Nevada Automotive Repair Licensing Law

Nevada Code · 5 sections

The following is the full text of Nevada’s automotive repair licensing law statutes as published in the Nevada Code. For the official version, see the Nevada Legislature.

NRS 482.3823

NRS

482.3823

Vehicle used for course of instruction in automobile repair.

1. An educational institution may operate on the highways of this State an unregistered motor vehicle otherwise required to be registered pursuant to this chapter if there is displayed on the vehicle a special license plate assigned to the educational institution pursuant to subsection 2. Such operation is strictly limited to movement of the vehicle:

(a) From one educational institution to another educational institution;

(b) From the educational institution to an established place of business which specializes in particular automotive repairs; and

(c) Which is necessary to test the vehicle under practical operating conditions on the road.

1. Upon application by an educational institution, submission of such evidence of qualification as is determined necessary by the Director and payment of the applicable fee, the Department shall assign to the educational institution one or more sets of special license plates for use on educational vehicles. The Department shall charge and collect a fee of $5 for each set of special license plates issued pursuant to this section. The plates are valid for 1 year. The fee for renewal is $5.

2. Any unauthorized use of special license plates issued pursuant to this section is cause for the Department to revoke all sets of those plates issued to the educational institution. Unauthorized use of the plates includes:

(a) Display on a vehicle which is not an educational vehicle; and

(b) Movement of an educational vehicle in any manner not authorized in subsection 1.

1. Each special plate issued pursuant to this section must have displayed upon it suitable characters, as determined by the Department, to identify the vehicle as an educational vehicle. The special plates may be used interchangeably on educational vehicles by the educational institution to which the plates were issued.

2. As used in this section:

(a) “Educational institution” means:

(1) A public school as that term is defined in NRS 385.007 ; or

(2) One of the branches or facilities within the Nevada System of Higher Education,

Ê which offers a course of instruction in automotive repair and owns or controls an educational vehicle.

(b) “Educational vehicle” means any motor vehicle which is owned or controlled by an educational institution and used exclusively for the purposes of a course of instruction in automotive repair. The term does not include any motor vehicle:

(1) Used by the educational institution for any purpose not directly related to a course of instruction in automotive repair.

(2) Owned by a pupil, student or employee of the educational institution.

(Added to NRS by 1991, 316 ; A 1993, 410 )

Souvenir and Other Smaller License Plates

NRS 487.520

NRS

487.520

Repair and rebuilding of vehicle to comply with industry standards; repair or replacement of airbags and other safety equipment; retention of written records.

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, if a salvage vehicle is repaired or rebuilt by a garage operator or operator of a body shop, the repairs or rebuilding must comply with the standards published and commonly applied in the motor vehicle repair industry.

2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, if any safety equipment that was present in a motor vehicle at the time it was manufactured is repaired or replaced by a garage operator or operator of a body shop, the equipment must be repaired or replaced to the standards published and commonly applied in the motor vehicle repair industry.

3. If a motor vehicle has been in a crash and a garage operator or operator of a body shop accepts or assumes control of the motor vehicle to make any repair, the garage operator or operator of the body shop shall:

(a) For a motor vehicle that is equipped with an airbag that has been deployed, replace the airbag in a manner that complies with the standards set forth in 49 C.F.R. § 571.208, Standard No. 208, for such equipment.

(b) For a motor vehicle that is equipped with a seatbelt assembly which requires repair or replacement, repair or replace the seatbelt assembly in a manner that complies with the standards set forth in 49 C.F.R. § 571.209, Standard No. 209, for such equipment.

1. A garage operator or operator of a body shop who is licensed pursuant to the provisions of this chapter who performs the work required pursuant to this section shall retain a written record of the work, including, without limitation, the date of the repair, rebuilding or replacement, and any identifying information regarding any parts or equipment used in the repair, rebuilding or replacement.

(Added to NRS by 2003, 1908 ; A 2015, 1654 )

GARAGES, GARAGE OPERATORS AND BODY SHOPS

General Provisions

NRS 487.68703

NRS

487.68703

Duties of body shop if motor vehicle towed at request of someone other than owner.

1. If a motor vehicle is towed to a body shop at the request of someone other than the registered owner of the motor vehicle, the body shop shall use all resources reasonably necessary, as evidenced by written documentation, to obtain the identity of the owner and any other necessary information from the agency charged with the registration of the motor vehicle in this or any other state and:

(a) Notify the registered owner of the location of the vehicle.

(b) Provide the registered owner with the information required pursuant to NRS 487.6874 .

1. Any charge imposed for storage of a motor vehicle pursuant to this section must meet the requirements of NRS 487.68701 .

(Added to NRS by 2013, 1976 )

Automotive Repairs

NRS 487.6871

NRS

487.6871

Display of sign by garage operator and body shop required; penalty.

1. Each garage operator shall display conspicuously in those areas of his or her place of business frequented by persons seeking repairs on motor vehicles a sign, not less than 22 inches by 28 inches in size, setting forth in boldface letters the following:

STATE OF NEVADA

REGISTERED GARAGE

THIS GARAGE IS REGISTERED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES

NEVADA AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR CUSTOMER BILL OF RIGHTS AS A CUSTOMER IN NEVADA:

YOU have the right to receive repairs from a business that is

REGISTERED

with the Department of Motor Vehicles that will ensure the proper repair of your vehicle. ( NRS 487.6871 )

YOU have the right to receive a

WRITTEN ESTIMATE

of charges for repairs made to your vehicle which exceed $50. ( NRS 487.6875 )

YOU have the right to read and understand all documents and warranties

BEFORE YOU SIGN THEM

. ( NRS 487.6871 )

YOU have the right to

INSPECT ALL REPLACED PARTS

and accessories that are covered by a warranty and for which a charge is made. ( NRS 487.6883 )

YOU have the right to request that all replaced parts and accessories that are not covered by a warranty

BE RETURNED TO YOU AT THE TIME OF SERVICE

. ( NRS 487.6883 )

YOU have the right to require authorization

BEFORE

any additional repairs are made to your vehicle if the charges for those repairs exceed 20% of the original estimate or $100, whichever is less. ( NRS 487.6877 )

YOU have the right to receive a

COMPLETED STATEMENT OF CHARGES

for repairs made to your vehicle. ( NRS 487.6893 )

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES

1. Each body shop shall display conspicuously in those areas of its place of business frequented by persons seeking repairs on motor vehicles a sign, not less than 22 inches by 28 inches in size, setting forth in boldface letters the following:

STATE OF NEVADA

LICENSED BODY SHOP

THIS BODY SHOP IS LICENSED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES

NEVADA AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR CUSTOMER BILL OF RIGHTS AS A CUSTOMER IN NEVADA:

YOU have the right to receive repairs from a business that is

LICENSED

with the Department of Motor Vehicles that will ensure the proper repair of your vehicle. ( NRS 487.6871 )

YOU have the right to receive a

WRITTEN ESTIMATE

of charges for repairs made to your vehicle which exceed $50 and, if any, the rate of and circumstances under which you will be charged more than $50 for the storage of your vehicle. ( NRS 487.6875 )

YOU have the right to read and understand all documents and warranties

BEFORE YOU SIGN THEM

. ( NRS 487.6871 )

YOU have the right to

INSPECT ALL REPLACED PARTS

and accessories that are covered by a warranty and for which a charge is made. ( NRS 487.6883 )

YOU have the right to request that all replaced parts and accessories that are not covered by a warranty

BE RETURNED TO YOU AT THE TIME OF SERVICE

. ( NRS 487.6883 )

YOU have the right to require authorization

BEFORE

any additional repairs are made to your vehicle if the charges for those repairs exceed 20% of the original estimate or $100, whichever is less. ( NRS 487.6877 )

YOU have the right to receive a

COMPLETED STATEMENT OF CHARGES

for repairs made to your vehicle and for storage of your vehicle, if applicable. ( NRS 487.6893 )

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES

1. The sign required pursuant to the provisions of subsection 1 or 2 must include a replica of the Great Seal of the State of Nevada. The Seal must be 2 inches in diameter and be centered on the face of the sign directly above the words “STATE OF NEVADA.”

2. The sign required pursuant to the provisions of subsection 1 or 2 must also include the words “The Compliance Enforcement Division of the Department of Motor Vehicles can be reached at,” followed by the Internet address of the Compliance Enforcement Division and the telephone number of the nearest office of the Compliance Enforcement Division.

3. Any person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.

(Added to NRS by 2009, 2528 , 2699 ; A 2013, 1978 )

NRS 7.045

NRS

7.045

Unlawful solicitation of legal business; monetary recovery by victim; penalty.

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, it shall be unlawful for a person to solicit a tort victim to employ, hire or retain any attorney at law:

(a) At the scene of a traffic crash that may result in a civil action;

(b) At a county or city jail or detention facility;

(c) At a medical facility or other location where a provider of health care performs health care services; or

(d) Within 72 hours after the tort occurred.

1. It is unlawful for a person to conspire with another person to commit an act which violates the provisions of subsection 1.

2. This section does not prohibit or restrict:

(a) A recommendation for the employment, hiring or retention of an attorney at law in a manner that complies with the Nevada Rules of Professional Conduct.

(b) The solicitation of motor vehicle repair or storage services by a tow car operator.

(c) Any activity engaged in by police, fire or emergency medical personnel acting in the normal course of duty.

(d) A communication by a tort victim with the tort victim’s insurer concerning the investigation of a claim or settlement of a claim for property damage.

(e) Any inquiries or advertisements performed in the ordinary course of a person’s business.

1. Any contract, agreement or obligation that is made, obtained, procured or incurred with a tort victim in violation of this section is void.

2. A tort victim who prevails in a civil action pursuant to this section:

(a) May recover:

(1) Twice the amount of actual damages he or she incurred from the violation of this section; and

(2) An amount equal to twice the amount of the financial obligation imposed upon the tort victim by the contract, agreement or obligation that was made, obtained, procured or incurred in violation of this section.

(b) Is entitled to reasonable attorney’s fees and costs.

1. A civil action pursuant to this section is subject to the limitation set forth in subsection 1 of NRS 11.190 .

2. Any person who violates any of the provisions of this section:

(a) For the first offense, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.

(b) For a second or any subsequent offense, is guilty of a category E felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130 .

1. As used in this section, “tort victim” means a person:

(a) Whose property has been damaged as a result of any accident or motor vehicle crash that may result in a civil action, criminal action or claim for tort damages by or against another person;

(b) Who has been injured or killed as a result of any accident or motor vehicle crash that may result in a civil action, criminal action or claim for tort damages by or against another person; or

(c) A parent, guardian, spouse, sibling or child of a person who has died as a result of any accident or motor vehicle crash that may result in a civil action, criminal action or claim for tort damages by or against another person.

[1:157:1929; NCL § 621] + [2:157:1929; NCL § 622]—(NRS A 1967, 528 ; 2013, 1497 ; 2015, 1655 ; 2023, 1296 )

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