Purpose. The purposes of NRS 459.400 to 459.600, inclusive, are to:
1. Protect human health, public safety and the environment from the effects of improper, inadequate or unsound management of hazardous waste;
2. Establish a program for regulation of the storage, generation, transportation, treatment and disposal of hazardous waste; and
3. Ensure safe and adequate management of hazardous waste.
Last modified: February 26, 2006