Nevada Revised Statutes (Last Updated: December 24, 2014) |
TITLE58 ENERGY; PUBLIC UTILITIES AND SIMILAR ENTITIES |
CHAPTER706. Motor Carriers |
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 Account: 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. |
NRS 706.165. Authority required to authorize use in certain larger counties of certain technology by holder of certificate of public convenience and necessity; regulations by Authority. |
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, 2015.] |
NRS 706.211. Deposit and use of money collected. [Effective July 1, 2015.] |
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 706.285. 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 706.2885. 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 706.298. Certain indemnification clauses void and unenforceable. |
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 706.322. Acceptance by taxicab motor carrier or limousine operator of credit cards or debit cards for payment of rates, fares or charge: Regulations; certain acts by issuers prohibited. |
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 706.411. 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 or county or city 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 706.44793. Operator required to accept certain forms of payment. |
NRS 706.44797. Operator authorized to enter into contracts with issuers of credit cards and debit cards for acceptance of payment of rates, fares and charges. |
NRS 706.4483. Authority to act upon complaints relating to operators of tow cars; remedies. |
NRS 706.4487. Legislative declaration concerning designation of vehicle storage lots by insurance companies. |
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. |
Drivers’ Permits for Drivers of Certain Motor Carriers |
NRS 706.462. Issuance and renewal; application requirements; fees. [Effective January 1, 2014.] |
Charter Buses |
NRS 706.463. Regulation of owner or operator of charter bus which is not fully regulated carrier: Safety; liability insurance and bonds; fingerprinting; schedules and tariffs. |
Limousines |
NRS 706.465. Annual fee; technology fee; penalty and interest. |
Taxicab Motor Carriers |
NRS 706.471. Annual fee; technology 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. |
NRS 706.4755. Posting of sign concerning assault or battery on driver. |
NRS 706.4757. Blood, breath or urine test on employee or lessee for presence of alcohol or controlled substance; regulations. |
Impoundment of Certain Vehicles |
NRS 706.476. Impoundment by Authority of certain vehicles in unauthorized use; notice and hearing; administrative fine. |
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 706.495. Medical examiner’s certificate; issuance; renewal; health requirement. [Effective January 1, 2014.] |
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 706.606. 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 706.749. 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 706.761. 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 706.772. Administrative fines: Repayment plans; notice; notification provided to Department of Motor Vehicles. |
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 706.88183. Adoption of regulations implementing system for use of certain technology to verify validity of medallions. |
NRS 706.88184. Authority required to authorize use of certain technology by certificate holders and to impose reasonable charge. |
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; advertisements. |
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 706.88353. Posting of sign concerning assault or battery on driver. |
NRS 706.88355. Acceptance of credit cards or debit cards for payment of rates, fares and charges: Contracts with issuers; regulations; certain acts by issuers prohibited. |
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. [Effective through December 31, 2013.] |
NRS 706.8842. Medical examiner’s certificate: Issuance; renewal; health requirements. [Effective January 1, 2014.] |
NRS 706.8843. Conditions of employment of driver by holder of certificate. [Effective through December 31, 2013.] |
NRS 706.8843. Conditions of employment of driver by holder of certificate. [Effective January 1, 2014.] |
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. |