NRS 481.023
Administration of laws by Department

  • exceptions.

1.

Except as otherwise provided in this section and in the provisions of law described in this section, the Department shall execute, administer and enforce, and perform the functions and duties provided in:

(a)

Chapter 108 of NRS, and perform such duties and exercise such powers relating to liens on vehicles as may be conferred upon it pursuant to chapter 108 of NRS or the provisions of any other law.

(b)

Chapters 360A, 365, 366, 371 and 373 of NRS, relating to the imposition and collection of taxes on motor fuels.

(c)

Chapters 481, 482 to 486, inclusive, and 487 of NRS, relating to motor vehicles. The Department shall not execute, administer or enforce, or perform the functions or duties provided in NRS 486.363 to 486.375, inclusive, relating to the education and safety of motorcycle riders.

(d)

Chapter 706 of NRS relating to licensing of motor vehicle carriers and the use of public highways by those carriers.

(e)

The provisions of NRS 426.401 to 426.461, inclusive.

2.

The Department shall perform such other duties and exercise such other powers as may be conferred upon the Department.

Source: Section 481.023 — Administration of laws by Department; exceptions., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-481.­html#NRS481Sec023 (accessed May 26, 2025).

481.019
Creation 481.023
Administration of laws by Department 481.027
General functions of Department of Motor Vehicles and Department of Transportation respecting state highways. 481.029
Hearing conducted by Department: Manner of taking testimony 481.031
Office of Director of Department created. 481.035
Director of Department: Appointment 481.047
Appointment of personnel. 481.048
Division of Compliance Enforcement: Appointment and duties of investigators. 481.051
Powers and duties of Director: Generally 481.052
Powers and duties of Director: Adoption of definitions of certain terms by regulation. 481.055
Department to keep main office in Carson City 481.057
Offices of Department: Extended hours of operation. 481.058
Offices of Department: Duty of Department to ensure employee who is fluent in certain languages is available in certain offices. 481.062
Offices of Department: Maintenance of service windows or locations within certain offices dedicated to document preparation services 481.064
Technology fee: Nonrefundable 481.065
Acceptance of donations for programs for traffic safety. 481.079
Money collected to be deposited in Motor Vehicle Fund 481.081
Arrearage in tax, fee or assessment administered by Department: Department authorized to file certificate 481.082
Arrearage in tax, fee or assessment administered by Department: Release or subordination of lien 481.083
Money for administration of chapter 481.087
Administrative expenses deemed cost of administration of operation of motor vehicles on public highways. 481.0473
Divisions of Department. 481.0475
Duties of Administrative Services Division. 481.0481
Section for Control of Emissions From Vehicles and Enforcement of Matters Related to Use of Special Fuel: Creation 481.0513
Powers and duties of Director: Agreements for placement of advertisements in certain buildings. 481.0515
Powers and duties of Director: References to names of persons in documents and records. 481.0535
Powers and duties of Director: Expenditure of appropriations to assist certain entities to purchase and obtain evidence

May 26, 2025

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