1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, a person who drives a taxicab as an employee of a person who holds a certificate of public convenience and necessity which was issued for the operation of a taxicab business shall not act as a driver as defined in NRS 706A.040:
(a) Using the taxicab provided by his or her employer; or
(b) During any time for which the person receives wages from his or her employer for duties which include driving a taxicab.
2. A person who holds a certificate of public convenience and necessity which was issued for the operation of a taxicab business may terminate the employment of a person who violates the provisions of subsection 1.
3. The provisions of subsection 1 do not apply to an independent contractor who leases a taxicab pursuant to NRS 706.88396.