Nevada § 459.682 - Prohibition on discharge, use or release; exception; penalty
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 459.682 — Prohibition on discharge, use or release; exception; penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 459.682. Prohibition on discharge, use or release; exception; penalty
1. Except as otherwise provided in this section and NRS 459.680 , a person, political subdivision, local government or state or local agency shall
not discharge, use or release, or allow its employees or independent contractors to
discharge, use or release, any Class B firefighting foam that contains intentionally
added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances for the purpose of: (a) Testing the Class B firefighting foam that contains intentionally added perfluoroalkyl
and polyfluoroalkyl substances unless the person testing the foam has ensured that
any measures necessary for the proper containment, treatment and disposal of the foam
are available at the testing location and such measures will prevent the release of
Class B firefighting foam that contains intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl
substances to the surrounding environment; or (b) Firefighting training. 2. Any person who violates the provisions of subsection 1 is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 459.682
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 459.682 cover?
Section 459.682 ("Prohibition on discharge, use or release; exception; penalty") 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 § 459.682?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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