File an online Complaint. Engaging in deceptive trade practice prima facie evidence of intent to injure competitor; other rights of action not limited.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. NRS 207.171 is the Nevada statute that prohibits using false or misleading advertisements. Nevada law prohibits sellers from using the tactics described above. Nevada's Legislature has labeled this type of conduct "Deceptive Trade Practices. Nevada, like many states, has stringent laws in place to protect consumers from falling victim to deceptive trade practices. Nevada - Nevada Deceptive Trade Practices Act, Nevada Revised Statutes 598.0903 to 598.0999. This appeal arises from a deceptive trade practices action.