Nevada § 503.430 - Water pollution: Deposit of substance deleterious to fish or wildlife; penalties
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 503.430 — Water pollution: Deposit of substance deleterious to fish or wildlife; penalties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 503.430. Water pollution: Deposit of substance deleterious to fish or wildlife; penalties
Except as otherwise provided in NRS 445A.615 or unless a greater penalty is prescribed by NRS 459.600 , every person who places or allows to pass, or who places where it can pass or fall,
into or upon any of the waters of this State at any time, any lime, gas tar, slag,
acids or other chemical, sawdust, shavings, slabs, edgings, mill or factory refuse,
sewage, garbage or any substance deleterious to fish or wildlife is guilty of a misdemeanor
for the first offense and a gross misdemeanor for any subsequent offense.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 503.430
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 503.430 cover?
Section 503.430 ("Water pollution: Deposit of substance deleterious to fish or wildlife; penalties") 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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