Nevada § 459.640 - Effect of certificate of completion: Relief from liability
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 459.640 — Effect of certificate of completion: Relief from liability, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 459.640. Effect of certificate of completion: Relief from liability
1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 459.642 , the holder of a certificate of completion issued by the Administrator is not a responsible
party with respect to a release of a hazardous substance occurring on the property
to which the certificate relates before the certificate was issued. The State may not maintain an action pursuant to federal law or NRS 459.537 to recover costs from the holder with respect to such a release. 2. The relief from liability provided by a certificate of completion remains effective
despite a subsequent change in state or federal law.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 459.640
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 459.640 cover?
Section 459.640 ("Effect of certificate of completion: Relief from liability") 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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