Nevada Revised Statutes Section 455.160 - Public Health and Safety

Injunctive relief.

1. A commissioner of the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada or the district attorney of a county or the city attorney of a city in which there is an excavation or demolition or a proposed excavation or demolition which he believes may cause death, serious physical harm or serious property damage may file a complaint in the district court for the county seeking to enjoin the activity or practice of an operator or a person who is responsible for the excavation or demolition.

2. Upon the filing of a complaint pursuant to subsection 1, the court may issue a temporary restraining order before holding an evidentiary hearing. A temporary restraining order may be issued for no longer than 5 days.

Last modified: February 26, 2006