Nevada § 244.273 - Use of county equipment on private road; conditions
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 244.273 — Use of county equipment on private road; conditions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 244.273. Use of county equipment on private road; conditions
Except as otherwise provided in NRS 244.2731 , the board of county commissioners of each county may authorize the use of county
highway patrols and snowplows on private roads if: 1. The board declares an emergency; or 2. The board deems such use to be in the best interest of the county in the absence
of a contractor that is licensed to perform the work. The board shall not deem such use to be in the best interest of the county unless: (a) The equipment is being used for routine county business in the area where the
private roads are located; and (b) The use of the equipment on private roads does not interfere with the normal operations
of the county. If the board authorizes the use of a county highway patrol or snowplow on a private
road pursuant to this section, the equipment must be operated by an employee of the
county. The board may require the owner of the road to pay the county the prevailing rental
rate for the use of such equipment.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 244.273
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 244.273 cover?
Section 244.273 ("Use of county equipment on private road; conditions") 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.
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