Nevada § 528.048 - Variance required for operating ground-based equipment on certain slopes
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 528.048 — Variance required for operating ground-based equipment on certain slopes, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 528.048. Variance required for operating ground-based equipment on certain slopes
1. No person may operate ground-based equipment on a slope that is greater than 30
percent without first obtaining a variance from the State Forester Firewarden. 2. The State Forester Firewarden shall act on a request for a variance within 45 days
after receipt of a proper application, which shall include the information required
by subsection 2 of NRS 528.043 . If a variance is granted, it is subject to such conditions and requirements as the
State Forester Firewarden may prescribe. 3. In acting on a request for a variance, the State Forester Firewarden shall consider
the following factors: (a) The extent to which ground-based equipment may destroy advanced regeneration and
litter cover; (b) The extent to which ground-based equipment may cause soils to be displaced or
erode; and (c) The extent to which ground-based equipment may cause siltation and eroded soils
to infiltrate the 50-foot stream buffer. 4. An applicant may request a hearing before the State Forester Firewarden within
10 days after the denial of a request for a variance. 5. Upon any final denial, any performance bond shall be returned to the applicant.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 528.048
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 528.048 cover?
Section 528.048 ("Variance required for operating ground-based equipment on certain slopes") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Nevada § 528.048?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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