Nevada Code § 527.126

Requirements to conduct fire; governmental immunity
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1. The authority may authorize an agency
of this state or any political subdivision of this state to commence a
prescribed fire.
2. A prescribed fire must be conducted:
(a) Pursuant to a written plan which has been
submitted to and authorized by the authority; and
(b) Under the direct supervision of at least one
person who is qualified to oversee such fires and who remains on-site for the
duration of the fire.
3. A prescribed fire which is commenced
pursuant to this section and which complies with laws relating to air pollution
shall be deemed in the best interest of the public and not to constitute a
public or private nuisance.
4. The State of Nevada, an agency of this
state or any political subdivision or local government of this state, or any
officer or employee thereof, is not liable for any damage or injury to property
or persons, including death, which is caused by a prescribed fire that is
authorized pursuant to this section, unless the fire was conducted in a grossly
negligent manner.

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