1.  Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, a person who drives a taxicab as an employee of a person who holds a certificate of public convenience and necessity which was issued for the operation of a taxicab business shall not act as a driver as defined in NRS 706A.040:

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Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 706.759

  • 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

(a) Using the taxicab provided by his or her employer; or

(b) During any time for which the person receives wages from his or her employer for duties which include driving a taxicab.

2.  A person who holds a certificate of public convenience and necessity which was issued for the operation of a taxicab business may terminate the employment of a person who violates the provisions of subsection 1.

3.  The provisions of subsection 1 do not apply to an independent contractor who leases a taxicab pursuant to NRS 706.88396.