NV AB502

Creates a Public Works Compliance Division within the Office of Labor Commissioner to investigate possible violations of public works laws, either at the Labor Commissioner's direction or upon referral from public bodies within 90 days after substantial completion of a contract.

Increases the timeframe for contractors/subcontractors to request apprentices from apprenticeship programs from 10 days to 30 days before beginning or resuming work on a public work, and now requires reporting of identifying information about public works to the Labor Commissioner.

Revises disqualification periods for contractors/subcontractors penalized for public works violations: first offense up to 180 days, second offense 180 days to 3 years, third offense 3 to 5 years, fourth or subsequent offense minimum 5 years.

Requires public bodies to request identifying numbers for public works at least 3 business days before publishing solicitations, and authorizes $50 daily penalties for public bodies failing to comply with reporting requirements.

Authorizes penalties against public bodies that fail to investigate or refer possible violations: $1,000 fee plus $2,000 administrative penalty for each contractor/subcontractor found in violation, with prohibition on recovering these costs from contractors/subcontractors.