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NV Rev Stat § 444.350 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 444 - Sanitation|NRS 444.350 - Compliance with and local modification of Code; use of materials containing lead; approval of amendments to Code by Chair of State Public Works Board.

  1. Any construction, alteration or change in the use of a building or other structure in this State must be in compliance with the Uniform Plumbing Code of the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials in the form most recently adopted by that Association, unless the State Public Works Board posts a notice of disapproval of any amendment to the Code pursuant to subsection 5.  2. Any city or county may adopt such modifications as are deemed reasonably necessary because of its geographic, topographic or climatic conditions. Any city or county desiring to make changes to the Uniform Plumbing Code must, before its adoption, submit the Code with the proposed amendments to the State Public Works Board.  3. No city or county may allow the use of any solder or flux that contains more than 0.2 percent lead or allow the use of any pipe or pipe fitting that contains more than 8 percent lead in the installation or repair of a public water system or any residence or facility connected to a public water system. As used in this subsection, "public water system" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 445A.840.  4. A facility used by members of the public whose construction or renovation begins on or after January 1, 1994, must provide on its premises a sufficient number of water closets and urinals to comply with the minimum standards set forth in the Uniform Plumbing Code. As used in this subsection, "facility used by members of the public" means any motion picture house, theater, concert hall, community hall, sports arena, stadium, ski resort or other permanent place of exhibition or entertaining to which members of the public are invited or which is intended for public use. The term does not include:  (a) A hotel as defined in NRS 447.010.  (b) A food establishment as defined in NRS 446.020.  (c) A children’s camp as defined in NRS 444.220.  (d) A historic structure as defined in NRS 244A.6825.  (e) A public or private school.  (f) A convention hall.  5. The Chair of the State Public Works Board or the Chair’s designee shall review each amendment to the Uniform Plumbing Code and approve or disapprove of the amendment for use in Nevada. If the Chair does not post a notice of disapproval within 30 days after an amendment is published, the amendment shall be deemed approved for this State.  6. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires, "convention hall" means a facility which incorporates both space for exhibitions and a substantial number of smaller spaces for meetings, and which is primarily for use by trade shows, public shows, conventions or related activities.  (Added to NRS by 1971, 233; A 1975, 201; 1977, 1219; 1985, 372; 1989, 1094; 1991, 482; 1993, 324; 1995, 1529, 2506, 2507)
NV Rev Stat § 444.420 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 444 - Sanitation|NRS 444.420 - Duties of State Public Works Board.

The State Public Works Board shall:  1. Review all proposed adoptions of the Uniform Plumbing Code by any city or county and any proposed changes to the Uniform Plumbing Code, and advise such city or county on whether or not such change is deemed warranted by geographic, topographic or climatic conditions.  2. Submit a copy of the Uniform Plumbing Code adopted by any city or county to the Division.  (Added to NRS by 1971, 234; A 1973, 1406; 1975, 202; 1977, 1220)
NV Rev Stat § 444.430 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 444 - Sanitation|NRS 444.430 - Power of local government to adopt regulations; procedure.

  1. The governing body of any city or county shall, 60 days prior to the adoption of any regulation for the enforcement of the Uniform Plumbing Code or any other regulations pursuant thereto, deliver by certified or registered mail, a copy of the proposed regulation to the State Public Works Board for the Board’s recommendation on the proposed regulation.  2. The governing body of the city or county may, 60 days after the State Public Works Board receives the copy of the proposed regulation, adopt the regulation with or without the approval of the State Public Works Board.  (Added to NRS by 1971, 235; A 1975, 202; 1977, 1220)
NV Rev Stat § 444.435 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 444 - Sanitation|NRS 444.435 - Definitions.

As used in this section and NRS 444.436 and 444.437, unless the context otherwise requires:  1. "Plastic" means a material made of polymeric organic compounds and additives that can be shaped by flow.  2. "Plastic bottle" means a plastic container intended for single use that has a:  (a) Neck smaller than the body of the container;  (b) Screw-top, snap-cap or other closure; and  (c) Capacity of not less than 16 fluid ounces nor more than 5 gallons.  3. "Rigid plastic container" means a formed or molded container intended for a single use, composed predominantly of plastic resin, that has a relatively inflexible finite shape or form and a capacity of not less than 8 ounces nor more than 5 gallons. The term does not include a plastic bottle.  (Added to NRS by 1991, 1102)
NV Rev Stat § 444.436 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 444 - Sanitation|NRS 444.436 - Manufacture or distribution prohibited without symbol indicating plastic resin used to produce bottle or container; penalty.

  1. A person shall not manufacture or distribute a plastic bottle or rigid plastic container unless the appropriate symbol indicating the plastic resin used to produce the bottle or container, as provided in NRS 444.437, is molded into or imprinted on the bottom or near the bottom of the bottle or container.  2. A person who violates subsection 1 shall be punished by a fine of not more than $500 for each violation.  (Added to NRS by 1991, 1102)
NV Rev Stat § 444.437 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 444 - Sanitation|NRS 444.437 - Symbols required; maintenance of list of symbols; copy of list to be provided upon request.

  1. The symbol required by NRS 444.436 must consist of:  (a) A number placed within a triangle of arrows; and  (b) Letters placed below the triangle of arrows.  The triangle must be equilateral, formed by three arrows with the apex of each point of the triangle at the midpoint of each arrow, rounded with a short radius. The arrowhead of each arrow must be at the midpoint of each side of the triangle with a short gap separating the arrowhead from the base of the adjacent arrow. The triangle formed by the arrows must depict a clockwise path around the number.  2. The following letters and numbers must be used to indicate the following plastic resins:  (a) "PETE" and "1" to indicate polyethylene terephthalate.  (b) "HDPE" and "2" to indicate high density polyethylene.  (c) "V" and "3" to indicate vinyl.  (d) "LDPE" and "4" to indicate low density polyethylene.  (e) "PP" and "5" to indicate polypropylene.  (f) "PS" and "6" to indicate polystyrene.  (g) "OTHER" and "7" to indicate all other plastic resins.  3. A plastic bottle or rigid plastic container with a base cup or other component of a material different from the basic material used in making the bottle or container may, if the materials are compatible in recycling systems, bear the symbol indicating its basic material even if the symbol is applied to the base cup of the secondary material. If the materials are not compatible, the bottle or container shall bear the symbol "7" or "OTHER."  4. The State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources shall:  (a) Maintain a list of the symbols; and  (b) Provide a copy of that list to any person upon request.  (Added to NRS by 1991, 1102)
NV Rev Stat § 444.440 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 444 - Sanitation|NRS 444.440 - Declaration of state policy.

It is hereby declared to be the policy of this State to regulate the collection and disposal of solid waste in a manner that will:  1. Protect public health and welfare.  2. Prevent water or air pollution.  3. Prevent the spread of disease and the creation of nuisances.  4. Conserve natural resources.  5. Enhance the beauty and quality of the environment.  (Added to NRS by 1971, 1178)
NV Rev Stat § 444.450 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 444 - Sanitation|NRS 444.450 - Definitions.

As used in NRS 444.440 to 444.620, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 444.460 to 444.501, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.  (Added to NRS by 1971, 1178; A 1987, 1491; 1991, 1672, 2191; 1993, 14; 2009, 1080; 2015, 1520)
NV Rev Stat § 444.460 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 444 - Sanitation|NRS 444.460 - "Disposal site" defined.

Disposal site means any place at which solid waste is dumped, abandoned or accepted or disposed of by incineration, land filling, composting or any other method. The term includes a municipal solid waste landfill.  (Added to NRS by 1971, 1178; A 1993, 14)
NV Rev Stat § 444.463 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 444 - Sanitation|NRS 444.463 - "Facility for the management of waste tires" defined.

Facility for the management of waste tires means a site at which waste tires are deposited for processing, recycling or use as a fuel and which has been issued a permit for that purpose pursuant to the regulations adopted pursuant to NRS 444.505.  (Added to NRS by 2009, 1078)
NV Rev Stat § 444.465 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 444 - Sanitation|NRS 444.465 - "Municipal solid waste landfill" defined.

Municipal solid waste landfill has the meaning ascribed to it in the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976, Subtitle D, 42 U.S.C. §§ 6941 et seq., and the regulations adopted pursuant thereto.  (Added to NRS by 1993, 10)
NV Rev Stat § 444.470 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 444 - Sanitation|NRS 444.470 - "Municipality" defined.

Municipality means any county and any city or town, whether incorporated or unincorporated, and Carson City.  (Added to NRS by 1971, 1178)
NV Rev Stat § 444.475 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 444 - Sanitation|NRS 444.475 - "Passenger car" defined.

Passenger car has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 482.087.  (Added to NRS by 2009, 1078)
NV Rev Stat § 444.480 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 444 - Sanitation|NRS 444.480 - "Person" defined.

Person includes any state or federal agency.  (Added to NRS by 1971, 1178; A 1985, 516)
NV Rev Stat § 444.490 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 444 - Sanitation|NRS 444.490 - "Solid waste" defined.

  1. "Solid waste" means all putrescible and nonputrescible refuse in solid or semisolid form, including, but not limited to, garbage, rubbish, junk vehicles, ashes or incinerator residue, street refuse, dead animals, demolition waste, construction waste, solid or semisolid commercial and industrial waste.  2. The term does not include:  (a) Hazardous waste managed pursuant to NRS 459.400 to 459.600, inclusive.  (b) A vehicle described in subparagraph (2) of paragraph (b) of subsection 1 of NRS 444.620.  (Added to NRS by 1971, 1178; A 1981, 888; 2015, 339)
NV Rev Stat § 444.495 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 444 - Sanitation|NRS 444.495 - "Solid waste management authority" defined.

Solid waste management authority means:  1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, the district board of health in any area in which a health district has been created pursuant to NRS 439.362 or 439.370 and in any area over which the board has authority pursuant to an interlocal agreement, if the board has adopted all regulations that are necessary to carry out the provisions of NRS 444.440 to 444.620, inclusive.  2. In all other areas of the State and pursuant to NRS 704.7318, at any site previously used for the production of electricity from a coal-fired electric generating plant in this State, the Division of Environmental Protection of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.  (Added to NRS by 1993, 10; A 2005, 2468; 2009, 1080; 2013, 3086)
NV Rev Stat § 444.500 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 444 - Sanitation|NRS 444.500 - "Solid waste management system" defined.

Solid waste management system means the entire process of storage, collection, transportation, processing, recycling and disposal of solid waste. The term includes plans and programs for the reduction of waste and public education.  (Added to NRS by 1971, 1178; A 1981, 858; 1993, 14)
NV Rev Stat § 444.501 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 444 - Sanitation|NRS 444.501 - "Waste tire" defined.

Waste tire means a passenger car tire that is not suitable for its intended purpose because of wear, damage or defect.  (Added to NRS by 2009, 1078)
NV Rev Stat § 444.507 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 444 - Sanitation|NRS 444.507 - Management and disposal of waste tires: Permit required to operate facility; penalties for violation.

  1. A person shall not operate a facility for the management of waste tires unless the operator:  (a) Holds a permit to operate the facility for the management of waste tires issued by the district board of health or the Division of Environmental Protection of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources in accordance with the regulations adopted pursuant to NRS 444.505; and  (b) Complies with the terms and conditions of the permit.  2. A person who violates the provisions of subsection 1 is guilty of a misdemeanor.  3. Each day or part of a day during which the violation is continued or repeated constitutes a separate offense.  4. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 445C.010 to 445C.120, inclusive:  (a) A person convicted of violating subsection 1 is, in addition to any criminal penalty imposed, liable for a civil penalty upon each such conviction; and  (b) A court before whom a defendant is convicted of a violation of subsection 1 shall, for each violation, order the defendant to pay a civil penalty of at least $500 but not more than $5,000.  (Added to NRS by 2009, 1079)
NV Rev Stat § 444.509 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 444 - Sanitation|NRS 444.509 - Management and disposal of waste tires: Unlawful to dispose of waste tire in solid waste landfill if permit issued for operation of facility in health district or county; exceptions.

  1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, in any health district created pursuant to NRS 439.362 or 439.370 and any area over which the district board of health has authority pursuant to an interlocal agreement or any county in which a permit for the operation of a facility for the management of waste tires has been issued pursuant to NRS 444.505, a person who willfully disposes of a waste tire generated in that health district or county in any municipal solid waste landfill in this State is guilty of a misdemeanor and, except as otherwise provided in NRS 445C.010 to 445C.120, inclusive, shall be punished by a fine of not less than $100 per violation. Each waste tire disposed of in violation of the provisions of this section constitutes a separate violation.  2. The provisions of subsection 1 do not apply:  (a) To a person who inadvertently or unintentionally disposes of a waste tire in a municipal solid waste landfill in violation of the provisions of subsection 1; or  (b) If the unavailability of a facility for the management of waste tires makes disposal of a waste tire at a site other than a municipal solid waste landfill impracticable.  (Added to NRS by 2009, 1080)
NV Rev Stat § 444.510 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 444 - Sanitation|NRS 444.510 - Municipal solid waste management systems: Development, revision and approval of plans; cooperative agreements.

  1. The governing body of every municipality or district board of health created pursuant to NRS 439.362 or 439.370 shall develop a plan to provide for a solid waste management system which adequately provides for the management and disposal of solid waste within the boundaries of the municipality or within the area to be served by the system, whether generated within or outside of the boundaries of the area.  2. The plan may include ordinances adopted pursuant to NRS 444.520 and 444.530.  3. Such a governing body may enter into agreements with governing bodies of other municipalities, or with any person, or with a combination thereof, to carry out or develop portions of the plan provided for in subsection 1, or both, and to provide a solid waste management system, or any part thereof.  4. Any plan developed by the governing body of a municipality or district board of health created pursuant to NRS 439.362 or 439.370 must be submitted to the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for approval according to a schedule established by the State Environmental Commission. No action may be taken by that governing body or district board of health until the plan has been approved. The Department shall determine the adequacy of the plan within 90 days after receiving the plan. If the Department does not respond to the plan within 90 days, the plan shall be deemed approved and becomes effective immediately.  5. An approved plan remains in effect until the plan is revised and the revised plan is approved. A plan must not conflict with the statewide plan adopted by the State Environmental Commission pursuant to NRS 444.570. Plans must be revised to reflect proposed changes in the solid waste management system, and changes in applicable regulations.  (Added to NRS by 1971, 1178; A 1975, 1401; 1977, 1138; 1983, 1261; 1991, 2191; 1993, 14; 2005, 2468)
NV Rev Stat § 444.520 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 444 - Sanitation|NRS 444.520 - Municipal solid waste management systems: Additional fees and charges; unpaid fees and charges constitute lien against property; lien not effective until notice given.

  1. The governing body of any municipality which has an approved plan for the management of solid waste may, by ordinance, provide for the levy and collection of other or additional fees and charges and require such licenses as may be appropriate and necessary to meet the requirements of NRS 444.460 to 444.610, inclusive.  2. The fees authorized by this section are not subject to the limit on the maximum allowable revenue from fees established pursuant to NRS 354.5989.  3. Until paid, any fee or charge levied pursuant to subsection 1 constitutes a perpetual lien against the property served, superior to all liens, claims and titles other than liens for general taxes and special assessments. The lien is not extinguished by the sale of any property on account of nonpayment of any other lien, claim or title, except liens for general taxes and special assessments. The lien may be foreclosed in the same manner as provided for the foreclosure of mechanics’ liens.  4. A lien against the property served is not effective until a notice of the lien, separately prepared for each lot affected, is:   (a) Mailed to the last known owner at the owner’s last known address according to the records of the county in which the property is located;  (b) Delivered to the office of the county recorder of the county in which the property is located;  (c) Recorded by the county recorder in a book kept for the purpose of recording instruments encumbering land; and   (d) Indexed in the real estate index as deeds and other conveyances are required by law to be indexed.  (Added to NRS by 1971, 1179; A 1991, 1672; 2005, 809)
NV Rev Stat § 444.530 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 444 - Sanitation|NRS 444.530 - Municipal solid waste management systems: Regulations for operation.

The governing body of a municipality having a solid waste management system within its boundaries shall, by ordinance, establish regulations for the operation of such system. No such ordinance shall be in conflict with any regulation adopted by the State Environmental Commission.  (Added to NRS by 1971, 1179; A 1975, 1401)
NV Rev Stat § 444.540 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 444 - Sanitation|NRS 444.540 - Municipal solid waste management systems: Acceptance and use of grants or appropriations.

The governing body of a municipality may accept and disburse funds derived from grants from any person or appropriation from the general fund in the State Treasury for the installation and operation of a solid waste management system, or any part thereof.  (Added to NRS by 1971, 1179)
NV Rev Stat § 444.550 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 444 - Sanitation|NRS 444.550 - Municipal solid waste management systems: Authority to acquire land, machinery, equipment or facilities.

  1. The governing body of any municipality may contract for the lease or purchase of land, facilities, vehicles, machinery or any other thing necessary to the installation or operation of a solid waste management system.  2. The authority provided for in subsection 1 may also be exercised in combination with another person or governing body of a municipality.  (Added to NRS by 1971, 1179)
NV Rev Stat § 444.553 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 444 - Sanitation|NRS 444.553 - Permits to operate disposal sites: Issuance; requirements.

  1. The solid waste management authority shall, in accordance with the regulations of the State Environmental Commission adopted pursuant to NRS 444.560, issue permits to operate disposal sites.  2. A person shall not operate or authorize the operation of a disposal site unless the operator:  (a) Holds a permit to operate the disposal site issued by the solid waste management authority; and  (b) Complies with the terms and conditions of the permit.  (Added to NRS by 1993, 12)
NV Rev Stat § 444.555 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 444 - Sanitation|NRS 444.555 - Use of certain disposal sites established by municipality restricted; penalty.

A disposal site established by a municipality for which no person is employed to control access to and use of the site may be used only for the disposal of solid waste by:  1. The residents of the municipality; or  2. Tourists in the area for noncommercial reasons.  Any person violating the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.  (Added to NRS by 1987, 1491)