As used in NRS 444.621 to 444.645, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 444.623, 444.625 and 444.627 have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Added to NRS by 2001, 1233)
“Dump site” means a location at which solid waste is disposed of unlawfully. (Added to NRS by 2001, 1233)
“Solid waste” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 444.490. (Added to NRS by 2001, 1233)
“Solid waste management authority” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 444.495. (Added to NRS by 2001, 1233)
1. The solid waste management authority in each county may establish a program for the control of unlawful dumping and administer the program within its jurisdiction unless superseded. 2. The program established pursuant to subsection 1 must: (a) Include standards and procedures for the control of unlawful dumping which are equivalent to or stricter than […]
1. A person who places, deposits or dumps, or who causes to be placed, deposited or dumped, or who causes or allows to overflow, any sewage, sludge, cesspool or septic tank effluent, or accumulation of human excreta, or any solid waste, in or upon any street, alley, public highway or road in common use, or […]
1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 445C.010 to 445C.120, inclusive, a person convicted of violating NRS 444.555 and, in addition to the penalty imposed pursuant to NRS 444.509, 444.583 or 444.630, any person convicted of violating NRS 444.509, 444.583 or 444.630 is liable for a civil penalty upon each such conviction. 2. Except as […]
A solid waste management authority may authorize a nonprofit organization to: 1. Organize the cleaning up of dump sites; 2. Provide educational materials and programs regarding unlawful dumping; and 3. Operate and pay the costs of programs of community service relating to the cleaning up of dump sites. (Added to NRS by 2001, 1234)
1. In carrying out the provisions of NRS 444.621 to 444.645, inclusive, a district health officer may by subpoena require the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of reports, papers, documents and other evidence which they deem necessary. 2. If any person to whom a subpoena has been directed pursuant to subsection 1 […]
1. The solid waste management authority shall offer a reward of $100 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any person violating NRS 444.555 or 444.630. The reward must be paid upon the conviction of the person and the payment in full of the penalty. The reward must be distributed equally among the […]
1. The Division of Environmental Protection of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, and the district health officer in his or her district or the board of county commissioners in a county without a district health officer shall post notices of the provisions of NRS 444.555 or 444.630, whichever is appropriate. 2. The […]
