Merchants required to make certain disclosures in connection with the sale of mini motorcycles, motorized scooters, and motorized skateboards.
Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.020
in effectSec. 6.06.020. - Merchants required to make certain disclosures in connection with the sale of mini motorcycles, motorized scooters, and motorized skateboards.
(a) For the purposes of this section:
"Mini motorcycle" means a vehicle resembling a motorcycle designed to travel on not more than three wheels that is powered by an electric or gas powered motor with a displacement of less than 50 cubic centimeters and is capable of a maximum speed of not more than 30 mile per hour on a flat surface.
"Motorized scooter" means a vehicle having handlebars and a saddle-like seat mounted on the footboard that is powered by an electric or gas powered motor having a maximum displacement of less than 50 cubic centimeters and is capable of a maximum speed of not more than 30 miles per hour on a flat surface. The term does not include any scooter that is designed or intended by its manufacturer to be used primarily as an assistive device to increase, maintain, or improve the mobility of an individual with a disability or other physical condition that limits or impairs the individual's ability to walk.
"Motorized skateboard" means a vehicle that has a deck on which a person may ride and at least two tandem wheels in contact with the ground that is powered by an electric or gas powered motor having a maximum displacement of less than 50 cubic centimeters and is capable of a maximum speed of not more than 30 miles per hour on a flat service.
"Vehicle" means every device in, upon or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a public highway. The term does not include:
(1) Devices moved by human power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks;
(2) Mobile homes or commercial coaches as defined in Chapter 489 of NRS; or
(3) Electric personal assistive mobility devices.
(b) It is unlawful for a merchant to sell a mini motorcycle, motorized scooter, or motorized skateboard without making the disclosures required by subsection (c) below.
(c) Any merchant who sells mini motorcycles, motorized scooters, or motorized skateboards within the city shall:
(1) Post, in a prominent place at each location where mini motorcycles, motorized scooters, or motorized skateboards are on display, a notice advising that the operation of mini motorcycles, motorized scooters, or motorized skateboards on public streets is subject to Nevada motor vehicle laws that govern the operation of mopeds, including laws pertaining to operator licensing and minimum vehicle equipment. The required notice shall include references to:
a. NRS 482.135 "Vehicle" defined;
b. NRS 483.230 Licensing of drivers required;
c. NRS 484.541 General requirements for equipment;
(2) Provide a copy of the required notice to each purchaser of a mini motorcycle, motorized scooter, or motorized skateboard, either before or in connection with the purchase.
(3) Violation of this section shall be a misdemeanor.
(Ord. No. 5638, § 1, 1-19-05; Ord. No. 6267, § 1, 11-7-12; Ord. No. 6316, § 1, 1-29-14)
Source: City of Reno, Nevada, Administrative Code, City Charter and Annexation and Land Development Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/nv/reno/codes/administrative_code?nodeId=PT2READCO_TIT6VETR_CH6.06RURO_S6.06.020MEREMACEDICOSAMIMOMOSCMOSKFetched: 11/1/2026