527.122 - Definitions. - Nevada Statutes

527.122  Definitions.  As used in NRS 527.122 to 527.128, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires:

      1.  “Authority” means the State Forester Firewarden, or a local government, whichever is charged with responsibility for fire protection in the area where a controlled fire is to take place.

      2.  “Controlled fire” means the controlled application of fire to natural vegetation under specified conditions and after precautionary actions have been taken to ensure that the fire is confined to a predetermined area.

      (Added to NRS by 1993, 1202)