Nevada has adopted the Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act, but with some variations in its criminal, civil, and vehicular code. NRS 598.0947 - "Trade name" defined.File an online Complaint. NRS 598.0917 Deceptive trade practice defined. This article shall discuss definitions and remedies as to deceptive trade practices in California. Deceptive advertising is usually prosecuted as a misdemeanor under Nevada state law. Violations of the law are considered unfair or deceptive trade practices subject to enforcement under the Nevada Consumer Protection Act. 301; NEVADA – Nevada Deceptive Trade Practices Act, Nevada Revised Statutes 598.0903 et seq. The official website of the Federal Trade Commission, protecting America's consumers for over 100 years. A person engages in a "deceptive trade practice" when in the course of his or her business or occupation he or she knowingly: