Nevada § 487.840 - Revised Statutes Title: Removal or concealment of indicia of salvage vehicle or rebuilt vehicle prohibited; criminal penalties if violation committed with intent to defraud; restitution
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§ 487.840. Revised Statutes Title: Removal or concealment of indicia of salvage vehicle or rebuilt vehicle prohibited; criminal penalties if violation committed with intent to defraud; restitution
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.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 487.840 ("Revised Statutes Title: Removal or concealment of indicia of salvage vehicle or rebuilt vehicle prohibited; criminal penalties if violation committed with intent to defraud; restitution") 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.
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