NRS459.380. 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.

      (Added to NRS by 1991, 1994; A 1999, 1125)