Nev. Rev. Stat. § 451.640

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 451.640 - Adoption of regulations; injunctive relief
1. The Nevada Funeral and Cemetery Services Board shall adopt regulations for the administration of NRS 451.600 to 451.715, inclusive. Unless governed by the regulations of the State Board of Health, the regulations of the Nevada Funeral and Cemetery Services Board must include, without limitation:
(a) The conditions under which the remains of a person who has died from a communicable or otherwise dangerous disease may be transported to a crematory for cremation; and
(b) The minimum standards for sanitation, required equipment and protection from fire.
2. The Nevada Funeral and Cemetery Services Board may bring legal proceedings to enjoin any person who violates any provision of NRS 451.600 to 451.715, inclusive, any regulation adopted pursuant thereto or any order of the Board from operating a crematory. Any person who is so enjoined is liable to the Board for attorney's fees and court costs.
3. The Nevada Funeral and Cemetery Services Board may adopt regulations prescribing requirements for the conduct of natural organic reduction.

NRS 451.640

Added to NRS by 1993, 2602; A 2003, 1279; 2017, 2736; 2023, 417
Amended by 2023, Ch. 85,§5, eff. 1/1/2024.
Amended by 2017, Ch. 406,§6, eff. 1/1/2018.
Added to NRS by 1993, 2602; A 2003, 1279