse the public.
(b) Use any printed forms which may mislead or
confuse the public.
(c) Use the term credit bureau in its name
unless it operates a bona fide credit bureau in conjunction with its collection
agency business. For purposes of this paragraph, credit bureau means any
person engaged in gathering, recording and disseminating information relative
to the creditworthiness, financial responsibility, paying habits or character
of persons being considered for credit extension for prospective creditors.

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