NAC445A.5895. Denial, modification, suspension or revocation of permit: Grounds; written notice.

     1. The health authority may deny an application for or order the modification, suspension or revocation of a permit to operate a plant on any of the following grounds:

     (a) The existence of a substantial health hazard, as determined by the health authority;

     (b) The failure or refusal of the applicant for or holder of a permit to comply with any provision of chapter 445A of NRS or NAC 445A.544 to 445A.590, inclusive;

     (c) Operating a plant without a permit; or

     (d) The interference with the health authority in the performance of his or her duties.

Ê The suspension of the permit will remain in effect until the health authority determines that the violation is corrected.

     2. The health authority shall send written notice of the denial of an application for or the modification, suspension or revocation of a permit to operate a plant to the operator pursuant to the requirements set forth in NAC 439.300 to 439.395, inclusive.

     3. As used in this section, “substantial health hazard” means a condition in a plant that constitutes a hazard to public health, including, but not limited to:

     (a) Sewage or liquid wastes that are not disposed of in a manner which is approved by the health authority.

     (b) The employment of a person by an operator if the operator knows that the employee has a communicable disease and allows the employee to work in an area where water is treated or bottled.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, eff. 9-15-94; A 10-30-97)