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Nevada Revised Statutes Title 40. Public Health and Safety § 459.682. Prohibition on discharge, use or release; exception; penalty

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section and NRS 459.680, a person, political subdivision, local government or state or local agency shall not discharge, use or release, or allow its employees or independent contractors to discharge, use or release, any Class B firefighting foam that contains intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances for the purpose of:

(a) Testing the Class B firefighting foam that contains intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances unless the person testing the foam has ensured that any measures necessary for the proper containment, treatment and disposal of the foam are available at the testing location and such measures will prevent the release of Class B firefighting foam that contains intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances to the surrounding environment; or

(b) Firefighting training.

2. Any person who violates the provisions of subsection 1 is guilty of a misdemeanor.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 40. Public Health and Safety § 459.682. Prohibition on discharge, use or release; exception; penalty - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-40-public-health-and-safety/nv-rev-st-459-682/

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