“Operator” defined.

“Operator” means a person, other than a lienholder, having a property interest in or title to a vehicle. Except as otherwise provided in this section, the term includes a person entitled to the use and possession of a vehicle under a lease or contract for the purpose of transporting persons or property. The term does not include a person who is the lessee of a taxicab pursuant to NRS 706.473. (Added to NRS by 1971, 689; A 1993, 2650)