Nevada 2025 Regular Session Status: Enacted

AB 29 — Revises provisions relating to motor vehicle fuel. (BDR 51-271)

Last action — Approved by the Governor. Chapter 218.

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 14, 2024. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Joe Lombardo (Republican) on June 03, 2025.

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(Reprinted with amendments adopted on May 20, 2025) FIRST REPRINT A.B.
Assembly Bill No.
29 A SSEMBLY B ILLN O.
29–Committee on Natural Resources CHAPTER..........
29–COMMITTEE ON N ATURAL RESOURCES (ON B EHALF OF THE S TATE D EPARTMENT OF A GRICULTURE ) PREFILED N OVEMBER 14, 2024 ____________ Referred to Committee on Natural Resources SUMMARY—Revises provisions relating to motor vehicle fuel.
(BDR 51-271) FISCAL NOTE:
Effect on Local Government:
Increases or Newly Provides for Term of Imprisonment in County or City Jail or Detention Facility.
Effect on the State:
Yes.
~ EXPLANATION – Matter in bolded italics is new;
matter between brackets [omitted material] is material to be omitted.
Existing law sets forth certain requirements for the advertisement of motor vehicle fuel and petroleum products.
Existing law sets forth certain requirements for the advertisement of motor requires the owner or operator of a motor vehicle fuel dispensing site to ensure that each pump or dispenser displays or is labeled with certain information.
(NRS 590.160-590.330) Section 2 of this bill requires the owner or operator of a motor vehicle fuel dispensing site to ensure that also requires the owner or operator to post a sign or label containing certainn 2 information at a motor vehicle fuel dispensing site that is unattended.
Section 2 also requires the owner or operator to post a sign or label containing certain information at a motor vehicle fuel dispensing site that is unattended.
and (2) be labeled with the automotive fuel the State Board of Agriculture to adopt regulations to establish alternativethorizes - *AB29_R1* – 2 – advertising medium, pump or dispenser.
and (2) be labeled with the automotive fuel the State Board of Agriculture to adopt regulations to establish alternativethorizes identifications for ethanol flex fuel, biodiesel or a biodiesel blend to be used on an advertising medium, pump or dispenser.
biodiesel or a biodiesel blend to be used on an Section 4 of this bill applies the definitions in existing law governing motor vehicle fuel to the provisions of sections 2 and 3.
Section 4 of this bill applies the definitions in existing law governing motor vehicle fuel to the provisions of sections 2 and 3.
Existing law requires advertising mediums for motor vehicle fuel to display the actual price per unit of measure of motor vehicle fuel, including taxes, together with the brand name and the individual grade or grades of the motor vehicle fuel being advertised.
Existing law requires advertising mediums for motor vehicle fuel to display the actual price per unit of measure of motor vehicle fuel, including taxes, together with the brand name and the individual grade or grades of the motor vehicle fuel medium that advertises motor vehicle fuel prices using gallons to display the same total price per gallon on the advertising medium and the pump or dispenser.
(NRS 590.170) Section 5 of this bill requires an advertising medium that advertises motor vehicle fuel prices using gallons to display the same Section 5 requires that, if the price of the fuel:
Section 5 requires that, if the price of the fuel:
Section 5 also requires any roadside sign that advertises or displays the price of motor vehicle fuel but is not connected to a pump or dispenser for motor vehicle fuel to state certain information relating to the price and unit of measure of the fuel.
Section 5 also requires any roadside sign that advertises or displays the price of fuel to state certain information relating to the price and unit of measure of the fuel.
Existing law authorizes the advertisement of the price of diesel fuel excluding height.
Existing law authorizes the advertisement of the price of diesel fuel excluding state tax if the sign contains certain wording in a size not less than 4 inches in height.
Existing law requires that all letters, words, figures or numerals used on an advertising medium to indicate the price of motor vehicle fuel be uniform in size, at least 6 inches in height and the height must not be more than twice the width.
- 83rd Session (2025) – 2 – advertising medium to indicate the price of motor vehicle fuel be uniform in size, at least 6 inches in height and the height must not be more than twice the width.
Section 7 of this bill clarifies that if a fraction is used on a price sign to indicate the price of motor vehicle fuel, the combined height of the numerator and denominator must be of the same height and desExisting law requires that if the price of a brand name or grade of motor vehicle fuel is advertised by means of a price sign and is sold at different prices, the sign or signs advertising the prices must include notice of the conditions under which the brand name or grade is sold.
Section 7 of this bill clarifies that if a fraction is used on a price sign to indicate the price of motor vehicle fuel, the combined height of the numerator and denominator must be of the same height and design as the other numerals indicating price.
Existing law requires that if the price of a brand name or grade of motor vehicle signs advertising the prices must include notice of the conditions under which theign or brand name or grade is sold.
(1) whether the fuel is purchased with cash or credit, the sign or signs must state both the cash and credit price or the highest of either the cash or the lowest of the two prices;
(1) whether the fuel is purchased with cash or credit, the sign or signs must state both the cash and credit price or the highest of either the cash or credit price;
and (3) a customer loyalty program or similargns may state program, the sign or signs must state both the highest price that may be charged if a customer does not qualify and the discounted price or may state only the highest price.
(2) whether the grade of fuel is alcohol-free, the sign or signs may state the lowest of the two prices;
and (3) a customer loyalty program or similar customer does not qualify and the discounted price or may state only the highest if a price.
(NRS 590.260) Section 9 of this bill additionally requires that the letters, words, figures or numerals appearing on an electronic sign meet such requirements and be clearly visible during the day and at nigSection 10 of this bill reorganizes requirements that certain words, letters, figures or numerals on an advertising medium be of like color or tint.
(NRS 590.260) Section 9 of this bill additionally requires that the letters, words, figures or numerals appearing on an electronic sign meet such requirements and be clearly visible during the day and at night.
Sections 11 and 12 of this bill make the civil and criminal penalties of the existing law governing the advertisement of motor vehicle fuel and petroleum products apply to a person who violates the provisions of sections 2 and 3.
Section 10 of this bill reorganizes requirements that certain words, letters, figuSections 11 and 12 of this bill make the civil and criminal penalties of the existing law governing the advertisement of motor vehicle fuel and petroleum products apply to a person who violates the provisions of sections 2 and 3.
- *AB29_R1* – 3 – Section 13 of this bill repeals an exemption for the numeral “1” and the letter “l” from certain advertising requirements for motor vehicle fuel and petroleum products.
Section 13 of this bill repeals an exemption for the numeral “1” and the letter “l” from certain advertising requirements for motor vehicle fuel and petroleum products.
EXPLANATION – Matter in bolded italics is new;
matter between brackets [omitted material] is material to be omitted.
(a) Display the price, grade and octane rating, if applicable, of each motor vehicle fuel available at the pump or dispenser;
- 83rd Session (2025) – 3 – each motor vehicle fuel available at the pump or dispenser;cable, of (b) Include a label that complies with the applicable requirements of 16 C.F.R.
(b) Include a label that complies with the applicable requirements of 16 C.F.R.
(I) Less than or equal to 10 percent by volume, include a label with the statement “May contain up to 10% ethanol,” which must be printed in block letters that are not less than one-fourth of an inch in height on a background that contrasts with the color of the letters;
label with the statement “May contain up to 10% ethanol,” whichde a must be printed in block letters that are not less than one-fourth of an inch in height on a background that contrasts with the color of the letters;
or (II) More than 10 percent by volume but not more than 15 percent by volume, include a label that complies with the requirements of 40 C.F.R.
or (II) More than 10 percent by volume but not more than percent by volume, include a label that complies with the requirements of 40 C.F.R.
and - *AB29_R1* – 4 – (II) Includes a statement in substantially the following form:
and (II) Includes a statement in substantially the following form:
If a pump or dispenser at a motor vehicle fuel dispensing site is unattended, the owner or operator shall post for public viewing at the site a sign or label that in a clear and conspicuous manner lists the name, address and telephone number of the owner or operator.
If a pump or dispenser at a motor vehicle fuel dispensing site is unattended, the owner or operator shall post for public manner lists the name, address and telephone number of thenspicuous owner or operator.
(a) Be labeled to indicate whether debit transactions are treated as a credit or cash transaction.
- 83rd Session (2025) – 4 – (a) Be labeled to indicate whether debit transactions are treated as a credit or cash transaction.
Such a label may include, without limitation, “cash/debit,” “debit=cash,” “credit/debit” or “debit=credit.” (b) If the pump or dispenser is capable of computing:
Such a label may include, without limitation, “cash/debit,” “debit=cash,” “credit/debit” or “debit=credit.” (b)(1) Only one price, display the highest unit price and per unit discount rate.
(1) Only one price, display the highest unit price and per unit discount rate.
The State Board of Agriculture may adopt regulations to establish alternative identifications for ethanol flex fuel, biodiesel or a biodiesel blend to be used on an advertising medium, pump or dispenser.
The State Board of Agriculture may adopt regulations to establish alternative identifications for ethanol flex fuel, biodiesel or a biodiesel blend to be used on an advertising medium, pump or identifications set forth in subsection 1.d in lieu of the 3.
Such identifications may be used in lieu of the identifications set forth in subsection 1.
Each pump or dispenser for ethanol flex fuel, biodiesel or a biodiesel blend must post the automotive fuel rating of the ethanol flex fuel, biodiesel or biodiesel blend in accordance with the requirements of 16 C.F.R.
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Each pump or dispenser for ethanol flex fuel, biodiesel or a biodiesel blend must post the automotive fuel rating of the - *AB29_R1* – 5 – ethanol flex fuel, biodiesel or biodiesel blend in accordance with the requirements of 16 C.F.R.
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- 83rd Session (2025) – 5 – 2.
(a) Any M-85 or M-100 fuel methanol that meets the specifications for motor vehicle fuel adopted by regulation pursuant to NRS 590.070;
(a) Any M-85 or M-100 fuel methanol that meets the to NRS 590.070;for motor vehicle fuel adopted by regulation pursuant (b) Any E-85 or E-100 fuel ethanol that meets the specifications for motor vehicle fuel adopted by regulation pursuant to NRS 590.070;
(b) Any E-85 or E-100 fuel ethanol that meets the specifications for motor vehicle fuel adopted by regulation pursuant to NRS 590.070;
(1) Contains at least 20 percent by volume renewable diesel blend stock for distillate fuels;
blend stock for distillate fuels;
and (2) If a part of a blend stock, contains diesel that meets the specifications for motor vehicle fuel adopted by regulation pursuant to NRS 590.070.
andnt by volume renewable diesel (2) If a part of a blend stock, contains diesel that meets the specifications for motor vehicle fuel adopted by regulation pursuant to NRS 590.070.
- *AB29_R1* – 6 – The term does not include a fuel that is required for use in this State pursuant to a state implementation plan adopted by this State pursuant to 42 U.S.C.
The term does not include a fuel that is required for use in this State pursuant to a state implementation plan adopted by this State pursuant to 42 U.S.C.
and (c) Meets the standards set forth in the latest version of ISO 22241, “Diesel engines —NOx reduction agent AUS 32” of the International Organization for Standardization.
and - 83rd Session (2025) – 6 – (c) Meets the standards set forth in the latest version of ISO 22241, “Diesel engines —NOx reduction agent AUS 32” of the International Organization for Standardization.
(a) “Regular,” “midgrade,” “plus,” “super,” “premium” or words of similar meaning when describing a grade designation for gasoline.
of similar meaning when describing a grade designation forr words gasoline.
The term does not include liquefied petroleum gas, natural gas or motor oil additives.
The term does not include liquefied pet11.
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“Pure water” means water that is:additives.
“Pure water” means water that is:
- *AB29_R1* – 7 – (3) Ultra-filtration;
(3) Ultra-filtration;
(a) An industrially produced grade of urea with traces of biuret, ammonia and water only;
- 83rd Session (2025) – 7 – ammonia and water only;produced grade of urea with traces of biuret, (b) Free of aldehydes or other substances, including, without limitation, anticaking agents;
(b) Free of aldehydes or other substances, including, without limitation, anticaking agents;
Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person shall not keep, maintain or display in this State any advertising medium which indicates, shows or advertises the price of motor vehicle fuel sold, offered for sale or advertised for sale from the premises, unless the [actual] total price per unit of measure of motor vehicle fuel, including taxes, is also shown on the advertising medium, together with the brand name and the individual grade or grades of the motor vehicle fuel being advertised.
Except as otherwise provided in this section, a advertising medium which indicates, shows or advertises the price of motor vehicle fuel sold, offered for sale or advertised for sale from the premises, unless the [actual] total price per unit of measure of motor vehicle fuel, including taxes, is also shown on the advertising medium, together with the brand name and the individual grade or grades of the motor vehicle fuel being advertised.
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tax, but only by a sign which clearly and conspicuously contains the wording “With Permit,” “With State Permit” or words of similar meaning in letters of uniform size not less than [4 inches in] one- third the height [.] of the numerals used to indicate the price of the diesel fuel.
The price of diesel fuel may be advertised excluding state tax, but only by a sign which clearly and conspicuously contains the wording “With Permit,” “With State Permit” or words of similar - *AB29_R1* – 8 – meaning in letters of uniform size not less than [4 inches in] one- third the height [.] of the numerals used to indicate the price of the diesel fuel.
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- 83rd Session (2025) – 8 – 3.
(a) Increases, the price must be changed on the advertising medium before or at the same time that the price is changed on the face of the pump or dispenser;
(a) Increases, the price must be changed on the advertising medium before or at the same time that the price is changed on the fac(b) Decreases, the price must be changed on the pump or dispenser before or at the same time that the price is changed on the advertising medium.
or (b) Decreases, the price must be changed on the pump or dispenser before or at the same time that the price is changed on the advertising medium.
590.180 [1.] No person offering for sale or selling any motor vehicle fuel in the State of Nevada may post or display a sign or statement or other advertising medium reading, in substance, “save” a designated amount, or a designated amount per unit of measure, such as “save 5 cents” or “save 5 cents per gallon,” or using the expression “off” a designated amount, such as “5 cents off” or “5 cents less,” or “discount” of a given amount, such as “5-cent discount,” or otherwise using the words “save,” “off,” “discount,” “wholesale,” “below,” or any of them, or a word or words of similar meaning or other phraseology indicating a reduced price, unless there is posted and displayed in letters of equal size and as part of the same sign, statement or other advertising medium the total price, - *AB29_R1* – 9 – including all taxes, at which motor vehicle fuel is being sold or offered for sale, designating the price for each brand name or grade of motor vehicle fuel being sold or offered for sale.
vehicle fuel in the State of Nevada may post or display a sign ortor statement or other advertising medium reading, in substance, “save” a designated amount, or a designated amount per unit of measure, such as “save 5 cents” or “save 5 cents per gallon,” or using the expression “off” a designated amount, such as “5 cents off” or “5 cents less,” or “discount” of a given amount, such as “5-cent discount,” or otherwise using the words “save,” “off,” “discount,” “wholesale,” “below,” or any of them, or a word or words of similar meaning or other phraseology indicating a reduced price, unless there is posted and displayed in letters of equal size and as part of the same sign, statement or other advertising medium the total price, including all taxes, at which motor vehicle fuel is being sold or offered for sale, designating the price for each brand name or grade of motor vehicle fuel being sold or offered for sale.
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- 83rd Session (2025) – 9 – [2.
590.220 All letters, words, figures or numerals used on the advertising medium referred to in NRS 590.160 to 590.330, inclusive, and sections 2 and 3 of this act to indicate [prices] the total price per unit of measure, including taxes, of motor vehicle fuel sold or advertised for sale must be uniform in size and must be at least 6 inches in height, and the height must not be more than twice the width.
advertising medium referred to in NRS 590.160 to 590.330,d on the inclusive, and sections 2 and 3 of this act to indicate [prices] the total price per unit of measure, including taxes, of motor vehicle fuel sold or advertised for sale must be uniform in size and must be at least 6 inches in height, and the height must not be more than twice the width.
If words of description or method of sale of the product offered or advertised by any such sign are used, the letters, figures or numerals which form any words must not be larger than the words, marks, letters, figures or numerals used in forming or designating the price per unit of measure.
If words of description or method of sale of the product offered or advertised by any such sign are used, the letters, figures or numerals which form any words must not be larger than the words, marks, letters, figures or numerals used in forming or designating the price per unit of mea2.re.If the price of a brand name or grade of motor vehicle fuel is advertised by means of a price sign and is sold at different prices [from the dispensing devices on the premises,] based on whether a customer meets a condition, the sign or signs advertising the price must include notice of the conditions under which the brand name or grade is sold [.] and the price must be available to all customers who meet the condition.
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If the price of a brand name or grade of motor vehicle fuel is advertised by means of a price sign and is sold at different prices [from the dispensing devices on the premises,] based on whether a customer meets a condition, the sign or signs advertising the price must include notice of the conditions under which the brand name or grade is sold [.] and the price must be available to all customers who meet the condition.
- *AB29_R1* – 10 – (b) The sign or signs advertises only the cash price [,] as the highest price in accordance with paragraph (a) as a condition of sale for the motor vehicle fuel offered for sale on the premises, the sign must clearly state “cash” in letters a minimum of 6 inches in height or one-third the size of the numerals in announcing the price, whichever is larger.
(b) The sign or signs advertises only the cash price [,] as the highest price in accordance with paragraph (a) as a condition of - 83rd Session (2025) – 10 – sale for the motor vehicle fuel offered for sale on the premises, the sign must clearly state “cash” in letters a minimum of 6 inches in height or one-third the size of the numerals in announcing the price, whichever is larger.
[If] (c) The terms stating the condition of sale, including “self- serve,” “full serve,” or words of similar meaning, appear on a price sign, there must be signs designating “self-serve” and “full serve” islands, pumps or dispensing devices in letters of 4 inches in height or more, conspicuously posted, showing the pumps or dispensing devices where the product is sold at each price.
[If] serve,” “full serve,” or words of similar meaning, appear on a price sign, there must be signs designating “self-serve” and “full serve” islands, pumps or dispensing devices in letters of 4 inches in height or more, conspicuously posted, showing the pumps or dispensing devices where the product is sold at each price.
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electronic sign must comply with the requirements of subsection 1 and be clearly visible during the day and at night.
All letters, words, figures or numerals appearing on any electronic sign must comply with the requirements of subsection 1 and be clearly visible during the day and at night.
- *AB29_R1* – 11 – Sec.
- 83rd Session (2025) – 11 – Sec.
The State Sealer of Measurement Standards shall adopt regulations establishing a schedule of civil penalties for any violation of NRS 590.160 to 590.330, inclusive [.] , and sections 2 and 3 of this act.
The State Sealer of Measurement Standards shall adopt regulations establishing a schedule of civil penalties for any violation of NRS 590.160 to 590.330, inclusive [.] , and sections 2 and2.
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ofIn addition to any criminal penalty that may be imposed, a person who violates any provision of NRS 590.160 to 590.330, inclusive, and sections 2 and 3 of this act is subject to a civil penalty in accordance with the schedule of civil penalties established by the State Sealer of Measurement Standards pursuant to subsection 1.
In addition to any criminal penalty that may be imposed, a person who violates any provision of NRS 590.160 to 590.330, inclusive, and sections 2 and 3 of this act is subject to a civil penalty in accordance with the schedule of civil penalties established by the State Sealer of Measurement Standards pursuant to subsection 1.
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590.330 1.RS 5Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a person, or any officer, agent or employee thereof, who willfully violates the provisions of NRS 590.160 to 590.330, inclusive, and sections 2 and 3 of this act, or any regulation adopted pursuant thereto:
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NRS 590.330 is hereby amended to read as follows:
590.330 1.
Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a person, or any officer, agent or employee thereof, who willfully violates the provisions of NRS 590.160 to 590.330, inclusive, and sections 2 and 3 of this act, or any regulation adopted pursuant thereto:
TEXT OF REPEALED SECTION 590.250 Numeral “1” and letter “l”:
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Uniformity of type and design.
The numeral “1” or the letter “l” need not conform to specifications prescribed for other letters, words, figures or numerals by NRS 590.160 to 590.330, inclusive, but all letters, words, figures or numerals shall be the same type and design and shall be uniform with other letters, words, figures or numerals with which they are used.
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Action History

  1. Approved by the Governor. Chapter 218.

  2. Enrolled and delivered to Governor.

  3. Senate Amendment No. 631 concurred in. To enrollment.

  4. In Assembly.

  5. From printer. To engrossment. Engrossed. First reprint. Read third time. Passed, as amended. Title approved, as amended. (Yeas: 21, Nays: None.) To Assembly.

  6. From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended. Placed on Second Reading File. Read second time. Amended. (Amend. No. 631.) To printer.

  7. In Senate. Read first time. Referred to Committee on Natural Resources. To committee.

  8. Read third time. Passed. Title approved. (Yeas: 41, Nays: None, Excused: 1.) To Senate.

  9. Taken from General File. Placed on General File for next legislative day.

  10. Taken from General File. Placed on General File for next legislative day.

  11. Taken from General File. Placed on General File for next legislative day.

  12. Taken from General File. Placed on General File for next legislative day.

  13. Taken from General File. Placed on General File for next legislative day.

  14. Read second time.

  15. From committee: Do pass.

  16. Read first time. To committee.

  17. From printer.

  18. Prefiled. Referred to Committee on Natural Resources. To printer.

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