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NV Rev Stat § 706.88396 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 706 - Motor Carriers|NRS 706.88396 - Lease of taxicab by certificate holder.

  1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 8, a certificate holder may, upon approval from the Taxicab Authority, lease a taxicab to an independent contractor who is not a certificate holder. A certificate holder may lease only one taxicab to each independent contractor with whom the person enters into a lease agreement. The taxicab may be used, without limitation:  (a) In a manner authorized by the certificate holder’s certificate of public convenience and necessity; or  (b) By the independent contractor to provide transportation services in accordance with an agreement with a transportation network company entered into pursuant to chapter 706A of NRS.  2. A certificate holder who enters into a lease agreement with an independent contractor pursuant to this section shall submit a copy of the agreement to the Taxicab Authority for its approval. The agreement is not effective until approved by the Taxicab Authority.  3. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 8, the Taxicab Authority may not limit the number of:  (a) Lease agreements entered into by a certificate holder; or  (b) Days for which a lease agreement remains in effect.  4. A certificate holder who leases a taxicab to an independent contractor shall inspect the taxicab not less than once each month.  5. An independent contractor may not operate more than one taxicab pursuant to a lease agreement with a certificate holder during any one 24-hour period.  6. A certificate holder who leases a taxicab to an independent contractor is jointly and severally liable with the independent contractor for any violation of the provisions of this chapter or the regulations adopted pursuant thereto or, if applicable, chapter 706A of NRS or the regulations adopted pursuant thereto, and shall ensure that the independent contractor complies with such provisions and regulations.  7. The Taxicab Authority or any of its employees may intervene in a civil action involving a lease agreement entered into pursuant to this section.  8. A certificate holder may not have a number of unexpired leases that exceeds the number of taxicabs allocated to the certificate holder pursuant to NRS 706.8824 and 706.88245.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 2595; A 2017, 3835)
NV Rev Stat § 706.8841 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 706 - Motor Carriers|NRS 706.8841 - Driver’s permit: Issuance; fingerprints and qualifications of applicant; grounds for refusal to issue permit; fees.

  1. The Administrator shall issue a driver’s permit to qualified persons who wish to be employed by certificate holders as taxicab drivers. Before issuing a driver’s permit, the Administrator shall:  (a) Require the applicant to submit a complete set of the applicant’s fingerprints which the Administrator may forward to the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History for submission to the Federal Bureau of Investigation to ascertain whether the applicant has a criminal record and the nature of any such record, and shall further investigate the applicant’s background; and  (b) Require proof that the applicant:  (1) Is a resident of this State or a state that adjoins the county in which the applicant has applied for a driver’s permit;  (2) Can read and orally communicate in the English language; and  (3) Has a valid license issued under NRS 483.325 which authorizes the applicant to drive a taxicab in this State.  2. The Administrator may refuse to issue a driver’s permit if the applicant has been convicted of:  (a) A felony relating to the practice of taxicab drivers in this State or any other jurisdiction at any time before the date of the application;  (b) A felony involving any sexual offense in this State or any other jurisdiction at any time before the date of the application;  (c) A violation of NRS 484C.110, 484C.120 or 484C.430 or a law of any other jurisdiction that prohibits the same or similar conduct within 3 years before the date of the application; or  (d) A violation of NRS 484C.130 or a law of any other jurisdiction that prohibits the same or similar conduct.  3. The Administrator may refuse to issue a driver’s permit if the Administrator, after the background investigation of the applicant, determines that the applicant is morally unfit or if the issuance of the driver’s permit would be detrimental to public health, welfare or safety.  4. A taxicab driver shall pay to the Administrator, in advance, $40 for an original driver’s permit and $10 for a renewal.  (Added to NRS by 1969, 1245; A 1971, 583; 1975, 1325; 1977, 749; 1979, 649; 1981, 2015; 1983, 1032; 1999, 3437; 2003, 1407, 2734, 2873; 2005, 172; 2009, 1891; 2017, 3836)
NV Rev Stat § 706.8842 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 706 - Motor Carriers|NRS 706.8842 - Medical examiner’s certificate: Issuance; renewal; health requirements.

  1. Before applying to a certificate holder for employment as a driver, a person must obtain a medical examiner’s certificate with two copies thereof from a medical examiner who is licensed to practice in the State of Nevada.  2. A medical examiner shall issue the certificate and copies described in subsection 1 if the medical examiner finds that a prospective driver meets the health requirements established by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, 49 C.F.R. §§ 391.41 et seq.  3. The certificate described in subsection 1 must state that the medical examiner has examined the prospective driver and has found that the prospective driver meets the health requirements described in subsection 2. The certificate must be signed and dated by the medical examiner.  4. The medical examiner’s certificate required by this section expires 2 years after the date of issuance and may be renewed.  5. As used in this section, "medical examiner" means a physician, as defined in NRS 0.040, a physician assistant licensed pursuant to chapter 630 or 633 of NRS, an advanced practice registered nurse licensed pursuant to NRS 632.237 or a chiropractic physician licensed pursuant to chapter 634 of NRS.  (Added to NRS by 1969, 1245; A 1991, 1965; 2003, 1405; 2013, 660; 2017, 1779; 2019, 149)
NV Rev Stat § 706.8843 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 706 - Motor Carriers|NRS 706.8843 - Conditions of employment of driver by certificate holder.

  1. A certificate holder shall not employ a driver unless the driver has obtained and has on the driver’s person:  (a) A valid driver’s license for the State of Nevada obtained under the provisions of NRS 483.010 to 483.630, inclusive;  (b) A copy of a medical examiner’s certificate obtained pursuant to NRS 706.8842; and  (c) A driver’s permit issued by the Administrator pursuant to rules and regulations of the Taxicab Authority.  2. A certificate holder shall, at the time the certificate holder employs a driver, provide the driver with a complete copy of the rules and regulations described in NRS 706.8844 to 706.88499, inclusive, and such other rules and regulations as may be adopted by the Taxicab Authority, and require the driver to sign a statement that the driver has received a copy of the regulations and has read and familiarized himself or herself with the contents thereof.  (Added to NRS by 1969, 1246; A 1971, 583; 2013, 660)
NV Rev Stat § 706.8845 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 706 - Motor Carriers|NRS 706.8845 - Standards of conduct while on duty.

While a driver is on duty, the driver shall:  1. Be appropriately dressed by the standards of the taxicab business.  2. Be neat and clean in person and appearance.  3. Refrain from talking loudly, uttering profanity and from shouting to other drivers.  4. Not have in the driver’s possession a lighted cigar, cigarette or pipe while a passenger is being carried in the taxicab.  5. Not chew tobacco or use snuff while a passenger is being carried in the taxicab.  6. Attend the taxicab if it is being held out for hire.  7. Not permit the taxicab to remain at a taxicab stand unless it is being held out for hire.  8. Discourage passengers from entering or leaving a taxicab from the left side except at the left curb of a one-way street or while the car is parked perpendicularly to a curb.  9. Not load or unload passengers or luggage at an intersection or crosswalk or at any place or in any manner that will interfere with the orderly flow of traffic.  10. Not carry more than two passengers in the front seat of the taxicab or carry more passengers in the back seat of the taxicab than are authorized by the manufacturer’s recommendations.  11. Not leave the taxicab unattended with the key in the ignition lock.  12. Operate the taxicab in accordance with all applicable state and local laws and regulations and with due regard for the safety, comfort and convenience of passengers and of the general public.  (Added to NRS by 1969, 1246; A 1981, 2055)
NV Rev Stat § 706.8846 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 706 - Motor Carriers|NRS 706.8846 - Prohibited acts concerning destination of passenger.

With respect to a passenger’s destination, unless a different route is requested or agreed to by the passenger, a driver shall take the most direct route when transporting a passenger to his or her destination. A driver shall not:  1. Deceive or attempt to deceive any passenger who rides or desires to ride in the driver’s taxicab.  2. Convey or attempt to convey any passenger to a destination other than the one directed by the passenger.  3. Except as otherwise provided in this section, intentionally take a longer route to the passenger’s destination than is necessary.  4. Fail to comply with the reasonable and lawful requests of the passenger as to speed of travel and route to be taken.  (Added to NRS by 1969, 1247; A 1977, 750; 2017, 3838)
NV Rev Stat § 706.8847 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 706 - Motor Carriers|NRS 706.8847 - Compliance with passenger’s directions; exceptions.

  1. A driver shall not refuse or neglect to transport any orderly person to that person’s destination if:  (a) That person requests the driver to transport the person; and  (b) The requested destination is within the area allocated to the certificate holder who employs the driver.  2. Subsection 1 does not apply if the driver can show beyond a reasonable doubt that:  (a) The driver has good reason to fear for the driver’s personal safety;  (b) The taxicab has been previously engaged by another person; or  (c) The driver is forbidden by law or regulation to carry the person requesting transportation.  (Added to NRS by 1969, 1247)
NV Rev Stat § 706.8848 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 706 - Motor Carriers|NRS 706.8848 - Sanctions imposed by Administrator for certain violations; hearing.

  1. If a driver violates any provision of NRS 706.8844 to 706.8847, inclusive, the Administrator may impose the following sanctions:  (a) First offense: Warning notice or a fine of not more than $100, or both warning and fine.  (b) Second offense: 1 to 3 days’ suspension of a driver’s permit or a fine of not more than $200, or both suspension and fine.  (c) Third offense: 4 to 6 days’ suspension of a driver’s permit or a fine of not more than $300, or both suspension and fine.  (d) Fourth offense: 10 days’ suspension of a driver’s permit or a fine of not more than $500, or both suspension and fine.  (e) Fifth offense: Revocation of a driver’s permit or a fine of not more than $500, or both revocation and fine.  2. Only violations occurring in the 12 months immediately preceding the most current violation shall be considered for the purposes of subsection 1. The Administrator shall inspect the driver’s record for that period to compute the number of offenses committed.  3. The Administrator shall conduct a hearing prior to suspension or revocation of a driver’s permit or imposing a fine under this section or NRS 706.8849.  (Added to NRS by 1969, 1247; A 1977, 750)
NV Rev Stat § 706.88499 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 706 - Motor Carriers|NRS 706.88499 - Taxicab driver prohibited from acting as driver for transportation network company under certain circumstances; termination of employment.

  1. A driver who operates a taxicab as an employee of a certificate holder shall not act as a driver as defined in NRS 706A.040:  (a) Using the taxicab provided by his or her employer; or  (b) During any time for which the person receives wages from his or her employer for duties which include the operation of a taxicab.  2. A certificate holder may terminate the employment of a driver, as defined in NRS 706.8814, who violates the provisions of subsection 1.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 2596)
NV Rev Stat § 706.885 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 706 - Motor Carriers|NRS 706.885 - Unlawful acts; criminal penalties; disciplinary action by Taxicab Authority and Administrator.

  1. Any person who knowingly makes or causes to be made, either directly or indirectly, a false statement on an application, account or other statement required by the Taxicab Authority or the Administrator or who violates any of the provisions of NRS 706.881 to 706.885, inclusive, is guilty of a misdemeanor.  2. The Taxicab Authority or Administrator may at any time, for good cause shown and upon at least 5 days’ notice to the grantee of any certificate or driver’s permit, and after a hearing unless waived by the grantee, penalize the grantee of a certificate to a maximum amount of $15,000 or penalize the grantee of a driver’s permit to a maximum amount of $500 or suspend or revoke the certificate or driver’s permit granted by the Taxicab Authority or Administrator, respectively, for:  (a) Any violation of any provision of NRS 706.881 to 706.885, inclusive, or any regulation of the Taxicab Authority or Administrator.  (b) Knowingly permitting or requiring any employee to violate any provision of NRS 706.881 to 706.885, inclusive, or any regulation of the Taxicab Authority or Administrator.  If a penalty is imposed on the grantee of a certificate pursuant to this section, the Taxicab Authority or Administrator may require the grantee to pay the costs of the proceeding, including investigative costs and attorney’s fees.  3. When a driver or certificate holder fails to appear at the time and place stated in the notice for the hearing, the Administrator shall enter a finding of default. Upon a finding of default, the Administrator may suspend or revoke the license, permit or certificate of the person who failed to appear and impose the penalties provided in this chapter. For good cause shown, the Administrator may set aside a finding of default and proceed with the hearing.  4. Any person who operates or permits a taxicab to be operated in passenger service without a certificate of public convenience and necessity issued pursuant to NRS 706.8827, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor. If a law enforcement officer witnesses a violation of this subsection, the law enforcement officer may cause the vehicle to be towed immediately from the scene.  5. The conviction of a person pursuant to subsection 1 does not bar the Taxicab Authority or Administrator from suspending or revoking any certificate, permit or license of the person convicted. The imposition of a fine or suspension or revocation of any certificate, permit or license by the Taxicab Authority or Administrator does not operate as a defense in any proceeding brought under subsection 1.  (Added to NRS by 1969, 1248; A 1971, 584; 1975, 1327; 1977, 752; 1981, 2057; 1991, 1967; 1993, 903; 1997, 2991; 2011, 2688, 3660; 2013, 1039, 2542)
NV Rev Stat § 706A.010 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 706A - Transportation Network Companies|NRS 706A.010 - Legislative declaration.

It is hereby declared to be the purpose and policy of the Legislature in enacting this chapter to ensure the safety, reliability and cost-effectiveness of the transportation services provided by drivers affiliated with transportation network companies in this State.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 1401)
NV Rev Stat § 706A.020 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 706A - Transportation Network Companies|NRS 706A.020 - Definitions.

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 706A.030 to 706A.060, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 1379, 1401)
NV Rev Stat § 706A.030 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 706A - Transportation Network Companies|NRS 706A.030 - "Authority" defined.

Authority means the Nevada Transportation Authority.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 1401)
NV Rev Stat § 706A.040 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 706A - Transportation Network Companies|NRS 706A.040 - "Driver" defined.

Driver means a natural person who:  1. Operates a motor vehicle that is owned, leased or otherwise authorized for use by the person; and  2. Enters into an agreement with a transportation network company to receive connections to potential passengers and related services from a transportation network company in exchange for the payment of a fee to the transportation network company.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 1379, 1401)
NV Rev Stat § 706A.050 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 706A - Transportation Network Companies|NRS 706A.050 - "Transportation network company" and "company" defined.

Transportation network company or "company" means an entity that uses a digital network or software application service to connect a passenger to a driver who can provide transportation services to the passenger.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 1379, 1401)
NV Rev Stat § 706A.060 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 706A - Transportation Network Companies|NRS 706A.060 - "Transportation services" defined.

Transportation services means the transportation by a driver of one or more passengers between points chosen by the passenger or passengers and prearranged through the use of the digital network or software application service of a transportation network company. The term includes only the period beginning when a driver accepts a request by a passenger for transportation through the digital network or software application service of a transportation network company and ending when the last such passenger fully disembarks from the motor vehicle operated by the driver.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 1379, 1401)
NV Rev Stat § 706A.070 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 706A - Transportation Network Companies|NRS 706A.070 - Provisions of chapter not applicable to certain persons.

The provisions of this chapter do not apply to:  1. Common motor carriers or contract motor carriers that are providing transportation services pursuant to a contract with the Department of Health and Human Services entered into pursuant to NRS 422.27495.  2. A person who provides a digital network or software application service to enable persons who are interested in sharing expenses for transportation to a destination, commonly known as carpooling, to connect with each other, regardless of whether a fee is charged by the person who provides the digital network or software application service.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 1402)
NV Rev Stat § 706A.075 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 706A - Transportation Network Companies|NRS 706A.075 - Applicability of laws governing motor vehicles to persons regulated under chapter; exemptions from provisions of chapters 704 and 706 of NRS.

  1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, the provisions of this chapter do not exempt any person from any law governing the operation of a motor vehicle upon the highways of this State.  2. A transportation network company which holds a valid permit issued by the Authority pursuant to this chapter, a driver who has entered into an agreement with such a company and a vehicle operated by such a driver are exempt from:  (a) The provisions of chapter 704 of NRS relating to public utilities; and  (b) Except as otherwise provided in NRS 706.88396, the provisions of chapter 706 of NRS,  to the extent that the services provided by the company or driver are within the scope of the permit.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 1409; A 2017, 3838)
NV Rev Stat § 706A.077 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 706A - Transportation Network Companies|NRS 706A.077 - Transportation network company not prohibited from obtaining permit as and providing services of autonomous vehicle network company.

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit a transportation network company from obtaining a permit to act as an autonomous vehicle network company pursuant to NRS 706B.130 and providing, within the scope of such a permit, the services authorized by chapter 706B of NRS.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 4480)
NV Rev Stat § 706A.080 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 706A - Transportation Network Companies|NRS 706A.080 - Motor vehicle operated by driver not commercial motor vehicle.

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to deem a motor vehicle operated by a driver to provide transportation services to be a commercial motor vehicle.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 1402)
NV Rev Stat § 706A.090 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 706A - Transportation Network Companies|NRS 706A.090 - Company prohibited from controlling, directing or managing driver or motor vehicle operated by driver.

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter and the regulations adopted pursuant thereto or by a written contract between a transportation network company and a driver, a company shall not control, direct or manage a driver or the motor vehicle operated by a driver.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 1402)
NV Rev Stat § 706A.100 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 706A - Transportation Network Companies|NRS 706A.100 - Regulations.

The Authority shall adopt such regulations as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 1410)
NV Rev Stat § 706A.110 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 706A - Transportation Network Companies|NRS 706A.110 - Permit required for companies; driver providing transportation services required to be affiliated with company holding permit; Authority authorized to regulate companies and drivers; inapplicability of chapter 706 of NRS to companies and drivers.

  1. A transportation network company shall not engage in business in this State unless the company holds a valid permit issued by the Authority pursuant to this chapter.  2. A driver shall not provide transportation services unless the company with which the driver is affiliated holds a valid permit issued by the Authority pursuant to this chapter.  3. The Authority is authorized and empowered to regulate, pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, all transportation network companies and drivers who operate or wish to operate within this State. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 706.88396, the Authority shall not apply any provision of chapter 706 of NRS to a transportation network company or a driver who operates within the provisions of this chapter and the regulations adopted pursuant thereto.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 1402; A 2017, 3838)
NV Rev Stat § 706A.120 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 706A - Transportation Network Companies|NRS 706A.120 - Submission of application for permit.

A person who desires to operate a transportation network company in this State must submit to the Authority an application for the issuance of a permit to operate a transportation network company. The application must be in the form required by the Authority and must include such information as the Authority, by regulation, determines is necessary to prove the person meets the requirements of this chapter for the issuance of a permit.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 1380, 1402; A 2015, 1410)