NAC488.180. Validation decals.

     1. A person may not use 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 the use of the vessel, the Department issued a temporary authorization number for the vessel pursuant to subsection 2 of NAC 488.175; or

     (c) The person possesses a valid temporary operating permit issued by the Department pursuant to NAC 488.120.

     2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, the decals required for a vessel must be attached:

     (a) Within 6 inches of the last letter of the identification number on the port side;

     (b) Within 6 inches of the letters “NV” on the starboard side; and

     (c) Level with the identification numbers on both sides.

     3. A vessel with a valid marine document issued by the United States Coast Guard:

     (a) Is exempt from the requirements of subsection 2;

     (b) Must be properly marked, pursuant to federal requirements, with the name and home port of the vessel; and

     (c) Must have the validation decal of the vessel attached to each side of the forward half of the vessel so that the decal is distinctly visible on both the port and starboard sides.

     4. The year in which each validation decal expires will be indicated by the colors blue, international orange, green or red in rotation beginning with blue for decals that expire in 1973. The decal will be approximately 3 inches square.

     5. A validation decal that has been cut, trimmed or otherwise altered is not valid.

     6. For the purposes of this section, a vessel is being used if the vessel:

     (a) Is upon the waters of this State, including, without limitation, if it is tied or fastened to a dock, mooring or shore; and

     (b) Is not aground on the shore.

     [Bd. of Wildlife Comm’rs, Motorboat Reg. No. 100 § 20, eff. 2-10-82]—(NAC A 12-16-92; R206-97, 6-19-98; R122-03, 1-20-2004; R134-04, 10-28-2004)