487.6893 - Statement of charges required for repair of vehicle; violation constitutes misdemeanor; statement required for enforcement of lien.

487.6893  Statement of charges required for repair of vehicle; violation constitutes misdemeanor; statement required for enforcement of lien.

      1.  If charges are made for the repair of a motor vehicle, the garage operator or body shop making the charges shall present to the person authorizing repairs or the person entitled to possession of the motor vehicle a statement of the charges setting forth the following information:

      (a) The name and signature of the person authorizing repairs;

      (b) A statement of the total charges;

      (c) An itemization and description of all parts used to repair the motor vehicle indicating the charges made for labor; and

      (d) A description of all other charges.

      2.  Any person violating this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.

      3.  In the case of a motor vehicle registered in this State, no lien for labor or materials provided under NRS 108.265 to 108.367, inclusive, may be enforced by sale or otherwise unless a statement as described in subsection 1 has been given by delivery in person or by certified mail to the last known address of the registered and the legal owner of the motor vehicle. In all other cases, the notice must be made to the last known address of the registered owner and any other person known to have or to claim an interest in the motor vehicle.

      (Added to NRS by 2009, 2532, 2703)