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NV Rev Stat § 487.564 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 487 - Repair, Removal and Disposal of Vehicles|NRS 487.564 - Registration for authorization to operate garage: Refusal to issue, suspension or revocation of, or refusal to renew; grounds; certain persons prohibited from employment by or affiliation with garage subject to registration.

  1. The Department may refuse to issue a registration or may suspend, revoke or refuse to renew a registration to operate a garage upon any of the following grounds:  (a) A false statement of a material fact in a certification for a salvage vehicle required pursuant to NRS 487.800.  (b) A false statement or certification for an inspection pursuant to NRS 487.800 which attests to the mechanical fitness or safety of a salvage vehicle.  (c) The Director determines that the garage or garage operator has engaged in a deceptive trade practice or violated the provisions of NRS 487.6871 to 487.6897, inclusive.  (d) Evidence of unfitness of the applicant or registrant pursuant to NRS 487.165.  (e) A violation of any regulation adopted by the Department governing the operation of a garage.  (f) A violation of any statute or regulation that constitutes fraud in conjunction with the repair of a motor vehicle or operation of a garage.  2. A person for whom a certificate of registration has been suspended or revoked pursuant to the provisions of this section, subsection 6 of NRS 487.563 or similar provisions of the laws of any other state or territory of the United States shall not be employed by, or in any manner affiliated with, the operation of a garage subject to registration in this State.  3. As used in this section, "salvage vehicle" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 487.770.  (Added to NRS by 2003, 1911; A 2007, 3230, 3412; 2009, 2535, 2706)
NV Rev Stat § 487.565 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 487 - Repair, Removal and Disposal of Vehicles|NRS 487.565 - Certificate of registration to operate garage: Issuance; contents; validity; renewal; reinstatement; fees.

  1. If the Department receives an application for registration that contains the information required by NRS 487.560, it shall issue to the applicant a certificate of registration for each garage operated by the applicant. The certificate must contain the name of the applicant, the name under which the applicant’s business will be conducted, the address of the business and the registration number for the garage.  2. A certificate of registration is valid for 1 year after the date of issuance. A garage operator may renew his or her unexpired registration by submitting to the Department:  (a) An application for renewal on a form provided by the Department; and  (b) Except as otherwise provided in NRS 487.560, the fee for renewal set forth in that section.  3. A garage operator seeking to renew a certificate of registration more than 1 year after the date of issuance may reinstate his or her registration by submitting to the Department:  (a) An application for renewal on a form provided by the Department;  (b) Except as otherwise provided in NRS 487.560, the fee for renewal set forth in that section; and  (c) A late fee of $25. Any fee collected by the Department pursuant to this paragraph must be deposited with the State Treasurer for credit to the Motor Vehicle Fund.  (Added to NRS by 1997, 1370; A 1999, 1899; 2001, 969; 2007, 3413; 2017, 959)
NV Rev Stat § 487.5653 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 487 - Repair, Removal and Disposal of Vehicles|NRS 487.5653 - Certificate of registration to operate garage: Temporary suspension of or refusal to renew; notice and hearing.

If the Director finds that the action is necessary in the public interest, the Director may, upon notice to the garage operator, temporarily suspend or refuse to renew the certificate of registration to operate a garage for not more than 30 days. The Department shall conduct a hearing and issue a final decision on the matter within 30 days after it sends notice to the garage operator of the temporary suspension.  (Added to NRS by 2003, 1911)
NV Rev Stat § 487.5657 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 487 - Repair, Removal and Disposal of Vehicles|NRS 487.5657 - Hearings: Issuance of subpoenas.

In any hearing conducted by the Department concerning the registration of a garage, the Director may issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses and the production of evidence.  (Added to NRS by 2003, 1911)
NV Rev Stat § 487.567 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 487 - Repair, Removal and Disposal of Vehicles|NRS 487.567 - Garage operator prohibited from enforcing lien or suing on contract for cost of repairs if garage operator fails to obtain or renew certificate of registration to operate garage or fails to maintain required bond.

A garage operator who knowingly fails to obtain a certificate of registration pursuant to the provisions of NRS 487.560 or to renew that registration pursuant to the provisions of NRS 487.565 or maintain in continuous effect the bond required pursuant to the provisions of NRS 487.563 may not:  1. Enforce a lien for the cost of repairs made by the garage operator to a motor vehicle during the period in which the garage operator failed to obtain or renew the certificate of registration or maintain the bond in continuous effect; or  2. Sue on any contract for those repairs made during that period.  (Added to NRS by 1999, 1896)
NV Rev Stat § 487.600 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 487 - Repair, Removal and Disposal of Vehicles|NRS 487.600 - Definitions.

As used in NRS 487.600 to 487.687, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 487.604, 487.606 and 487.608 have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.  (Added to NRS by 1987, 1597; A 1989, 2043; 1993, 2347; 2007, 407, 3431; 2009, 2535, 2706)
NV Rev Stat § 487.604 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 487 - Repair, Removal and Disposal of Vehicles|NRS 487.604 - "Class A certificate" defined.

Class A certificate means a certificate issued to a licensed body shop that has been granted Class A certification status with the Department pursuant to NRS 487.652.  (Added to NRS by 2007, 3429)
NV Rev Stat § 487.606 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 487 - Repair, Removal and Disposal of Vehicles|NRS 487.606 - "Class A certification" defined.

Class A certification means a designation granted to a licensed body shop by the Department indicating that the body shop meets the criteria set forth in NRS 487.652 and any criteria established in regulations adopted pursuant to NRS 487.654.  (Added to NRS by 2007, 3429)
NV Rev Stat § 487.608 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 487 - Repair, Removal and Disposal of Vehicles|NRS 487.608 - "Garagekeepers’ insurance" defined.

Garagekeepers’ insurance means insurance which protects an operator of a body shop against liability for damage to a vehicle in the care, custody or control of the body shop.  (Added to NRS by 2007, 3429)
NV Rev Stat § 487.610 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 487 - Repair, Removal and Disposal of Vehicles|NRS 487.610 - Unlawful to operate body shop without license; investigation of applicant.

  1. No person may operate a body shop without first applying for and obtaining a license to do so from the Department.  2. The Department shall investigate any applicant for a license to operate a body shop and report the results of its investigation on a form provided by the Department.  (Added to NRS by 1987, 1597)
NV Rev Stat § 487.615 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 487 - Repair, Removal and Disposal of Vehicles|NRS 487.615 - Licensed operator of body shop may operate or move unregistered vehicle on highways under certain conditions.

  1. Any licensed operator of a body shop who owns or controls any vehicle of a type required to be registered pursuant to the laws of this State may operate or move that vehicle upon the highways without subjecting the vehicle to registration if the operation or movement is for the sole purpose of moving the vehicle:  (a) From its location to the established place of business of the licensee; or  (b) From the place of business of the licensee to the established place of business of a person with whom the licensee has contracted for the performance of specialized repairs.  2. The operator shall obtain license plates from the Department for the movement of such vehicles. The fees charged for such plates must be the same as those fees listed in NRS 482.490.  (Added to NRS by 1989, 2043)
NV Rev Stat § 487.620 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 487 - Repair, Removal and Disposal of Vehicles|NRS 487.620 - Operator of body shop to maintain established place of business and affix legible sign containing name of business.

An operator of a body shop shall:  1. Maintain an established place of business in this State which includes a permanent enclosed building owned in fee or leased by the operator with sufficient space to conduct safely the operations of the body shop.  2. At each of the operator’s established places of business, permanently affix a sign containing the name of the business in lettering of sufficient size to be clearly legible from the center of the nearest street or roadway, except that the lettering must be at least 8 inches high and formed by lines that are at least 1-inch wide.  (Added to NRS by 1987, 1598; A 1997, 1517)
NV Rev Stat § 487.650 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 487 - Repair, Removal and Disposal of Vehicles|NRS 487.650 - Denial, suspension or revocation of license or refusal to renew: Grounds; disclosure of financial records.

  1. The Department may refuse to issue a license or may suspend, revoke or refuse to renew a license to operate a body shop upon any of the following grounds:  (a) Failure of the applicant or licensee to have or maintain an established place of business in this State.  (b) Conviction of the applicant or licensee or an employee of the applicant or licensee of a felony, or of a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor for a violation of a provision of this chapter.  (c) Any material misstatement in the application for the license.  (d) Willful failure of the applicant or licensee to comply with the motor vehicle laws of this State and NRS 487.530 to 487.690, inclusive.  (e) Failure or refusal by the licensee to pay or otherwise discharge any final judgment against the licensee arising out of the operation of the body shop.  (f) Failure or refusal to provide to the Department an authorization for the disclosure of financial records for the business as required pursuant to subsection 2.  (g) A finding of guilty or guilty but mentally ill by a court of competent jurisdiction in a case involving a fraudulent inspection, purchase, sale or transfer of a salvage vehicle by the applicant or licensee or an employee of the applicant or licensee.  (h) An improper, careless or negligent inspection of a salvage vehicle pursuant to NRS 487.800 by the applicant or licensee or an employee of the applicant or licensee.  (i) A false statement of material fact in a certification of a salvage vehicle pursuant to NRS 487.800 or a record regarding a salvage vehicle by the applicant or licensee or an employee of the applicant or licensee.  (j) The display of evidence of unfitness for a license pursuant to NRS 487.165.  2. Upon the receipt of any report or complaint alleging that an applicant or a licensee has engaged in financial misconduct or has failed to satisfy financial obligations related to the operation of a body shop, the Department may require the applicant or licensee to submit to the Department an authorization for the disclosure of financial records for the business as provided in NRS 239A.090. The Department may use any information obtained pursuant to such an authorization only to determine the suitability of the applicant or licensee for initial or continued licensure. Information obtained pursuant to such an authorization may be disclosed only to those employees of the Department who are authorized to issue a license to an applicant pursuant to NRS 487.600 to 487.687, inclusive, or to determine the suitability of an applicant or a licensee for licensure.  3. As used in this section, "salvage vehicle" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 487.770.  (Added to NRS by 1987, 1599; A 1989, 2045; 1997, 148; 2003, 1919; 2007, 225, 1459, 3231, 3415, 3431; 2009, 2537, 2708)
NV Rev Stat § 487.652 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 487 - Repair, Removal and Disposal of Vehicles|NRS 487.652 - Class A certification: Eligibility.

To be eligible for Class A certification, a licensed body shop must:  1. Comply with local zoning laws and possess all required local, state and federal licenses, registrations and permits.  2. Possess garagekeepers’ and workers’ compensation insurance.  3. Provide employees with continuing education and training in subjects and for periods of time as prescribed by regulation.  4. Have the ability to:  (a) Obtain proper specifications for each vehicle being repaired;  (b) Make three-dimensional measurements that are verified by a computer of each vehicle being repaired; and  (c) Hoist a vehicle for inspection.  5. Perform a wide range of services for vehicles being repaired, including, without limitation:  (a) Alignment of the wheels of a vehicle that is verified by a computer;  (b) Stabilization of a vehicle through the use of a four-point anchoring system;  (c) Simultaneous adjustment of the exterior and undercarriage of a vehicle;  (d) Removal and reinstallation of a frame, suspension, engine or drivetrain component;  (e) Painting the exterior of a vehicle with a system for applying paint that provides a finish similar to the finish applied by the manufacturer;  (f) Inspection of airbags and other occupant restraint devices to the specifications of the manufacturer; and  (g) Welding, by a certified technician, with a gas metal arc welder or an inverter welder, as appropriate.  6. Adhere to current federal, state and local safety requirements by:  (a) Performing repairs on an air-conditioning system using equipment approved by the United States Environmental Protection Agency;  (b) Performing repairs with emission-reducing equipment, as prescribed by regulation;  (c) Performing repairs with equipment that meets all safety requirements as prescribed by regulation; and  (d) Disposing of hazardous waste as prescribed by regulation.  7. Ensure customer satisfaction by providing to each customer:  (a) A computer-generated estimate of repairs; and  (b) A written, limited lifetime warranty that is valid against workmanship defects.  8. Have a system for documenting and maintaining customer complaints and responses to service.  (Added to NRS by 2007, 3429)
NV Rev Stat § 487.654 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 487 - Repair, Removal and Disposal of Vehicles|NRS 487.654 - Class A certification: Regulations.

  1. The Department shall adopt regulations establishing the requirements for continuing education and training required by subsection 3 of NRS 487.652.  2. The Department may adopt such regulations as it deems necessary to carry out the provisions of this section and NRS 487.652 and 487.656.  (Added to NRS by 2007, 3430)
NV Rev Stat § 487.656 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 487 - Repair, Removal and Disposal of Vehicles|NRS 487.656 - Class A certification: Application; inspection; fee; issuance and renewal; contents of certificate; expiration.

  1. An application for a Class A certification or for the renewal of such a certification must be filed with the Department upon forms supplied by the Department. The application must be accompanied by such proof as the Department requires to demonstrate that the applicant is in compliance with all criteria set forth in NRS 487.652 and any regulations adopted pursuant thereto.  2. Before a Class A certificate is issued to a licensed body shop, the Department must inspect the body shop to ensure that the body shop meets or exceeds the requirements set forth in NRS 487.652 and any regulations adopted pursuant thereto.  3. The Department shall notify a licensed body shop at least 72 hours before an inspection is performed pursuant to subsection 2.  4. The Department shall charge an application fee of $300 for the issuance or renewal of a Class A certificate which must be submitted with the application. Fees collected by the Department pursuant to this subsection must be deposited with the State Treasurer for credit to the Motor Vehicle Fund.  5. Upon receipt of the application and the required fee, and when satisfied that the applicant meets or exceeds the requirements set forth in NRS 487.652 and any regulations adopted pursuant thereto, the Department must issue to the licensed body shop a Class A certificate or renew such certification. The certificate must contain the name and the address of the licensed body shop and the name of the operator of the licensed body shop.  6. A Class A certificate expires on April 30 of each year.  (Added to NRS by 2007, 3430)
NV Rev Stat § 487.660 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 487 - Repair, Removal and Disposal of Vehicles|NRS 487.660 - Temporary suspension of or refusal to renew license or Class A certificate; notice; hearing; regulations; automatic revocation of Class A certificate under certain circumstances.

  1. If the Director finds that the action is necessary in the public interest, upon notice to the licensee, the Director may:  (a) Temporarily suspend or refuse to renew the license to operate a body shop for not more than 30 days.  (b) Temporarily suspend or refuse to renew a Class A certificate of a licensed body shop for not more than 30 days.  2. The Department shall conduct a hearing and issue a final decision on the matter within 30 days after it sends notice of the temporary suspension of a license or a Class A certificate, or both.  3. The Department shall adopt regulations:  (a) Prescribing the circumstances under which the Department may suspend or refuse to renew a Class A certificate; and  (b) Providing an appeals process for an operator of a licensed body shop whose Class A certificate has been suspended or has not been renewed.  4. A Class A certificate must be automatically revoked by the Department if the license to operate the body shop is suspended or revoked pursuant to NRS 487.650.  (Added to NRS by 1987, 1599; A 2007, 3432)
NV Rev Stat § 487.670 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 487 - Repair, Removal and Disposal of Vehicles|NRS 487.670 - Subpoenas.

In any hearing conducted by the Department concerning the licensing of body shops, the Director may issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses and the production of evidence.  (Added to NRS by 1987, 1600)
NV Rev Stat § 487.680 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 487 - Repair, Removal and Disposal of Vehicles|NRS 487.680 - Licensee to inform Department of changes concerning operation of body shop; books and records.

  1. Any person licensed to operate a body shop shall inform the Department of the location of each place at which the person conducts business and the name under which the person does business at each location.  2. If a licensee does business at more than one location, the licensee shall designate one location as his or her principal place of business.  3. If a licensee changes the name or location of any of his or her established places of business, the licensee shall notify the Department of the change within 10 days after the change.  4. Every licensee shall keep his or her books and records at his or her principal place of business and shall permit any authorized agent of the Director to inspect them during usual business hours. The records must include the year, make, model and identification number of each motor vehicle which the body shop repairs, and the source of the parts purchased or otherwise acquired for the repair of each vehicle.  (Added to NRS by 1987, 1600)
NV Rev Stat § 487.685 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 487 - Repair, Removal and Disposal of Vehicles|NRS 487.685 - On-line survey: Completion by body shop; form; contents; availability to public.

  1. A body shop licensed in this State must complete an on-line survey within 60 days immediately preceding the date of the submission of the application for renewal of the license of the body shop.  2. The Department shall conduct the survey by providing a form on its website or other Internet site to be completed by each body shop and submitted electronically to the Department.  3. Each survey must include, without limitation:  (a) The name and address of the body shop;  (b) The labor rate charged by the body shop;  (c) The vehicle storage rate charged by the body shop, if any, both for indoor storage and outdoor storage, if those rates differ; and  (d) Any other information the Department deems necessary.  4. The information obtained from each survey must be available to the public on-line not more than 30 days after the renewal of the body shop’s license.  (Added to NRS by 2007, 406; A 2013, 1977)
NV Rev Stat § 487.686 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 487 - Repair, Removal and Disposal of Vehicles|NRS 487.686 - On-line survey: Compilation of results; contents of report; availability to public.

  1. The Department must compile the results of each survey completed pursuant to NRS 487.685 in a report which must be made available to the public on-line. The report must include, without limitation:  (a) The names and addresses of all body shops that complete the survey;  (b) For body shops in a specific geographic area as established by the Department:  (1) The prevailing labor rate;  (2) The prevailing indoor vehicle storage rate; and  (3) The prevailing outdoor vehicle storage rate; and  (c) Any other information the Department deems necessary.  2. As used in this section:  (a) "Prevailing indoor vehicle storage rate" means the average daily charge for storing a motor vehicle indoors, as reported in the survey for a specific geographic area.  (b) "Prevailing labor rate" means the average labor rate, as reported in the survey for a specific geographic area.  (c) "Prevailing outdoor vehicle storage rate" means the average daily charge for storing a motor vehicle outdoors, as reported in the survey for a specific geographic area.  (Added to NRS by 2007, 406; A 2013, 1977)
NV Rev Stat § 487.687 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 487 - Repair, Removal and Disposal of Vehicles|NRS 487.687 - Verification of licensure by way of Internet.

The Department shall provide a method on its website or other Internet site by which a person may verify the license of a body shop.  (Added to NRS by 2007, 407)