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Nevada · Through 2025 session (NRS as revised 2026-08-25) · Newer source version available

NRS 459.600: Operation without permit or in violation of condition of permit or order; disposal or discharge of hazardous waste in unauthorized manner; penalty.

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  1. TITLE 40 — PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY
  2. CHAPTER 459 - HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
  3. PROGRAM FOR VOLUNTARY CLEANUP OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES AND RELIEF FROM LIABILITY

A person who, intentionally or with criminal negligence:

1. Violates NRS 459.590, subsection 1 of NRS 459.515 or any term or condition of a permit issued pursuant to NRS 459.520;

2. Violates an order issued by the Department relating to hazardous waste, if:

(a) The violation threatens or harms the environment or the personal safety of other persons; and

(b) The person has not made a good faith effort to comply with the order; or

3. Disposes of or discharges hazardous waste in any manner not authorized by the provisions of this chapter or regulations adopted thereunder,

Ê is guilty of a category D felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130, or by a fine of not more than $50,000 for each day of the violation, or by both fine and the punishment provided in NRS 193.130.

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