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NV Rev Stat § 444.620 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 444 - Sanitation|NRS 444.620 - Applicability of plans and provisions.

  1. No plan for a solid waste management system adopted pursuant to NRS 444.440 to 444.620, inclusive, applies to:  (a) Any agricultural activity or agricultural waste.  (b) A vehicle that is:  (1) Owned by an automobile wrecker licensed pursuant to chapter 487 of NRS or in the possession of a salvage pool licensed pursuant to chapter 487 of NRS; and  (2) Designated for dismantling as a source of parts.  2. No provision of NRS 444.440 to 444.620, inclusive, prevents a mining operation from dumping waste from its operation on its own lands.  (Added to NRS by 1971, 1180; A 1981, 858; 1993, 17; 2015, 339)
NV Rev Stat § 444.621 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 444 - Sanitation|NRS 444.621 - Definitions.

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)
NV Rev Stat § 444.623 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 444 - Sanitation|NRS 444.623 - "Dump site" defined.

Dump site means a location at which solid waste is disposed of unlawfully.  (Added to NRS by 2001, 1233)
NV Rev Stat § 444.625 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 444 - Sanitation|NRS 444.625 - "Solid waste" defined.

Solid waste has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 444.490.  (Added to NRS by 2001, 1233)
NV Rev Stat § 444.627 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 444 - Sanitation|NRS 444.627 - "Solid waste management authority" defined.

Solid waste management authority has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 444.495.  (Added to NRS by 2001, 1233)
NV Rev Stat § 444.629 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 444 - Sanitation|NRS 444.629 - Program for control of unlawful dumping: Establishment; administration; required elements; delegation of certain powers from solid waste management authority to hearing officer or board.

  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may establish a program for the control of unlawful dumping and administer the program within its jurisdiction unless superseded.  2.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 those established by statute or state regulation; and  (b) Provide for adequate administration and enforcement.  3. The solid waste management authority may delegate to an independent hearing officer or hearing board the authority to determine violations and levy administrative penalties for violations of the provisions of NRS 444.440 to 444.645, inclusive, or any regulation adopted pursuant to those sections.  (Added to NRS by 2001, 1233; A 2009, 408, 1084)
NV Rev Stat § 444.635 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 444 - Sanitation|NRS 444.635 - Civil penalties: Liability upon each conviction; increase of penalty for subsequent conviction; payment in installments; collection; disposition and use of money collected.

  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 otherwise provided in NRS 445C.010 to 445C.120, inclusive, a court before whom a defendant is convicted of a violation of the provisions of NRS 444.509, 444.555, 444.583 or 444.630, shall order the defendant:  (a) For a first offense, to pay a civil penalty which is at least $500 but not more than $5,000.  (b) For a second offense, to pay a civil penalty which is at least $1,000 but not more than $5,500.  (c) For a third offense, to pay a civil penalty which is at least $1,500 but not more than $6,000.  (d) For any subsequent offense, to pay a civil penalty which is at least $500 more than the most recent previous civil penalty that the defendant was ordered to pay pursuant to this subsection.  3. If so provided by the court, a penalty imposed pursuant to this section may be paid in installments.  4. The solid waste management authority may attempt to collect all such penalties and installments which are in default in any manner provided by law for the enforcement of a judgment.  5. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, each court which receives money pursuant to the provisions of this section shall forthwith remit the money to the Division of Environmental Protection of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, which shall deposit the money with the State Treasurer for credit in a separate account in the State General Fund. If the health authority initiated the action or, if any other person authorized to enforce NRS 444.630 initiated the action and the money collected was for a violation of NRS 444.630, the court shall remit the money to the district health department which shall deposit the money with the county treasurer for deposit in an account for the district health department. Money deposited pursuant to this subsection must be:  (a) Used only to pay:  (1) Rewards pursuant to NRS 444.640;  (2) For education regarding the unlawful disposal of solid waste;  (3) For the cleaning up of dump sites; and  (4) For the management of solid waste; and  (b) Paid as other claims against the state or local governments are paid.  (Added to NRS by 1987, 1490; A 1991, 1673; 1997, 1079; 2001, 1237; 2001 Special Session, 162; 2009, 408, 1084)
NV Rev Stat § 444.637 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 444 - Sanitation|NRS 444.637 - Performance of certain functions by nonprofit organization.

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)
NV Rev Stat § 444.639 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 444 - Sanitation|NRS 444.639 - Issuance and enforcement of subpoenas.

  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 refuses to attend, testify or produce any evidence specified in the subpoena, the person who issued the subpoena may present a petition, to a court of competent jurisdiction where the person to whom the subpoena was directed is subject to service of process, setting forth that:  (a) Notice has been given of the time and place at which the person was required to attend, testify or produce evidence;  (b) A subpoena has been mailed to or personally served on the witness or custodian of the evidence in sufficient time to enable him or her to comply with its provisions; and  (c) The person has failed or refused to attend, answer questions or produce evidence specified in the subpoena,  and asking that the court issue an order compelling the person to attend and to testify or produce the evidence specified in the subpoena.  3. When a court receives a petition pursuant to subsection 2, it shall order the person to whom the subpoena was directed to appear at a time and place fixed by the court in its order, which must be not more than 10 days after the date of the order, and show cause why the person should not be held in contempt. A certified copy of the order must be mailed to or personally served on the person to whom the subpoena was directed.  4. If it appears to the court that the subpoena was properly issued and that the person’s failure or refusal to appear, answer questions or produce evidence was without sufficient reason, the court shall order the person to appear at a time and place fixed by the court and to testify or produce the specified evidence. If the person fails to comply with the order of the court, the person may be punished as for a contempt of court.  (Added to NRS by 2001, 1234)
NV Rev Stat § 444.640 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 444 - Sanitation|NRS 444.640 - Reward for information leading to arrest and conviction of violator; regulations.

  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 persons who supplied the information which led to the arrest and conviction.  2. The State Environmental Commission or district board of health may adopt regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.  (Added to NRS by 1987, 1491; A 2001, 1237)
NV Rev Stat § 444.645 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 444 - Sanitation|NRS 444.645 - Notice of provision of NRS 444.555 or 444.630 to be posted; offer of reward.

  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 notice must also contain an offer of a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any person violating NRS 444.555 or 444.630.  (Added to NRS by 1987, 1491)
NV Rev Stat § 444.650 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 444 - Sanitation|NRS 444.650 - Regulations to control use of residential individual system.

  1. The State Board of Health shall adopt regulations to control the use of a residential individual system for disposal of sewage in this State. Those regulations are effective except in health districts in which a district board of health has adopted regulations to control the use of a residential individual system for disposal of sewage in that district.  2. A board which adopts such regulations shall consider and take into account the geological, hydrological and topographical characteristics of the area within its jurisdiction.  3. The regulations adopted pursuant to this section must not conflict with the provisions of NRS 445A.300 to 445A.730, inclusive, and any regulations adopted pursuant to those provisions.  4. As used in this section, "residential individual system for disposal of sewage" means an individual system for disposal of sewage from a parcel of land, including all structures thereon, that is zoned for single-family residential use.  (Added to NRS by 1981, 1183; A 1983, 328; 2005, 550)
NV Rev Stat § 444A.010 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 444A - Programs for Recycling|NRS 444A.010 - Definitions.

As used in NRS 444A.010 to 444A.080, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 444A.0103 to 444A.017, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.  (Added to NRS by 1991, 1668; A 1993, 17, 1441; 2009, 832; 2019, 2216)
NV Rev Stat § 444A.0103 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 444A - Programs for Recycling|NRS 444A.0103 - "Apartment complex" defined.

Apartment complex means a building or group of buildings, each building of which consists of at least five units of connecting rooms, with each unit designed for independent housekeeping.  (Added to NRS by 2009, 831)
NV Rev Stat § 444A.0107 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 444A - Programs for Recycling|NRS 444A.0107 - "Condominium" defined.

Condominium has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 117.010.  (Added to NRS by 2009, 832)
NV Rev Stat § 444A.011 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 444A - Programs for Recycling|NRS 444A.011 - "Department" defined.

Department means the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.  (Added to NRS by 1993, 1441)
NV Rev Stat § 444A.0115 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 444A - Programs for Recycling|NRS 444A.0115 - "Electronic waste" defined.

Electronic waste means electronic equipment that has been discarded, is no longer wanted by the owner or for any other reason enters the waste collection, recovery, treatment, processing or recycling system.  (Added to NRS by 2019, 2216)
NV Rev Stat § 444A.012 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 444A - Programs for Recycling|NRS 444A.012 - "Municipality" defined.

Municipality means a county, city, town, general improvement district or health district created pursuant to NRS 439.362 or 439.370 or other political subdivision of this State which has jurisdiction over the management of solid waste.  (Added to NRS by 1993, 1441; A 2005, 2470)
NV Rev Stat § 444A.0123 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 444A - Programs for Recycling|NRS 444A.0123 - "Paper" defined.

Paper includes newspaper, high-grade office paper, fine paper, bond paper, offset paper, xerographic paper, mimeo paper, duplicator paper and any other cellulosic material which contains not more than 10 percent by weight or volume of a noncellulosic material, including, without limitation, a laminate, binder, coating and saturant.  (Added to NRS by 2019, 2216)
NV Rev Stat § 444A.0126 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 444A - Programs for Recycling|NRS 444A.0126 - "Paper product" defined.

Paper product means any paper article or commodity, including, without limitation, paper napkins, towels, cardboard, construction material, paper and any other cellulosic material which contains not more than 10 percent by weight or volume of a noncellulosic material, including, without limitation, a laminate, binder, coating and saturant.  (Added to NRS by 2019, 2216)
NV Rev Stat § 444A.013 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 444A - Programs for Recycling|NRS 444A.013 - "Recyclable material" defined.

Recyclable material means solid waste that can be processed and returned to the economic mainstream in the form of raw materials or products, as determined by the State Environmental Commission. The term includes, without limitation:  1. Electronic waste;  2. Paper; and  3. Paper products.  (Added to NRS by 1993, 1441; A 2019, 2216)
NV Rev Stat § 444A.014 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 444A - Programs for Recycling|NRS 444A.014 - "Recycling center" defined.

Recycling center means a facility designed and operated to receive, store, process or transfer recyclable material which has been separated at the source from other solid waste.  (Added to NRS by 1993, 1441)
NV Rev Stat § 444A.015 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 444A - Programs for Recycling|NRS 444A.015 - "Solid waste" defined.

Solid waste has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 444.490.  (Added to NRS by 1993, 1441)
NV Rev Stat § 444A.016 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 444A - Programs for Recycling|NRS 444A.016 - "Tire for a vehicle" defined.

Tire for a vehicle includes a tire for a motorized vehicle that is 12 inches or larger in diameter, but does not include a recapped tire or used tire which is sold again.  (Added to NRS by 1993, 1441)
NV Rev Stat § 444A.017 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 444A - Programs for Recycling|NRS 444A.017 - "Vehicle" defined.

Vehicle means any device in, upon or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon land. The term does not include:  1. Devices moved by human or electrical power;  2. Commercial coaches as defined in NRS 489.062;  3. Electric personal assistive mobility devices as defined in NRS 482.029; and  4. Mobile homes as defined in NRS 489.120.  (Added to NRS by 1993, 1441; A 2003, 1207)
NV Rev Stat § 444A.020 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 444A - Programs for Recycling|NRS 444A.020 - Adoption of regulations establishing standards for recycling or disposal of solid waste; goal of standards; methods for disposal of used or waste tires.

  1. The State Environmental Commission shall adopt regulations establishing minimum standards for:  (a) Separating at the source recyclable material from other solid waste originating from residential premises and public buildings where services for the collection of solid waste are provided, including, without limitation, the placement of recycling containers on the premises of apartment complexes and condominiums where those services are provided.  (b) Establishing recycling centers for the collection and disposal of recyclable material.  (c) The disposal of hazardous household products which are capable of causing harmful physical effects if inhaled, absorbed or ingested.  2. The regulations adopted pursuant to subsection 1 must be adopted with the goal of recycling at least 25 percent of the total solid waste generated within a municipality after the second full year following the adoption of such standards.  3. The State Environmental Commission shall, by regulation, establish acceptable methods for disposing of used or waste tires consistent with the provisions of NRS 444.505, 444.507 and 444.509.  (Added to NRS by 1991, 1668; A 1999, 3178; 2009, 1085; 2011, 1319)
NV Rev Stat § 444A.030 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 444A - Programs for Recycling|NRS 444A.030 - Adoption of model plan for recycling or disposal of solid waste or other waste; compliance with standards adopted by State Environmental Commission.

  1. The Division of Environmental Protection of the Department shall, by regulation, adopt a model plan for:  (a) Separating at the source recyclable material from other solid waste originating from residential premises and public buildings where services for the collection of solid waste are provided, including, without limitation, the placement of recycling containers on the premises of apartment complexes and condominiums where those services are provided.  (b) Establishing recycling centers for the collection and disposal of recyclable material in areas where there are no centers.  (c) The disposal of hazardous household products which are capable of causing harmful physical effects if inhaled, absorbed or ingested.  (d) The disposal of infectious waste, hazardous waste which is not regulated pursuant to NRS 459.485 and liquid waste which is not regulated pursuant to NRS 445A.300 to 445A.730, inclusive.   2. The model plans adopted pursuant to subsection 1 must not conflict with the standards adopted by the State Environmental Commission pursuant to NRS 444A.020.  (Added to NRS by 1991, 1669; A 1999, 3178; 2011, 1320)
NV Rev Stat § 444A.050 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 444A - Programs for Recycling|NRS 444A.050 - Report of effectiveness of program; notice of recycling opportunities; enforcement, review and proposed revisions of program by municipality.

  1. A county or health district that adopts a program pursuant to NRS 444A.040 shall:  (a) On or before July 1 of each year, submit a report to the Department of the number of tons of material disposed of in the area covered by the program.  (b) Within 6 months after adopting the program, and at least once every 6 months thereafter, notify all persons occupying residential, commercial, governmental and institutional premises within the area covered by the program of the local recycling opportunities and the need to reduce the amount of waste generated.  2. The governing body of a municipality that adopts a program pursuant to NRS 444A.040 shall:  (a) Adopt such ordinances as are necessary for the enforcement of the program.  (b) At least once every 24 months, conduct a review of the program and propose such revisions to the program and any ordinances adopted pursuant thereto as the governing body determines are necessary and appropriate. The findings of the review and any proposed revisions must be submitted to the Department for approval on or before July 30 of each even-numbered year.  (Added to NRS by 1991, 1670; A 1999, 3180; 2005, 1502)
NV Rev Stat § 444A.060 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 444A - Programs for Recycling|NRS 444A.060 - Unlawful to refuse to accept used or waste tires in exchange on purchase of new tire; notice of requirement; penalty.

  1. A person who offers a tire for a vehicle for sale at retail shall post at the point of purchase a written notice which is at least 8 1/2 inches by 11 inches in size and contains the following information: NOTICE  State law requires us to accept used tires for disposal or recycling when new tires are purchased from us.  2. It is unlawful for a person who offers a tire for a vehicle for retail sale to refuse to accept used or waste tires in exchange on the purchase of a new tire. This section does not require the purchaser of a tire to provide a used or waste tire as a condition of his or her purchase of a new tire. The seller shall comply with the regulations of the State Environmental Commission regarding the proper disposal of the used or waste tires so collected. In addition to any other applicable penalty, any person who violates the provisions of this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not less than $100 for each day of violation.  (Added to NRS by 1991, 1668; A 2005, 1502)
NV Rev Stat § 444A.070 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 444A - Programs for Recycling|NRS 444A.070 - Report to Legislature on status of programs for recycling and reuse of materials and amount of recycled material reported by state agencies.

The Director of the Department shall deliver to the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau a biennial report on or before January 31 of each odd-numbered year for submission to the Legislature on the status of current and proposed programs for recycling and reuse of materials, the amount of recycled material that is reported by state agencies pursuant to subsection 6 of NRS 232.007 and on any other matter relating to recycling and reuse which he or she deems appropriate.  (Added to NRS by 1991, 1668; A 2019, 2216)
NV Rev Stat § 444A.080 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 444A - Programs for Recycling|NRS 444A.080 - Adoption of regulations.

  1. The State Environmental Commission shall adopt regulations necessary to enforce the provisions of NRS 444A.010 to 444A.070, inclusive.  2. The State Environmental Commission may adopt any other regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of NRS 444A.010 to 444A.070, inclusive.  (Added to NRS by 1991, 1670)