Independent enterprises.
1. A person is not an employer for the purposes of this chapter if:
(a) He enters into a contract with another person or business which is an independent enterprise; and
(b) He is not in the same trade, business, profession or occupation as the independent enterprise.
2. As used in this section, “independent enterprise” means a person who holds himself out as being engaged in a separate business and:
(a) Holds a business or occupational license in his own name; or
(b) Owns, rents or leases property used in furtherance of his business.
3. The provisions of this section do not apply to a principal contractor who is licensed pursuant to chapter 624 of NRS.
Last modified: February 25, 2006