Nevada Administrative Code

NAC 488.175 Temporary certificates of number and authorization numbers. (NRS 488.045, 501.181) 1. Pending the issuance of a certificate of number, the Department may issue a temporary certificate which is valid for not more than 60 days after it is issued. 2. If the application f…

NAC 488.180 Validation decals. (NRS 488.045, 501.181) 1. A person may not operate a vessel which does not have a current validation decal on each side of the vessel unless: (a) The vessel is exempt pursuant to NRS 488.175; (b) Not more than 10 days before the date of operation of…

NAC 488.185 State hull numbers; decals. (NRS 488.045, 488.065, 488.169, 501.181) 1. Whenever the Department assigns a state hull number to a vessel, the number will consist of two letters designating the State followed by the letter “Z,” the next five characters will be an identi…

NAC 488.195 Manufacturers and dealers: Application for certificate of number and authority to issue report of sale; criteria for approval or denial of application. (NRS 488.045, 488.075, 501.181) 1. The Department shall not issue a dealer’s certificate of number to a manufacturer…

NAC 488.200 Dealer in new boats: Evidence of franchise required. (NRS 488.045, 488.075, 501.181) The Department will not issue a dealer’s certificate of number to a dealer in new boats unless the dealer has first furnished the Department a copy of an instrument executed by or on …

NAC 488.205 Dealer’s certificates of number: Number of certificates allowed; renewal. (NRS 488.045, 488.075, 501.181) 1. The Department shall determine the number of dealer’s certificates of number to which the manufacturer or dealer is entitled. A manufacturer or dealer must not…

NAC 488.210 Vessels used for demonstration or testing: Certificate of number; identification number. (NRS 488.045, 488.075, 501.181) 1. The certificate of number issued for a vessel which is to be used by a manufacturer or dealer for demonstrating or testing will be plainly marke…

NAC 488.215 Grounds for revocation of authority to serve as boat dealer for Department. (NRS 488.045, 488.075, 501.181) The Department shall revoke authority to serve as a boat dealer for the Department if: 1. The certificate of number issued to a manufacturer or dealer for a ves…

NAC 488.300 Applications accepted without sale or purchase. (NRS 488.045, 488.075, 501.181) The Department will accept an application for a certificate of ownership from a vessel owner who wishes to obtain a certificate of ownership for the vessel even though a sale or purchase h…

NAC 488.305 Proof of ownership; prerequisites to rebuild certain vessels; assignment of state hull number. (NRS 488.045, 488.075, 488.169, 501.181) 1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, each applicant for a certificate of ownership must submit one of the following docu…

NAC 488.315 Contents of certificate of ownership. (NRS 488.045, 488.075, 501.181) The certificate of ownership for a vessel will include: 1. The name and mailing address of the legal owner and the name, mailing address and physical address of the registered owner; 2. The date on …

NAC 488.320 Inspection of vessel upon transfer or sale; verification of hull number. (NRS 488.045, 501.181) 1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, any vessel for which a certificate of ownership is required under the Nevada Boat Act must be inspected by the Department o…

NAC 488.322 Transfer of certificate of ownership of vessel that is subject of lien for storage. (NRS 488.045, 501.181) 1. In addition to any other applicable requirements relating to the transfer of a certificate of ownership of a vessel set forth in this chapter and chapter 488 …

NAC 488.324 Transfer of certificate of ownership of vessel that is subject of lien for wages due, work performed or services rendered. (NRS 488.045, 501.181) 1. In addition to any other applicable requirements relating to the transfer of a certificate of ownership of a vessel set…

NAC 488.326 Certain transfers of ownership disallowed. (NRS 488.045, 501.181) 1. The Department will not transfer the certificate of ownership of a vessel that is the subject of a lien pursuant to NRS 108.473 to 108.4783, inclusive, or 108.670 to 108.760, inclusive, if the lien c…

NAC 488.350 Documentation for certain vessels; prohibited rentals; provision and review of information relating to operation of certain vessels. (NRS 488.045, 501.181, 501.243) 1. The certificate of number for a vessel less than 26 feet in length that is leased or rented to a per…

NAC 488.400 Light required for manually propelled vessel. (NRS 488.045, 488.187, 501.181) Each manually propelled vessel must be equipped with a white light which is kept ready to be exhibited if necessary to avoid a collision. [Bd. of Wildlife Comm’rs, Motorboat Reg. No. 100 § 3…

NAC 488.405 Life jackets: Number and types required. (NRS 488.045, 488.193, 501.181) 1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person shall not use any vessel, regardless of its method of propulsion: (a) Which is less than 16 feet in length, unless there is at least one …

NAC 488.410 Life jackets: Condition; markings; size; requirements for inflation. (NRS 488.045, 488.193, 501.181) 1. Each life jacket or personal flotation device required by NAC 488.405 to be on board a vessel must be: (a) In serviceable condition; (b) Legibly marked with the num…

NAC 488.415 Fire extinguishers: Number and types required. (NRS 488.045, 488.193, 501.181) 1. Each power-driven vessel having: (a) A closed compartment under a thwart or seat wherein a portable fuel tank may be stored; (b) A double bottom which is not sealed to the hull or which …

NAC 488.420 Power-driven vessel engines: Ventilator ducts. (NRS 488.045, 488.193, 501.181) 1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, each power-driven vessel, which uses fuel with a flash point of 110°F or less must have at least two ventilator ducts, fitted with cowls or …

NAC 488.425 Power-driven vessel engines: Flame arresters and similar devices. (NRS 488.045, 488.193, 501.181) The carburetor of each inboard motor which uses gasoline as fuel must have one of the following: 1. A backfire flame arrester constructed in accordance with specification…

NAC 488.430 Applicability of certain federal laws and regulations to waters within boundaries of this State. (NRS 488.045, 488.540, 501.181) Any federal law or regulation relating to inland navigation which is applicable to the navigable waters within the boundaries of this State…

NAC 488.435 Prima facie evidence of reckless or negligent operation. (NRS 488.045, 488.400, 501.181) Each of the following acts endangers life, limb or property and constitutes prima facie evidence of reckless or negligent operation of a vessel: 1. On a power-driven vessel underw…

NAC 488.440 Notice of death or disappearance of person. (NRS 488.045, 488.550, 501.181) 1. When, as a result of a collision, accident or other casualty involving a vessel or its equipment, a person dies or disappears from the vessel, the operator shall, without delay and by the q…

NAC 488.445 Report concerning certain occurrences. (NRS 488.045, 488.550, 501.181) 1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, the operator of a vessel shall submit to the Department a report, on a form provided by the Department or the United States Coast Guard, whenever as…

NAC 488.450 Towing: Restrictions and prohibited acts. (NRS 488.045, 488.059, 501.181, 501.243) 1. Towing a person on water skis, a surfboard, an inflatable device or any similar device is authorized on: (a) The Eagle Valley Reservoir between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. (b) Co…

NAC 488.455 Areas in which reduced speed required. (NRS 488.045, 488.059, 501.181, 501.243) 1. On the following waters, a vessel must be operated at a speed that leaves a flat wake, but in no case may a vessel be operated at a speed in excess of 5 nautical miles per hour: Waters …

NAC 488.458 Mooring or anchoring of vessels; placement and removal of mooring buoys. (NRS 488.045, 488.059, 488.261, 501.181, 501.243) 1. The Commission hereby designates areas for mooring or anchoring vessels within the following locations: (a) On Lake Mohave, the location estab…

NAC 488.460 Restrictions on noise; fee for certain permits; mufflers; tests of noise levels. (NRS 488.045, 488.195, 501.181, 501.243) 1. A person shall not operate a power-driven vessel in such a manner as to exceed: (a) A noise level of 86 dB(A) measured at a distance of 50 feet…

NAC 488.465 Areas in which vessels prohibited. (NRS 488.045, 488.059, 501.181, 501.243) Vessels are prohibited in areas which are designated by signs or buoys as follows: 1. Within the Lake Mead National Recreation Area; 2. On the Colorado River: (a) Below Davis Dam; and (b) At t…

NAC 488.467 Restrictions on use of vessels in wildlife management areas. (NRS 488.045, 488.059, 501.105, 501.181, 501.243) 1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, use of vessels is restricted in the following wildlife management areas: (a) In the Overton Wildlife Managem…

NAC 488.470 Areas limited to vessels without motors and vessels powered by electric motors; exceptions. (NRS 488.045, 488.059, 501.181, 501.243) 1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, only vessels without motors are permitted on the following waters: Waters County (a) A…

NAC 488.476 Activities prohibited within Laughlin boating and fishermen’s access area. (NRS 488.045, 488.059, 501.181, 501.243) The following activities are prohibited within the Laughlin boating and fishermen’s access area, in Clark County, within sec. 12, T. 32 S., R. 66 E., M.…

NAC 488.490 “Marine event” defined. (NRS 488.045, 488.305, 501.181, 501.243) As used in NAC 488.490 to 488.510, inclusive, “marine event” means any regatta, power-driven vessel or other boat race, marine parade, tournament or exhibition on any waters of this State. (Added to NAC …

NAC 488.492 Approval of marine event: Restriction; agreement to reimburse Department. (NRS 488.045, 488.305, 501.181, 501.243) 1. The Department shall not approve a marine event if the Director of the Department determines that providing the personnel and resources of the Departm…

NAC 488.495 Temporary placement of buoy for practice courses or marine events; fee; administrative fine. (NRS 488.045, 488.261, 501.181, 501.243) 1. A person who wishes to obtain a permit for the temporary placement of a buoy for practice courses or marine events must submit an a…

NAC 488.500 Diagram of course for marine event; fee. (NRS 488.045, 488.305, 501.181, 501.243) 1. The person in charge of any marine event must enclose with his or her application to the Department for permission to hold a marine event a diagram of the course showing the placement…

NAC 488.510 Spectators prohibited from area designated as closed in permit. (NRS 488.045, 488.305, 501.181) 1. A spectator shall not enter any area designated as closed in a permit issued by the Department for a marine event. 2. As used in this section, spectator means any person…

NAC 488.520 Duties of person required to decontaminate vessel or conveyance. (NRS 488.045) 1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person required to decontaminate a vessel or conveyance pursuant to paragraph (c) of subsection 1 of NRS 488.530 shall, in addition to com…

NAC 488.523 Fee; temporary authorization number. (NRS 488.045, 488.536) 1. The amount of the aquatic invasive species fee for an aquatic invasive species decal required pursuant to NRS 488.536 is: (a) For a power-driven vessel which is operated or otherwise located on the waters …

NAC 488.525 Decals. (NRS 488.045, 488.536) 1. Each aquatic invasive species decal expires on December 31 of the year in which the decal is issued. 2. The aquatic invasive species decal issued by the Department for an inflatable vessel with an inflatable transom may be attached to…

NAC 488.526 Requirements for transporting or launching vessel or conveyance. (NRS 488.045) The owner, operator or person in control of a vessel or conveyance that is transported on a public road or launched on a body of water in this State shall: 1. At or reasonably near the site…

NAC 488.527 Exception. (NRS 488.045) The provisions of NAC 488.520, 488.523, 488.525 and 488.526 do not apply to a vessel which is not capable of retaining water. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Wildlife Comm’rs by R049-12, 11-1-2012, eff. 1-1-2013; A by R093-16, 12-21-2016) DISPOSAL OF …

NAC 488.530 Marine sanitation devices: Approval; barriers or methods of securing. (NRS 488.045, 488.320, 501.181) 1. For purposes of NRS 488.320, a marine sanitation device shall be deemed approved by the United States Coast Guard if: (a) It complies with the provisions of 33 C.F…

NAC 488.535 Prohibited discharges. (NRS 488.045, 488.320, 501.181) 1. A person shall not discharge into the waters of this State: (a) The contents of a holding tank or portable device; or (b) Any bilge water or graywater, Ê which contains oil, fuel or other contaminants which are…

NAC 488.540 Violation of provisions. (NRS 488.045, 488.320, 501.181) 1. If a public agency removes, contains or otherwise abates any contamination resulting from a violation of NRS 488.320 or NAC 488.530 or 488.535, a civil penalty in the amount equal to the costs of the removal,…