Title 40

NRS 455A.020 Definitions. As used in NRS 455A.010 to 455A.190, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 455A.023 to 455A.090, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Added to NRS by 1987, 2089; A 2005, 502; 201…

NRS 455A.023 “Chair lift” defined. “Chair lift” means a device, except for an elevator, that carries, pulls or pushes a person along a level or inclined path to, from or within a snow recreation area by means of a rope, cable or other flexible element that is driven by an essenti…

NRS 455A.027 “Operator” defined. “Operator” means a person, or a governmental agency or political subdivision of this State, who controls or operates an area where persons engage in skiing or snowboarding. (Added to NRS by 1987, 2089; A 2005, 503)

NRS 455A.030 “Passenger” defined. “Passenger” means a person who utilizes a chair lift for transportation. (Added to NRS by 1987, 2089; A 2005, 502)

NRS 455A.035 “Patrol” defined. “Patrol” means agents or employees of an operator who patrol the snow recreation area. (Added to NRS by 1987, 2089; A 2005, 502)

NRS 455A.070 “Skier” defined. “Skier” means a person who engages in skiing in a snow recreation area. (Added to NRS by 1987, 2089; A 2005, 502)

NRS 455A.075 “Skiing” defined. “Skiing” means the act of using skis to move across snow-covered ground. (Added to NRS by 2005, 502)

NRS 455A.083 “Snow recreation area” defined. “Snow recreation area” means the slopes, trails, runs and other areas under the control of an operator that are intended to be used for skiing, snowboarding or for the observation of the sports. (Added to NRS by 1987, 2089; A 2005, 502…

NRS 455A.085 “Snowboarder” defined. “Snowboarder” means a person who engages in snowboarding in a snow recreation area. (Added to NRS by 2005, 502)

NRS 455A.087 “Snowboarding” defined. “Snowboarding” means the act of using a snowboard to move across snow-covered ground. (Added to NRS by 2005, 502)

NRS 455A.090 “Surface lift” defined. “Surface lift” means a chair lift designed for skiers or snowboarders to remain in contact with the ground or snowy surface during transportation. (Added to NRS by 1987, 2089; A 2005, 503)

NRS 455A.100 Prohibited acts while on chair lift; skiing or snowboarding in area posted as closed prohibited. A skier or snowboarder shall not: 1. Embark upon a chair lift: (a) When the skier or snowboarder knows that he or she has insufficient knowledge or physical ability to us…

NRS 455A.110 Duties of skiers and snowboarders. A skier or snowboarder shall, to the extent that the matter is within his or her control: 1. Locate and ascertain the meaning of signs in the vicinity of the skier or snowboarder posted pursuant to NRS 455A.130 and 455A.140; 2. Heed…

NRS 455A.120 Prohibited acts. A skier or snowboarder shall not: 1. Use a ski or snowboard unless it is attached to the skier or snowboarder by a strap or equipped with a device capable of stopping the movement of the ski or snowboard when not attached to the skier or snowboarder;…

NRS 455A.130 Signs at chair lifts: Requirements; inspection. 1. An operator shall prominently post and maintain signs in simple and concise language: (a) By each chair lift, with information for the protection and instruction of passengers; and (b) At or near the points where pas…

NRS 455A.140 Slopes, runs and trails: System of signs required; vehicles used by operator to be equipped with light. 1. An operator shall post and maintain a system of signs: (a) At the entrances to an established slope, run or trail to indicate: (1) Whether any portion of the sl…

NRS 455A.150 Illumination of signs at night. A sign required to be posted pursuant to NRS 455A.130 and 455A.140 must be adequately illuminated at night, if the snow recreation area is open to the public at night, and be readable and recognizable under ordinary conditions of visib…

NRS 455A.160 Skiers and snowboarders to notify operator or patrol of injury; limitation on liability of operator; duty of operator to minimize dangers. 1. A skier or snowboarder who sustains a personal injury shall notify the operator or a member of the patrol of the injury as so…

NRS 455A.170 Prohibition against intoxication and use of controlled substances; duty to provide name and address to person injured in collision; penalty. 1. A skier or snowboarder shall not engage in skiing or snowboarding, or embark on a chair lift that is proceeding predominant…

NRS 455A.180 Revocation of license or privilege to engage in skiing or snowboarding. An operator may revoke the license or privilege of a person to engage in skiing or snowboarding in a snow recreation area if the person violates any provision of NRS 455A.100, 455A.110, 455A.120 …

NRS 455A.190 County, city or unincorporated town may enact ordinance not in conflict with chapter. The provisions of NRS 455A.010 to 455A.190, inclusive, do not prohibit a county, city or unincorporated town from enacting an ordinance, not in conflict with the provisions of NRS 4…

NRS 455A.200 Certain organizations to adopt policy concerning prevention and treatment of head injuries which occur during or otherwise affect participation in competitive sports; policy to be provided to participant and parent or legal guardian; participant and parent or legal g…

NRS 455B.010 Definitions. As used in NRS 455B.010 to 455B.100, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Amusement park” means any permanent facility or park where amusement rides are available for use by the public. 2. “Amusement ride” or “ride” means any type of rid…

NRS 455B.020 Operators: Duty to ensure safety of passengers. An operator shall take all measures reasonably necessary to ensure the safety of the passengers in constructing, maintaining, operating and supervising an amusement ride. (Added to NRS by 1993, 1332)

NRS 455B.030 Operators: Posting and maintenance of certain signs. 1. An operator shall prominently post and maintain in at least five conspicuous locations in the amusement park, including each entrance, exit, station for reporting an injury and first-aid station, signs that: (a)…

NRS 455B.040 Passengers: Duties. A passenger shall, to the extent that the matter is within the passenger’s control: 1. Locate and ascertain the meaning of signs in the vicinity of the passenger posted pursuant to NRS 455B.030; 2. Heed warnings and other information posted by an …

NRS 455B.050 Passengers: Prohibited conduct generally. A passenger shall not: 1. Embark upon an amusement ride when the passenger knows that he or she has insufficient knowledge or physical ability to use the ride safely; 2. Purposefully embark upon or disembark from an amusement…

NRS 455B.060 Passengers: Prohibited manipulation of amusement ride. 1. When using an amusement ride that requires a passenger to steer or control the ride in some manner, a passenger shall not steer or control the ride in a manner which intentionally harms another. 2. A passenger…

NRS 455B.070 Passengers: Persons deemed trespassers; access to controls of amusement ride; assumption of risks. 1. A person who boards an amusement ride without authority or without paying the appropriate consideration shall be deemed to be a trespasser. 2. A passenger shall not …

NRS 455B.080 Use of alcohol or controlled substance by passenger: Prohibition; authority of agent of operator. 1. A passenger shall not embark on an amusement ride while intoxicated or under the influence of a controlled substance, unless in accordance with: (a) A prescription la…

NRS 455B.090 Reporting of personal injuries sustained on amusement ride. 1. A passenger who sustains a personal injury on a ride shall make a written report concerning the details of the incident, unless the injuries are so severe that they prevent the passenger from being able t…

NRS 455B.100 Effect of provisions governing amusement parks on local ordinances. The provisions of NRS 455B.010 to 455B.100, inclusive, do not prohibit a county, city or unincorporated town from adopting ordinances that regulate amusement parks which are consistent with the provi…

NRS 455B.200 Definitions. As used in NRS 455B.200 to 455B.300, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 455B.210 to 455B.250, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Added to NRS by 2001, 2775)

NRS 455B.210 “Roller skate” defined. “Roller skate” means a tandem or in-line set of wheels mounted on a frame that can be fitted to the sole of a shoe or a shoe mounted on a tandem or in-line set of wheels. (Added to NRS by 2001, 2775)

NRS 455B.220 “Scooter” defined. “Scooter” means a tandem or in-line set of wheels mounted on a board or frame with a steering handle which is not propelled by a motor. (Added to NRS by 2001, 2775)

NRS 455B.230 “Skateboard” defined. “Skateboard” means a tandem or in-line set of wheels mounted on a board. (Added to NRS by 2001, 2775)

NRS 455B.240 “Skateboard park” defined. “Skateboard park” means a park or part of a park with paths, slopes, structures, jumps and other areas open to the public that are designated for use with a skateboard, roller skates, a bicycle or a scooter. (Added to NRS by 2001, 2775)

NRS 455B.250 “Skateboard park operator” defined. “Skateboard park operator” means an agency or political subdivision of this state that owns, controls, operates or manages a skateboard park. (Added to NRS by 2001, 2775)

NRS 455B.260 Prohibited conduct generally. A person shall not: 1. Fail or refuse to comply with: (a) Reasonable instructions provided by an authorized agent or employee of a skateboard park operator regarding the use of the skateboard park; or (b) Rules concerning safety that are…

NRS 455B.270 Duties of person using skateboard park. A person using a skateboard park shall, to the extent possible: 1. Locate and ascertain the meaning of any sign that is posted in or near the skateboard park by the skateboard park operator; 2. Heed warnings and other informati…

NRS 455B.280 Reporting of personal injury sustained while using skateboard park; liability of skateboard park operator; duty to minimize dangers. 1. A person who sustains a personal injury while the person is using a skateboard park shall notify the skateboard park operator or an…

NRS 455B.290 Use of skateboard park while intoxicated or under influence of controlled substance prohibited; information to be reported when collision or accident results in injury to another person; penalty. 1. A person shall not enter or use a skateboard park to skateboard, rol…

NRS 455B.300 Effect of provisions governing skateboard parks on local ordinances. The provisions of NRS 455B.200 to 455B.300, inclusive, do not prohibit a county, city or town from adopting ordinances that regulate skateboard parks which are consistent with the provisions of NRS …

NRS 455B.400 Definitions. As used in NRS 455B.400 to 455B.490, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 455B.405 to 455B.420, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Added to NRS by 2007, 834)

NRS 455B.405 “Operator” defined. “Operator” means a government, governmental agency or political subdivision of a government that owns, controls, operates or manages a recreation area. (Added to NRS by 2007, 834)

NRS 455B.410 “Recreation area” defined. “Recreation area” means a trailhead or water access area. The term does not include: 1. A snow recreation area as defined in NRS 455A.083; or 2. A skateboard park as defined in NRS 455B.240. (Added to NRS by 2007, 834)