NRS 445A.020 – “Public water system” defined.
As used in NRS 445A.020 to 445A.055, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, “public water system” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 445A.840. (Added to NRS by 1999, 1112; A 1999, 3169)
NRS 445A.025 – Proposal to adjust concentration of fluoride in water: Receipt by governing body of county, city or town; notice to county clerk.
Whenever the governing body of any city or town or the board of county commissioners receives a written proposal from a supplier of water, public health authorities or from any person or persons that the naturally occurring fluoride concentration of the water be adjusted to levels recommended by public health authorities, such governing body or […]
NRS 445A.030 – Publication of proposal; submission to registered voters.
Upon receipt of such notice, each county clerk shall cause such proposal to be published and submitted to the appropriate registered voters, as specified in NRS 445A.035, in the manner provided by the general election laws for the submission of questions. If required to carry out the provisions of NRS 445A.035, such proposal shall appear […]
NRS 445A.035 – Proposal to be voted on at next general election.
The proposal shall be submitted at the next general election to the registered voters of each political subdivision or precinct in which the water affected is distributed. (Added to NRS by 1967, 768)
NRS 445A.040 – Certification of votes for and against proposal; results to be sent to supplier of water or Secretary of State.
1. Upon completion of the canvass of the vote, the county clerk shall certify the number of votes cast for and against the proposal to: (a) The supplier, if the water affected is distributed in but one county. (b) The Secretary of State, if the water affected is distributed in more than one county. 2. […]
NRS 445A.045 – Adjustment of concentration of fluoride in water by supplier of water if proposal approved by voters.
The supplier may proceed to put the proposal into effect only if a majority of all the votes cast upon the question were cast for the proposal. (Added to NRS by 1967, 769)
NRS 445A.050 – Exemptions.
The provisions of NRS 445A.025 to 445A.050, inclusive, do not apply to: 1. A public water system that serves a population of 100,000 or more in a county whose population is 700,000 or more. 2. A water authority, as defined pursuant to NRS 377B.040, and any political subdivision that receives all or a part of […]
NRS 445A.055 – Regulation of fluoridation in county whose population is 700,000 or more; financial support for enforcement; payment of initial costs for compliance.
1. The State Board of Health shall adopt regulations requiring the fluoridation of all water delivered for human consumption in a county whose population is 700,000 or more by a: (a) Public water system that serves a population of 100,000 or more; or (b) Water authority. 2. The regulations must include, without limitation: (a) The […]