NRS 482.3775
Veteran of Armed Forces of United States awarded Purple Heart.


1.

A veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States who was awarded the Purple Heart is entitled to specially designed license plates which indicate that the veteran is a recipient of the Purple Heart.

2.

A person who qualifies for special license plates pursuant to this section, has suffered a qualifying service-connected disability as a result of his or her service in the Armed Forces of the United States and receives compensation from the United States for the disability is entitled to have his or her special license plates issued pursuant to this section inscribed with the international symbol of access, which must comply with any applicable federal standards and must be white on a blue background.

3.

Each person who qualifies for special license plates pursuant to this section may apply for not more than two sets of plates. If the person applies for a second set of plates for an additional vehicle, the second set of plates must have a different number than the first set of plates issued to the same applicant. Special license plates issued pursuant to this section may be used only on a private passenger vehicle, a noncommercial truck or a motor home.

4.

The Department shall issue specially designed license plates for any person qualified pursuant to this section who submits an application on a form prescribed by the Department and evidence of his or her status as a recipient of the Purple Heart and, if applicable and subject to the provisions of NRS 417.0187, evidence of disability as required by the Department. The Department may designate any appropriate colors for the special plates.

5.

A vehicle on which license plates issued by the Department pursuant to subsection 2 are displayed is exempt from the payment of any parking fees, including those collected through parking meters, charged by the State or any political subdivision or other public body within the State, other than the United States.

6.

If, during a registration year, the holder of a set of special 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 which meets the requirements of this section and report the change to the Department in accordance with the procedure set forth for other transfers; or

(b)

Within 30 days after removing the plates from the vehicle, return them to the Department.

7.

Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, no fee in addition to the applicable registration and license fees and governmental services taxes may be charged for the issuance or renewal of a set of special license plates pursuant to this section. If the special plates issued pursuant to this section are lost, stolen or mutilated, the owner of the vehicle may secure a set of duplicate number plates from the Department for the fees required pursuant to NRS 482.268.

Source: Section 482.3775 — Veteran of Armed Forces of United States awarded Purple Heart., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-482.­html#NRS482Sec3775.

482.368
Distinguishing plates for exempt vehicles: Issuance
482.369
Distinguishing plates for exempt vehicles: Specifications.
482.370
United States Senators and Representatives.
482.372
Secretary of State, State Treasurer, State Controller and Attorney General.
482.373
Governor and Lieutenant Governor.
482.374
Legislators, Supreme Court justices and Court of Appeals judges.
482.375
Holder of license for amateur radio station.
482.376
Member of Nevada National Guard.
482.377
“Disabled Veteran,” “Disabled Female Veteran” or “Veteran Who Is Disabled” and “Ex-Prisoner of War.”
482.378
Recipient of Congressional Medal of Honor.
482.3672
Member of the press.
482.3675
Honorary consul of foreign country.
482.3745
Fees for license plates for congressional delegates and public officers.
482.3746
Vegas Golden Knights.
482.3747
Collegiate license plates.
482.3748
Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons.
482.3749
Hall of fame athletes.
482.3751
Person who has achieved rank of Eagle Scout in Boy Scouts of America.
482.3752
Person who has been awarded Girl Scout Gold Award by Girl Scouts of America.
482.3753
Professional full-time salaried firefighters.
482.3754
Volunteer firefighters.
482.3755
Member of Nevada Wing of Civil Air Patrol.
482.3757
Peace officer who is recipient of medal.
482.3763
Support of outreach programs and services for veterans and their families: Preparation
482.3764
Support of outreach programs and services for veterans and their families: Collection of special fee for such support
482.3765
Veteran of Armed Forces of United States who survived attack on Pearl Harbor.
482.3775
Veteran of Armed Forces of United States awarded Purple Heart.
482.3783
Veteran of Armed Forces of United States awarded Silver Star or Bronze Star Medal with “V” device, Combat V or Combat Distinguishing Device.
482.3785
Family member of person killed in line of duty while on active duty in Armed Forces of United States.
482.3787
Family member of person who died as result of injuries sustained while on active duty in Armed Forces of United States.
482.37635
Support of veterans’ homes: Decals indicating service in specific military unit
Last Updated

Feb. 5, 2021

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