Nevada Public Health and Safety
Sec.
§
459.380
Legislative declaration.
The Legislature hereby declares that the purposes of NRS 459.380 to 459.3874, inclusive, are to:
1.
Protect the health, safety and general welfare of the residents of this State from the effects of the improper handling of hazardous chemicals or explosives at the point where:
(a)
The chemicals are produced, used or stored in this State; or
(b)
The explosives are manufactured for sale in this State;
2.
Ensure that the employees of this State who are required to work with hazardous chemicals or explosives are guaranteed a safe and healthful working environment;
3.
Protect the natural resources of this State by preventing and mitigating accidental or unexpected releases of hazardous chemicals into the environment; and
4.
Ensure the safe and adequate handling of:
(a)
Hazardous chemicals that are produced, used, stored or handled in this State; and
(b)
Explosives that are manufactured for sale in this State.