the lien expires. The lien has the effect and priority of a judgment lien and continues for 5 years after the time of the filing of the certificate unless sooner released or otherwise discharged. 3. Within 5 years after the date of the filing of the certificate or within 5 years after the date of the last extension of the lien pursuant to this subsection, as appropriate, the lien may be extended by filing for record a new certificate in the office of the county recorder of any county. From the time of filing, the lien is extended to all real and personal property in the county owned by the person or acquired by him afterwards for 5 years, unless sooner released or otherwise discharged. (Added to NRS by 1999, 154) NRS 481.082 Arrearage in tax, fee or assessment administered by Department: Release or subordination of lien; certificate issued by Department as conclusive evidence. 1. The Department may release all or any portion of the property subject to a lien imposed by the department pursuant to NRS 481.081 or subordinate the lien to other liens and encumbrances if the Department determines that the amount, interest and penalties are secured sufficiently by a lien on other property or that the release or subordination of the lien will not jeopardize the collection of the amount, interest and penalties. 2. A certificate issued by the Department stating that property has been released from a lien, or that a lien has been subordinated to other liens and encumbrances, is conclusive evidence that the property has been released, or that the lien has been subordinated. (Added to NRS by 1999, 154) NRS 481.083 Money for administration of chapter; claims. 1. Money for the administration of the provisions of this chapter must be provided by direct legislative appropriation from the State Highway Fund or other legislative authorization upon the presentation of budgets in the manner required by law. 2. All money provided for the support of the Department and its various divisions must be paid out on claims approved by the Director in the same manner as other claims against the State are paid. (Added to NRS by 1957, 612; A 1979, 1119; 1981, 2006; 1983, 1011; 1993, 1641; 1995, 2305; 1999, 2431; 2001, 1832, 2547; 2001 Special Session, 144; 2003, 274, 277) NRS 481.087 Administrative expenses deemed cost of administration of operation of motor vehicles on public highways. The expenses incurred in the administration of this chapter and in the administration of the powers and duties provided in this chapter shall be deemed to be a cost of administration with respect to the operation of motor vehicles upon the public highways of this State. (Added to NRS by 1957, 612; A 1993, 1641; 1995, 2306; 2001, 2547) CHAPTER 481A - TRANSPORTATION ON HIGHWAYS (MULTISTATE AGREEMENT) NRS 481A.010 Enactment and text of Agreement. NRS 481A.020 Representatives designated to serve on cooperating committee. _________ NRS 481A.010 Enactment and text of Agreement. The Multistate Highway Transportation Agreement is hereby enacted into law and entered into with all jurisdictions legally joining therein, in the form substantially as follows: ARTICLE I Findings and Purposes Section 1. Findings. The participating jurisdictions find that: (a) The expanding regional economy depends on expanding transportation capacity; (b) Highway transportation is the major mode for movement of persons and goods in the western states; (c) Uniform application in the west of more adequate vehicle size and weight standards will result in a reduction of pollution, congestion, fuel consumption and related transportation costs, which are necessary to permit increased productivity; (d) A number of western states have already, to the fullest extent possible, adopted substantially the 1964 Bureau of Public Roads recommended vehicle size and weight standards; and (e) The participating jurisdictions are most capable of developing vehicle size and weight standards most appropriate for the regional economy and transportation requirements, consistent with and in recognition of principles of highway safety. Sec. 2. Purposes. The purposes of this agreement are to: (a) Adhere to the principle that each participating jurisdiction should have the freedom to develop vehicle size and weight standards that it determines to be most appropriate to its economy and highway system. (b) Establish a system authorizing the operation of vehicles traveling between two or more participating jurisdictions at more adequate size and weight standards. (c) Promote uniformity among participating jurisdictions in vehicle size and weight standards on the basis of the objectives set forth in this agreement. (d) Secure uniformity insofar as possible, of administrative procedures in the enforcement of recommended vehicle size and weight standards. (e) Provide a means for the encouragement and utilization of research which will facilitate the achievement of the foregoing purposes, with due regard for the findings set forth in section 1 of this article. (f) Facilitate communication among legislators, state transportation administrators and commercial industry representatives in addressing issues relating to highway transportation in participating jurisdictions. ARTICLE II Definitions Section 1. As used in this agreement: (a) “Cooperating committee” means the committee consisting of the designated representatives from all participating jurisdictions. (b) “Designated representative” means a legislator or other person authorized pursuant to Article XI to represent the jurisdiction. (c) “Jurisdiction” means a state of the United States or the District of Columbia. (d) “Vehicle” means any vehicle as defined by statute to be subject to size and weight standards which operates in two or more participating jurisdictions. ARTICLE III General Provisions Section 1. Qualifications for Membership. Participation in this agreement is open to jurisdictions which subscribe to the findings, purposes and objectives of this agreement and will seek legislation necessary to accomplish those objectives. Sec. 2. Cooperation. The participating jurisdictions, working through their designated representatives, shall cooperate and assist each other in achieving the desired goals of this agreement pursuant to appropriate statutory authority. Sec. 3. Effect of Headings. Article and section headings contained herein shall not be deemed to govern, limit, modify or in any manner affect the scope, meaning or intent of the provisions of any article or section of this agreement. Sec. 4. Vehicle Laws and Regulations. This agreement does not authorize the operation of a vehicle in any participating jurisdiction contrary to the laws or regulations of the participating jurisdiction. Sec. 5. Interpretation. The final decision regarding interpretation of questions at issue relating to this agreement must be reached by a unanimous joint action of the participating jurisdictions, acting through the designated representatives. Results of all such actions must be placed in writing. Sec. 6. Amendment. This agreement may be amended by a unanimous joint action of the participating jurisdictions, acting through the officials thereof authorized to enter into this agreement, subject to the requirements of section 4 of article III. Any amendment must be placed in writing and become a part of this agreement. Sec. 7. Restrictions, Conditions or Limitations. Any jurisdiction entering into this agreement shall provide to each other participating jurisdiction a list of any restriction, condition or limitation on the general terms of this agreement, if any. Sec. 8. Additional Jurisdictions. Additional jurisdictions may become members of this agreement by signin

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