Nevada § 405.280 - Erection and maintenance of gates across public roads in certain counties
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 405.280 — Erection and maintenance of gates across public roads in certain counties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 405.280. Erection and maintenance of gates across public roads in certain counties
1. In a county whose population is 100,000 or more, the board of county commissioners
of the county may, by ordinance or by written agreement with a person, authorize a
person to erect and maintain a gate across a public road. Any such ordinance or agreement must contain provisions: (a) That require such a gate to be kept unlocked; and (b) To ensure that: (1) Public access to the public road is not restricted in any manner; and (2) The traveling public is able to travel on the public road without unnecessary
delay. 2. As used in this section, “public road” has the meaning ascribed to it in subsection
2 of NRS 405.191 .
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 405.280 cover?
Section 405.280 ("Erection and maintenance of gates across public roads in certain counties") 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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