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NRS 487.840 - Title: Removal or concealment of indicia of salvage vehicle or rebuilt vehicle prohibited; criminal penalties if violation committed with intent to defraud; restitution.

NV Rev Stat § 487.840 (2019) (N/A)
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1. A person shall not remove, cause to be removed or conceal a marking on:

(a) A salvage title or other title which indicates that the vehicle is a salvage vehicle; or

(b) A certificate of title or other title for a rebuilt vehicle which indicates that the vehicle is a rebuilt vehicle.

2. A person who knowingly violates subsection 1 with the intent to defraud:

(a) If the fair market value of the vehicle involved is $650 or more, is guilty of a category D felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130.

(b) If the fair market value of the vehicle involved is less than $650, is guilty of a misdemeanor.

In addition to any other penalty, the court shall order the person to pay restitution to the victim.

(Added to NRS by 2003, 1910; A 2005, 1245; 2011, 176)

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