Duties of operator if motor vehicle towed at request of person other than owner. If a motor vehicle is towed at the request of someone other than the owner, or authorized agent of the owner, of the motor vehicle, the operator shall, in addition to the requirements set forth in the provisions of chapter 108 of NRS:
1. Notify the registered and legal owner of the motor vehicle by certified mail not later than 15 days after placing a vehicle in storage:
(a) Of the location where the motor vehicle is being stored;
(b) Whether the storage is inside a locked building, in a secured, fenced area or in an unsecured, open area;
(c) Of the charge for storage; and
(d) Of the date and time the vehicle was placed in storage.
2. If the identity of the registered and legal owners is not readily available, request the necessary information from the Department. The operator shall attempt to notify the owner of the vehicle as soon as possible, but in no case later than 15 days, after identification of the owner is obtained.
3. Use all resources reasonably necessary to ascertain the name of the owner of a vehicle and is responsible for making an independent inquiry and correct notification of the owner.
Last modified: February 26, 2006