NRS487.270. Lien on abandoned vehicle; costs and fees included in lien; satisfaction of lien; transmission of fee to constable under certain circumstances.

      1.  Whenever a vehicle has been removed to a garage or other place as provided by NRS 487.230, the owner of the garage or the automobile wrecker who towed the vehicle has a lien on the vehicle for:

      (a) The costs of towing and storing for a period not exceeding 90 days; and

      (b) If the vehicle was removed from public property at the request of a constable, the fee described in paragraph (d) of subsection 2 of NRS 258.125.

      2.  If the vehicle is appraised at a value of $500 or less and is not reclaimed within the period prescribed in NRS 487.250, the owner of the garage or automobile wrecker may satisfy his or her lien by retaining the vehicle and obtaining a certificate pursuant to NRS 487.880, if applicable, or a salvage title as provided in NRS 487.810.

      3.  If the vehicle is appraised at a value of more than $500 and is not reclaimed within 45 days, the owner of the garage or automobile wrecker may satisfy his or her lien, in accordance with the provisions of NRS 108.265 to 108.367, inclusive. Before such a person may sell the vehicle, the person shall obtain a certificate pursuant to NRS 487.880, if applicable, or a salvage title as provided in NRS 487.810.

      4.  If the vehicle was removed from public property at the request of a constable and the owner of the garage or automobile wrecker satisfies his or her lien pursuant to subsection 2 or 3, the owner of the garage or automobile wrecker shall transmit to the constable the fee described in paragraph (d) of subsection 2 of NRS 258.125.

      (Added to NRS by 1967, 1601; A 1969, 770; 1973, 974; 1987, 1605; 1997, 1422; 1999, 1923; 2003, 474, 1918; 2007, 106)