NRS 618.465
Issuance of citations.
1.
If, upon inspection or investigation, the Administrator or the Administrator’s authorized representative believes that an employer has violated a requirement of this chapter, or any standard, rule or order adopted or issued pursuant to this chapter, the Division shall with reasonable promptness issue a citation to the employer. Each citation must be in writing and describe with particularity the nature of the violation, including a reference to the section of this chapter or the provision of the standard, rule, regulation or order alleged to have been violated. In addition the citation must fix a reasonable time for the abatement of the violation. The Administrator may prescribe procedures for the issuance of a notice in lieu of a citation with respect to:(a)
Minor violations which have no direct or immediate relationship to safety or health; and(b)
Violations which are not serious and which the employer agrees to correct within a reasonable time.2.
Each citation issued under this section, or a copy or copies thereof, must be prominently posted as prescribed in regulations adopted by the Administrator at or near each place a violation referred to in the citation occurred.3.
No citation may be issued under this section after 6 months following the occurrence of any violation.
Source:
Section 618.465 — Issuance of citations., https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-618.html#NRS618Sec465 (accessed May 26, 2025).