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2010 Nevada Code
TITLE 58 ENERGY; PUBLIC UTILITIES AND SIMILAR ENTITIES
Chapter 706 Motor Carriers
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REGULATION AND LICENSING OF MOTOR CARRIERS
General Provisions
- NRS 706.011 Definitions.
- NRS 706.013 "Advertise" defined.
- NRS 706.016 "Ambulance" defined.
- NRS 706.018 "Authority" defined.
- NRS 706.021 "Broker" defined.
- NRS 706.024 "Chair" defined.
- NRS 706.026 "City" defined.
- NRS 706.028 "Combined gross vehicle weight rating" defined.
- NRS 706.031 "Commission" defined.
- NRS 706.036 "Common motor carrier" defined.
- NRS 706.041 "Common motor carrier of passengers" defined.
- NRS 706.046 "Common motor carrier of property" defined.
- NRS 706.048 "Compliance enforcement officer" defined.
- NRS 706.051 "Contract motor carrier" defined.
- NRS 706.056 "Converter gear dolly" defined.
- NRS 706.058 "Declared gross weight" defined.
- NRS 706.061 "Department" defined.
- NRS 706.063 "Deputy Commissioner" defined.
- NRS 706.066 "Driveaway-towaway" defined.
- NRS 706.071 "Farm vehicle" defined.
- NRS 706.072 "Fully regulated carrier" defined.
- NRS 706.073 "Gross vehicle weight rating" defined.
- NRS 706.074 "Hazardous material" defined.
- NRS 706.076 "Hearse" defined.
- NRS 706.081 "Highway" defined.
- NRS 706.085 "Household goods" defined.
- NRS 706.091 "Motor convoy carrier" defined.
- NRS 706.096 "Motor vehicle" defined.
- NRS 706.101 "Operator" defined.
- NRS 706.111 "Private motor carrier of property" defined.
- NRS 706.116 "Semitrailer" defined.
- NRS 706.121 "Special mobile equipment" defined.
- NRS 706.124 "Taxicab" defined.
- NRS 706.126 "Taxicab motor carrier" defined.
- NRS 706.127 "Tilt bed" defined.
- NRS 706.131 "Tow car" defined.
- NRS 706.132 "Towing services" defined.
- NRS 706.136 "Trailer" defined.
- NRS 706.137 "Transportation of household goods" defined.
- NRS 706.141 "Unladen weight" defined.
- NRS 706.146 "Vehicle" defined.
- NRS 706.151 Legislative declaration of purpose.
- NRS 706.1511 Authority: Creation; appointment, terms and qualifications of members; restriction on other employment of members; members serve at pleasure of Governor.
- NRS 706.1512 Authority: Designation of Chair by Governor; Executive Officer; members in unclassified service of State.
- NRS 706.1513 Suits by and against Authority.
- NRS 706.1514 Authority: Power of majority of members; exercise of power and conduct of business by majority of members; hearings.
- NRS 706.1515 Authority: Expenses of investigations, inspections, audits and appearances made outside State.
- NRS 706.1516 Nevada Transportation Authority Regulatory Fund: Creation; deposits; use; claims; statements.
- NRS 706.1517 Authority: Employees who are peace officers may carry firearms.
- NRS 706.1518 Authority: Biennial report; records open to public.
- NRS 706.156 Certain carriers and brokers declared affected with public interest and subject to regulation; resale of transportation services.
- NRS 706.158 Inapplicability of provisions governing brokers to motor clubs, charitable organizations and certain other brokers of transportation services.
- NRS 706.163 Inapplicability of certain provisions to governmental vehicles. Administration and Enforcement
- NRS 706.166 Supervision and regulation of fully regulated carriers, brokers of regulated services and operators of tow cars by Authority; enforcement of standards of safety.
- NRS 706.167 Duty of motor carriers to furnish information and annual report.
- NRS 706.1675 Annual reports, records and statements to be submitted under oath.
- NRS 706.168 Supervision of motor carriers separate from supervision of brokers.
- NRS 706.169 Regulation of certain carriers by Department of Motor Vehicles and Department of Public Safety.
- NRS 706.171 General powers of Authority, Department of Motor Vehicles and Department of Public Safety: Regulations; reports and records; examinations and subpoenas; temporary waivers.
- NRS 706.1715 Duties of Attorney General and district attorneys.
- NRS 706.1717 Cooperation with federal and state agencies; payment of expenses incurred for joint conferences and meetings held out of State.
- NRS 706.172 Examination of records and other property of persons regulated by Authority; exception.
- NRS 706.1725 Disclosure of records subject to examination: Requirements; conditions.
- NRS 706.173 Regulations concerning safety for drivers and vehicles; regulations concerning transportation of hazardous materials and hazardous waste.
- NRS 706.176 Appointment of Deputy Commissioner; employment of compliance enforcement officers and other personnel by Authority.
- NRS 706.178 Regulations concerning training of compliance enforcement officers.
- NRS 706.186 Licensing of motor carriers by Department.
- NRS 706.188 Agreement between Department and motor carrier or service provider regarding registration or transfer or renewal of registration of vehicle; bond or other security; fees; regulations.
- NRS 706.192 Power of Department to require bond of carrier that is habitually delinquent in making certain payments.
- NRS 706.196 Reports to Department; preservation of records; penalties for failure to report or preserve records.
- NRS 706.197 Fees for filing documents.
- NRS 706.201 Costs of administration.
- NRS 706.211 Deposit and use of money collected. [Effective through June 30, 2013.]
- NRS 706.211 Deposit and use of money collected. [Effective July 1, 2013.] Regulation of Motor Carriers Generally
- NRS 706.221 NRS 706.011 to 706.791, inclusive, not construed as law for registration of motor vehicles.
- NRS 706.226 Compliance of motor carriers and brokers of regulated services with provisions of chapter.
- NRS 706.231 Peace and traffic officers to assist in enforcement.
- NRS 706.235 Issuance of citation or notice of correction to driver of heavy-duty motor vehicle detained for violation.
- NRS 706.246 Limitations on use of unsafe vehicle.
- NRS 706.251 Report of accident: Requirements; preservation; confidentiality.
- NRS 706.256 Power of Authority to order repairs of facilities and use of safety appliances.
- NRS 706.266 Intrastate motor carriers required to furnish information to Authority.
- NRS 706.271 Motor vehicle exceeding limit on size, weight or load not to be licensed or permitted to operate.
- NRS 706.276 Vehicles to be weighed by public weighmaster or Department; fee; applicability of chapter 582 of NRS; acceptance of certificates from other states; exception for farm vehicles.
- NRS 706.281 Name of operator to be prominently displayed on vehicle; exceptions.
- NRS 706.282 Duty of fully regulated carrier that advertises to provide to person who publishes or distributes advertisement of certain information regarding natural person who requested advertisement; duty of person who publishes or distributes advertisement of fully regulated carrier to provide certain information to Authority.
- NRS 706.285 Advertising must include number of certificate or permit.
- NRS 706.2855 Injunction prohibiting person from advertising without including number of certificate or permit.
- NRS 706.286 Complaint against fully regulated carrier or operator of tow car: Investigation by Authority; notice and hearing.
- NRS 706.2865 Notice of matters pending before Authority; power of Authority to dispense with hearing.
- NRS 706.2873 Record of hearings: Recording and transcription of testimony; copies to be filed with court clerk and furnished to parties; costs.
- NRS 706.2875 Order for appearance of witnesses or production of materials; payment of fees and mileage claims by witnesses.
- NRS 706.288 Order for production of books, accounts, papers or records.
- NRS 706.2883 Person aggrieved by action or inaction of Taxicab Authority entitled to judicial review; regulations of Nevada Transportation Authority regarding its review of decisions of Taxicab Authority.
- NRS 706.2885 Suspension or revocation of certificate, permit or license; notice and hearing; conditions; judicial review. Liability Insurance, Bonds and Security
- NRS 706.291 Liability insurance to be provided by certain motor carriers; Authority to designate amounts; Authority and Department jointly to prescribe amounts and forms by regulation.
- NRS 706.296 Duty of carrier engaged in intrastate transportation and collecting purchase price on delivery of goods sold by shipper to file bond with Authority.
- NRS 706.303 Liability insurance to be provided by operators of horse-drawn vehicles; amount of coverage.
- NRS 706.305 Liability insurance to be provided by operators of taxicabs; amount of coverage.
- NRS 706.3052 Operator of taxicab may provide self-insurance; exception.
- NRS 706.3054 Operator of taxicab may file bond in lieu of insurance.
- NRS 706.3056 Operator of taxicab may deposit security with Department in lieu of insurance.
- NRS 706.3058 Permitted forms of security.
- NRS 706.306 Maintenance of security; affidavit required upon relinquishment of certificate of self-insurance. Rates and Service
- NRS 706.311 Motor carriers and operators of tow cars to provide adequate service and facilities; charges to be just and reasonable; unjust and unreasonable charges unlawful.
- NRS 706.321 Schedules of rates, fares and charges.
- NRS 706.323 Limitation on power of Authority to regulate rates.
- NRS 706.326 Hearing by Authority concerning propriety of new rate, fare, charge or service; suspension of operation of new schedule; order of Authority.
- NRS 706.331 Authority may order substitution of just and reasonable rates, regulations and practices after investigation and hearing.
- NRS 706.341 Operator of tow car required to notify Authority of discontinuance of towing services; common motor carrier may not discontinue service without order of Authority.
- NRS 706.346 Printing and posting of schedule and joint rates.
- NRS 706.351 Free or reduced rates for transportation unlawful; exceptions.
- NRS 706.356 Certain free transportation prohibited.
- NRS 706.361 Persons with disabilities entitled to full and equal enjoyment of facilities of public transportation; unlawful denial of services and facilities.
- NRS 706.366 Unlawful to refuse service of public transportation or charge additional fee or deposit to certain persons accompanied by service animal or service animal in training; remedies.
- NRS 706.371 Powers of Authority to regulate contract motor carriers. Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity
- NRS 706.386 Persons required to obtain certificate.
- NRS 706.391 Application for issuance or modification of certificate: Hearing; standards for reviewing application; duties of applicant; powers of Authority.
- NRS 706.396 Effect of denial of certificate.
- NRS 706.398 Revocation or suspension of certificate: Failure to file annual report to operate under terms and conditions of certificate or to comply with provisions of chapter or regulations of Authority.
- NRS 706.411 Order of Authority prima facie lawful from date of order. Permits for Contract Carriers
- NRS 706.421 Contract motor carrier must obtain permit from Commission.
- NRS 706.426 Application for permit: Contents and form.
- NRS 706.431 Conditions for issuance or denial of permit; approval of contract entered into after issuance of permit.
- NRS 706.436 Effect of denial of permit. Written Approval for Common Carriers of Property
- NRS 706.437 Certain common carriers of property to obtain written approval from Department.
- NRS 706.438 Conditions for issuance of written approval.
- NRS 706.439 Department authorized to issue written approval at time of registration or licensing of carrier's fleet.
- NRS 706.4395 Cancellation of written approval. Intrastate Transportation or Storage of Household Goods
- NRS 706.442 Requirements.
- NRS 706.443 Enforcement of provisions of NRS 706.442 by Authority; regulations. Tow Cars
- NRS 706.445 Limitations on power of Authority to regulate towing services.
- NRS 706.446 Certain operators of tow cars not required to obtain certificates of public convenience and necessity.
- NRS 706.4463 Requirements for operators of tow cars: Certificates of public convenience and necessity; size and weight of tow cars; applications for certificates.
- NRS 706.4464 Transfer of certificate of public convenience and necessity: Conditions; application; hearing; approval.
- NRS 706.4465 Operator of tow car required to maintain dispatcher's log.
- NRS 706.4467 Requirements for towing and storing towed motor vehicles, cargo and personal property.
- NRS 706.4468 Operator of tow car required to file charges for preparing or satisfying liens with Authority; conditions for imposing charges.
- NRS 706.4469 Release of motor vehicle connected to tow car at point of origination of towing.
- NRS 706.4473 Operator required to inform owner of towed motor vehicle of right to file complaint with Authority.
- NRS 706.4475 Operator prohibited from knowingly towing vehicle after another operator already requested.
- NRS 706.4477 Conditions for person other than owner of motor vehicle to request towing; payment of costs by owner; exceptions.
- NRS 706.4479 Duties of operator if motor vehicle towed at request of person other than owner; limitations on certain fees and charges.
- NRS 706.4483 Authority to act upon complaints relating to operators of tow cars; remedies.
- NRS 706.4485 Conditions for inclusion of operator of tow car on list maintained and used by law enforcement agency; rates charged to law enforcement agencies; Nevada Highway Patrol prohibited from removing operator from list or restricting use of operator under certain circumstances.
- NRS 706.449 Administrative fine for failure to pay charge for cleaning roadway after accident.
- NRS 706.451 Annual fee; penalty and interest.
- NRS 706.453 Exemption of certain automobile wreckers. Subpoenas; Orders to Cease and Desist
- NRS 706.457 Authority may subpoena certain persons who have not obtained certificate of public convenience and necessity or permit.
- NRS 706.458 Enforcement of subpoena.
- NRS 706.461 Investigation of operations and advertising; hearing; order to cease and desist. Charter Buses
- NRS 706.463 Regulation of owner or operator of charter bus which is not fully regulated carrier: Safety; liability insurance and bonds; schedules and tariffs. Limousines
- NRS 706.465 Annual fee. Taxicab Motor Carriers
- NRS 706.471 Annual fee; penalty and interest.
- NRS 706.473 Leasing of taxicab to independent contractor: Authorization in certain counties; limitations; approval of agreement; liability for violations; intervention in civil action by Authority.
- NRS 706.475 Leasing of taxicab to independent contractor: Regulations of Authority. Impoundment of Certain Vehicles
- NRS 706.476 Impoundment by Authority of certain vehicles in unauthorized use; notice and hearing; administrative fine.
- NRS 706.478 Short-term lessor not liable for fine or penalty related to impoundment of certain vehicles in unauthorized use if vehicle in care, custody or control of lessee; evidence of care, custody or control; release of vehicle to short-term lessor. Licenses and Fees
- NRS 706.481 Operator of motor vehicle within provisions of chapter deemed owner; joint and several liability of lessor and lessee for fees, taxes, penalties and interest.
- NRS 706.491 Motor carrier must be licensed.
- NRS 706.521 Temporary permit for certain motor vehicles; fee.
- NRS 706.531 Combinations of vehicles: Special identifying devices; display; transfer; fee; penalties.
- NRS 706.541 Purchase of temporary permit required before entering State.
- NRS 706.546 Charge for credit allowed against subsequent fees.
- NRS 706.561 Temporary waiver of fees in emergency.
- NRS 706.566 Civil action for collection of unpaid fees.
- NRS 706.571 Procedure for refund of fee, penalty or interest.
- NRS 706.576 Injunction or other process to prevent collection of fees prohibited; action to recover amount paid under protest.
- NRS 706.581 Action to recover amount paid: Time to sue; waiver of right; consideration of grounds of illegality.
- NRS 706.586 Judgment for plaintiff: Disposition of amount; interest.
- NRS 706.591 Issuance of writ of attachment; bond or affidavit not required.
- NRS 706.596 Evidentiary effect of verified claim of Department.
- NRS 706.601 Delinquent fees, interest and penalties constitute lien against motor vehicle; time of attachment of lien; Department to notify registered owner before seizure and sale of vehicle; hearing.
- NRS 706.606 Duration of lien.
- NRS 706.611 Priority of lien.
- NRS 706.616 Transfer of ownership or license: Issuance of certificate of registration or title or transfer of license prohibited until Department certifies removal of lien.
- NRS 706.621 Notice by Department to person controlling credits or property of delinquent licensee; limitations on transfer or disposition of property.
- NRS 706.626 Revocation or denial of license: Notice and hearing.
- NRS 706.631 Remedies of State cumulative; election of remedies. Transfer of Certificates, Permits and Licenses
- NRS 706.6411 Procedure; limitation on transfer of stock of corporate motor carriers other than operators of tow cars. Limitations on Hours of Service for Certain Drivers
- NRS 706.672 Definitions.
- NRS 706.675 "Commercial motor vehicle" defined.
- NRS 706.678 "Intrastate driver" defined.
- NRS 706.682 Limitations on intrastate drivers of commercial motor vehicles.
- NRS 706.692 Limitations on drivers of other regulated motor vehicles. Exemptions
- NRS 706.736 Exemption of certain vehicles and transportation from provisions regulating certain motor carriers; applicability of certain provisions.
- NRS 706.741 Exemption of certain vehicles used in business of resort hotel that holds nonrestricted gaming license; requirements regarding inspection of such vehicles.
- NRS 706.745 Exemption of ambulances, hearses and certain carriers from requirements of NRS 706.386 and 706.421; exemption of certain carriers and public entities from requirement to obtain certificate of public convenience and necessity; conditions and limitations on exemptions.
- NRS 706.749 Permit for employer transporting employees between place of work and homes or central areas for parking; requirements. Violations and Penalties
- NRS 706.756 Unlawful acts; criminal penalties.
- NRS 706.758 Unlawful for person to advertise services for which certificate or permit is required unless person holds certificate or permit; orders to cease and desist unlawful advertising; procedure for disconnecting or changing telephone or paging number included in unlawful advertising.
- NRS 706.761 Civil penalty for failure to furnish report or allow inspection of books.
- NRS 706.766 Receipt of compensation not in conformity with rates filed with Authority unlawful; granting of rebate or special privilege unlawful.
- NRS 706.771 Civil penalty or administrative fine by Authority for certain violations.
- NRS 706.775 Administrative fine by Department for certain violations.
- NRS 706.779 Movement of vehicle by Authority after stopping driver for violation of certain provisions.
- NRS 706.781 Additional civil remedies. Additional Assessments of Fees
- NRS 706.791 Additional or estimated assessment of fees: Interest; penalties; notice; redeterminations. APPORTIONMENT OF FEES FOR INTERSTATE USERS OF HIGHWAYS
- NRS 706.801 Short title.
- NRS 706.806 Definitions.
- NRS 706.811 Declaration of legislative policy.
- NRS 706.813 Applicability of NRS 706.801 to 706.861, inclusive.
- NRS 706.816 Uniform interpretation of NRS 706.801 to 706.861, inclusive.
- NRS 706.821 Power of Department to make rules and regulations.
- NRS 706.826 Agreements by Department with departments of other states and countries.
- NRS 706.836 Payment of fees to Department.
- NRS 706.841 Application: Contents; computation of fee.
- NRS 706.846 Registration of vehicles; issuance of licenses or other devices.
- NRS 706.851 Registration of vehicle in fleet after final date for annual payment of fees.
- NRS 706.861 Determination of mileage proportions for fleet not registered during preceding year; application. REGULATIONS FOR OPERATION OF TAXICABS IN CERTAIN COUNTIES General Provisions
- NRS 706.881 Applicability of NRS 706.8811 to 706.885, inclusive.
- NRS 706.8811 Definitions.
- NRS 706.8812 "Administrator" defined.
- NRS 706.8813 "Certificate holder" defined.
- NRS 706.8814 "Driver" defined.
- NRS 706.8816 "Taxicab" defined.
- NRS 706.8817 "Taximeter" defined. Taxicab Authority
- NRS 706.8818 Appointment, number, terms, qualifications and compensation of members; principal office; regulations.
- NRS 706.88182 Adoption of regulations establishing program for transportation of elderly persons and persons with permanent disabilities.
- NRS 706.88185 Investigation of alleged violation; hearing; cease and desist order; enforcement of order.
- NRS 706.8819 Hearings and final decisions; jurisdiction; appeals from final decisions. Taxicab Administrator
- NRS 706.882 Appointment; classification; removal; restrictions on other employment.
- NRS 706.8821 Powers and duties; employees.
- NRS 706.8822 Administrative hearings and final decisions; jurisdiction; appeals to Taxicab Authority.
- NRS 706.88235 Issuance and enforcement of subpoenas; depositions. Allocation of Number of Taxicabs; Taxes; Fees
- NRS 706.88237 Power of Taxicab Authority to determine circumstances requiring temporary increase in allocation and to make such allocations.
- NRS 706.8824 Allocation of number of taxicabs by Taxicab Authority: Factors for determination; limitations; annual review.
- NRS 706.88245 Temporary increase in allocation of number of taxicabs by Taxicab Authority; factors for determination; regulations.
- NRS 706.8825 Taxicab Authority Fund: Creation; deposits; use; petty cash account.
- NRS 706.8826 Revenue of city and county received from taxes imposed on businesses operating taxicabs payable to State; fees payable to State by holder of certificate for allocated taxicab. Holders of Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity: Requirements
- NRS 706.8827 Certificate of public convenience and necessity required to engage in business of operating taxicabs; hearing on application; fee; conditions; effect of denial of certificate.
- NRS 706.8828 Insurance.
- NRS 706.8829 Uniform system of accounts; examination of books and accounts; fines; suspension or revocation of certificate of public convenience and necessity.
- NRS 706.883 Records.
- NRS 706.8831 Listing for telephone in telephone directory.
- NRS 706.8832 Two-way radio; central facilities for dispatching taxicabs.
- NRS 706.8833 Color scheme, insigne and design of cruising lights.
- NRS 706.8834 Maximum period of use of vehicle as taxicab; condition of vehicle acquired for use as taxicab; extension of period for hybrid electric vehicle.
- NRS 706.8835 Display of schedule of fares, number of unit and name of holder of certificate.
- NRS 706.8836 Taximeters.
- NRS 706.8837 Standards for taxicabs before operation.
- NRS 706.8838 Defects in taxicab which limit operation.
- NRS 706.8839 Inspections.
- NRS 706.88395 Impoundment by Administrator of vehicle in unauthorized use as taxicab; notice and hearing; administrative fine. Regulation of Drivers
- NRS 706.8841 Driver's permit: Issuance; fingerprints and qualifications of applicant; grounds for refusal to issue permit; fees.
- NRS 706.8842 Physician's certificate: Issuance; renewal; health requirements.
- NRS 706.8843 Conditions of employment of driver by holder of certificate.
- NRS 706.8844 Trip sheets.
- NRS 706.8845 Standards of conduct while on duty.
- NRS 706.8846 Prohibited acts concerning destination of passenger.
- NRS 706.8847 Compliance with passenger's directions; exceptions.
- NRS 706.8848 Sanctions imposed by Administrator for certain violations; hearing.
- NRS 706.8849 Prohibited and required acts of drivers; imposition of sanctions; hearings. Unlawful Acts; Penalties
- NRS 706.885 Unlawful acts; criminal penalties; disciplinary action by Taxicab Authority and Administrator.
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