Nevada § 459.515 - Construction, alteration or operation of facility without permit unlawful; exception
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 459.515 — Construction, alteration or operation of facility without permit unlawful; exception, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 459.515. Construction, alteration or operation of facility without permit unlawful; exception
1. It is unlawful for any person to: (a) Construct, substantially alter or operate any facility for the treatment, storage
or disposal of hazardous waste; or (b) Treat, store or dispose of any hazardous waste, unless the person has first obtained a permit from the Department to do so. 2. A person who: (a) Conducts an activity for which a permit is required pursuant to this section,
and is doing so on the effective date of the regulations establishing procedures for
the system of permits; and (b) Has made an application for a permit, shall be deemed to have been issued a permit until his or her application has been
acted upon, unless a delay in that action was caused by the person’s failure to furnish
information which was reasonably requested or required for the processing of the application. 3. The Commission may require a person who is conducting an activity pursuant to subsection
2 to comply with requirements which it has specified by regulation before a permit
is issued.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 459.515
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 459.515 cover?
Section 459.515 ("Construction, alteration or operation of facility without permit unlawful; exception") 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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