Amendment No. 779

Senate Amendment to Assembly Bill No. 258 First Reprint (BDR 52-1232)

Proposed by: Committee on Commerce and Labor

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Amend the bill as a whole by deleting section 1 and adding a new section designated section 1, following the enacting clause, to read as follows:

"Section 1. NRS 597.490 is hereby amended to read as follows:

597.490 1. [Every] Each garageman shall display conspicuously in those areas of his 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 LAW REQUIRES THAT UPON REQUEST BY ANY PERSON AUTHORIZING REPAIRS TO A MOTOR VEHICLE, SUCH PERSON SHALL BE GIVEN A WRITTEN ESTIMATE OF TOTAL CHARGES FOR LABOR AND PARTS AND ACCESSORIES, AND THAT NO CHARGE MAY BE MADE EXCEEDING THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT BY 20 PERCENT OR $40, WHICHEVER IS LESS, WITHOUT THE CONSENT OF THE PERSON AUTHORIZING THE REPAIRS.]

STATE OF NEVADA

REGISTERED GARAGE

THIS GARAGE IS REGISTERED WITH THE
DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND PUBLIC SAFETY

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 and public safety that will ensure the proper repair of your vehicle. (NRS 597.490)

YOU have the right to receive a WRITTEN ESTIMATE of charges for repairs made to your vehicle which exceed $50. (NRS 597.510)

YOU have the right to read and understand all documents and warranties BEFORE YOU SIGN THEM. (NRS 597.490)

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 597.550)

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 597.550)

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 597.520)

YOU have the right to receive a COMPLETED STATEMENT OF CHARGES for repairs made to your vehicle. (NRS 487.035)

YOU have the right to a FAIR RESOLUTION of any dispute that develops concerning the repair of your vehicle. (NRS 597.490)

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY

CONSUMER AFFAIRS DIVISION

IN CLARK COUNTY: (702) 486-7355

ALL OTHER AREAS TOLL-FREE: 1-800-326-5202

2. The sign required pursuant to the provisions of subsection 1 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."

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

Amend the bill as a whole by adding a new section designated sec. 19, following sec. 18, to read as follows:

"Sec. 19. In preparing the reprint and supplements to the Nevada Revised Statutes, the legislative counsel shall ensure that:

1. The word "You" at the beginning of each sentence included in the Nevada Automotive Repair Customer Bill of Rights set forth in section 1 of this act is printed in boldface letters; and

2. Each word that is underscored in those sentences is printed in boldface, underscored and italicized letters.".