Nevada Revised Statutes 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.
Attorney's Note
Under the Nevada Revised Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| gross misdemeanor | up to 364 days | up to $2,000 |
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 481.015
- Department: means the Department of Motor Vehicles. See Nevada Revised Statutes 481.015
- Director: means the Director of the Department. See Nevada Revised Statutes 481.015
- Full legal name: means a natural person"s first name, middle name and family name or last name, without the use of initials or a nickname. See Nevada Revised Statutes 481.015
- person: means a natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.039
2. Except as otherwise provided in chapter 480 of NRS, NRS 484C.600 to 484C.640, inclusive, 486.363 to 486.375, inclusive, and chapter 488 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.
3. As used in this title:
(a) ’Civil infraction’ means a violation of any provision of chapters 483 to 484E, inclusive, 486 or 490 of NRS that is not punishable as a misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor or felony.
(b) ’Full legal name’ means a natural person‘s first name, middle name and family name or last name, without the use of initials or a nickname. The term includes a full legal name that has been changed pursuant to the provisions of NRS 483.375 or 483.8605.