NRS 455B.490 – Effect of provisions governing recreation areas on local ordinances and laws and regulations of this State.
The provisions of NRS 455B.400 to 455B.490, inclusive: 1. Do not prohibit a county, city or unincorporated town from adopting ordinances that regulate a recreation area which are consistent with the provisions of NRS 455B.400 to 455B.490, inclusive. 2. Are in addition to any provision of chapter 407 of NRS or any regulation adopted pursuant […]
NRS 455B.405 – “Operator” defined.
“Operator” means a government, governmental agency or political subdivision of a government that owns, controls, operates or manages a recreation area. (Added to NRS by 2007, 834)
NRS 455B.410 – “Recreation area” defined.
“Recreation area” means a trailhead or water access area. The term does not include: 1. A snow recreation area as defined in NRS 455A.083; or 2. A skateboard park as defined in NRS 455B.240. (Added to NRS by 2007, 834)
NRS 455B.415 – “Trailhead” defined.
“Trailhead” means the beginning point of a trail, including, without limitation, any facility for parking, water or sanitation that is available for use at that point. (Added to NRS by 2007, 834)
NRS 455B.420 – “Water access area” defined.
“Water access area” includes, without limitation, a beach, river entry or exit point and land located at or below the ordinary high-water mark of a navigable body of water within this State. (Added to NRS by 2007, 834)
NRS 455B.430 – Prohibited conduct generally.
A person shall not: 1. Fail or refuse to comply with: (a) Reasonable instructions provided by an operator or an authorized agent or employee of an operator regarding the use of a recreation area; or (b) Rules concerning safety that are posted on a sign in a conspicuous place by an operator; 2. Intentionally place, […]
NRS 455B.440 – Duties of person using recreation area.
1. A person using a recreation area shall, to the extent possible: (a) Locate and ascertain: (1) The meaning of any sign that is posted in or near the recreation area by the operator of the recreation area; and (2) The boundaries of all private property adjoining the recreation area; (b) Heed warnings and other […]
NRS 455B.450 – Persons deemed trespassers; reporting of personal injury sustained while using recreation area; limitation on liability of operator and owner of private property; duty to minimize known dangers; posting of signs that provide certain information.
1. A person who enters a recreation area unlawfully shall be deemed to be a trespasser. 2. A person who sustains a personal injury while the person is using a recreation area shall notify the operator or an authorized agent or employee of the operator of the injury as soon as reasonably possible. 3. Except […]
NRS 455B.460 – Entering or using recreation area while intoxicated or under influence of controlled substance prohibited; exception; authority of operator or agent to prohibit entrance or use of recreation area by person under influence of alcohol, prescription drugs or controlled substance.
1. A person shall not enter or use a recreation area while intoxicated or under the influence of a controlled substance, unless in accordance with: (a) A prescription lawfully issued to the person; or (b) The provisions of chapter 678C of NRS. 2. An operator or an authorized agent or employee of an operator may […]
NRS 455B.470 – Information to be reported when motor vehicle crash or accident results in injury to another person; penalty for failure to report such information.
1. A person using a recreation area who is involved in a motor vehicle crash or an accident in which another person is injured shall provide his or her name and current address to the injured person and the operator or an authorized agent or employee of the operator: (a) Before the person leaves the […]