1. A candidate who believes that he or she is the subject of a threat or intimidation addressed in violation of the provisions of NRS 293.715 may notify the Secretary of State in writing of the alleged violation.
2. Upon receipt of a notice of an alleged violation pursuant to subsection 1, the Secretary of State shall conduct an investigation and if the Secretary of State determines that reasonable suspicion exists that a violation of NRS 293.715 has occurred, the Secretary of State shall, as soon as practicable, refer the matter to the Attorney General for a determination of whether to institute proceedings in a court of competent jurisdiction to enforce the provisions of NRS 293.715.
3. After the conclusion of the investigation conducted pursuant to subsection 2, the Secretary of State shall issue to the candidate who notified the Secretary of State of the threat or intimidation a written report that includes:
(a) A description of the alleged violation;
(b) The results of the investigation undertaken by the Secretary of State; and
(c) If applicable, the outcome of the referral of the matter to the Attorney General.