is conclusive as to whether the abandoned vehicle was removed within the 30-day period. 5. If the registration of a vehicle is suspended pursuant to subsection 4, the Department shall reinstate the registration upon receipt from the registered owner of the vehicle of: (a) An affidavit setting forth that he caused the removal and disposition of, or proof that he paid the cost of removal and disposition of, the vehicle discovered abandoned upon public lands; and (b) If applicable, proof that he redeemed any lien placed pursuant to NRS 487.270 on the vehicle discovered abandoned on public lands. 6. If a sheriff’s office or other law enforcement agency is notified by a person or another governmental entity that a vehicle has been abandoned on public lands, the sheriff’s office or other law enforcement agency shall, insofar as practicable and authorized by law, inform the person or entity making such notification of the actions taken by the sheriff’s office or other law enforcement agency pursuant to this section. (Added to NRS by 2005, 1219) NRS 487.240 Appraisal of removed abandoned vehicle. Upon receipt of a written request, the state agency shall have the vehicle appraised within 10 business days after receipt of the request. (Added to NRS by 1967, 1600; A 1979, 493, 1232; 1983, 1099; 1999, 160) NRS 487.250 Required notices. 1. The state agency or political subdivision shall, within 48 hours after the appraisal, notify the head of the state agency of the removal of the vehicle. The notice must contain: (a) A description of the vehicle. (b) The appraised value of the vehicle. (c) A statement as to whether the vehicle will be junked, dismantled or otherwise disposed of. 2. The person who removed the vehicle must notify the registered owner and any person having a security interest in the vehicle by registered or certified mail that the vehicle has been removed and will be junked or dismantled or otherwise disposed of unless the registered owner or the person having a security interest in the vehicle responds and pays the costs of removal. 3. Failure to reclaim within 15 days after notification a vehicle appraised at $500 or less constitutes a waiver of interest in the vehicle by any person having an interest in the vehicle. 4. If all recorded interests in a vehicle appraised at $500 or less are waived, either as provided in subsection 3 or by written disclaimer by any person having an interest in the vehicle, the state agency shall issue a salvage title pursuant to NRS 487.810 to the automobile wrecker who towed the vehicle or to whom the vehicle may have been delivered, or a certificate of title to the garage owner if he elects to retain the vehicle and the vehicle is equipped as required by chapter 484 of NRS. (Added to NRS by 1967, 1600; A 1969, 95, 769; 1973, 339, 974; 1979, 493, 1232; 1987, 1604; 1999, 1922; 2003, 474, 1917) NRS 487.260 Disposition of vehicles appraised at value exceeding $500; disposition of junk vehicles; junk certificates. 1. If the vehicle is appraised at a value of more than $500 the state agency or political subdivision shall dispose of it as provided in NRS 487.270. 2. If the vehicle is appraised as a junk vehicle, the Department may issue a junk certificate to the automobile wrecker or tow operator who removed the vehicle. 3. An automobile wrecker who possesses a junk certificate for a junk vehicle may dismantle, scrap, crush or otherwise destroy the vehicle. 4. A vehicle for which a junk certificate has been issued may be sold to an automobile wrecker by the person to whom the junk certificate was issued by the seller’s endorsement on the certificate. An automobile wrecker who purchases a vehicle for which a junk certificate has been issued shall, within 10 days after purchase, apply to the Department for a new junk certificate and surrender the original certificate. 5. A person who sells, dismantles, scraps, crushes or otherwise destroys a junk vehicle shall maintain, for at least 2 years, a copy of the junk certificate and a record of the name and address of the person from whom the vehicle was acquired and the date thereof. He shall allow any peace officer or any investigator employed by a state agency to inspect the records during business hours. 6. As used in this section, “junk vehicle” means a vehicle, including component parts, which: (a) Has been discarded or abandoned; (b) Has been ruined, wrecked, dismantled or rendered inoperative; (c) Is unfit for further use in accordance with the original purpose for which it was constructed; (d) Is not registered with the Department or has not been reclaimed by the registered owner or a person having a security interest in the vehicle within 15 days after notification pursuant to NRS 487.250; and (e) Has value principally as scrap which does not exceed $200. (Added to NRS by 1967, 1601; A 1973, 974; 1979, 1232; 1987, 1605; 1991, 1675; 1999, 1675) NRS 487.270 Lien on abandoned vehicle. 1. Whenever a vehicle has been removed to a garage or other place as provided by NRS 487.230, the owner of the garage or the automobile wrecker who towed the vehicle has a lien on the vehicle for the costs of towing and storing for a period not exceeding 90 days. 2. If the vehicle is appraised at a value of $500 or less and is not reclaimed within the period prescribed in NRS 487.250, the owner of the garage or automobile wrecker may satisfy his lien by retaining the vehicle and obtaining a certificate pursuant to NRS 487.880, if applicable, or a salvage title as provided in NRS 487.810. 3. If the vehicle is appraised at a value of more than $500 and is not reclaimed within 45 days, the owner of the garage or automobile wrecker may satisfy his lien, in accordance with the provisions of NRS 108.265 to 108.360, inclusive. Before such a person may sell the vehicle, he shall obtain a certificate pursuant to NRS 487.880, if applicable, or a salvage title as provided in NRS 487.810. (Added to NRS by 1967, 1601; A 1969, 770; 1973, 974; 1987, 1605; 1997, 1422; 1999, 1923; 2003, 474, 1918) NRS 487.281 Unlawful abandonment of vehicle. 1. A person shall not abandon a vehicle upon any public highway or road. 2. A person shall not abandon a vehicle upon public or private property without the express or implied consent of the owner or person in lawful possession or control of the property. (Added to NRS by 1973, 1064; A 1985, 341) NRS 487.290 Unlawful possession of unregistered vehicles unfit for use; exceptions. 1. Unless he first obtains a license pursuant to NRS 487.050 or 487.410, a person shall not for any reason keep more than two unregistered vehicles on real property owned by him or under his possession or control if the vehicles are no longer intended for or in condition for lawful use on the highway. 2. The provisions of subsection 1 do not apply to: (a) Premises used by a licensed dealer, manufacturer, distributor or rebuilder. (b) Vehicles to be restored or used as a source of parts in conjunction with the operation or maintenance of a fleet of vehicles for the carriage of persons or property. (c) Premises used as a farm, ranch, mine or repair shop for motor vehicles. (d) Any person engaged in the restoration of one or more vehicles entitled to registration as a Horseless Carriage or otherwise having classic or historic significance. (Added to NRS by 1973, 1064; A 1983, 1007; 1985, 342; 1987, 1605) NRS 487.300 Penalty. Every person who violates any provision of NRS 487.281 or 487.290 is guilty of a misdemeanor. (Added to NRS by 1973, 1064) SALVAGE POOLS NRS 487.400 Definitions. As used in NRS 487.400 to 487.510, inclusive: 1. “Identifying card” means a card: (a) Authorizing the holder to bid for

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