Nevada § 459.728 - Provisions supersede and preempt local regulation of transportation; exceptions
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 459.728 — Provisions supersede and preempt local regulation of transportation; exceptions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 459.728. Provisions supersede and preempt local regulation of transportation; exceptions
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, the provisions of NRS 459.7052 to 459.728 , inclusive, and the regulations adopted pursuant thereto supersede and preempt any
ordinance or regulation adopted by the governing body of a political subdivision of
this State governing the transportation of a hazardous material upon a public highway
of this State. 2. The provisions of subsection 1 do not apply to any ordinance or regulation: (a) For the control of traffic generally; or (b) Which is approved by the Board of Directors of the Department of Transportation
pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 3 of NRS 484A.420 .
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 459.728 ("Provisions supersede and preempt local regulation of transportation; exceptions") 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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