274.140 - Exceptions to exemptions from regulations or ordinances. - Nevada Statutes

274.140  Exceptions to exemptions from regulations or ordinances.

      1.  The provisions of NRS 274.110, 274.120 and subsection 1 of NRS 274.130 do not apply to regulations adopted pursuant to any statute whose purpose is the protection of the environment, the preservation of historic places and landmarks, or the protection of persons against discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or handicap.

      2.  No exemption, modification or alternative to any regulation adopted under NRS 274.110, 274.120 or 274.130 is effective which:

      (a) Presents a significant risk to the health or safety of persons resident in or employed within a specially benefited zone;

      (b) Conflicts with federal law or regulations such that the State, or any local government or any area of the State other than specially benefited zones, or any business located outside of a specially benefited zone would be disqualified from a federal program or from federal tax benefits or other benefits;

      (c) Suspends or modifies a regulation specifically required by law; or

      (d) Eliminates or reduces benefits to persons who are residents of or employed within a zone.

      (Added to NRS by 1983, 1981)