Nevada § 488.305 - Authority of Department to authorize events; regulations concerning safety; application for permission; reimbursement of Department; contents of application; compliance with federal law

§ 488.305. Authority of Department to authorize events; regulations concerning safety; application for permission; reimbursement of Department; contents of application; compliance with federal law

1. The Department may authorize the holding of regattas, vessel races, marine parades,

tournaments or exhibitions on any waters of this state. The Commission shall adopt regulations concerning the safety of vessels and persons

thereon, either observers or participants. 2. At least 30 days before a regatta, vessel race, marine parade, tournament or exhibition

is proposed to be held, the person in charge thereof must file an application with

the Department for permission to hold the regatta, vessel race, marine parade, tournament

or exhibition. No such event may be conducted without the written authorization of the Department. 3. The Director of the Department may require an applicant, or the sponsor of the

event, as a condition of the approval of a regatta, vessel race, marine parade, tournament

or exhibition, to enter into an agreement to reimburse the Department for expenses

incurred by the Department to ensure that the event is conducted safely, including,

without limitation, expenses for equipment used, expenses for personnel and general

operating expenses. 4. The application must set forth the date, time and location where it is proposed

to hold the regatta, vessel race, marine parade, tournament or exhibition, the type

of vessels participating, the number and kind of navigational aids required and the

name of a person who will be present at the event to ensure that the conditions of

the permit are satisfied. 5. The provisions of this section do not exempt any person from compliance with applicable

federal law or regulation.