Nevada § 544.070 - Definitions

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§ 544.070. Definitions

As used in NRS 544.070 to 544.240 , inclusive, unless the context requires otherwise: 1. “ Director ” means the Director of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. 2. “ Operation ” means: (a) The performance of weather modification and control activities pursuant to a single

contract entered into for the purpose of producing, or attempting to produce, a certain

modifying effect within one geographical area over one continuing time interval not

exceeding 1 year; or (b) If the performance of weather modification and control activities is to be undertaken

individually or jointly by a person or persons to be benefited and not undertaken

pursuant to a contract, the performance of weather modification and control activities

entered into for the purpose of producing, or attempting to produce, a certain modifying

effect within one geographical area over one continuing time interval not exceeding

1 year. 3. “ Research and development ” means theoretical analysis, exploration and experimentation and the extension of

investigative findings and theories of a scientific or technical nature into practical

application for experimental and demonstration purposes, including the experimental

production and testing of models, devices, equipment, materials and processes. 4. “ Weather modification and control ” means changing or controlling, or attempting to change or control, by artificial

methods the natural development of any or all atmospheric cloud forms or precipitation

forms which occur in the troposphere.

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