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TITLE 43 PUBLIC SAFETY; VEHICLES; WATERCRAFT
Chapter 482 Motor Vehicles and Trailers: Licensing, Registration, Sales and Leases
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GENERAL PROVISIONS
- NRS 482.010 Definitions.
- NRS 482.0105 "Assembly" defined.
- NRS 482.011 "Based" defined.
- NRS 482.012 "Border state employee" defined.
- NRS 482.0125 "Branch" defined.
- NRS 482.0127 "Broker" defined.
- NRS 482.013 "Bus" defined.
- NRS 482.014 "Calendar year" defined.
- NRS 482.0145 "Charitable organization" defined.
- NRS 482.0151 "Chassis-mount camper" defined.
- NRS 482.0153 "Combined gross vehicle weight rating" defined.
- NRS 482.0154 "Complete front inner structure for a unibody" defined.
- NRS 482.0157 "Conventional frame" defined.
- NRS 482.016 "Converter dolly" defined.
- NRS 482.018 "Cowl assembly" defined.
- NRS 482.020 "Dealer" and "vehicle dealer" defined.
- NRS 482.023 "Declared gross weight" defined.
- NRS 482.028 "Distributor" defined; exception.
- NRS 482.0285 "Duplicate number plate" defined.
- NRS 482.0287 "Electric bicycle" defined.
- NRS 482.029 "Electric personal assistive mobility device" defined.
- NRS 482.030 "Essential parts" defined.
- NRS 482.035 "Farm tractor" defined.
- NRS 482.036 "Farm vehicle" defined.
- NRS 482.037 "Fiscal year" defined.
- NRS 482.0385 "Floor pan assembly" defined.
- NRS 482.040 "Foreign vehicle" defined.
- NRS 482.043 "Franchise" defined.
- NRS 482.044 "Golf cart" defined.
- NRS 482.0445 "Gross vehicle weight rating" defined.
- NRS 482.045 "Highway" defined.
- NRS 482.050 "Identification" and "permanent identifying" defined.
- NRS 482.0515 "Kit trailer" defined.
- NRS 482.053 "Lease," "long-term lessee," "long-term lessor," "short-term lessee" and "short-term lessor" defined.
- NRS 482.055 "Lienholder" defined.
- NRS 482.0555 "Local authority" defined.
- NRS 482.060 "Manufacturer" defined.
- NRS 482.065 "Metal tires" defined.
- NRS 482.066 "Mini motor home" defined.
- NRS 482.067 "Mobile home" defined.
- NRS 482.069 "Moped" defined.
- NRS 482.070 "Motorcycle" defined.
- NRS 482.071 "Motor home" defined.
- NRS 482.073 "Motortruck" defined.
- NRS 482.075 "Motor vehicle" defined.
- NRS 482.076 "New vehicle" defined.
- NRS 482.078 "New vehicle dealer" defined.
- NRS 482.080 "Nonresident" defined.
- NRS 482.084 "Out-of-state student" defined.
- NRS 482.085 "Owner" defined.
- NRS 482.087 "Passenger car" defined.
- NRS 482.091 "Passenger compartment" defined.
- NRS 482.095 "Pneumatic tires" defined.
- NRS 482.096 "Purchase price" defined.
- NRS 482.0965 "Rear clip assembly" defined.
- NRS 482.097 "Rebuilder" defined.
- NRS 482.098 "Rebuilt vehicle" defined.
- NRS 482.100 "Reconstructed vehicle" defined.
- NRS 482.1005 "Recreational park trailer" defined.
- NRS 482.101 "Recreational vehicle" defined.
- NRS 482.1015 "Registered dealer" defined.
- NRS 482.102 "Registered owner" defined.
- NRS 482.103 "Resident" defined.
- NRS 482.106 "Roof assembly" defined.
- NRS 482.107 "Salesperson" defined.
- NRS 482.109 "Security interest" defined.
- NRS 482.110 "Semitrailer" defined.
- NRS 482.1115 "Service vehicle" and "work vehicle" defined.
- NRS 482.113 "Slide-in camper" defined.
- NRS 482.115 "Solid rubber tires" defined.
- NRS 482.120 "Specially constructed vehicle" defined.
- NRS 482.123 "Special mobile equipment" defined.
- NRS 482.124 "Substitute number plate" defined.
- NRS 482.125 "Trailer" defined.
- NRS 482.127 "Travel trailer" defined.
- NRS 482.129 "Trimobile" defined.
- NRS 482.1295 "Truck cab assembly" defined.
- NRS 482.130 "Truck-tractor" defined.
- NRS 482.132 "Used vehicle" defined.
- NRS 482.133 "Used vehicle dealer" defined.
- NRS 482.134 "Utility trailer" defined.
- NRS 482.1345 "Van conversion" defined.
- NRS 482.135 "Vehicle" defined.
- NRS 482.137 "Vehicle transporter" defined. ADMINISTRATION
- NRS 482.155 Enforcement of provisions of chapter by Department, its officers and peace officers.
- NRS 482.160 Administrative regulations; branch offices; appointment of agents and designation of county assessor as agent; compensation of certain agents.
- NRS 482.162 Department to adopt regulations setting forth criteria for determination of whether person is farmer or rancher; presentation of evidence to Department.
- NRS 482.165 Director to provide forms.
- NRS 482.170 Records of Department concerning registration and licensing.
- NRS 482.171 List of registered owners to be provided for selection of jury; reimbursement of Department.
- NRS 482.173 Schedule for retention and disposition of certain records of Department.
- NRS 482.175 Validity of registration: Powers and duties of Department and registered dealers.
- NRS 482.180 Motor Vehicle Fund: Creation; deposits; interest and income; dishonored payments; distribution of money collected for basic governmental services tax; transfers.
- NRS 482.1805 Revolving Account for Issuance of Special License Plates: Creation; deposit of certain fees; use of money in Account; transfer of excess balance to State Highway Fund.
- NRS 482.181 Governmental services taxes: Certification of amount collected each month; distribution. [Effective through June 30, 2013.]
- NRS 482.181 Governmental services taxes: Certification of amount collected each month; distribution. [Effective July 1, 2013.]
- NRS 482.182 Governmental services taxes: Transfer of certain amount from proceeds to State General Fund. [Effective through June 30, 2013.]
- NRS 482.182 Governmental services taxes: Transfer of certain amount from proceeds to State Highway Fund. [Effective July 1, 2013.]
- NRS 482.183 Motor Vehicle Revolving Account: Creation; use; deposits.
- NRS 482.186 Certain odometers deemed to register mileage reflected on odometer plus 100,000 miles.
- NRS 482.187 Department authorized to enter into written agreements for periodic payment of delinquent taxes or fees; regulations.
- NRS 482.188 Waiver of penalty or interest for failure timely to file return or pay tax, penalty or fee in certain circumstances. REGISTRATION; TITLING; REGULAR LICENSE PLATES
- NRS 482.205 Registration required for certain vehicles.
- NRS 482.206 Periods of registration for motor vehicles; exceptions.
- NRS 482.208 Registration of leased vehicles by long-term lessor or long-term lessee.
- NRS 482.210 Exemptions from registration.
- NRS 482.215 Application for registration.
- NRS 482.216 Department may authorize new vehicle dealer to accept applications for registration and transfer of registration of new motor vehicles and to issue certificates of registration; duties of dealer; prohibited acts; regulations.
- NRS 482.217 Department authorized to enter into agreement with certain motor carriers and service providers to register, transfer or renew registration of vehicles; conditions of such agreement; regulations.
- NRS 482.218 Owners of certain motortrucks, truck-tractors and buses required to maintain certain books, papers and records; penalty for failure to comply.
- NRS 482.220 Application for registration of specially constructed, reconstructed, rebuilt or foreign vehicle; certificate of inspection; charge for inspection.
- NRS 482.223 Application for title for rebuilt, reconstructed or specially constructed vehicle; inspection; certificate of inspection; affidavit.
- NRS 482.224 Replica vehicles: Limitation on number of vehicles for which Department may issue certificate of registration; application for registration to state certain facts.
- NRS 482.225 Collection of sales or use tax upon application for registration of certain vehicles purchased outside this State; payment of all applicable taxes and fees required for registration; refund of tax erroneously or illegally collected.
- NRS 482.230 Grounds requiring refusal of registration.
- NRS 482.235 Registration indexes and records; assignment of registration number by registered dealer.
- NRS 482.240 Issuance of certificates of registration and title by Department or registered dealer; period of validity of certificate.
- NRS 482.245 Contents of certificates of registration and title.
- NRS 482.247 Certificate of title in beneficiary form: Request; application; fee; restriction upon issuance; contents; signatures and transactions; interest; duties of Department.
- NRS 482.255 Placement of certificate of registration; surrender upon demand of certain persons; limitation on conviction.
- NRS 482.260 Duties of Department and its agents relative to registration of vehicle; issuance of certificate of title; fees and taxes.
- NRS 482.265 License plates issued upon registration; stickers, tabs or other devices issued upon renewal of registration; return of plates; fee for and limitations on issuance of special license plates.
- NRS 482.266 Manufacture of license plates substantially similar to license plates issued before January 1, 1982: Written request; fee; delivery; duties of Department; retention of old plates authorized if requested plates contain same letters and numbers.
- NRS 482.267 License plates: Production at facility of Department of Corrections.
- NRS 482.268 License plates: Additional fee for issuance; deposit of fee.
- NRS 482.270 License plates: General specifications; redesign; configuration of special license plates designed, prepared and issued pursuant to process of direct application and petition.
- NRS 482.2703 License plates: Samples; form; fee; penalty.
- NRS 482.2705 License plates: Passenger cars and trucks; duties of Director.
- NRS 482.271 License plates: Decals; fees.
- NRS 482.2715 License plates: Registrant entitled to maintain code if continuously renewed; exceptions; issuance of replacement plates with same code after expiration of registration; fee.
- NRS 482.2717 License plates to be issued to automobile wreckers and operators of salvage pools.
- NRS 482.272 License plates: Motorcycles.
- NRS 482.274 License plates: Trailers; duties of Director.
- NRS 482.275 License plates: Display.
- NRS 482.280 Expiration and renewal of registration.
- NRS 482.2805 Department not to renew registration if local authority has filed notice of nonpayment pursuant to NRS 484B.527; fee for service performed by Department.
- NRS 482.2807 Requirements for registration if local government has filed notice of nonpayment pursuant to NRS 484B.527.
- NRS 482.281 Authority of Department of Motor Vehicles to allow authorized inspection station or authorized station to renew certificates of registration; adoption of regulations.
- NRS 482.283 Change of name or place of residence: Notice to Department required; timing and contents of notice.
- NRS 482.285 Certificates, decals and number plates: Illegibility, loss, mutilation or theft; obtaining of duplicates or substitutes; fees and taxes.
- NRS 482.290 Assignment and recording of new vehicle identification number if old number has been falsely attached, removed, defaced, altered or obliterated; authority of Department; fee; penalty for certain acts committed with intent to defraud. ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION AND STORAGE OF DOCUMENTS
- NRS 482.292 "Document" defined.
- NRS 482.293 Authority of Department of Motor Vehicles to establish program; validity of electronic submission or storage; persons allowed to apply for participation; adoption of regulations; required content of regulations; acceptance of gifts and grants.
- NRS 482.294 Approval by Department of Motor Vehicles for person to participate in program; waiver of requirement of signature of natural person; document submitted by electronic means deemed to be original document. VEHICLES LEASED FOR SHORT TERM
- NRS 482.295 Registration by short-term lessor: Proof of financial ability to respond to damages.
- NRS 482.300 Short-term lessor must be licensed.
- NRS 482.305 Short-term lessor not providing coverage jointly and severally liable with short-term lessee for certain damages; notice to lessee of extent of coverage; dismissal of action against lessor if coverage provided.
- NRS 482.308 Discrimination by short-term lessor against member of Armed Forces prohibited; penalty.
- NRS 482.310 Type of license plate for leased vehicle.
- NRS 482.313 Charging, collecting, reporting and remitting of certain fees in connection with lease of passenger car by short-term lessor; deposit of money into State General Fund and State Highway Fund; certain amounts excluded from calculation of fees; duties of Executive Director of Department of Taxation.
- NRS 482.315 Records of short-term lessor: Maintenance; inspection; form; penalty; duties of Executive Director of Department of Taxation.
- NRS 482.3151 Definitions.
- NRS 482.31515 "Authorized driver" defined.
- NRS 482.3152 "Estimated time for repair" defined.
- NRS 482.31525 "Estimated time for replacement" defined.
- NRS 482.31527 "Vehicle licensing costs" defined.
- NRS 482.3153 "Waiver of damages" defined.
- NRS 482.31535 Permissible agreements between lessor and lessee as to responsibility for damage to or loss of passenger car leased for short term; determination of fair market value.
- NRS 482.3154 Limitation on liability of short-term lessee concerning damage to or loss of leased passenger car; limitation of short-term lessor's loss under certain circumstances; limitation or exclusion of administrative charge.
- NRS 482.31545 Liability of authorized driver for damage occurring during operation of passenger car: Limitations.
- NRS 482.3155 Waiver of damages: Required provisions; limitation is void; exception.
- NRS 482.31555 Short-term lessor authorized to restrict applicability of waiver of damages under certain circumstances.
- NRS 482.3156 Waiver of damages: Disclosure of certain information required.
- NRS 482.31565 Waiver of damages and optional insurance: Purchase as condition for lease prohibited; maximum charge; adjustment to reflect Consumer Price Index; advertisements; other prohibited practices.
- NRS 482.3157 Restrictions on recovery for damages to leased car by placing block or processing charge on lessee's credit card; unfair, deceptive or coercive conduct prohibited.
- NRS 482.31575 Advertisement of lease: Disclosure of certain information required; exception.
- NRS 482.3158 Certain additional charges permissible under certain circumstances; disclosure of certain additional charges required; certain additional fees prohibited; further prohibitions.
- NRS 482.31583 Conditions for imposing additional charge; authorized and required actions relating to recovery of vehicle licensing costs; annual report to Department of Taxation.
- NRS 482.31585 Action for damages and equitable relief; attorney's fees and costs.
- NRS 482.3159 Waiver of provisions is void. VEHICLE TRANSPORTERS
- NRS 482.316 Legislative declaration; license issued to vehicle transporter revocable privilege.
- NRS 482.3161 Licensing required; applicability of NRS 482.316 to 482.3175, inclusive.
- NRS 482.3163 License: Application; fees; renewal. [Effective until the date of the repeal of the federal law requiring each state to establish procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting the professional, occupational and recreational licenses for child support arrearages and for noncompliance with certain processes relating to paternity or child support proceedings.]
- NRS 482.3163 License: Application; fees; renewal. [Effective on the date of the repeal of the federal law requiring each state to establish procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting the professional, occupational and recreational licenses for child support arrearages and for noncompliance with certain processes relating to paternity or child support proceedings.]
- NRS 482.31632 Payment of child support: Statement by applicant for license; grounds for denial of license; duty of Department. [Effective until the date of the repeal of the federal law requiring each state to establish procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting the professional, occupational and recreational licenses for child support arrearages and for noncompliance with certain processes relating to paternity or child support proceedings.]
- NRS 482.3165 Fee for issuance of special license plate.
- NRS 482.3167 Bond: Filing; form; deposit in lieu of bond.
- NRS 482.3169 Issuance of certificates of registration and special license plates to vehicle transporter.
- NRS 482.3171 Movement of vehicle with special license plate authorized.
- NRS 482.3173 Movement of vehicle without special license plate prohibited; restrictions on use of plates.
- NRS 482.3174 Suspension of license for failure to pay child support or comply with certain subpoenas or warrants; reinstatement of license. [Effective until the date of the repeal of the federal law requiring each state to establish procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting the professional, occupational and recreational licenses for child support arrearages and for noncompliance with certain processes relating to paternity or child support proceedings.]
- NRS 482.3175 Grounds for denial, suspension or revocation of license; hearing. CONSIGNMENT OF VEHICLES
- NRS 482.31771 Definitions.
- NRS 482.31772 "Consignee" defined.
- NRS 482.31773 "Consignment" defined.
- NRS 482.31774 "Consignment contract" defined.
- NRS 482.31775 Consignment contract: Required contents.
- NRS 482.31776 Duties of consignee; trust account; disclosure statement; applicability of section; operation of vehicle subject to consignment contract; written log; prohibited acts; penalties. MANUFACTURERS, REBUILDERS, DISTRIBUTORS, DEALERS, BROKERS, SALESPERSONS AND LESSORS Licensing and Regulation
- NRS 482.318 Legislative declaration.
- NRS 482.319 Statement regarding payment of child support by applicant for license; grounds for denial of license; duty of Department. [Effective until the date of the repeal of the federal law requiring each state to establish procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting the professional, occupational and recreational licenses for child support arrearages and for noncompliance with certain processes relating to paternity or child support proceedings.]
- NRS 482.3195 Suspension of license for failure to pay child support or comply with certain subpoenas or warrants; reinstatement of license. [Effective until the date of the repeal of the federal law requiring each state to establish procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting the professional, occupational and recreational licenses for child support arrearages and for noncompliance with certain processes relating to paternity or child support proceedings.]
- NRS 482.320 Manufacturers, distributors, dealers and rebuilders: Special plates required for movement of new and used vehicles; exceptions.
- NRS 482.322 Vehicle dealers, manufacturers, distributors and rebuilders: Licenses required; additional restriction upon activities of new vehicle dealer; license does not extend to mobile homes; Department to investigate applicant; penalties for violations.
- NRS 482.3225 Conditions under which charitable organization not required to obtain certain licensure.
- NRS 482.323 Established place of business required for dealers, short-term lessors and brokers; notification of Department of branches by short-term lessors.
- NRS 482.325 Manufacturers, distributors, dealers and rebuilders: Application for license; fees; issuance of certificate; renewal of license. [Effective until the date of the repeal of the federal law requiring each state to establish procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting the professional, occupational and recreational licenses for child support arrearages and for noncompliance with certain processes relating to paternity or child support proceedings.]
- NRS 482.325 Manufacturers, distributors, dealers and rebuilders: Application for license; fees; issuance of certificate; renewal of license. [Effective on the date of the repeal of the federal law requiring each state to establish procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting the professional, occupational and recreational licenses for child support arrearages and for noncompliance with certain processes relating to paternity or child support proceedings.]
- NRS 482.3253 Factors Director must consider before renewing license of manufacturer, distributor, rebuilder or dealer; authority of Director to require bond.
- NRS 482.3255 Denial or revocation of license: Evidence of unfitness of applicant or licensee.
- NRS 482.3256 Licensees to post licenses in conspicuous place visible to public.
- NRS 482.3257 Dealers: Activities constituting prima facie evidence that person is acting as dealer.
- NRS 482.326 Dealers: Location and name of business; designation of principal place of business and branches; branches may be operated under authority of license for principal place of business under certain conditions; change of name or location.
- NRS 482.3263 Books and records of dealers and brokers: Location; inspection and copying; retention.
- NRS 482.327 Dealers: License for each branch; exception; contents of license; posting of license; temporary license.
- NRS 482.3275 Dealers: Signatures not required to be acknowledged on documents required to be filed with Department or other state agencies; exception.
- NRS 482.3277 Dealers: Certain purchasers and prospective purchasers to be allowed to view certain documents in Spanish language.
- NRS 482.328 Vehicle taken in trade: Satisfaction of outstanding security interest.
- NRS 482.330 Manufacturers, distributors, dealers and rebuilders: Certificates of registration and special plates for vehicles provided by Department upon licensing; special plates for loaned vehicles; limitation.
- NRS 482.332 Dealers, manufacturers, lessors, rebuilders and brokers: Duty to affix legible sign containing name of business; exception.
- NRS 482.333 Brokers: Licensing; fees; disclosure of financial records; penalty. [Effective until the date of the repeal of the federal law requiring each state to establish procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting the professional, occupational and recreational licenses for child support arrearages and for noncompliance with certain processes relating to paternity or child support proceedings.]
- NRS 482.333 Brokers: Licensing; fees; disclosure of financial records; penalty. [Effective on the date of the repeal of the federal law requiring each state to establish procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting the professional, occupational and recreational licenses for child support arrearages and for noncompliance with certain processes relating to paternity or child support proceedings.]
- NRS 482.3331 Director to consider certain matters before renewing license of broker; authority of Director to require bond.
- NRS 482.3333 Brokers: Duty to procure and file bond with Department; amount of bond; use of bond to cover multiple categories of vehicles; requirements for bond; recourse for persons injured by broker or employee.
- NRS 482.3335 Brokers: Prohibition against advertising as vehicle dealer without appropriate license; prohibition against displaying or advertising vehicle not licensed to sell.
- NRS 482.3337 Brokers: Insured trust account required.
- NRS 482.334 Brokers: Written brokerage agreement with prospective buyer required; form of agreement; notice to be included within agreement; form and contents of notice; retention of copies of brokerage agreement.
- NRS 482.3345 Dealers: Prohibited and authorized acts if prospective buyer enters into exclusive written brokerage agreement with broker.
- NRS 482.335 Manufacturers, distributors, dealers and rebuilders: Display of license plate or plates.
- NRS 482.345 Manufacturers, distributors, dealers and rebuilders: Application; proof of place of business; bonding requirements; remedies of injured person; judgment; prohibition upon issuance of license or plate to certain persons not having an established place of business in State.
- NRS 482.346 Deposit in lieu of bond: Specifications; conditions for release; liability; refund; deposit in Motor Vehicle Fund.
- NRS 482.347 Dealers: Principal and branch places of business to be covered by vehicle dealer's bond; dealer to procure certain other separate bonds.
- NRS 482.350 Dealers: New vehicle dealer's license not to be issued unless dealer first furnishes to Department instrument indicating dealer is franchised dealer of manufacturer; additional functions in which used vehicle dealers may engage.
- NRS 482.351 "Bait and switch," misleading or inaccurate advertising by dealer or rebuilder prohibited; regulations.
- NRS 482.3515 Vehicle dealer required to disclose information concerning emission of carbon dioxide of certain new vehicles; exception.
- NRS 482.352 Manufacturers, distributors, dealers and rebuilders: Grounds for denial, suspension or revocation of license; disclosure of financial records; regulations.
- NRS 482.353 Ability of applicant or licensee to petition for hearing after notice of denial, suspension or revocation; duties and powers of Director; exception from applicability of section.
- NRS 482.354 Trial de novo.
- NRS 482.362 Salespersons: Licensing; fees; grounds for denial, suspension or revocation of license; reemployment; notice of change of address or termination; penalty. [Effective until the date of the repeal of the federal law requiring each state to establish procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting the professional, occupational and recreational licenses for child support arrearages and for noncompliance with certain processes relating to paternity or child support proceedings.]
- NRS 482.362 Salespersons: Licensing; fees; grounds for denial, suspension or revocation of license; reemployment; notice of change of address or termination; penalty. [Effective on the date of the repeal of the federal law requiring each state to establish procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting the professional, occupational and recreational licenses for child support arrearages and for noncompliance with certain processes relating to paternity or child support proceedings.]
- NRS 482.363 Lessors and certain employees: Licensing; renewal; fees; denial, suspension, revocation or transfer of license; applicability of provisions. [Effective until the date of the repeal of the federal law requiring each state to establish procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting the professional, occupational and recreational licenses for child support arrearages and for noncompliance with certain processes relating to paternity or child support proceedings.]
- NRS 482.363 Lessors and certain employees: Licensing; renewal; fees; denial, suspension, revocation or transfer of license; applicability of provisions. [Effective on the date of the repeal of the federal law requiring each state to establish procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting the professional, occupational and recreational licenses for child support arrearages and for noncompliance with certain processes relating to paternity or child support proceedings.]
- NRS 482.363105 Long-term lessors also holding licenses as vehicle dealers: Authorized acts. Franchises for Sales of Motor Vehicles
- NRS 482.36311 Definitions.
- NRS 482.36318 "Distributor" defined.
- NRS 482.36319 "Distributor branch" defined.
- NRS 482.3632 "Factory branch" defined.
- NRS 482.3634 "Relevant market area" defined.
- NRS 482.36345 "Representative" defined.
- NRS 482.36348 "Vehicle" defined.
- NRS 482.36352 Termination or discontinuation of franchise: Notice; grounds; protest by dealer; hearing.
- NRS 482.363521 Termination or discontinuation of franchise: Compensation of dealer.
- NRS 482.363523 Termination or discontinuation of franchise: Duties of dealer.
- NRS 482.36354 Modification or replacement of franchise: Notice; protest by dealer; hearing; change of area of primary responsibility of dealer.
- NRS 482.36355 Considerations for determining good cause for termination, discontinuation, modification or replacement of franchise.
- NRS 482.36356 Additional criteria for determining existence of good cause for termination, discontinuation, modification or replacement of franchise or for establishing additional dealership or relocating existing dealership.
- NRS 482.36357 Establishment or relocation of dealership in marketing area of dealer in same line and make of vehicles: Notice; protest of dealer; hearing; exemptions.
- NRS 482.363575 Director to adopt regulations for conduct of discovery preliminary to hearings required for termination, discontinuation, modification or replacement of franchises or for establishment or relocation of dealership in marketing area of another dealer in same line and make of vehicles.
- NRS 482.36358 Considerations for determining good cause for establishing or relocating dealership in marketing area of dealer in same line and make of vehicles.
- NRS 482.36361 Written protests: Notice; manufacturer or distributor not to take further action pending determination; hearing; consolidation of hearings.
- NRS 482.36363 Hearings: Burden of proof; consideration of economic effect.
- NRS 482.36366 Hearings: Fees for witness; assessment of costs; attorney's fees.
- NRS 482.36368 Decision of Director: Judicial review; notice.
- NRS 482.36371 Unfair practices: Change in capital structure, executive management, ownership or control; compensation for value of dealership; consent not to be unreasonably withheld; time period for complying with request for consent; effect of failure to grant or deny request.
- NRS 482.3638 Unfair practices: Release from liability; limitations on settlement of controversies; unlawful terms or conditions of franchise agreements; price increases; participation in ownership; unlawful acts against franchise; preventing dealer from selling or servicing another line or make of new vehicles.
- NRS 482.36385 Unfair practices: Competition by manufacturer, distributor or branch of factory; discrimination; compensation of dealer; sale to unlicensed person; deceptive advertising or acts; audits performed more than 12 months after date of transaction; acts relating to appeals of results of audits.
- NRS 482.36386 Unfair practices: Selling or offering to sell new vehicle, parts or accessories at lower actual price than offered or charged another dealer; exceptions.
- NRS 482.36387 Unfair practices: Ownership or operation of facility for repair or maintenance of vehicles by manufacturer or distributor or certain persons or entities under common control therewith; exception.
- NRS 482.36388 Unfair practices: Putting into effect unfair, unreasonable or inequitable method for allocation, scheduling or delivery of new vehicles, parts or accessories; refusal or failure to deliver new vehicles, parts or accessories; exception.
- NRS 482.36389 Unfair practices: Requiring dealer to disclose information concerning customer to manufacturer or third party.
- NRS 482.36391 Unfair practices: Inducing dealer by coercion to order or accept vehicle, parts, accessories or other commodities.
- NRS 482.36395 Unfair practices: Encouraging dealer to sell or lease vehicles through deceptive practices; refusal to deliver order; requiring payment of costs for promotion or advertising; requiring compliance with standards exceeding commonly accepted business practices; taking certain actions against dealer based solely on survey of dealer's customers.
- NRS 482.36396 Death of dealer: Termination of franchise prohibited if dealer designates successor in interest; primary and alternate successors in interest.
- NRS 482.36397 Death of dealer: Notice of assumption and commencement of operation of franchise by designated successor; deposit by dealer; arrangements for discharge of terms of franchise agreement for period after death.
- NRS 482.36398 Death of dealer: Operation of business and accounting to heirs or estate by manufacturer or distributor pending assumption by designated successor; accounting to heirs or estate by successor.
- NRS 482.36399 Assumption of provisions of franchise agreement by successor required.
- NRS 482.36412 Franchise assumable by successor same as existed at death of dealer.
- NRS 482.36413 Termination of franchise upon divorce prohibited; award of franchise to either party in divorce action.
- NRS 482.36414 License as dealer required for assumption of operation of franchise.
- NRS 482.36419 Exercise of right of first refusal by manufacturer or distributor if transfer of all or substantially all assets of dealership is proposed: Requirements; prohibited acts.
- NRS 482.36423 Action for injunctive relief or civil damages; service of process; time to answer or plead.
- NRS 482.36425 Civil penalty; civil suit by Attorney General. Restrictions on Monopolistic Financing
- NRS 482.3643 "Sell," "sold," "buy" and "purchase" defined.
- NRS 482.3645 Agreement to finance through designated source which lessens competition or creates monopoly unlawful; agreement declared void.
- NRS 482.3647 Threat by manufacturer or distributor to discontinue sales to retail seller prima facie evidence of violation.
- NRS 482.3649 Threat by person engaged in business of financing who is affiliated with manufacturer or distributor to discontinue sales prima facie evidence of violation.
- NRS 482.3651 Giving of gratuity by manufacturer or wholesaler to person financing sales which lessens competition or creates monopoly unlawful.
- NRS 482.3653 Acceptance of gratuity by person financing sales unlawful.
- NRS 482.3655 Acceptance of gratuity: Unlawful financing of sales thereafter.
- NRS 482.3657 Violation by corporation; penalty.
- NRS 482.3659 Violation by foreign corporation; penalty.
- NRS 482.366 Agreements in violation of law void.
- NRS 482.3661 Provisions cumulative.
- NRS 482.3663 Action for damages; additional parties defendant.
- NRS 482.3665 Penalty. Sale of Certain Used Vehicles
- NRS 482.36655 Definitions.
- NRS 482.3666 "Drivetrain" defined.
- NRS 482.366605 "Used vehicle" defined.
- NRS 482.36661 Inspection of engine and drivetrain of vehicle; written disclosure of defects.
- NRS 482.36662 Written warranty required under certain circumstances; contents of warranty.
- NRS 482.36663 Duration of warranty.
- NRS 482.36664 Complaint regarding dealer: Submission; contents; investigation; resolution; appeal.
- NRS 482.36665 Record of complaints: Maintenance; contents.
- NRS 482.36666 Administrative fines; opportunity for hearing; deposit of fines; injunctions and other remedies.
- NRS 482.36667 Regulations. SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES Personalized Prestige License Plates
- NRS 482.3667 Preparation for issuance; procedures for application and issuance; persons qualified for issuance; period of validity; renewal; priority; powers and duties of Department.
- NRS 482.3669 Regulations.
- NRS 482.367 Fees; deposit of fees to credit of Motor Vehicle Fund. Special License Plates Issued to Certain Nonprofit Organizations That Operate a Museum for Motor Vehicles
- NRS 482.367001 Application; limitation on number of sets; interchangeable use; identification number; fee; expiration; renewal. Applications for Design, Preparation and Issuance: Commission on Special License Plates; Department of Motor Vehicles
- NRS 482.367002 Submission of application; qualifications of certain organizations that will receive financial support by way of special license plate; contents of application; authority of Department; surety bonds and release thereof; retention or return of plates upon disposal of vehicle.
- NRS 482.367004 Commission on Special License Plates: Creation; membership; term; service without salary or compensation; administrative support; duties.
- NRS 482.367006 Fees.
- NRS 482.367008 Limitation on number of separate designs of special license plates that may be in issuance at any one time; issuance of additional designs of special license plates in order of authorization or approval; annual assessment of viability of current designs; notice of declining circulation; cessation of issuance of plates whose circulation falls below certain levels. Pledge of Legislature
- NRS 482.36705 Special license plates authorized by act of Legislature: Minimum number of applications; compliance with limitation on issuance of more than certain number of separate designs of special license plates; approval by Commission on Special License Plates. Special License Plates Associated With Military or Public Service, or Membership in or Affiliation With Certain Groups
- NRS 482.3672 Member of the press.
- NRS 482.3675 Honorary consul of foreign country.
- NRS 482.368 Distinguishing plates for exempt vehicles: Issuance; fees; interstate agreements; application; regulations.
- NRS 482.369 Distinguishing plates for exempt vehicles: Specifications.
- NRS 482.370 United States Senators and Representatives.
- NRS 482.372 Secretary of State, State Treasurer, State Controller and Attorney General.
- NRS 482.373 Governor and Lieutenant Governor.
- NRS 482.374 Legislators and Supreme Court justices.
- NRS 482.3745 Fees for license plates for congressional delegates and public officers.
- NRS 482.3747 Collegiate license plates.
- NRS 482.3748 Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons.
- NRS 482.3749 Hall of fame athletes.
- NRS 482.375 Holder of license for amateur radio station.
- NRS 482.3753 Professional full-time salaried firefighters.
- NRS 482.3754 Volunteer firefighters.
- NRS 482.3755 Member of Nevada Wing of Civil Air Patrol.
- NRS 482.376 Member of Nevada National Guard.
- NRS 482.3763 Support of outreach programs and services for veterans and their families: Preparation; issuance; required inscriptions; retention or return of plates upon disposal of vehicle; fees; replacement plates.
- NRS 482.37635 Support of veterans' homes: Decals indicating service in specific military unit; design; application; compliance with federal law; regulations.
- NRS 482.3764 Support of outreach programs and services for veterans and their families: Collection of special fee for such support; affixment of certain decals upon request of eligible applicant; disposition of money collected.
- NRS 482.3765 Veteran of Armed Forces of United States who survived attack on Pearl Harbor: Choice of inscription; eligibility for not more than two sets of plates; application; evidence of status; retention or return of plates upon disposal of vehicle; fees.
- NRS 482.377 "Disabled Veteran" or "Veteran Who Is Disabled" and "Ex-Prisoner of War": Choice of inscription as to disability; eligibility for not more than two sets of plates; application; evidence of status; retention or return of plates upon disposal of vehicle.
- NRS 482.3775 Veteran of Armed Forces of United States awarded Purple Heart: Eligibility for not more than two sets of plates; application; evidence of status; retention or return of plates upon disposal of vehicle; replacement plates.
- NRS 482.378 Recipient of Congressional Medal of Honor.
- NRS 482.3785 Family member of person killed in line of duty while on active duty in Armed Forces of United States. Special License Plates Associated With Recognition of or Support for Certain Charitable Causes
- NRS 482.379 Commemorating 125th anniversary of Nevada's admission into Union.
- NRS 482.37903 Commemorating 100th anniversary of founding of City of Las Vegas.
- NRS 482.37905 Encouraging donation of human organs.
- NRS 482.37917 Support of agriculture.
- NRS 482.379175 Appreciation of animals.
- NRS 482.37918 Support of preservation of history of atomic testing in Nevada.
- NRS 482.379185 Support of conservation of wetlands. [By order of the Director of the Department pursuant to NRS 482.367008, new issuances of this special plate have been discontinued as the result of an insufficient number of active registrations.]
- NRS 482.37919 Support of desert preserve established by Las Vegas Valley Water District.
- NRS 482.3792 Support of education of children in arts.
- NRS 482.3793 Support of missing or exploited children.
- NRS 482.37933 Support of preservation and restoration of Lake Tahoe Basin.
- NRS 482.37934 Support of preservation of federal lands surrounding Las Vegas.
- NRS 482.37935 Support of natural environment of Mount Charleston area.
- NRS 482.379355 Support of naturalized citizenship.
- NRS 482.379365 Reflect public solidarity after acts of terrorism committed on September 11, 2001.
- NRS 482.37937 Support of preservation and restoration of natural environment of Lower Truckee River and Pyramid Lake.
- NRS 482.379375 Support and enhancement of parks, recreation facilities and programs in City of Reno.
- NRS 482.37938 Support of rodeos.
- NRS 482.37945 Support of reconstruction, maintenance, improvement and promotion of Virginia & Truckee Railroad. Special License Plates Associated With Certain Classes and Types of Vehicles
- NRS 482.3795 Fire trucks.
- NRS 482.380 Antique vehicle: "Horseless Carriage."
- NRS 482.381 Antique vehicle: "Old Timer."
- NRS 482.3811 Antique vehicle: Trucks and truck-tractors.
- NRS 482.3812 Street Rods.
- NRS 482.3814 Classic Rods.
- NRS 482.3816 Classic Vehicles.
- NRS 482.3818 Vintage license plates: Production; issuance; fee; retention or return upon disposal of vehicle.
- NRS 482.3823 Vehicle used for course of instruction in automobile repair. Souvenir and Other Smaller License Plates
- NRS 482.3824 Special license plates to generate financial support for charitable organization: Director required to issue souvenir license plate at request of charitable organization; resale by charitable organization; issuance of special license plate for trailers and certain other vehicles. [Effective through June 30, 2010.]
- NRS 482.3824 Special license plates to generate financial support for charitable organization: Director required to issue souvenir license plate at request of charitable organization; resale by charitable organization; issuance of special license plate for trailers, motorcycles and certain other vehicles. [Effective July 1, 2010.]
- NRS 482.3825 Director authorized to issue souvenir license plates; "issuance" does not include resale of plates by charitable organization. Investigations Relating to Finances of Charitable Organizations that Receive Additional Fees From Special License Plates
- NRS 482.38272 Definitions.
- NRS 482.38273 "Additional fees" defined.
- NRS 482.38274 "Charitable organization" defined.
- NRS 482.38275 "Intended recipient" defined.
- NRS 482.38276 "Special license plate" defined.
- NRS 482.38277 Certain charitable organizations to prepare and file balance sheet and bank statement with Commission on Special License Plates; certain information concerning persons responsible for such organizations to be provided to Commission and Department; duties of Legislative Auditor with respect to forms and information.
- NRS 482.38278 Legislative Auditor to present final written report to Commission on Special License Plates; distribution of report; contents of report.
- NRS 482.38279 Determination that charitable organization failed to comply with certain provisions or standards; organization may request hearing; Commission on Special License Plates to issue decision; authority of Commission to order Department to suspend collection of additional fees or production of design of special license plate. SPECIAL USE PERMITS FOR SPECIAL EVENTS
- NRS 482.383 Conditions for issuance; fee. SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES AND PARKING PLACARDS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
- NRS 482.3831 Definitions.
- NRS 482.3833 "Person with a disability of moderate duration" defined.
- NRS 482.3835 "Person with a disability which limits or impairs the ability to walk" defined.
- NRS 482.3837 "Person with a permanent disability" defined.
- NRS 482.3839 "Person with a temporary disability" defined.
- NRS 482.384 Special license plates and special and temporary parking placards and stickers: Application; issuance; renewal; fees; design; display; letter of verification; prohibited acts; regulations. PLACARDS FOR VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS AND ASSOCIATED EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS
- NRS 482.3843 Application; issuance; use; surrender; no fee to be charged by Department. PERMITS FOR UNREGISTERED MOTOR VEHICLES
- NRS 482.385 Registration of vehicle of nonresident owner not required; exceptions; registration of vehicle by person upon becoming resident of this State; penalty; taxes and fees; surrender of nonresident license plates and registration certificate; citation for violation.
- NRS 482.390 Commercial vehicle of nonresident owner: Applicability of provisions; conditions for exemption from registration.
- NRS 482.395 Reciprocal agreements and arrangements.
- NRS 482.3955 Special permits for movement of vehicles by dealers, distributors, rebuilders or other persons; permits for operation of vehicle by charitable organizations.
- NRS 482.396 Permit to operate certain unregistered vehicles.
- NRS 482.3963 Temporary permit for owner-lessor to operate certain unregistered vehicles.
- NRS 482.3965 Temporary permit for short-term lessor to operate certain unregistered vehicles. PERMITS FOR GOLF CARTS
- NRS 482.398 Issuance in county whose population is 400,000 or more; conditions under which permit not necessary. TRANSFER OF TITLE OR INTEREST
- NRS 482.399 Expiration of registration on transfer of ownership or destruction of vehicle; transfer of registration to another vehicle; reuse of license plates; refund.
- NRS 482.400 Endorsement of certificate of title upon transfer; electronic submission of notice of transfer; form for transfer of ownership for use by dealer; registration by transferee; exceptions.
- NRS 482.410 Transferee to apply for certificate of registration and pay governmental services tax.
- NRS 482.415 Registration if transferee unable to produce certificate of registration or title.
- NRS 482.420 Transfer other than voluntary transfer: Expiration of registration; operation of vehicle. LEASE OF MOTOR VEHICLE OR TRAILER FOR USE PRIMARILY IN TRADE OR BUSINESS
- NRS 482.4215 Circumstances in which lease does not constitute sale or create security interest. SECURITY INTERESTS IN VEHICLES
- NRS 482.423 Sale of new vehicle: Duties of seller; information concerning secured party or assignee; temporary placards; dealer to execute and furnish copy of dealer's report of sale; applicability of section.
- NRS 482.4235 Lease of new vehicle pursuant to long-term lease: Duties of long-term lessor; temporary placards; execution and furnishing of copy of long-term lessor's report of lease.
- NRS 482.424 Sale of used or rebuilt vehicle: Duties of seller; exception; information concerning secured party; temporary placards; execution and furnishing of copy of dealer's or rebuilder's report of sale.
- NRS 482.4245 Lease of used or rebuilt vehicle pursuant to long-term lease: Duties of long-term lessor; temporary placards; execution and furnishing of copy of long-term lessor's report of lease.
- NRS 482.4247 Temporary placards issued by Department; fee; disposition of proceeds.
- NRS 482.426 Sale of used or rebuilt vehicle by person not dealer or rebuilder: Duties; documents and statement to be submitted to Department; remittance of fee.
- NRS 482.427 Issuance of certificate of title to buyer, secured party or assignee.
- NRS 482.428 Issuance of certificates of title to certain secured parties.
- NRS 482.429 Fees.
- NRS 482.431 Delivery of certificate of title following performance of terms of contract or security agreement; complaint; investigation; administrative fine; opportunity for hearing; deposit of fines.
- NRS 482.432 Applicable statutory provisions for perfection and release of security interest.
- NRS 482.433 Inapplicability of certain provisions to security interests in certain vehicles.
- NRS 482.434 Effect of action or failure to act by Department or its officers or employees.
- NRS 482.436 Unlawful acts; penalty.
- NRS 482.438 Obtaining duplicate certificate of title to use as security with intent to defraud prohibited; penalties. IDENTIFICATION OF TRIMOBILES
- NRS 482.441 Certificates of title and registration. SUSPENSION OF REGISTRATION: DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF INTOXICATING LIQUOR OR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
- NRS 482.451 Suspension upon court order; return of license plates and registration to Department; reinstatement; sale or transfer of motor vehicle.
- NRS 482.456 Penalties related to operation of motor vehicle for which registration is suspended or failure to return certificate of registration or license plates; service of term of imprisonment; consecutive sentences. CANCELLATION OF REGISTRATION
- NRS 482.460 Unsafe or improperly equipped vehicle.
- NRS 482.461 Failure of mandatory test of emissions from engines; notification; cost of inspection.
- NRS 482.463 Surrender or proof of loss of certificate of registration and license plates of vehicle with declared gross weight in excess of 26,000 pounds: Refund or credit for excise taxes.
- NRS 482.465 Unlawful use of certificate of registration or license plates; cancellation of certificate of title or registration and license plates improperly issued or obtained; revocation of certificate of title or registration and license plates for vehicle with declared gross weight in excess of 26,000 pounds.
- NRS 482.470 Disposition of certificates of registration and title and license plates if vehicle dismantled, junked or rendered inoperative; issuance of salvage title; destruction of returned plates.
- NRS 482.475 Vehicle used for short-term leasing.
- NRS 482.478 No refund of registration fees or governmental services taxes upon rescission or cancellation of registration or surrender of license plates; exception. FEES
- NRS 482.480 Fees for registration; exceptions; account for verification of insurance.
- NRS 482.4805 Transfer of money from Account for Verification of Insurance to State Highway Fund.
- NRS 482.481 Proration of fee for registration of certain vehicles.
- NRS 482.482 Additional fees for registration of motortruck, truck-tractor or bus; payment by installment for fleets authorized; penalty for failure to pay fee or tax; registration of vehicle after conviction or plea for operating vehicle which exceeded its declared gross weight.
- NRS 482.483 Additional fees for registration of trailer or semitrailer.
- NRS 482.485 Weighing of motor vehicles by public weighmasters; alternative for farm vehicles.
- NRS 482.490 Manufacturer's, distributor's, dealer's or rebuilder's license plate.
- NRS 482.500 Fees for duplicate or substitute certificates of registration, decals and number plates; fees for replacement plates or sets of plates issued for special license plates; fees for souvenir and sample license plates; exceptions.
- NRS 482.503 Exemptions from fees for registration.
- NRS 482.515 Delinquent fees; penalties. REPOSSESSION OF VEHICLES AND CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT
- NRS 482.516 Sale or lease of repossessed vehicle: Persons liable on security agreement to be given written notice of intent in advance; required manner of provision and contents of notice; rights of persons liable on security agreement.
- NRS 482.5161 Sale of repossessed construction equipment.
- NRS 482.5163 Sale of repossessed vehicle in commercially reasonable manner; application of proceeds; injunctive relief; damages.
- NRS 482.518 Reports of repossession to peace officer and Department. SPECIAL ANTITHEFT LAWS
- NRS 482.520 Action by Department on reports of stolen, embezzled and recovered vehicles.
- NRS 482.540 Authority of police officer, without warrant, to seize and take possession of certain vehicles; inspection and written report concerning certain falsely attached, removed, defaced, altered or obliterated numbers and marks; authority of court to declare vehicle forfeited under certain circumstances; charging of criminal act must not precede completion of report.
- NRS 482.542 Disposition of seized vehicle. OFFENSES CONCERNING DELIVERY, DISPLAY, OPERATION, POSSESSION, REGISTRATION OR SALE OF CERTAIN VEHICLES; IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS AND MARKS; DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES
- NRS 482.543 Definitions.
- NRS 482.5432 "Automobile wrecker" defined.
- NRS 482.5434 "Body shop" defined.
- NRS 482.5436 "Garage operator" defined.
- NRS 482.544 "Identification number or mark" defined.
- NRS 482.5445 "Salvage pool" defined.
- NRS 482.545 Certain unlawful acts.
- NRS 482.547 Unlawful sale, offer of sale or display for sale of motor vehicle; penalty.
- NRS 482.548 Unlawful display of vehicle for sale or lease.
- NRS 482.550 Unlawful sale or delivery of used vehicle within State if vehicle not registered in this State; disposition of plates; penalty.
- NRS 482.5505 Unlawful taking of possession of motor vehicle or part thereof with knowledge that identification number or mark has been falsely attached, removed, defaced, altered or obliterated; exception; penalty.
- NRS 482.551 Unlawful purchase, disposal, sale or transfer of motor vehicle or parts with falsely attached, removed, defaced, altered or obliterated identification number or mark; applicability; penalty.
- NRS 482.553 Unlawful removal, defacement, alteration or obliteration of identification number or mark of motor vehicle or part thereof; restoration of number or mark; homemade vehicles; penalty.
- NRS 482.5533 Unlawful failure of certain persons to notify Department or local law enforcement agency within certain period of discovery of motor vehicle or part thereof having identification number or mark that has been falsely attached, removed, defaced, altered or obliterated; penalty.
- NRS 482.5536 Court proceedings: Disclosure of certain information prohibited; exception; in camera review.
- NRS 482.554 Deceptive trade practices: Acts constituting; administrative fines; certain disclosures required; remedy not exclusive. PENALTIES
- NRS 482.555 Criminal penalties for certain violations of chapter.
- NRS 482.565 Administrative fines for violations other than deceptive trade practices; injunction or other appropriate remedy; enforcement proceedings.
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