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NV Rev Stat § 488.570 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 488 - Watercraft|NRS 488.570 - Operation of vessel towing person on water skis, surfboard, inflatable device or similar device; operation of vessel within 100 feet of person being towed.

  1. A person shall not operate a vessel on any waters of this state towing a person on water skis, a surfboard, an inflatable device or any similar device unless the operator:  (a) Is at least 16 years of age; or  (b) Is at least 14 years of age, if a passenger in the vessel is a person who is 18 years of age or older and is in a position to supervise the operator.  2. A person shall not operate a vessel on any waters of this state towing a person on water skis, a surfboard, an inflatable device or any similar device unless there is in the vessel a person, in addition to the operator, who is in a position to observe the person being towed and is:  (a) At least 14 years of age; or  (b) At least 12 years of age, if another passenger in the vessel is a person who is 18 years of age or older.  The observer shall continuously observe the person being towed and shall immediately display so as to be visible from every direction, an international orange flag of at least 12 inches in height by 12 inches in width when the person being towed is getting ready to be towed and has a rope or line extended to him or her, or ceases to be towed and is in the water awaiting pickup by the vessel.  3. When within 100 feet of the person in the water, every vessel, other than the vessel towing the person, must be operated at a speed that leaves a flat wake, but in no case may it be operated at a speed greater than 5 nautical miles per hour.  4. A person shall not operate a vessel on any waters of this state towing a person on water skis, a surfboard or similar device, or engage in waterskiing, surfboarding or similar activity from sunset to sunrise, as established by the Nautical Almanac Office, United States Naval Observatory, Washington, D.C.  5. The provisions of this section do not apply to a performer engaged in a professional exhibition or a person engaged in an activity authorized under NRS 488.305.  (Added to NRS by 1960, 480; A 1965, 1066; 1975, 647; 1985, 343; 1987, 764; 1991, 856; 2009, 365)
NV Rev Stat § 488.575 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 488 - Watercraft|NRS 488.575 - Wearing of personal flotation device by passenger younger than 13 years of age: Duty of person who operates, owns or controls vessel; exceptions.

  1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a person shall not operate or authorize another person to operate a vessel under his or her ownership or control on any waters of this State unless each person on the vessel who is less than 13 years of age is wearing a personal flotation device of a type approved by the United States Coast Guard and prescribed by the regulations of the Commission while the vessel is under way.  2. The provisions of subsection 1 do not apply to persons on board:  (a) A commercial vessel licensed by the United States Coast Guard for the transportation of passengers for hire; or  (b) Any other vessel who are below the deck or inside a cabin of the vessel.  (Added to NRS by 2001, 1948; A 2007, 1721)
NV Rev Stat § 488.580 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 488 - Watercraft|NRS 488.580 - Operation of personal watercraft.

  1. A person shall not operate or authorize another person to operate a personal watercraft under his or her ownership or control:  (a) In a reckless or negligent manner so as to endanger the life or property of another person.  (b) Unless the operator and each passenger is wearing a personal flotation device of a type approved by the United States Coast Guard and prescribed by the regulations of the Commission.  (c) Unless the operator is at least 14 years of age.  (d) Unless the operator satisfies any applicable provisions of NRS 488.730.  2. There is prima facie evidence that a person is operating a personal watercraft in a reckless or negligent manner if that person commits two or more of the following acts simultaneously:  (a) Operates the personal watercraft within a zone closer than 5 lengths of the longest vessel, unless both are leaving a flat wake or traveling at a speed of not more than 5 nautical miles per hour.  (b) Operates the personal watercraft in the vicinity of a motorboat in a manner that obstructs the visibility of either operator.  (c) Heads into the wake of a motorboat which is within a zone closer than 5 lengths of the longest vessel and causes one-half or more of the length of the personal watercraft to leave the water.  (d) Within a zone closer than 5 lengths of the longest vessel, maneuvers quickly, turns sharply or swerves, unless the maneuver is necessary to avoid collision.  3. As used in this section, "personal watercraft" means a class A motorboat which:  (a) Is less than 13 feet in length;  (b) Is designed to be operated by a person sitting, standing or kneeling on, rather than in, the motorboat;  (c) Is capable of performing sharp turns or quick maneuvers; and  (d) Has a motor that exceeds 10 horsepower.  (Added to NRS by 1991, 852; A 2001, 1719, 1948; 2003, 74)
NV Rev Stat § 488.585 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 488 - Watercraft|NRS 488.585 - Operation of motorboat in excess of certain speed prohibited unless engine cut-off switch is present, connected and operating properly; attachment of engine cut-off switch link.

  1. A person who owns or controls a motorboat that is equipped with an engine cut-off switch shall not operate or authorize another person to operate the motorboat at a rate of speed greater than 5 nautical miles per hour if the engine cut-off switch or engine cut-off switch link is missing, disconnected or not operating properly.  2. A person shall not operate a motorboat that is equipped with an engine cut-off switch at a rate of speed greater than 5 nautical miles per hour unless the engine cut-off switch link is attached to his or her body, clothing or personal flotation device.  3. As used in this section:  (a) "Engine cut-off switch" means a switch that automatically stops the engine of a motorboat if activated by an engine cut-off switch link.  (b) "Engine cut-off switch link" means a device that, if attached to an operator, activates an engine cut-off switch if the operator is separated from the motorboat. The term includes a lanyard or other mechanical device and a wireless cut-off device.  (c) "Wireless cut-off device" means an engine cut-off switch link that transmits an electromagnetic signal to an engine cut-off switch.  (Added to NRS by 2007, 405)
NV Rev Stat § 488.590 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 488 - Watercraft|NRS 488.590 - Overloading vessel prohibited.

No owner or operator of any vessel shall knowingly permit such vessel to be loaded with passengers or cargo beyond the maximum allowable weight capacity of such vessel, nor beyond its safe carrying capacity, taking into consideration weather and other operating conditions.  (Added to NRS by 1957, 570; A 1960, 483)
NV Rev Stat § 488.600 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 488 - Watercraft|NRS 488.600 - Unlawful operation of vessel: Reduced speed required in certain areas.

Every owner, operator or person in command of any vessel is guilty of a misdemeanor who operates it or permits it to be operated at a speed in excess of 5 nautical miles per hour in any of the following areas:  1. Within 100 feet of any person who is engaged in the act of bathing, wading, diving, floating or swimming.  2. Within 200 feet of any:  (a) Beach frequented by persons who engage in the acts of bathing, wading, diving, floating or swimming.  (b) Swimming float, diving platform or lifeline.  (c) Way or landing float to which vessels are made fast or which is used for the embarkation or discharge of passengers.  [1:143:1951] — (NRS A 1999, 960)
NV Rev Stat § 488.610 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 488 - Watercraft|NRS 488.610 - Unlawful operation of vessel in restricted area; designation and marking of restricted areas.

  1. No person may operate a vessel, other than a patrol vessel, in an area designated as restricted, except in an emergency. Such area shall be designated only with the consent of the Commission and shall be clearly marked.  2. The Commission may adopt regulations relating to the operation of vessels in areas properly marked by divers’ flags or other suitable devices.  (Added to NRS by 1963, 105; A 1965, 1066; 1971, 760)
NV Rev Stat § 488.620 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 488 - Watercraft|NRS 488.620 - Operation of vessel in area marked for bathing, wading, diving, floating or swimming.

A person shall not operate a vessel within a water area which is clearly marked by buoys or some other distinguishing device as an area designated for bathing, wading, diving, floating or swimming. Such an area must be so marked only with the consent of the Commission.  (Added to NRS by 1957, 570; A 1960, 483; 1985, 343; 1999, 960)
NV Rev Stat § 488.630 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 488 - Watercraft|NRS 488.630 - Operation of vessel in unsafe condition; penalties.

  1. A game warden, sheriff or other peace officer of this State or any of its political subdivisions who observes a vessel being operated in an unsafe condition may direct the operator of the vessel to take immediate steps to correct the condition. If the condition cannot be corrected immediately and constitutes an immediate risk of bodily injury or damage to property, the peace officer may order the operator to remove the vessel to port or the nearest safe moorage.  2. For the purposes of this section, a vessel is being operated in an unsafe condition if it:  (a) Is overloaded beyond the manufacturer’s recommended safe loading capacity;  (b) Has an insufficient number of personal flotation devices approved by the United States Coast Guard;  (c) Has no fire extinguisher as required by NRS 488.193;  (d) Fails to display the proper navigational lights between sunset and sunrise;  (e) Is leaking fuel or has fuel in the bilges;  (f) Is improperly ventilated;  (g) Has an improper device for controlling backfire flame; or  (h) Is being operated in extremely adverse conditions.  3. An operator who refuses to take immediate steps to correct the condition or fails to comply with the directions of the peace officer shall be punished:  (a) If no injury results, for a misdemeanor;  (b) If bodily injury or damage to property in excess of $200 results, for a gross misdemeanor; or  (c) If the death of another person results, for a category D felony as provided in NRS 193.130.  (Added to NRS by 1991, 852; A 1995, 1302)
NV Rev Stat § 488.740 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 488 - Watercraft|NRS 488.740 - Department to certify persons to provide instruction in safe boating; powers and duties of Department concerning courses in safe boating.

  1. The Department shall certify persons to provide, in cooperation with the Department, instruction in safe boating approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators. All persons who successfully complete the course must be issued a certificate evidencing successful completion.  2. The Department may offer the courses in cooperation with organizations that provide education in safe boating, including, without limitation, the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary and the United States Power Squadrons.  3. The Department shall maintain a list, available for public inspection, of the availability of courses in safe boating and any instructors who are certified pursuant to subsection 1.  (Added to NRS by 2001, 1719; A 2003, 1579)
NV Rev Stat § 488.750 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 488 - Watercraft|NRS 488.750 - Persons born on or after January 1, 1983, to submit to Department certification of completion of course or passage of proficiency examination in safe boating; database of certificates.

  1. A person born on or after January 1, 1983, who is a resident of this State and who possesses a certificate that evidences his or her successful:  (a) Completion of a course in safe boating that is approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators, including, without limitation, courses offered pursuant to NRS 488.740 and courses offered by the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary or the United States Power Squadrons; or  (b) Passage of a proficiency examination that was proctored and tests the knowledge of the information included in the curriculum of such a course,  shall submit or cause to be submitted a copy of the certificate to the Department. The Department may request additional information necessary for the Department to maintain the database pursuant to subsection 2.  2. The Department shall establish and maintain a database of certificates that it receives pursuant to subsection 1. The database must include, without limitation, the:  (a) Name, date of birth and gender of the holder of the certificate;  (b) Date, location and name of the course completed or examination passed by the holder of the certificate; and  (c) Number on the certificate.  (Added to NRS by 2001, 1719; A 2003, 1579)
NV Rev Stat § 488.900 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 488 - Watercraft|NRS 488.900 - Enforcement by game wardens and other peace officers; inspection of vessel.

  1. Every game warden, sheriff and other peace officer of this State and its political subdivisions shall enforce the provisions of this chapter and may stop and board any vessel subject to the provisions of this chapter.  2. Any vessel located upon the waters of this State is subject to inspection by the Department or any lawfully designated agent or inspector thereof at any time to determine whether the vessel is equipped in compliance with the provisions of this chapter.  3. Any vessel located upon the waters of this State is subject to inspection by the Division of Environmental Protection of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources or any lawfully designated agent or inspector thereof at any time to determine whether the vessel is equipped in compliance with the provisions of NRS 488.320. As used in this subsection, "vessel" includes any watercraft or structure floating on the water, whether or not capable of self-locomotion, including houseboats, barges and similar structures.  (Added to NRS by 1960, 482; A 1963, 968; 1965, 1067; 1967, 1175; 1971, 761; 1973, 1406; 1985, 1969; 1993, 57, 1652; 1995, 509; 2003, 1580)
NV Rev Stat § 488.910 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 488 - Watercraft|NRS 488.910 - Seizure of vessel to preserve evidence of crime; payment of storage fees.

  1. If a peace officer has probable cause to believe that a vessel or its contents contain evidence tending to show that a criminal offense has been committed or that a particular person has committed an offense, the officer may take whatever steps are reasonable to ensure the preservation of the evidence including safe storage of the vessel or its contents.  2. If a criminal conviction is obtained as a result of an action taken pursuant to subsection 1, the person convicted shall pay any storage fees incurred pursuant to that subsection. If a conviction is not obtained, the law enforcement agency that seized the vessel pursuant to subsection 1 shall pay those fees.  (Added to NRS by 1989, 1773; A 1993, 1653; 1999, 1070)
NV Rev Stat § 488.915 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 488 - Watercraft|NRS 488.915 - Seizure of vessel by peace officer: Criteria; duties of law enforcement agency.

  1. In addition to any seizure authorized pursuant to NRS 488.910, any peace officer, without a warrant, may seize and take possession of any vessel:  (a) Which is being operated with any improper number, certificate of number or certificate of ownership;  (b) Which the peace officer has probable cause to believe has been stolen;  (c) On which any hull number or other identifying mark has been falsely attached, removed, defaced, altered or obliterated; or  (d) Which contains a part on which was placed or stamped by the manufacturer pursuant to federal law or regulation an identification number or other distinguishing number or mark that has been falsely attached, removed, defaced, altered or obliterated.  2. A law enforcement agency shall inspect any vessel seized pursuant to paragraph (c) or (d) of subsection 1 to determine whether the number or mark in question on the vessel or part from the vessel has been falsely attached, removed, defaced, altered or obliterated and whether any person has presented satisfactory evidence of ownership of the vessel.  3. If the results of the investigation conclude that the number or mark in question has been falsely attached, removed, defaced, altered or obliterated and no person has presented satisfactory evidence of ownership, then the law enforcement agency may treat the vessel as abandoned and proceed in the manner set forth in NRS 488.293.  (Added to NRS by 2013, 1300)
NV Rev Stat § 488.920 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 488 - Watercraft|NRS 488.920 - Citation; taking person before magistrate.

Whenever any person is halted by a game warden, sheriff or peace officer for any violation of this chapter, the person shall, in the discretion of the game warden, sheriff or peace officer either be given a citation or be taken without unnecessary delay before the proper magistrate. The person shall be taken before the magistrate in either of the following cases:  1. When the person does not furnish satisfactory evidence of identity; or  2. When the game warden, sheriff or peace officer has reasonable and probable grounds to believe the person will disregard a written promise to appear in court.  (Added to NRS by 1971, 830)
NV Rev Stat § 488.950 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 488 - Watercraft|NRS 488.950 - Penalty for violating provision of chapter: Criminal penalty; authority of court to require successful completion of course in safe boating as prerequisite to operation of motorboat upon interstate waters of State.

  1. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor.  2. A court may prohibit a person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter from operating a motorboat upon the interstate waters of this State until the person successfully completes, after the date of the violation, a course in safe boating approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators. As used in this subsection, "interstate waters of this State" means waters forming the boundary between the State of Nevada and an adjoining state.  (Added to NRS by 1960, 482; A 1991, 857; 2001, 1720)
NV Rev Stat § 489.021 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 489 - Manufactured Homes; Mobile Homes and Similar Vehicles; Factory-Built Housing|NRS 489.021 - Legislative findings and declaration.

  1. The Legislature finds that the construction, assembly and use of manufactured homes, mobile homes, travel trailers, manufactured buildings, commercial coaches and factory-built housing and their systems, components and appliances, and the alteration, transportation and installation of manufactured homes, mobile homes, manufactured buildings, commercial coaches and factory-built housing, like other products having concealed vital parts, may present hazards to the health, life and safety of persons and the safety of property unless they are properly manufactured, altered, transported and installed.  2. In the sale of manufactured homes, mobile homes, travel trailers, manufactured buildings, commercial coaches and factory-built housing, there is also the possibility of unascertained defects in them even though they are inspected by purchasers.  3. It is the policy and purpose of this State to protect the public against these hazards and to prohibit the manufacture, sale, distribution, alteration, transportation and installation in this State of manufactured homes, mobile homes, travel trailers, manufactured buildings, commercial coaches and factory-built housing which are not constructed in a manner which provides reasonable safety and protection to owners and users.  4. The Legislature further intends to provide a procedure to ensure that this State assumes the fullest responsibility for the administration and enforcement of federal safety and construction standards for manufactured homes in Nevada in accordance with the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, 42 U.S.C. §§ 5401 et seq.  (Added to NRS by 1973, 1065; A 1977, 1452; 1983, 776; 2009, 1901)
NV Rev Stat § 489.031 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 489 - Manufactured Homes; Mobile Homes and Similar Vehicles; Factory-Built Housing|NRS 489.031 - Definitions.

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 489.034 to 489.155, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.  (Added to NRS by 1973, 1065; A 1975, 1579; 1977, 1227, 1452; 1979, 1214; 1983, 777; 1999, 860; 2001, 1726; 2005, 1628; 2009, 1901; 2011, 1630; 2017, 3622)
NV Rev Stat § 489.034 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 489 - Manufactured Homes; Mobile Homes and Similar Vehicles; Factory-Built Housing|NRS 489.034 - "Account" defined.

Account means the Account for Housing Inspection and Compliance created by NRS 319.169.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 3622)
NV Rev Stat § 489.036 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 489 - Manufactured Homes; Mobile Homes and Similar Vehicles; Factory-Built Housing|NRS 489.036 - "Administrator" defined.

Administrator means the Administrator of the Division.  (Added to NRS by 1979, 1201; A 2017, 3623)
NV Rev Stat § 489.043 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 489 - Manufactured Homes; Mobile Homes and Similar Vehicles; Factory-Built Housing|NRS 489.043 - "Brokerage agreement" defined.

Brokerage agreement means a contract between a dealer and a client in which the dealer agrees to accept compensation to:  1. Assist, solicit or negotiate the sale or exchange of an interest in a manufactured home, mobile home, manufactured building or commercial coach or factory-built housing; or  2. Induce any person to buy or exchange an interest in a manufactured home, mobile home, manufactured building or commercial coach or factory-built housing.  (Added to NRS by 1999, 858; A 2009, 1901)
NV Rev Stat § 489.051 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 489 - Manufactured Homes; Mobile Homes and Similar Vehicles; Factory-Built Housing|NRS 489.051 - "Certificate of compliance" defined.

Certificate of compliance means a certificate issued by this state certifying that the plumbing, heating, electrical systems, body and frame design and construction requirements of a commercial coach or the reconstruction or alteration requirements of a mobile home or commercial coach comply with standards adopted by the Division.  (Added to NRS by 1973, 1065; A 1977, 1453; 1981, 1191; 1983, 777; 1993, 2052)
NV Rev Stat § 489.056 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 489 - Manufactured Homes; Mobile Homes and Similar Vehicles; Factory-Built Housing|NRS 489.056 - "Client" defined.

Client means a person who has entered into a brokerage agreement with a dealer.  (Added to NRS by 1999, 858)
NV Rev Stat § 489.062 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 489 - Manufactured Homes; Mobile Homes and Similar Vehicles; Factory-Built Housing|NRS 489.062 - "Commercial coach" defined.

Commercial coach means a structure without motive power which is designed and equipped for human occupancy for industrial, professional or commercial purposes. The term does not include a recreational park trailer or portable building.  (Added to NRS by 1977, 1451; A 1979, 1215; 2001, 1726; 2011, 1630)
NV Rev Stat § 489.081 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 489 - Manufactured Homes; Mobile Homes and Similar Vehicles; Factory-Built Housing|NRS 489.081 - "Distributor" defined.

Distributor means any person who engages in the sale and distribution of manufactured homes, mobile homes, manufactured buildings, commercial coaches or factory-built housing for resale.  (Added to NRS by 2009, 1900)