Existing law authorizes the Department of Motor Vehicles to issue a salvage title, which is required to transfer ownership interest in a salvage vehicle, upon an application supported by certain documentation. (NRS 487.007, 487.810) Section 2 of this bill authorizes the Department to appoint by contract a person to issue salvage titles on behalf of the Department under such circumstances as an agent of the Department and requires that agent to collect the fee for the issuance of a salvage title and remit it to the Department. Section 2 requires the Department to ensure that a person has met certain requirements before entering into a contract with the person to act as an agent. Finally, section 2 authorizes the Department to investigate, audit and inspect the premises of a person who has been appointed as an agent of the Department to issue salvage titles. Section 3 of this bill makes a conforming change to indicate the appropriate placement of section 2 in the Nevada Revised Statutes. Existing law provides that no person may use the name, service marks, trademarks or logo of the Department in an advertisement, unless the person is an appointed agent of the Department and has obtained the written permission of the Department for such use. (NRS 482.160) Section 1 of this bill provides that an agent appointed to issue salvage titles may use the name, service marks, trademarks or logo of the Department in an advertisement if the agent has obtained the written permission of the Department for such use.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 482.160, 487.710
As Enrolled: 482.160, 487.710