vided for state officers and employees generally, to the extent that money is made available for that purpose. (Added to NRS by 2001, 2540) NRS 480.720 Nevada Bicycle Advisory Board: Duties; gifts, grants and donations; Department of Transportation to provide secretarial services. 1. The Nevada Bicycle Advisory Board shall: (a) At its first meeting and annually thereafter elect a Chairman from among its members. (b) Meet regularly at least once each calendar quarter and may meet at other times upon the call of the Chairman. (c) Promote programs and facilities for the safe use of bicycles in this State. (d) Advise appropriate agencies of the State on policies, programs and facilities for the safe use of bicycles. 2. The Board may apply for any available grants and accept and use any gifts, grants or donations to aid the Board in carrying out its duties. 3. The Department of Transportation shall provide secretarial services to the Board. (Added to NRS by 2001, 2541) CHAPTER 481 - ADMINISTRATION OF LAWS RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES GENERAL PROVISIONS NRS 481.015 Definitions; exceptions. DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES NRS 481.019 Creation; powers and duties. NRS 481.023 Administration of laws by Department; exceptions. NRS 481.027 General functions of Department of Motor Vehicles and Department of Transportation respecting state highways. NRS 481.031 Office of Director of Department created. NRS 481.035 Director of Department: Appointment; classification; other employment prohibited; employment of deputies and staff. NRS 481.047 Appointment of personnel. NRS 481.0473 Divisions of Department. NRS 481.0475 Duties of Administrative Services Division. NRS 481.048 Division of Compliance Enforcement: Appointment and duties of investigators. NRS 481.0481 Section for Control of Emissions From Vehicles and Enforcement of Matters Related to Use of Special Fuel: Creation; appointment and duties of investigators, officers and technicians. NRS 481.051 Powers and duties of Director: Generally. NRS 481.0515 Powers and duties of Director: References to names of persons in documents and records. NRS 481.052 Powers and duties of Director: Adoption of definition of “seasonal resident” by regulation. NRS 481.0535 Powers and duties of Director: Expenditure of appropriations to assist certain entities to purchase and obtain evidence; receipt and safekeeping of money. NRS 481.055 Department to keep main office in Carson City; maintenance of branch offices. NRS 481.057 Offices of Department: Extended hours of operation. NRS 481.063 Collection and deposit of fees for publications of Department and private use of files and records of Department; limitations on release and use of files and records; regulations. NRS 481.065 Acceptance of donations for programs for traffic safety. NRS 481.079 Money collected to be deposited in Motor Vehicle Fund; exception; dishonored payments; adjustment of deposits. NRS 481.081 Arrearage in tax, fee or assessment administered by Department: Department authorized to file certificate; certificate as lien; extension of lien. NRS 481.082 Arrearage in tax, fee or assessment administered by Department: Release or subordination of lien; certificate issued by Department as conclusive evidence. NRS 481.083 Money for administration of chapter; claims. NRS 481.087 Administrative expenses deemed cost of administration of operation of motor vehicles on public highways. _________ NOTE: The section added to chapter 481 by section 2 of chapter 333, Statutes of Nevada 1999, has been codified as NRS 289.600. GENERAL PROVISIONS NRS 481.015 Definitions; exceptions. 1. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, as used in this title, unless the context otherwise requires, “certificate of title” means the document issued by the Department that identifies the legal owner of a vehicle and contains the information required pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS 482.245. The definition set forth in this subsection does not apply to chapters 488 and 489 of NRS. 2. Except as otherwise provided in chapter 480 of NRS, NRS 484.388 to 484.3888, inclusive, 486.363 to 486.377, inclusive, chapter 486A of NRS, NRS 488.480 and chapter 490 of NRS, as used in this title, unless the context otherwise requires: (a) “Department” means the Department of Motor Vehicles. (b) “Director” means the Director of the Department of Motor Vehicles. (Added to NRS by 1957, 608; A 1985, 1930; 2001, 2541; 2003, 416, 453; 2005, 58) DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES NRS 481.019 Creation; powers and duties. 1. The Department of Motor Vehicles is hereby created. 2. The Department is vested with the powers and authority provided in this chapter and shall carry out the purposes of this chapter. (Added to NRS by 1957, 609; A 1985, 1930; 2001, 2542) 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 486.377, 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. (Added to NRS by 1957, 609; A 1959, 628; 1965, 1059; 1979, 576; 1981, 2004; 1985, 1930; 1987, 1756; 1989, 1685; 1993, 1637; 1999, 1159; 2001, 2542; 2003, 416) NRS 481.027 General functions of Department of Motor Vehicles and Department of Transportation respecting state highways. The Department of Motor Vehicles shall control the manner and type of use of the state highways by the public, and the Department of Transportation shall control the physical aspects of the state highways. (Added to NRS by 1957, 609; A 1979, 1801; 1985, 1921, 1930; 2001, 2542) NRS 481.031 Office of Director of Department created. The Office of Director of the Department of Motor Vehicles is hereby created. (Added to NRS by 1957, 609; A 1985, 1931; 2001, 2543) NRS 481.035 Director of Department: Appointment; classification; other employment prohibited; employment of deputies and staff. 1. The Director: (a) Is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the Governor; (b) Must be appointed with special reference to his training, experience, capacity and interest in the field of administration or the administering of laws relating to motor vehicles; (c) Is in the unclassified service of the State; and (d) Shall devote his entire time and attention to the business of his office and shall not pursue any other business or occupation or hold any other office of profit. 2. The Director may, within the limits of legislative appropriations, employ such deputy directors as may be needed for the administration of the

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