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Assembly Bill No. 643–Committee on Transportation

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AN ACT relating to motor vehicles; providing for the issuance of special license plates for the support of the preservation of the history of atomic testing in Nevada; providing for the issuance of special license plates to support preserving the federal lands surrounding Las Vegas; providing for the issuance of special license plates for antique trucks and truck-tractors; authorizing under certain circumstances the owner or operator of a motor vehicle displaying special license plates for a disabled veteran to park in a parking space designated for handicapped persons; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, REPRESENTED IN

SENATE AND ASSEMBLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Chapter 482 of NRS is hereby amended by adding thereto the provisions set forth as sections 2, 3 and 4 of this act.

Sec. 2. 1. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the department, in cooperation with the Nevada Test Site Historical Foundation or its successor, shall design, prepare and issue license plates for the support of the preservation of the history of atomic testing in Nevada, using any colors and designs that the department deems appropriate. The department shall not design, prepare or issue the license plates unless it receives at least 250 applications for the issuance of those plates.

2. If the department receives at least 250 applications for the issuance of license plates for the support of the preservation of the history of atomic testing in Nevada, the department shall issue those plates for a passenger car or light commercial vehicle upon application by a person who is entitled to license plates pursuant to NRS 482.265 and who otherwise complies with the requirements for registration and licensing pursuant to this chapter. A person may request that personalized prestige license plates issued pursuant to NRS 482.3667 be combined with license plates for the support of the preservation of the history of atomic testing in Nevada if that person pays the fees for the personalized prestige license plates in addition to the fees for the license plates for the support of the preservation of the history of atomic testing in Nevada pursuant to subsections 3 and 4.

3. The fee for license plates for the support of the preservation of the history of atomic testing in Nevada is $35, in addition to all other applicable registration and license fees and governmental services taxes. The license plates are renewable upon the payment of $10.

4. In addition to all other applicable registration and license fees and governmental services taxes and the fee prescribed in subsection 3, a person who requests a set of license plates for the support of the preservation of the history of atomic testing in Nevada must pay for the initial issuance of the plates an additional fee of $25 and for each renewal of the plates an additional fee of $20, to be distributed pursuant to subsection 5.

deposited pursuant to this subsection to the Nevada Test Site Historical Foundation or its successor for its programs and activities in support of the preservation of the history of atomic testing in Nevada.

6. If, during a registration year, the holder of license plates issued pursuant to the provisions of this section disposes of the vehicle to which the plates are affixed, the holder shall:

(a) Retain the plates and affix them to another vehicle that meets the requirements of this section if the transfer and registration fees are paid as set forth in this chapter; or

(b) Within 30 days after removing the plates from the vehicle, return them to the department.

Sec. 3. 1. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the department, in cooperation with the Outside Las Vegas Foundation or its successor, shall design, prepare and issue license plates to support preserving the federal lands surrounding Las Vegas, promoting community stewardship of those valuable resources, enriching visitors’ experience and enhancing the quality of life of local residents, using any colors and designs that the department deems appropriate. The department shall not design, prepare or issue the license plates unless it receives at least 250 applications for the issuance of those plates.

2. If the department receives at least 250 applications for the issuance of license plates pursuant to this section, the department shall issue those plates for a passenger car or light commercial vehicle upon application by a person who is entitled to license plates pursuant to NRS 482.265 and who otherwise complies with the requirements for registration and licensing pursuant to this chapter. A person may request that personalized prestige license plates issued pursuant to NRS 482.3667 be combined with license plates issued pursuant to this section if that person pays the fees for the personalized prestige license plates in addition to the fees prescribed pursuant to subsections 3 and 4 for the license plates issued pursuant to this section.

3. The fee for license plates issued pursuant to this section is $35, in addition to all other applicable registration and license fees and governmental services taxes. The license plates are renewable upon the payment of $10.

4. In addition to all other applicable registration and license fees and governmental services taxes and the fee prescribed in subsection 3, a person who requests a set of license plates pursuant to this section must pay for the initial issuance of the plates an additional fee of $25 and for each renewal of the plates an additional fee of $20 to be distributed pursuant to subsection 5.

5. The department shall deposit the fees collected pursuant to subsection 4 with the state treasurer for credit to the state general fund. The state treasurer shall, on a quarterly basis, distribute the fees deposited pursuant to this section to the Outside Las Vegas Foundation or its successor for its programs and activities in support of preserving the federal lands surrounding Las Vegas, promoting community stewardship of those valuable resources, enriching visitors’ experience and enhancing the quality of life of local residents.

6. If, during a registration year, the holder of license plates issued pursuant to this section disposes of the vehicle to which the plates are affixed, the holder shall:

(a) Retain the plates and affix them to another vehicle that meets the requirements of this section if the transfer and registration fees are paid as set forth in this chapter; or

(b) Within 30 days after removing the plates from the vehicle, return them to the department.

Sec. 4. 1. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the

department may design, prepare and issue special license plates and

registration certificates to residents of Nevada for an antique truck or

truck-tractor pursuant to this section. The department shall not design,

prepare or issue the license plates unless it receives at least 250

applications for the issuance of those plates. Except as otherwise

provided in subsection 3, the antique truck or truck-tractor must not be

used for general transportation, but may be used for antique truck

shows, exhibitions, parades or similar activities.

2. In lieu of the annual registration and fees required by this

chapter, and of the governmental services tax imposed by chapter 371 of

NRS, the owner of an antique truck or truck-tractor may submit:

(a) An affidavit to the department indicating that the antique truck or

truck-tractor:

(1) Will be used only for the purposes enumerated in subsection 1;

(2) Has been inspected and found safe to be operated on the

highways of this state;

(3) Will be at least 25 years old on the date on which the owner of

the antique truck or truck-tractor applies for license plates pursuant to

this section; and

(4) Has a manufacturer’s rated carrying capacity of more than

1 ton.

(b) The following fees for the issuance of license plates pursuant to

this section:

(1) For the first issuance............................. $15

(2) For a renewal sticker................................. 5

3. If the owner elects to use the antique truck or truck-tractor as

general transportation, he shall pay the regular annual registration and

fees prescribed by law and the governmental services tax imposed by

chapter 371 of NRS.

4. License plates issued pursuant to this section must bear the

inscription “Antique Truck,” and the plates must be numbered

consecutively.

5. The cost of the die and the modifications necessary for the

issuance of a license plate pursuant to this section must be paid from

private sources without any expense to the State of Nevada.

6. If, during a registration year, the holder of license plates issued

pursuant to the provisions of this section disposes of the vehicle to which

the plates are affixed, the holder shall:

(a) Retain the plates and affix them to another vehicle that meets the

requirements of this section if the transfer and registration fees are paid

as set out in this chapter; or

(b) Within 30 days after removing the plates from the vehicle, return

them to the department.

Sec. 5. NRS 482.216 is hereby amended to read as follows:

482.216 1. Upon the request of a new vehicle dealer, the department

may authorize the new vehicle dealer to:

(a) Accept applications for the registration of the new motor vehicles he

sells and the related fees and taxes;

(b) Issue certificates of registration to applicants who satisfy the

requirements of this chapter; and

482.399 if the applicant purchased from the new vehicle dealer a new

vehicle to which the registration is to be transferred.

2. A new vehicle dealer who is authorized to issue certificates of

registration pursuant to subsection 1 shall:

(a) Transmit the applications he receives to the department within the

period prescribed by the department;

(b) Transmit the fees he collects from the applicants and properly

account for them within the period prescribed by the department;

(d) Bear any cost of equipment which is necessary to issue certificates

of registration, including any computer hardware or software.

3. A new vehicle dealer who is authorized to issue certificates of

registration pursuant to subsection 1 shall not:

(a) Charge any additional fee for the performance of those services;

(b) Receive compensation from the department for the performance of

those services;

vehicle; or

(d) Accept an application for the registration of a motor vehicle if the

applicant wishes to:

(1) Obtain special license plates pursuant to NRS 482.3667 to

482.3825, inclusive, and section 1 of Senate Bill No. 77 of this session

and section 1 of Senate Bill No. 414 of this [act;] session and sections 2,

3 and 4 of this act; or

(2) Claim the exemption from the governmental services tax provided

pursuant to NRS 361.1565 to veterans and their relations.

4. The director shall adopt such regulations as are necessary to carry

out the provisions of this section. The regulations adopted pursuant to this

subsection must provide for:

(a) The expedient and secure issuance of license plates and decals by

the department; and

(b) The withdrawal of the authority granted to a new vehicle dealer

pursuant to subsection 1 if that dealer fails to comply with the regulations

adopted by the department.

Sec. 6. NRS 482.500 is hereby amended to read as follows:

482.500 1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2 or 3,

whenever upon application any duplicate or substitute certificate of

registration, decal or number plate is issued, the following fees must be

paid:

For a certificate of registration..................... $5.00

For every substitute number plate or set of plates5.00

For every duplicate number plate or set of plates 10.00

For every decal displaying a county name...... .50

For every other decal, license plate sticker or tab5.00

2. The following fees must be paid for any replacement plate or set of

plates issued for the following special license plates:

(a) For any special plate issued pursuant to NRS 482.3667, 482.3672,

482.3675, 482.370 to 482.376, inclusive, or 482.379 to 482.3816,

inclusive, and section 1 of Senate Bill No. 77 of this session and section 1

of Senate Bill No. 414 of this [act,] session, and sections 2, 3 and 4 of

this act, a fee of $10.

(b) For any special plate issued pursuant to NRS 482.368, 482.3765,

482.377 or 482.378, a fee of $5.

this [act,] session, for any souvenir license plate issued pursuant to NRS

482.3825 or sample license plate issued pursuant to NRS 482.2703, a fee

equal to that established by the director for the issuance of those plates.

3. A fee must not be charged for a duplicate or substitute of a decal

issued pursuant to NRS 482.37635.

4. The fees which are paid for duplicate number plates and decals

displaying county names must be deposited with the state treasurer for

credit to the motor vehicle fund and allocated to the department to defray

the costs of duplicating the plates and manufacturing the decals.

5. As used in this section:

(a) “Duplicate number plate” means a license plate or a set of license

plates issued to a registered owner which repeat the code of a plate or set

of plates previously issued to the owner to maintain his registration using

the same code.

(b) “Substitute number plate” means a license plate or a set of license

plates issued in place of a previously issued and unexpired plate or set of

plates. The plate or set of plates does not repeat the code of the previously

issued plate or set.

Sec. 7. NRS 484.407 is hereby amended to read as follows:

484.407 1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection [2,] 3, an

owner or operator of a motor vehicle displaying a special parking placard,

a special parking sticker, a temporary parking placard, a temporary

parking sticker or special plates issued pursuant to NRS 482.384, or

special plates for a disabled veteran issued pursuant to NRS 482.377, may

park the motor vehicle for not more than 4 hours at any one time in a

parking zone restricted as to the length of time parking is permitted,

without penalty, removal or impoundment of the vehicle if the parking is

otherwise consistent with public safety and is done by a person with a

disability which limits or impairs the ability to walk, a disabled veteran or

a person transporting such a person.

2. An owner or operator of a motor vehicle displaying special plates

for a disabled veteran issued pursuant to NRS 482.377 may, without

displaying a special license plate, placard or sticker issued pursuant to

NRS 482.384, park in a parking space designated for the handicapped

if:

(a) The parking is done by a disabled veteran; or

(b) A disabled veteran is a passenger in the motor vehicle being

parked.

3. This section does not authorize the parking of a motor vehicle in any

privately or municipally owned facility for parking off the highway

without paying the required fee for the time during which the vehicle is so

parked.

Sec. 8. NRS 484.408 is hereby amended to read as follows:

484.408 1. Any parking space designated for the handicapped must

be indicated by a sign:

(a) Bearing the international symbol of access with or without the words

“Parking,” “Handicapped Parking,” “Handicapped Parking Only,” or

“Reserved for the Handicapped,” or any other word or combination of

words indicating that the space is designated for the handicapped;

(b) Stating “Minimum fine of $100 for use by others” or equivalent

words; and

2. In addition to the requirements of subsection 1, a parking space

designated for the handicapped which:

(a) Is designed for the exclusive use of a vehicle with a side-loading

wheelchair lift; and

(b) Is located in a parking lot with 60 or more parking

spaces,

must be indicated by a sign using a combination of words to state that the

space is for the exclusive use of a vehicle with a side-loading wheelchair

lift.

3. If a parking space is designed for the use of a vehicle with a side

-loading wheelchair lift, the space which is immediately adjacent and

intended for use in the loading and unloading of a wheelchair into or out

of such a vehicle must be indicated by a sign:

(a) Stating “No Parking” or similar words which indicate that parking in

such a space is prohibited;

(b) Stating “Minimum fine of $100 for violation” or similar words

indicating that the minimum fine for parking in such a space is $100; and

4. An owner of private property upon which is located a parking space

described in subsection 1, 2 or 3 shall erect and maintain or cause to be

erected and maintained any sign required pursuant to subsection 1, 2 or 3,

whichever is applicable. If a parking space described in subsection 1, 2 or

3 is located on public property, the governmental entity having control

over that public property shall erect and maintain or cause to be erected

and maintained any sign required pursuant to subsection 1, 2 or 3,

whichever is applicable.

5. A person shall not park a vehicle in a space designated for the

handicapped by a sign that meets the requirements of subsection 1,

whether on public or privately owned property, unless he is eligible to do

so and the vehicle displays:

(a) Special license plates issued pursuant to NRS 482.384;

(b) A special or temporary parking placard issued pursuant to NRS

482.384;

(d) Special license plates, a special or temporary parking sticker, or a

special or temporary parking placard displaying the international symbol

of access issued by another state or a foreign country; or

(e) Special license plates for a disabled veteran [and a special parking

placard]issued pursuant to NRS [482.384.] 482.377.

6. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, a person shall not

park a vehicle in a space that is reserved for the exclusive use of a vehicle

with a side-loading wheelchair lift and is designated for the handicapped

by a sign that meets the requirements of subsection 2, whether on public or

privately owned property, unless:

(a) He is eligible to do so;

(b) The vehicle displays the special license plates or placard set forth in

subsection 5; and

A person who meets the requirements of paragraphs (a) and (b) may park a

vehicle that is not equipped with a side-loading wheelchair lift in such a

parking space if the space is in a parking lot with fewer than 60 parking

spaces.

7. A person shall not park in a space which:

(a) Is immediately adjacent to a space designed for use by a vehicle

with a side-loading wheelchair lift; and

(b) Is designated as a space in which parking is prohibited by a sign that

meets the requirements of subsection 3,

whether on public or privately owned property.

8. A person shall not use a plate, sticker or placard set forth in

subsection 5 to park in a space designated for the handicapped unless he is

a person with a disability which limits or impairs the ability to walk, a

disabled veteran or the driver of a vehicle in which such a person is a

passenger.

9. A person who violates any of the provisions of subsections 5 to 8,

inclusive, [of this section] is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be

punished:

(a) Upon the first offense, by a fine of $100.

(b) Upon the second offense, by a fine of $250 and not less than 8

hours, but not more than 50 hours, of community service.

but not more than $1,000 and not less than 25 hours, but not more than

100 hours, of community service.

Sec. 9. On or before October 1, 2005, the department of motor

vehicles and public safety shall determine and publicly declare the number

of applications that it has received for the issuance of license plates

pursuant to:

1. Section 2 of this act;

2. Section 3 of this act; and

3. Section 4 of this act.

Sec. 10. 1. The amendatory provisions of section 2 of this act expire

by limitation on October 1, 2005, if on that date the department of motor

vehicles and public safety has received fewer than 250 applications for the

issuance of license plates pursuant to the provisions of section 2 of this

act.

2. The amendatory provisions of section 3 of this act expire by

limitation on October 1, 2005, if on that date the department of motor

vehicles and public safety has received fewer than 250 applications for the

issuance of license plates pursuant to the provisions of section 3 of this

act.

3. The amendatory provisions of section 4 of this act expire by

limitation on October 1, 2005, if on that date the department of motor

vehicles and public safety has received fewer than 250 applications for the

issuance of license plates pursuant to the provisions of section 4 of this

act.

Sec. 11. The amendatory provisions of sections 7 and 8 of this act do

not apply to the parking of a motor vehicle that occurred before July 1,

2001.

Sec. 12. 1. This section and sections 7, 8 and 11 of this act become

effective on July 1, 2001.

2. Sections 1 to 4, inclusive, 9 and 10 of this act become effective on

October 1, 2001.

3. Sections 5 and 6 of this act become effective at 12:01 a.m. on

October 1, 2001.

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