Learn About The Law
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
The holder of a certificate of completion is not released from liability:
1. If the holder obtained approval of his or her application, approval of his or her remedial agreement or issuance of the certificate by means of fraud, misrepresentation or a knowing failure to disclose material information;
2. If the existence of the hazardous substance on the property was not disclosed in his or her remedial agreement, whether or not the holder knew or should have known of its existence;
3. With respect to a release of a hazardous substance caused by the holder or his or her agent, unless the release is remedied before the certificate of completion is issued and is included in the certificate of completion;
4. In a criminal prosecution or an action for damage to a natural resource;
5. In an action for nuisance at common law, for trespass or for the conduct of an abnormally dangerous activity;
6. With respect to a use of the property for which the property is no longer suitable after the removal or remediation has been carried out, as identified pursuant to subparagraph (2) of paragraph (a) of subsection 2 of NRS 459.636; or
7. For a release of any hazardous substance not specified in the remedial agreement.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 40. Public Health and Safety § 459.642. Effect of certificate of completion: Limitations on relief from liability - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-40-public-health-and-safety/nv-rev-st-459-642/
FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.
A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Search our directory by legal issue
Enter information in one or both fields (Required)