Nevada § 477.100 - “Authority” defined
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 477.100 — “Authority” defined, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 477.100. “Authority” defined
As used in NRS 477.100 to 477.170 , inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, “ authority ” means: 1. The State Fire Marshal in a county other than one whose population is 100,000 or
more or which has been converted into a consolidated municipality; 2. Unless the county has enacted an ordinance designating the persons who constitute
the authority, the chief building official and chief officer of the fire service of
the jurisdiction in a county whose population is 100,000 or more or which has been
converted into a consolidated municipality, and if they are unable to agree on any
question, “ authority ” includes the county manager or city manager, who shall cast the deciding vote on
that question; or 3. If the board of county commissioners of a county whose population is 100,000 or
more or which has been converted into a consolidated municipality, or the governing
body of a city in that county, has specified a person or persons to act as the authority,
that person or those persons.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 477.100
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 477.100 cover?
Section 477.100 ("“Authority” defined") 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 § 477.100?
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