Nevada § 497.140 - Installation and maintenance of markers or lights on structures or trees; penalty

Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 497.140 — Installation and maintenance of markers or lights on structures or trees; penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 497.140. Installation and maintenance of markers or lights on structures or trees; penalty

1. In granting any permit or variance under NRS 497.120 and 497.130 , the administrative agency or board of adjustment may, if it deems such an action

advisable to carry out the purposes of this chapter and reasonable in the circumstances,

so condition the permit or variance as to require the owner of the structure or tree

in question to permit the political subdivision to install, operate and maintain thereon

at the owner's expense such markers and lights as may be necessary to indicate to

aviators the presence of a hazard to flight. 2. The political subdivision may, with the permission of the owner and at its own

expense, install and operate, upon nonconforming structures existing at the time the

particular zoning regulation is adopted or amended, such markers or lights as may

be necessary. After initial installation, the political subdivision, upon written notice to the

owner, may require the owner to maintain those markers or lights in conformance with

the standards of the Federal Aviation Administration. 3. Any person who fails to install, operate or maintain a marker or light or pay the

expenses required in this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.

Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 497.140

What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 497.140 cover?

Section 497.140 ("Installation and maintenance of markers or lights on structures or trees; 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.

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