Nevada § 487.290 - Unlawful possession of unregistered vehicles unfit for use; exceptions
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 487.290 — Unlawful possession of unregistered vehicles unfit for use; exceptions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 487.290. Unlawful possession of unregistered vehicles unfit for use; exceptions
1. Unless the person first obtains a license pursuant to NRS 487.050 or 487.410 , a person shall not for any reason keep more than two unregistered vehicles on real
property owned by or under possession or control of the person if the vehicles are
no longer intended for or in condition for lawful use on the highway. 2. The provisions of subsection 1 do not apply to: (a) Premises used by a licensed dealer, manufacturer, distributor or rebuilder. (b) Vehicles to be restored or used as a source of parts in conjunction with the operation
or maintenance of a fleet of vehicles for the carriage of persons or property. (c) Premises used as a farm, ranch, mine or repair shop for motor vehicles. (d) Any person engaged in the restoration of one or more vehicles entitled to registration
as a Horseless Carriage or otherwise having classic or historic significance. (e) The owner of real property on which a residential complex is located or an agent
thereof. (f) The unit-owners' association of a common-interest community or an agent thereof. 3. As used in this section: (a) “Common-interest community” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 116.021 . (b) “Residential complex” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 706.4477 . (c) “Unit-owners' association” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 116.011 .
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 487.290
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 487.290 cover?
Section 487.290 ("Unlawful possession of unregistered vehicles unfit for use; exceptions") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Nevada § 487.290?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 487.290 apply to my situation?
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