Nevada Incentives and Laws

Last Updated December 2005

State Incentives

There are currently no known State incentives offered in Nevada

State Laws and Regulations

Provision for Establishment of Alternative Fuel Incentives

In conjunction with the Department of Business and Industry, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is authorized to develop and administer a program to provide incentives to encourage the use of alternative fuels in motor vehicles, specifically by individuals and others not required by state statute to purchase alternative fuel vehicles. (Reference Nevada Revised Statutes 486A.200)

Alternative Fuel Tax

Special fuels have a reduced special fuels tax: Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) used to operate a motor vehicle is taxed at a rate of $0.22 per gallon, and compressed natural gas (CNG) used to operate a motor vehicle is taxed at a rate of $0.21 per gallon. For the purpose of taxing the sale or use of LPG or CNG, 125 cubic feet of CNG or LPG is considered equal to one gallon of special fuel. (Reference Nevada Revised Statutes 366.190 and 366.197)

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Acquisition Requirement

Fleets containing 10 or more vehicles that are owned, leased, or operated by the state, a state agency, or a political subdivision of the state in a county whose population is 100,000 or more are mandated to acquire AFVs or U.S. Environmental Protection Agency certified ultra low emission vehicles (ULEVs). Beginning in fiscal year 2000 and each year thereafter, 90% of new vehicles obtained by covered fleets must be either AFVs or certified ULEVs. A fleet may meet the acquisition requirements by converting existing or newly acquired vehicles to operate on alternative fuels. An AFV acquired in compliance with this mandate must operate solely on the alternative fuel except when operating in an area where the appropriate alternative fuel is unavailable. Fleets with buses and/or heavy-duty vehicles are included. (Reference Nevada Administrative Code 486A.010 through 486A.250 and Nevada Revised Statutes 486A.010 through 486A.180)

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Emissions Inspection Exemption

According to the Nevada Emissions Control Program, AFVs are exempt from emissions testing. For more information please see the Nevada Emissions Control Program Web site (http://www.dmvnv.com/emission.htm)

A person shall not idle the engine of a diesel truck or a bus for more than 15 consecutive minutes. The provisions of this subsection do not apply to diesel trucks or buses: for which the State Environmental Commission has issued a variance from this requirement; which are emergency vehicles; used for removal of snow; used to repair or maintain other vehicles; which are stopped due to traffic congestion; which are undergoing repair or maintenance; producing emissions that are contained and treated according to State Environmental Commission methods; which must idle to perform a specific task. (Reference Nevada Administrative Code 445B.576)

Low-Speed Vehicle Access to Roadways

A low-speed vehicle is defined as a four-wheeled motor vehicle with an unladen weight of 1,800 pounds or less, that is capable of a minimum speed of 20 miles per hour (mph) and a maximum speed of 25 mph. Low-speed vehicles are subject to all the provisions applicable to a motor vehicle, and the drivers of low-speed vehicles are subject to all the provisions applicable to the driver of a motor vehicle. The operator of a low-speed vehicle is not allowed to operate the vehicle on any roadway with a speed limit of more than 35 mph.

Utilities/Private Incentives

There are currently no known utility or private incentives offered in Nevada

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