1. The authority may authorize an agency of this state or any political subdivision of this state to commence a prescribed fire.
2. A prescribed fire must be conducted:
(a) Pursuant to a written plan which has been submitted to and authorized by the authority; and
(b) Under the direct supervision of at least one person who is qualified to oversee such fires and who remains on-site for the duration of the fire.
3. A prescribed fire which is commenced pursuant to this section and which complies with laws relating to air pollution shall be deemed in the best interest of the public and not to constitute a public or private nuisance.
4. The State of Nevada, an agency of this state or any political subdivision or local government of this state, or any officer or employee thereof, is not liable for any damage or injury to property or persons, including death, which is caused by a prescribed fire that is authorized pursuant to this section, unless the fire was conducted in a grossly negligent manner.
(Added to NRS by 1993, 1202; A 2019, 733)
Structure Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 527 - Protection and Preservation of Timbered Lands, Trees and Flora
NRS 527.020 - Unlawful cutting or removal of timber from state land; penalty.
NRS 527.030 - Issue of fact as to title to real property.
NRS 527.040 - Construction of provisions.
NRS 527.050 - Unlawful removal or destruction of trees or flora; penalty; enforcement; exemption.
NRS 527.055 - Declaration of state policy; unlawful acts; regulations of State Forester Firewarden.
NRS 527.080 - Shipping permits.
NRS 527.090 - Tag required; fee.
NRS 527.110 - Confiscation of plants unlawfully removed or possessed; sale; disposition of proceeds.
NRS 527.126 - Requirements to conduct fire; governmental immunity.
NRS 527.150 - Powers of State Forester Firewarden.
NRS 527.160 - Duty to survey and investigate to determine presence of forest pests.
NRS 527.170 - Zones of infestation prescribed by State Forester Firewarden.
NRS 527.190 - Application of measures to control infestation.
NRS 527.210 - Dissolution of zone.
NRS 527.220 - Cooperation with governmental agencies and organizations.
NRS 527.230 - Division of Forestry Account: Receipt and disposition of money.
NRS 527.240 - Declaration of state policy.
NRS 527.250 - Unlawful without written permit; penalty; enforcement.
NRS 527.260 - Legislative finding.
NRS 527.280 - Destruction or removal of dangerous species by State Forester Firewarden.
NRS 527.290 - Duties of Governor.
NRS 527.300 - Powers and duties of State Forester Firewarden.