1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, the Department may issue special license plates and registration certificates to residents of Nevada for any passenger car or light commercial vehicle: (a) Having a manufacturers rated carrying capacity of 1 ton or less; (b) Manufactured at least 25 years before the application is submitted to the Department; (c) Containing only the original parts which were used to manufacture the vehicle or replacement parts that duplicate those original parts; and (d) Having proof satisfactory to the Department that the vehicle is covered by insurance that meets the requirements of NRS 485.185 and that: (1) Is designed or designated specifically for a classic or antique vehicle; or (2) Includes an endorsement designed or designated specifically for classic or antique vehicles. 2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, any vehicle issued special license plates and a registration certificate pursuant to subsection 1 shall not be used for general transportation but may be used for: (a) Club activities, exhibitions, tours, parades or similar activities; and (b) Such other uses as are necessary for the operation and maintenance of the vehicle. 3. A vehicle that complies with subsection 2 is exempt from the provisions of NRS 445B.770 to 445B.815 , inclusive. 4. If the owner of the vehicle elects to use the vehicle for general transportation, he or she: (a) Except as otherwise provided in NRS 482.2655 , shall not be issued special license plates and a registration certificate pursuant to subsection 1; and (b) Shall comply with the provisions of NRS 445B.770 to 445B.815 , inclusive. 5. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 6, license plates issued pursuant to this section must be inscribed with the words CLASSIC VEHICLE and a number of characters, including numbers and letters, as determined necessary by the Director pursuant to NRS 482.367003 . 6. A person may request personalized prestige license plates issued pursuant to NRS 482.3667 instead of a special license plate issued pursuant to subsection 5 if that person pays the fees for the personalized prestige license plates in addition to the fees required pursuant to this section. 7. If, during a registration period, the holder of special plates issued pursuant to subsection 5 or 6 disposes of the vehicle to which the plates are affixed, the holder shall retain the plates and: (a) Affix them to another vehicle which meets the requirements of this section and report the change to the Department in accordance with the procedure set forth for other transfers; or (b) Within 30 days after removing the plates from the vehicle, return them to the Department. 8. The fee for the special license plates is $35, in addition to all other applicable registration and license fees and governmental services taxes. The fee for an annual renewal sticker is $10. 9. In addition to the fees required pursuant to subsection 8, the Department shall charge and collect a fee for the first issuance of the special license plates for those motor vehicles exempted pursuant to subsection 3 from the provisions of NRS 445B.770 to 445B.815 , inclusive. The amount of the fee must be equal to the amount of the fee for a form certifying emission control compliance set forth in paragraph (c) of subsection 1 of NRS 445B.830 . 10. Fees paid to the Department pursuant to subsection 9 must be accounted for in the Pollution Control Account created by NRS 445B.830 . 11. As used in this section, general transportation means a vehicle that is: (a) Driven more than 5,000 miles during the immediately preceding year; or (b) Used for any capacity for commercial purposes.
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