398.448 - Registration required to act as athlete’s agent; limited exception; contract of agency void if in violation of section.

398.448  Registration required to act as athlete’s agent; limited exception; contract of agency void if in violation of section.

      1.  Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a person shall not act as an athlete’s agent in this state without holding a certificate of registration under NRS 398.460 or 398.468.

      2.  Before being issued a certificate of registration, a person may act as an athlete’s agent in this state for all purposes except signing a contract of agency if:

      (a) A student athlete or another person acting on behalf of the student athlete initiates communication with the person so acting; and

      (b) Within 7 days after an initial act as an athlete’s agent, the person so acting submits an application for registration.

      3.  A contract of agency resulting from conduct in violation of this section is void, and the athlete’s agent shall return any consideration received under the contract.

      (Added to NRS by 2001, 1299)