Nevada Revised Statutes 490.520 – Criminal penalties for certain violations of chapter. [Effective through December 31, 2022.]
1. It is a gross misdemeanor for any person knowingly to falsify:
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 490.520
- Department: means the Department of Motor Vehicles. See Nevada Revised Statutes 481.015
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- 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) An off-highway vehicle dealer’s report of sale, as described in NRS 490.440; or
(b) An application or document to obtain any license, permit, certificate of title or registration issued under the provisions of this chapter.
2. Except as otherwise provided in subsections 3 and 4, it is a misdemeanor for any person to violate any of the provisions of this chapter unless the violation is by this section or other provision of this chapter or other law of this State declared to be a gross misdemeanor or a felony.
3. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, a person who violates a provision of this chapter relating to the registration or operation of an off-highway vehicle is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $100.
4. Any person who registers a large all-terrain vehicle pursuant to NRS 490.0825 and who:
(a) Operates or knowingly permits the operation of the vehicle without having insurance as required by NRS 490.0825;
(b) Operates or knowingly permits the operation of the vehicle without having evidence of insurance of the vehicle in the possession of the operator of the vehicle; or
(c) Fails or refuses to surrender, upon demand, to a peace officer or to an authorized representative of the Department the evidence of insurance, is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $100.