Nevada § 472.500 - Elimination of fire hazards
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 472.500 — Elimination of fire hazards, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 472.500. Elimination of fire hazards
1. Any owner of lands within the jurisdiction of the State Forester Firewarden shall
eliminate and remove a fire hazard on the owner’s property when directed to do so
by the State Forester Firewarden. 2. If the owner does not comply within the time specified by the State Forester Firewarden,
the State Forester Firewarden may eliminate and remove the fire hazard and may for
this purpose contract with any person for the performance of the work. 3. The cost incurred by the State Forester Firewarden in eliminating and removing
the fire hazard may be recovered directly from the owner of the property or the State
Forester Firewarden may make the cost a special assessment against the real property.
The special assessment may be collected at the same time and in the same manner as
ordinary county taxes are collected, and is subject to the same penalties and the
same procedure and sale in case of delinquency as provided for ordinary county taxes.
All laws applicable to the collection and enforcement of county taxes are applicable
to the special assessment.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 472.500
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 472.500 cover?
Section 472.500 ("Elimination of fire hazards") 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 § 472.500?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 472.500 apply to my situation?
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