§ 444.621 Definitions
§ 444.623 ‘Dump site’ defined
§ 444.625 ‘Solid waste’ defined
§ 444.627 ‘Solid waste management authority’ defined
§ 444.629 Program for control of unlawful dumping: Establishment; administration; required elements; delegation of certain powers from solid waste management authority to hearing officer or board
§ 444.630 Prohibited acts; criminal penalty; clean up of dump site; community service; timing of commencement of clean up; proof of lawful disposal; revocation of business license or registration; identification of violator; persons required to enforce p
§ 444.635 Civil penalties: Liability upon each conviction; increase of penalty for subsequent conviction; payment in installments; collection; disposition and use of money collected
§ 444.637 Performance of certain functions by nonprofit organization
§ 444.639 Issuance and enforcement of subpoenas
§ 444.640 Reward for information leading to arrest and conviction of violator; regulations
§ 444.645 Notice of provision of NRS 444.555 or 444.630 to be posted; offer of reward

Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes > Chapter 444 > Unlawful Disposal of Solid Waste or Sewage

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • county: includes Carson City. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.033
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Division: means the Division of Public and Behavioral Health of the Department of Health and Human Services. See Nevada Revised Statutes 444.002
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • health authority: means the officers and agents of the Division or the officers and agents of the local boards of health. See Nevada Revised Statutes 444.003
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • person: means a natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.039
  • Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.