NRS 645B.018: Exemptions for certain loans: Grounds for granting; revocation; issuance of statement by Commissioner of reasons for granting, denying or revoking.

1. A person may apply to the Commissioner for an exemption from the provisions of this chapter governing the making of a loan of money, except that an exemption may not be issued for the making of a residential mortgage loan.

2. The Commissioner may grant the exemption if the Commissioner finds that:

(a) The making of the loan would not be detrimental to the financial condition of the lender, the debtor or the person who is providing the money for the loan;

(b) The lender, the debtor or the person who is providing the money for the loan has established a record of sound performance, efficient management, financial responsibility and integrity;

(c) The making of the loan is likely to increase the availability of capital for a sector of the state economy; and

(d) The making of the loan is not detrimental to the public interest.

3. The Commissioner:

(a) May revoke an exemption unless the loan for which the exemption was granted has been made; and

(b) Shall issue a written statement setting forth the reasons for his or her decision to grant, deny or revoke an exemption.