Nevada § 408.423 - Permit required to excavate state highway; exception; fee

Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 408.423 — Permit required to excavate state highway; exception; fee, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 408.423. Permit required to excavate state highway; exception; fee

1. No state highway or right-of-way may be disturbed, dug up, crossed, encroached

upon, discharged upon or otherwise used for the laying or re-laying of pipelines,

ditches, flumes, sewers, poles, wires, approach roads, driveways, railways or for

any other purpose, without the written permit of the Director, and then only in accordance

with the conditions and regulations prescribed by the Director. All such work must be done under the supervision and to the satisfaction of the

Director. All costs of replacing the highway in as good condition as previous to its being

disturbed must be paid by the persons to whom or on whose behalf such permit was given

or by the person by whom the work was done. 2. In case of immediate necessity therefor, a city or town may dig up a state highway

without a permit from the Director, but in such cases the Director must be first notified

and the highway must be replaced forthwith in as good condition as before at the expense

of such city or town. 3. The Department shall charge each applicant a reasonable fee for all administrative

costs incurred by the Department in acting upon an application for a permit, including

costs for the preparation and inspection of a proposed encroachment.

Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 408.423

What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 408.423 cover?

Section 408.423 ("Permit required to excavate state highway; exception; fee") 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 § 408.423?

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Is this the official text of Nevada law?

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