Purpose—Intent.
North Las Vegas Municipal Code § 8.50.010
in effect8.50.010 - Purpose—Intent.
The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of the City through the regulation of non-stormwater discharges to the system to the maximum extent practicable. This chapter establishes methods for controlling the introduction of pollutants into the system in order to comply with requirements of the City's NPDES permit process. The objectives of this chapter are to:
A. Regulate the contribution of pollutants to the system by stormwater discharges by any person;
B. Prohibit illicit connections and discharges to the system;
C. Establish legal authority to carry out all inspection, surveillance, monitoring procedures and enforcement activities necessary to ensure compliance with this chapter;
D. Establish civil, administrative and criminal penalties for violations of the provisions of this chapter; and
E. Provide procedures for complying with the requirements that are placed upon the City by other governmental agencies.
(Ord. 2477 § 2, 2008) (Ord. No. 2787, § 1, 2-1-2017)
Source: City of North Las Vegas, Nevada, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/nv/north_las_vegas/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT8HESA_CH8.50STRE_8.50.010PUNTFetched: 11/1/2026