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2022 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 459 - Hazardous Materials
NRS 459.682 - Prohibition on discharge, use or release; exception; penalty. [Effective January 1, 2022.]

Universal Citation: NV Rev Stat § 459.682 (2022)
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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.

(Added to NRS by 2021, 480, effective January 1, 2022)

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