Nevada Revised Statutes Title 40. Public Health and Safety § 459.600. Operation without permit or in violation of condition of permit or order; disposal or discharge of hazardous waste in unauthorized manner; penalty
Current as of January 01, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
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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,
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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