Restrictions on purchase and sale of salvage vehicles; automobile wreckers, dealers of new or used motor vehicles or rebuilders licensed outside State to register with operator of each salvage pool with whom he submits bid.
1. Only a licensed automobile wrecker, dealer of new or used motor vehicles or rebuilder may bid to purchase a vehicle from an operator of a salvage pool, and the operator may only sell a vehicle to such a person. An operator shall not accept a bid from:
(a) An automobile wrecker until:
(1) He presents the card issued by the Department pursuant to NRS 487.070 or other identifying card; or
(2) If he is licensed or otherwise authorized to operate as an automobile wrecker in another state or foreign country, he presents evidence of that licensure or authorization and has registered with the operator pursuant to subsection 2; or
(b) A dealer of new or used motor vehicles or a rebuilder until:
(1) He presents the card issued by the Department pursuant to NRS 487.475 or other identifying card; or
(2) If he is licensed or otherwise authorized to operate as a dealer of new or used motor vehicles or as a rebuilder in another state or foreign country, he presents evidence of that licensure or authorization and has registered with the operator pursuant to subsection 2.
2. Any automobile wrecker, dealer of new or used motor vehicles or rebuilder who is licensed or otherwise authorized to operate in another state or foreign country shall register with each operator of a salvage pool with whom he bids to purchase vehicles, by filing with the operator copies of his license or other form of authorization from the other state or country, and his driver’s license, business license, certificate evidencing the filing of a bond, resale certificate and proof of social security or tax identification number, if such documentation is required for licensure in the other state or country. Each operator of a salvage pool shall keep such copies at his place of business and in a manner so that they are easily accessible and open to inspection by employees of the Department of Motor Vehicles and to officers of law enforcement agencies in this State.
Last modified: February 25, 2006