NRS446.940. Enforcement.

      1.  Except as provided in subsection 2, this chapter must be enforced by the health authority in accordance with regulations hereby authorized to be adopted by the State Board of Health to carry out the requirements of this chapter.

      2.  A local board of health may adopt such regulations as it may deem necessary to carry out the requirements of this chapter. Such regulations:

      (a) Become effective when approved by the State Board of Health;

      (b) Must be enforced by the health authority; and

      (c) Supersede the regulations adopted by the State Board of Health pursuant to subsection 1.

      3.  All sheriffs, constables, police officers, marshals and other peace officers shall render such services and assistance to the health authority in regard to enforcement as the health authority may request.

      (Added to NRS by 1963, 758; A 1969, 815; 1981, 606)