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Current as of January 01, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, the committee may:
(a) Examine and assess laws and any other information related to problems of aircraft noise in the county, including, without limitation, existing and proposed flight paths for aircraft;
(b) Promote increased communication regarding aircraft noise among relevant public entities and between those entities and the general public; and
(c) With due regard for the safety and efficiency of the aviation industry, advise and consult with the Federal Aviation Administration, the board of county commissioners and all other relevant federal, state and local governmental agencies, bodies and officials regarding new and existing programs and approaches for abating aircraft noise.
2. The provisions of this section do not authorize the committee to take any action with respect to any aircraft that is operated:
(a) In commercial aviation pursuant to 14 C.F.R. Part 121 or 14 C.F.R. Part 135, or both;
(b) As an air ambulance, as that term is defined in NRS 450B.030; or
(c) By or in cooperation with a law enforcement agency.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 20. Counties and Townships: Formation, Government and Officers § 244.416. Advisory committee on aircraft noise: Powers - last updated January 01, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-20-counties-and-townships-formation-government-and-officers/nv-rev-st-244-416/
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