Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 528 - Forest Practice and Reforestation
FOREST PRACTICE
Section 528.090 - Power saws

Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 528.090

Current through December 12, 2024

1. Except as provided in paragraph (b) of subsection 1 of NAC 528.030, each power saw used for any purpose relating to harvesting or removing forest products within a forest or hazard area must be equipped with a serviceable shovel size 0 or larger which must be within 100 feet of the saw during saw operation. Any power saw operation within a forest or hazard area must be reported to a local fire agency or the division of forestry at least 24 hours prior to operations giving the location of use and the name of the operator.

2. All power equipment which may give off sparks and is used in harvesting or removing forest products for noncommercial purposes within a forest or hazard area must be equipped with an efficient muffler or spark arrester.

3. Regulations that apply to the cutting of Christmas trees for commercial use as stated in subsection 1 of NAC 528.050 also apply to the cutting of trees for Christmas trees for use by natural persons.

Div. of Forestry, Art. B, eff. 1-1-63

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