Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 590 - Motor Vehicle Fuel, Petroleum Products and Antifreeze
NRS 590.071 - Powers and duties of State Board of Agriculture concerning specifications for motor vehicle fuel, diesel exhaust fluid, aviation fuel and petroleum heating products.


1. The State Board of Agriculture shall:
(a) Enforce the specifications for motor vehicle fuel adopted by regulation pursuant to NRS 590.070.
(b) Enforce the specification standards for diesel exhaust fluid adopted by regulation pursuant to NRS 590.072.
(c) Enforce the specification standards for aviation fuel adopted by regulation pursuant to NRS 590.073.
(d) Enforce the specification standards for petroleum heating products adopted by regulation pursuant to NRS 590.090.
(e) Adopt regulations specifying a schedule of fines that it may impose, upon notice and hearing, for each violation of the provisions of NRS 590.070, 590.072, 590.073 and 590.090. The maximum fine that may be imposed by the Board for each violation must not exceed $5,000 per day. All fines collected by the Board pursuant to the regulations adopted pursuant to this subsection must be deposited with the State Treasurer for credit to the State General Fund.
2. The State Board of Agriculture may:
(a) Adopt regulations approving other types of proof of transfer as described in subsection 9 of NRS 590.100. Such proof of transfer must contain:
(1) The name of the person or business who makes the transfer;
(2) The name of the person or business to whom the petroleum product or motor vehicle fuel is transferred;
(3) The date of the transfer;
(4) If the motor vehicle fuel is gasoline, the octane rating number of the gasoline; and
(5) If the meter readings and physical inventory is taken or caused to be taken pursuant to subsection 5 of NRS 590.100, the volume, in gallons, of the petroleum product or motor vehicle fuel that is transferred.
(b) In addition to imposing a fine pursuant to subsection 1, issue an order requiring a violator to take appropriate action to correct the violation.
(c) Request the district attorney of the appropriate county to investigate or file a criminal complaint against any person that the Board suspects may have violated any provision of NRS 590.070, 590.072, 590.073 or 590.090.
(Added to NRS by 1989, 1949; A 2001, 852; 2005, 657; 2007, 1987; 2021, 139)

Structure Nevada Revised Statutes

Nevada Revised Statutes

Chapter 590 - Motor Vehicle Fuel, Petroleum Products and Antifreeze

NRS 590.010 - Short title.

NRS 590.020 - Definitions.

NRS 590.030 - False branding prohibited.

NRS 590.040 - Brand name must be shown; labeling of containers, dispensers, fill pipes for storage tanks and delivery outlets on tank delivery trucks; "no brand" products.

NRS 590.050 - False or misleading advertising prohibited.

NRS 590.060 - Adulterated, substituted, used or recycled products.

NRS 590.063 - Pumps, dispensers and devices for blending gasoline. [Effective through December 31, 2021.] Pumps, dispensers and devices for blending gasoline. [Effective January 1, 2022.]

NRS 590.065 - Pumps, dispensers and devices for blending gasoline and motor oil. [Effective through December 31, 2021.] Pumps, dispensers and devices for blending gasoline and motor oil. [Effective January 1, 2022.]

NRS 590.070 - Specifications for motor vehicle fuel: Adoption by State Board of Agriculture; variances; sale of nonconforming petroleum products, biodiesel, biomass-based diesel or biomass-based diesel blend unlawful; exception for aviation fuel; pen...

NRS 590.071 - Powers and duties of State Board of Agriculture concerning specifications for motor vehicle fuel, diesel exhaust fluid, aviation fuel and petroleum heating products.

NRS 590.072 - Specifications for diesel exhaust fluid: Adoption by State Board of Agriculture; unlawful acts; penalties.

NRS 590.073 - Specifications for aviation fuel: Adoption by State Board of Agriculture; unlawful acts; penalties; exception for military aircraft.

NRS 590.080 - Specifications for motor or lubricating oil; exception for oil labeled "prediluted" or intended for two-cycle engine. [Effective through December 31, 2021.] Specifications for motor or lubricating oil; exception for oil labeled "predilu...

NRS 590.090 - Specifications for petroleum heating products: Adoption by State Board of Agriculture; unlawful acts; designation of brand and grade of heating fuel contained in storage tanks, dispensers and petroleum tank trucks; designations of numer...

NRS 590.100 - Powers and duties of State Sealer of Consumer Equitability and Nevada Highway Patrol. [Effective through December 31, 2021.] Powers and duties of State Sealer of Measurement Standards and Nevada Highway Patrol. [Effective January 1, 202...

NRS 590.105 - Certain measurement tables to be used in testing petroleum products or motor vehicle fuel.

NRS 590.110 - Breaking, mutilating or destroying seal or covering, defacing or removing notice of sealing unlawful. [Effective through December 31, 2021.] Breaking, mutilating or destroying seal or covering, defacing or removing notice of sealing unl...

NRS 590.120 - Inspection fee for motor vehicle fuel or lubricating oil shipped, transported or held for sale; transfer of fees collected; monthly reports by payers; penalty; expenses incurred by Department of Motor Vehicles.

NRS 590.131 - State Board of Agriculture to adopt regulations for warning labels on motor vehicle fuel pumps.

NRS 590.133 - Documentation provided to purchaser of fuel containing manganese or manganese compound: Requirements.

NRS 590.140 - Duties of district attorneys.

NRS 590.142 - Civil penalties: Establishment of schedule by regulation; imposition. [Effective through December 31, 2021.] Civil penalties: Establishment of schedule by regulation; imposition. [Effective January 1, 2022.]

NRS 590.144 - Civil penalties: Notice; hearing; judicial review; civil action to recover. [Effective through December 31, 2021.] Civil penalties: Notice; hearing; judicial review; civil action to recover. [Effective January 1, 2022.]

NRS 590.150 - Penalties; prima facie evidence.

NRS 590.160 - Administration. [Effective through December 31, 2021.] Administration. [Effective January 1, 2022.]

NRS 590.170 - Display of price and brand name, grade or certain words regarding sales of motor vehicle fuel and diesel fuel.

NRS 590.180 - Phraseology indicating reduced price.

NRS 590.190 - Motor vehicle fuel without brand name: Requisites.

NRS 590.200 - Size of letters, figures or numerals designating brand or words "no brand."

NRS 590.210 - Size of letters in designating individual grade of motor vehicle fuel.

NRS 590.220 - Size of letters, words, figures or numerals indicating prices of motor vehicle fuel.

NRS 590.230 - Contents and form of advertising medium; information concerning conditions of sale.

NRS 590.250 - Numeral "1" and letter "l": Uniformity of type and design.

NRS 590.260 - Visibility and color of letters, words, figures or numerals.

NRS 590.270 - Uniformity of color, words, letters, figures and numerals designating brand, "no brand," price, grade and conditions of sale.

NRS 590.280 - Placement of medium in misleading position as regards other advertising.

NRS 590.290 - Unlawful placement of certain letters, words, figures or numerals on advertising medium for goods other than motor vehicle fuel.

NRS 590.300 - Advertising of "motor oil" or "lubricating oil": General requirements.

NRS 590.310 - Advertising of "motor oil" or "lubricating oil": Uniformity, size, color and legibility of letters.

NRS 590.320 - Unlawful advertising of motor vehicle fuel or petroleum product if not currently available for sale or delivery.

NRS 590.322 - Civil penalties: Establishment of schedule by regulation; imposition. [Effective through December 31, 2021.] Civil penalties: Establishment of schedule by regulation; imposition. [Effective January 1, 2022.]

NRS 590.324 - Civil penalties: Notice; hearing; judicial review; civil action to recover. [Effective through December 31, 2021.] Civil penalties: Notice; hearing; judicial review; civil action to recover. [Effective January 1, 2022.]

NRS 590.330 - Criminal penalties.

NRS 590.340 - Short title.

NRS 590.350 - Definitions.

NRS 590.360 - Adulteration.

NRS 590.370 - Misbranding.

NRS 590.380 - License to sell, display or hold for sale; application for license; fee established by regulation; grounds for cancellation of license. [Effective through December 31, 2021.] License to sell, display or hold for sale; application for li...

NRS 590.400 - Enforcement. [Effective through December 31, 2021.] Enforcement. [Effective January 1, 2022.]

NRS 590.420 - List of brands and trademarks licensed by State Sealer of Consumer Equitability. [Effective through December 31, 2021.] List of brands and trademarks licensed by State Sealer of Measurement Standards. [Effective January 1, 2022.]

NRS 590.430 - Restrictions on statements in advertising literature. [Effective through December 31, 2021.] Restrictions on statements in advertising literature. [Effective January 1, 2022.]

NRS 590.450 - Civil penalties; deposit and use of money.

NRS 590.465 - Short title.

NRS 590.475 - Definitions.

NRS 590.485 - Board for Regulation of Liquefied Petroleum Gas: Creation; number, appointment, qualifications, terms and removal of members; compensation of members and employees.

NRS 590.495 - Board for Regulation of Liquefied Petroleum Gas: Meetings; quorum; officers; notice of meetings and certain hearings.

NRS 590.505 - Board for Regulation of Liquefied Petroleum Gas: Seal; Executive Secretary and other personnel; policies and regulations; records.

NRS 590.509 - Board for Regulation of Liquefied Petroleum Gas: Offices; 24-hour telephone number; availability of persons to offer assistance in emergency.

NRS 590.515 - Regulations of Board: Generally.

NRS 590.519 - Regulations regarding safety; inspections; programs on safety.

NRS 590.521 - Minimum general standards for equipment.

NRS 590.525 - Installation and maintenance of equipment.

NRS 590.535 - Use of containers; required licenses; exceptions.

NRS 590.537 - Dealer of leased tank to remove tank when requested at no charge; refund to customer.

NRS 590.545 - Ordinances of political subdivisions not to conflict with law or regulations of Board; exception.

NRS 590.547 - Proposals for location of facilities for storage: Hearings; payment of costs; physical inspection of site; considerations.

NRS 590.549 - Power of Board to issue, suspend and revoke licenses; fees established by regulation.

NRS 590.555 - Applications for licenses: Requirement; contents; fees.

NRS 590.565 - Denial or issuance of licenses; copy of order denying license to be served on Governor and applicant.

NRS 590.575 - Classifications.

NRS 590.585 - Contents of license.

NRS 590.595 - Licenses nontransferable; notification of transfer or change in ownership; license fees nonrefundable.

NRS 590.605 - Disciplinary action. [Effective through December 31, 2021.] Disciplinary action. [Effective January 1, 2022.]

NRS 590.610 - Variances from regulations.

NRS 590.615 - Variances from rules, regulations or specifications: Considerations.

NRS 590.625 - Attorney General is Board’s legal adviser.

NRS 590.635 - Duties of sheriffs and police officers.

NRS 590.640 - Penalties; injunctive relief available to Board.

NRS 590.645 - Promotion of safety by Division of Industrial Relations of Department of Business and Industry.