AB 63 — Revises provisions governing vehicles. (BDR 43-226)
Last action — Chapter 16.
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Summary
AN ACT relating to vehicles; revising the authority of the Director of the Department of Motor Vehicles to designate the county assessor of a county as an agent to carry out the duties of the Department in that county; revising provisions governing the compensation which must be provided by contract to certain agents appointed by the Department; prohibiting a person from using the name, service marks, trademarks or logo of the Department under certain circumstances; authorizing a vehicle dealer to inspect a moped for the purposes of registration under certain circumstances; authorizing the Director of the Department to contract with a vendor to produce license plates under certain circumstances; clarifying provisions relating to the distribution of certain fees from the Pollution Control Account; revising provisions governing the information which must be included in an application for the issuance of special license plates to a person with a permanent disability; repealing provisions relating to the retention and disposition of certain records of the Department; providing a penalty; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Bill Text
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A.B.Assembly Bill No.
6363–Committee Aon SSEMBLYGrowth BILLand NOInfrastructure .CHAPTER..........
63–OMMITTEE ON GROWTH AND INFRASTRUCTURE (ON B EHALF OF THE D EPARTMENT OF M OTOR V EHICLES ) PREFILED N OVEMBER 19, 2018 ____________ Referred to Committee on Growth and Infrastructure SUMMARY—Revises provisions governing vehicles.
(BDR 43-226) FISCAL NOTE:
Effect on Local Government:
No.
Effect on the State:
Yes.
~ EXPLANATION – Matter in bolded italics is new;
matter between brackets [omitted material] is material to be omitted.
-Legislative *AB63*Counsel’s –Digest: 2 – LegUnder existing law, the Department of Motor Vehicles is authorized to appoint by contract any person or public agency as an agent to assist the Department in carrying out certain duties.
TheUnder Departmentexisting islaw, also authorized specifically to designate the countyDepartment assessor of anyMotor countyVehicles asis suchauthorized anto agentappoint ofcarrying theout Department.certain duties.
The Department is also authorized specifically ton designate the county assessor of any county as such an agent of the Department.
(1) revises the compensation that certain agents appointed by the Department must be provided undermarks, atrademarks contract;or logo of the Department in an advertisement, unless the person is an appointed agent of the Department and has obtained the written permission of the Department for such use.
and (2) newly provides that no person may use the name, service is an appointed agent of the Department and has obtained the written permission of the Department for such use.
(NRS 482.555) Existing law requires a person registering a moped to allow the Department to inspectwho theresides mopedin toa verifycounty thatwhere itthere meetsis no office of the relevantDepartment definitionmay ofinsteadperson moped.allow a sheriff or deputy sheriff to conduct such an inspection.
A(NRS person482.2155) whoSection resides2 inof athis countybill whereauthorizes therea isnew novehicle officedealer ofor thea Departmentused mayvehicle insteaddealer allowwho sells a sheriffmoped orto deputyconduct sheriffsuch an inspection for the purchaser, and the applicant to conductsubmit to the Department verification of such aninspection inspection.certifying that the moped meets the relevant definition.
(NRS 482.2155) Section 210 of this bill authorizesmakes a newconforming vehiclechange. dealer or a used vehicle dealer who sells a moped to conduct such an inspection for the purchaser, and the applicant to meets the relevant definition.
Section 10 of this bill makes a conforming change.d Existing law requires the Director of the Department to utilize the facility for the production of license plates, which is located at the Department of Corrections, to produce all license plates required by the Department.
(NRS 482.267) Section 3 - 80th Session (2019) – 2 – of this bill authorizes the Director to contract with a vendor for the production of license plates if the license plates require technological or mechanical processes which are not available at the facility.
Under existing law, certain older vehicles which are eligible for certain special license plates are exempted from required emissions testing if the owner or operator of the vehicle certifies to the Department that the vehicle was not driven more than 5,000 miles during the immediately preceding year.
The Department is required tothanto collect from the person initially obtaining the special license plates for such a vehicle an additional fee which is equal to the fee the person would pay for thethea emissions testing form.
theUnder Departmentexisting forlaw, a specialperson licensewith plate,a placardpermanent ordisability stickeris whicheligible authorizesto theapply to person to park his or her vehicle in parking spaces designated for persons who arearee handicapped.
(NRS 482.0962) Section 8 of this bill makes a conforming change to the relevantreleExisting definitionlaw ofrequires “personthe withDepartment ato permanentretain disability.”certain original certificates of title and forms for a power of attorney for at least 1 year.
(NRS 482.173) Section 12 of this bill repeals that requirement.
-EXPLANATION *AB63* – 3Matter –in THEbolded PEOPLEitalics OFis THEnew; STATE OF NEVADA, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEMBLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
matter between brackets [omitted material] is material to be omitted.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEMBLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
The county assessor may, under an agreement with the Department made pursuant to this subsection, transfer his or her duties as agent to the Department where the Department has established a branch office, consisting of full-time employees, in the county.] - 80th Session (2019) – 3 – 3.
Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the contract with each agent appointed by the Department in connection with the registration of motor vehicles and issuance of license plates [must] may provide for compensation based upon the reasonable value of the services of the agent but must not exceed $2 for each registration.
or (b) A service mark, trademark or logo designed to closely resemble a service mark, trademark or logo of the Department and intended to mislead a viewer to believe that the service mark,ndmark, trademark or logo is the service mark, trademark or logo of the Department.
-this *AB63*section –must 4include: – 2.
An application for the registration of a moped pursuant to this(a) sectionThe mustsignature include:and residential address of the owner of the moped.
(a) The signature and residential address of the owner of the moped.
3.- 80th Session (2019) – 4 – subsection 2 must be accompanied by:tration of a moped pursuant to (a) The registration fee required pursuant to NRS 482.480.
An(b) applicationThe forgovernmental theservices registrationtax ofimposed a moped pursuant to subsectionchapter 2of mustNRS, beas accompaniedprovided by:in NRS 482.260.
(a) The registration fee required pursuant to NRS 482.480.
(b) The governmental services tax imposed pursuant to chapter 371 of NRS, as provided in NRS 482.260.
(b) Did not purchase the moped from a new vehicle dealer or a used vehicleve(1) dealerResides and:in a county where an office of the Department is located must, at an office of the Department in that county, allow the Department to inspect the moped for verification that the moped meets the definition of “moped” as provided in NRS 482.069.
(1) Resides in a county where an office of the Department is located must, at an office of the Department in that county, allow the Department to inspect the moped for verification that the moped meets the definition of “moped” as provided in NRS 482.069.
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An applicant for the registration of a moped pursuant to this section who resides] (2) Resides in a county where no office of the Department is located must allow the Department to inspect the moped, as specified in [subsection 4,] subparagraph (1), at an office of the Department in another county or, in lieu of an inspection by the Department, allow a sheriff or deputy sheriff of the county in which - *AB63* – 5 – the applicant resides to inspect the moped for verification that the moped meets the definition of “moped” as provided in NRS 482.069.
A sheriff or deputy sheriff shall, upon the request of the applicant, conduct such an inspection and transmit his or her determination, in writing, to the Department and may collect the fee established by the Department pursuant to [subsection 4] subparagraph (1) for such an inspection.
and - 80th Session (2019) – 5 – (b) [Conducts] Receives the form completed by a new vehicle dealer or used vehicle dealer pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection 4, conducts the inspection required by subparagraph (1) of paragraph (b) of subsection 4 or [5 or] receives the alternative written determination from a sheriff or deputy sheriff that is authorized by subparagraph (2) of paragraph (b) of subsectionsubsections [5,] 4, the Department shall, if the inspection or written determination confirms that the moped meets the definition of “moped” as provided in NRS 482.069, issue a license plate and certificate of registration to the owner of the moped.
A certificate of title issued pursuant to this subsection is valid until cancelled by the DepartmentDepSec. upon the transfer of interest therein.
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NRSupNRS 482.267 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, the Director shall utilize the facility for the production of license plates which is - *AB63* – 6 – located at the Department of Corrections to produce all license plates required by the Department of Motor Vehicles.
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The Nevada Old Timer Club members shall bear the cost of thethe4. dies for carrying out the provisions of this section.
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The amount of the fee must be equal to the amount of the fee for a form certifying emission control compliance set forth in paragraph (c) of subsection 1 of NRS 445B.830.
(a) Having a manufacturer’s rated carrying capacity of 1 ton or less;
andandving a manufacturer’s rated carrying capacity of 1 ton or (b) Manufactured not later than 1948.
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In addition to the fees required pursuant to subsection 4, the Department shall charge and collect a fee for the first issuance of the special license plates for those motor vehicles exempted pursuant totothe paragraph (b) of subsection 1 of NRS 445B.760 from the provisions of NRS 445B.770 to 445B.815, inclusive.
The amount of the fee must be equal to the amount of the fee for a form certifying emission control compliance set forth in paragraph (c) of subsection 1 of NRS 445B.830.
License plates issued pursuant to this section must be inscribed with the words “CLASSIC ROD” and a number of characters, including numbers and letters, as determined necessary by 3.e DIf, during a registration year, the Director.holder of special plates issued pursuant to this section disposes of the vehicle to which the plates are affixed, the holder shall retain the plates and:
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If, during a registration year, the holder of special plates issued pursuant to this section disposes of the vehicle to which the plates are affixed, the holder shall retain the plates and:
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In addition to the fees required pursuant to subsection 4, the Department shall charge and collect a fee for the first issuance of the special license plates for those motor vehicles exempted pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 1 of NRS 445B.760 from the provisions - 80th Session (2019) – 8 – of NRS 445B.770 to 445B.815, inclusive.
The amount of the fee must be equal to the amount of the fee for a form certifying emission control compliance set forth in paragraph (c) of subsection 1 of NRS 445B.830.
6.be accounted for in the Pollution Control Account created by NRSt 445B.830 [.] and distributed in accordance with subsection 6 of NRS 445B.830.
Fees paid to the Department pursuant to subsection 5 must be accounted for in the Pollution Control Account created by NRS 445B.830 [.] and distributed in accordance with subsection 6 of NRS 445B.830.
(a) Affix them to another vehicle which meets the requirements of this section and report the change to the Department ininrements accordance with the procedure set forth for other transfers;
In addition to the fees required pursuant to subsection 4, the Department shall charge and collect a fee for the first issuance of the special license plates for those motor vehicles exempted pursuant to - *AB63* – 9 – paragraph (b) of subsection 1 of NRS 445B.760 from the provisions of NRS 445B.770 to 445B.815, inclusive.
The amount of the fee must be equal to the amount of the fee for a form certifying emission control compliance set forth in paragraph (c) of subsection 1 of NRS 445B.830.
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NRS 482.3837 is hereby amended to read as follows:
“Person with a permanent disability” means aaows: person:
person:
The issuance of a special license plate to a person with a permanent disability pursuant to this subsection does not preclude the issuance to such a person of a special parking placard for a vehicle other than a motorcycle or moped or a special parking sticker for a motorcycle or moped pursuant to subsection 6.
The Department shall not require a person with a permanent disability to include with the application for renewal a statement from a licensed physician or advanced practice registered nurse certifying that the person is a person with a permanent disability [.] or a certificate from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or the - *AB63* – 10 – United States Department of Defense which indicates the applicant has incurred a qualifying service-connected disability, as that- term80th isSession (2019) – 10 – applicable.s defined in subsection 1 or 2 of NRS 482.0962, as applicable.3.
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or (b) The organization which is issued the special parking placards will only use such placards on vehicles that actually transport persons with permanent disabilities, disabilities of moderatemod4. duration or temporary disabilities.
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The application must include a statement from a licensed physician or advanced practice registered nurse certifying that the applicant is a person with a permanent disability or disability ofofe moderate duration [.] or a certificate from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or the United States Department of Defense which indicates the applicant has incurred a qualifying service-connected disability, as that term is defined in subsection 1 or 2 of NRS 482.0962, as applicable.
- *AB63*80th –Session 11(2019) – (a)11 Have– inscribed on it the international symbol of access which is at least 3 inches in height, is centered on the placard and is white on a blue background;
(a) Have inscribed on it the international symbol of access whichthe compliessticker withand anyis applicablewhite federalon standards,a blue background;ndards, is centered on the(b) stickerHave andan isidentification whitenumber onand a bluedate background;of expiration of:
(b) Have an identification number and a date of expiration of:
If the applicant for renewal is a person with a disability of moderate duration, the applicant must include with the application for renewal a statement from a licensed physician or advanced practice registered nurse certifying that the applicant is a person with a disability which limits or impairs the ability to walk, and that such disability, although not irreversible, is estimated to last longer than 6 months.
The Department, or a city or county, may issue, and charge a reasonable fee for, a temporary parking placard for a vehicle other than a motorcycle or moped or a temporary parking sticker for a motorcycle- or80th mopedSession upon(2019) the– application12 of– a person with a temporary disability.
Upon request, the Department, city or county - *AB63* – 12 – may issue one additional temporary parking placard to an applicant.
A temporary parking placard issued pursuant to subsection 10 must:
A temporary parking sticker issued pursuant to subsection 10(a) must:Have inscribed on it the international symbol of access which is at least 3 inches in height, is centered on the sticker and is white on a red background;
(a) Have inscribed on it the international symbol of access which is at least 3 inches in height, is centered on the sticker and is white on a red background;
The person with the temporary disability shall include with the application for renewal a statement from a licensed physician or advanced practice registered nurse certifying that the applicant continues to be a person with a temporary disability and the estimated period of the disability.
a temporary disability and 14.
Upon issuing a special license plate pursuant to subsection 1, a special or temporary parking placard, or a special or temporary parking- sticker,80th theSession Department,(2019) or– the13 city– or county, if applicable, shall issue a letter to the applicant that sets forth the name andandble, address of the person with a permanent disability, disability of moderate duration or temporary disability to whom the special - *AB63* – 13 – license plate, special or temporary parking placard or special or temporary parking sticker has been issued and:
A special or temporary parking sticker must be affixed to moped has no windscreen, the windscreensticker must be affixed to any other part of the motorcycle or moped.moped which may be easily seen when the motorcycle or moped is parked.
If the motorcycle or moped has no windscreen, the sticker must be affixed to any other part of the motorcycle or moped which may be easily seen when the motorcycle or moped is parked.
Any person who violates the provisions of subsection 18 is guiltygui20. of a misdemeanor.
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NRExcept as otherwise provided in subsection [5] 4 of NRS 482.2155, no other fees shall be charged by sheriffs than those specifically set forth in this chapter, nor shall fees be charged for any other services than those mentioned in this chapter.
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NRS 248.320 is hereby amended to read as follows:
248.320 Except as otherwise provided in subsection [5] 4 of NRS 482.2155, no other fees shall be charged by sheriffs than those specifically set forth in this chapter, nor shall fees be charged for any other services than those mentioned in this chapter.
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(a) For the issuance and annual renewal of a license for an authorized inspection station, authorized station or fleet station ...............................................................................$25 (b) For each set of 25 forms certifying emission control compliance........................................................................150 (c) For each form issued to a fleet station...................................6 2.deduction of the amounts distributed pursuant to subsection 4,r money in the Pollution Control Account may, pursuant to legislative appropriation or with the approval of the Interim Finance Committee, be expended by the following agencies in the following order of priority:
Except as otherwise provided in subsection 6, and after deduction of the amounts distributed pursuant to subsection 4, money in the Pollution Control Account may, pursuant to legislative appropriation or with the approval of the Interim Finance Committee, be expended by the following agencies in the following order of priority:
(e) The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency to carry out the provisions of NRS 277.200 with respect to the preservation and improvement of air quality in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
The Department of Motor Vehicles shall make quarterly distributions of money in the Pollution Control Account to local air pollution- control80th agenciesSession in(2019) nonattainment– or15 maintenance– areas for an air pollutant for which air quality criteria have been issued for pursuant to 42 U.S.C.
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The Department of Motor Vehicles shall make annual distributions of excess money in the Pollution Control Account to local air pollution control agencies in nonattainment or maintenance areas for an air pollutant for which air quality criteria have been issuedimprovement pursuantof tothe 42quality U.S.C.of the air.
§ 7408, for programs related to the improvement of the quality of the air.
and (b) The money deposited in the Pollution Control Account by the Department of Motor Vehicles pursuant to NRS 482.381, 482.3812,4827. 482.3814 and 482.3816.
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-~~~~~ *AB63*19 –- 1680th –Session TEXT(2019) OF REPEALED SECTION 482.173 Schedule for retention and disposition of certain records of Department.
retention and disposition of official state records to the contrary, the Director shall ensure that the Department retains the originals of:
(a) Certificates of title that are submitted to the Department for the registration of a vehicle which has been sold or transferred;
and (b) Forms for a power of attorney that are submitted to the Department pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS 482.415, for at least 1 year after the date on which such documents are rec2.veNotwithstanding the provisions of NRS 239.080, the Director may order the destruction of certificates of title and forms for a power of attorney which are retained pursuant to subsection 1 after the expiration of the 1-year period set forth in that subsection.
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The Department shall keep a record showing when certificates of title and forms for a power of attorney are destroyed.
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Action History
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Chapter 16.
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Approved by the Governor.
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Enrolled and delivered to Governor.
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In Assembly. To enrollment.
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Read third time. Passed. Title approved. (Yeas: 21, Nays: None.) To Assembly.
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Read second time.
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From committee: Do pass.
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In Senate. Read first time. Referred to Committee on Growth and Infrastructure. To committee.
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Read third time. Passed. Title approved. (Yeas: 40, Nays: None, Excused: 2.) To Senate.
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Read second time.
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Taken from Second Reading File. Placed on Second Reading File for next legislative day.
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From committee: Do pass.
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Read first time. To committee.
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From printer.
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Prefiled. Referred to Committee on Growth and Infrastructure. To printer.
Sponsors
- Assembly Committee on Growth and Infrastructure · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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Sponsors (1)
- Assembly Committee on Growth and Infrastructure
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (66)
66 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does AB 63 do?
- AN ACT relating to vehicles; revising the authority of the Director of the Department of Motor Vehicles to designate the county assessor of a county as an agent to carry out the duties of the Department in that county; revising provisions governing the compensation which must be provided by contract to certain agents appointed by the Department; prohibiting a person from using the name, service marks, trademarks or logo of the Department under certain circumstances; authorizing a vehicle dealer to inspect a moped for the purposes of registration under certain circumstances; authorizing the Director of the Department to contract with a vendor to produce license plates under certain circumstances; clarifying provisions relating to the distribution of certain fees from the Pollution Control Account; revising provisions governing the information which must be included in an application for the issuance of special license plates to a person with a permanent disability; repealing provisions relating to the retention and disposition of certain records of the Department; providing a penalty; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
- Who sponsors AB 63?
- AB 63 is sponsored by Assembly Committee on Growth and Infrastructure.
- What is the current status of AB 63?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 19, 2018. Enacted.
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