1. If property that is the subject of a lien which is acquired as provided in NRS 108.270 to 108.367, inclusive, is the subject of a secured transaction in accordance with the laws of this State, the lien:
(a) In the case of a lien acquired pursuant to NRS 108.315, is a first lien.
(b) In the case of a lien on a motor vehicle for charges for towing, storing and any related administrative fees:
(1) For the first 30 days of the lien:
(I) If the amount of the lien does not exceed $1,000, is a first lien.
(II) If the amount of the lien exceeds $1,000, is a second lien.
(2) After the first 30 days of the lien:
(I) If the amount of the lien does not exceed $2,500, is a first lien.
(II) If the amount of the lien exceeds $2,500, is a second lien.
(c) In all other cases, if the amount of the lien:
(1) Does not exceed $1,000, is a first lien.
(2) Exceeds $1,000, is a second lien.
2. The lien of a landlord may not exceed $2,500 or the total amount due and unpaid for rentals and utilities, whichever is less.
[3:95:1943; A 1945, 358; 1953, 377] — (NRS A 1957, 105; 1961, 485; 1965, 926; 1981, 62; 1983, 1358; 1985, 238; 1991, 1719; 1997, 1422; 2005, 1001; 2007, 97, 2333; 2015, 1518)