244.36935 - Removal or covering of graffiti on perimeter of residential property by county. - Nevada Statutes

244.36935  Removal or covering of graffiti on perimeter of residential property by county.

      1.  The board of county commissioners may adopt by ordinance procedures pursuant to which officers, employees or other designees of the county may cover or remove graffiti that is:

      (a) Placed on the exterior of a fence or wall located on the perimeter of residential property; and

      (b) Visible from a public right-of-way.

      2.  An ordinance adopted pursuant to subsection 1 must provide that:

      (a) Officers, employees or other designees of the county shall not cover or remove the graffiti unless:

             (1) The owner of the residential property consents to the covering or removal of the graffiti; or

             (2) If the board of county commissioners or its designee is unable to contact the owner of the residential property to obtain the owner’s consent, the board first provides the owner of the property with written notice that is:

                   (I) Sent by certified mail, return receipt requested; and

                   (II) Posted on the residential property on which the graffiti will be covered or from which the graffiti will be removed,

Ê at least 5 days before the officers, employees or other designees of the county cover or remove the graffiti.

      (b) The county shall pay the cost of covering or removing the graffiti.

      (Added to NRS by 2001, 849)