d to NRS by 1989, 1279; A 1993, 1888) NRS 618.825 Employment of unlicensed person by licensed contractor prohibited. A person licensed as a contractor for projects for the control of asbestos shall not employ to engage in activities directly related to asbestos on his projects a person who is not licensed pursuant to NRS 618.795. (Added to NRS by 1989, 1279) NRS 618.830 Inspection of projects. The Division or a person authorized by the Division shall inspect annually at least one project for the control of asbestos conducted by each contractor licensed pursuant to NRS 618.795. The contractor shall, upon request of the Division or a person authorized by the Division, allow the inspection of all property, activities and facilities at the project and all related documents and records. (Added to NRS by 1989, 1280; A 1993, 1889) NRS 618.833 Suspension of license for failure to pay child support or comply with certain subpoenas or warrants; reinstatement of license. [Expires by limitation on the date of the repeal of the federal law requiring each state to establish procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting the professional, occupational and recreational licenses for child support arrearages and for noncompliance with certain processes relating to paternity or child support proceedings.] 1. If the Division receives a copy of a court order issued pursuant to NRS 425.540 that provides for the suspension of all professional, occupational and recreational licenses, certificates and permits issued to a person who is the holder of a license in an occupation, the Division shall deem the license issued to that person to be suspended at the end of the 30th day after the date on which the court order was issued unless the Division receives a letter issued to the holder of the license by the district attorney or other public agency pursuant to NRS 425.550 stating that the holder of the license has complied with the subpoena or warrant or has satisfied the arrearage pursuant to NRS 425.560. 2. The Division shall reinstate a license in an occupation that has been suspended by a district court pursuant to NRS 425.540 if the Division receives a letter issued by the district attorney or other public agency pursuant to NRS 425.550 to the person whose license was suspended stating that the person whose license was suspended has complied with the subpoena or warrant or has satisfied the arrearage pursuant to NRS 425.560. (Added to NRS by 1997, 2106) NRS 618.835 Disciplinary action; owner of building not liable for employment of another contractor after revocation of license of original contractor. 1. If the Division finds that a person, other than a worker, has violated any of the provisions of NRS 618.780, 618.790, 618.820 or 618.825, or the standards or regulations adopted pursuant to NRS 618.750 to 618.850, inclusive, it may: (a) Upon the first violation, impose upon him an administrative fine of not more than $15,000. (b) Upon the second and subsequent violations: (1) Impose upon him an administrative fine of not more than $25,000; and (2) If he is licensed pursuant to NRS 618.795, revoke his license and require him to fulfill certain training or educational requirements to have his license reinstated. Any penalty imposed pursuant to this section does not relieve the person from criminal prosecution for engaging in the control of asbestos without a license, nor from the imposition of a penalty pursuant to NRS 445B.640. 2. If the license of a contractor for projects for the control of asbestos is revoked pursuant to this section and the owner of a building or structure upon which the contractor is engaged in a project employs another licensed contractor to complete the project, the original contractor may not bring an action against the owner of the building or structure for breach of contract or damages based on the employment of another contractor. (Added to NRS by 1989, 1279; A 1993, 1889; 1995, 1645) NRS 618.840 Notice of intent to revoke license; summary suspension; hearing. 1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, if the Division intends to revoke a person’s license, it shall first notify him by certified mail. The notice must contain a statement of the Division’s legal authority, jurisdiction and reasons for the proposed action. 2. If the Division finds that protection of the public health requires immediate action, it may order a summary suspension of a license pending proceedings for revocation. 3. A person is entitled to a hearing to contest the summary suspension or proposed revocation of his license. A request for such a hearing must be made pursuant to regulations adopted by the Division. 4. Upon receiving a request for a hearing to contest a summary suspension, the Division shall hold a hearing within 10 days after the date of the receipt of the request. (Added to NRS by 1989, 1279; A 1993, 1889) NRS 618.845 Injunctive relief. The Division may maintain in any court of competent jurisdiction a suit for an injunction against any person engaged in the control of asbestos in violation of the provisions of NRS 618.780, 618.790, 618.820 or 618.825, or the standards or regulations adopted by the division pursuant to NRS 618.750 to 618.850, inclusive. An injunction: 1. May be issued without proof of actual damage sustained by any person, this provision being a preventive as well as a punitive measure. 2. Does not relieve the person from criminal liability for engaging in the control of asbestos without a license. (Added to NRS by 1989, 1280; A 1993, 1889) NRS 618.850 Penalty for acting without license. Any person who engages in the control of asbestos without a license issued by the Division is guilty of a misdemeanor. (Added to NRS by 1989, 1280; A 1993, 1890) Operation of Cranes NRS 618.880 Establishment of safety plans and procedures; certification of cranes; certification of operators of tower cranes and mobile cranes; exceptions. 1. The Division shall adopt regulations establishing standards and procedures for the operation of cranes, including, without limitation, regulations requiring the: (a) Establishment and implementation of site safety plans and procedures for the erection and dismantling of tower cranes; (b) Establishment of a clear zone around the erection, dismantling or other highly hazardous lifts with a crane; (c) Annual certification of the mechanical lifting parts of the crane; and (d) Certification of tower cranes each time a tower crane is erected and additional annual certifications of tower cranes while they continue to be in use. 2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3: (a) The Division shall adopt regulations requiring the establishment and implementation of programs for the certification of all persons who operate: (1) Tower cranes; or (2) Mobile cranes having a usable boom length of 25 feet or greater or a maximum machine rated capacity of 15,000 pounds or greater. (b) A person shall not operate a tower crane or a mobile crane described in subparagraph (2) of paragraph (a) unless the person holds certification as a crane operator issued pursuant to this subsection for the type of crane being operated. (c) An applicant for certification as a crane operator must hold a certificate which: (1) Is issued by an organization whose program of certification for crane operators: (I) Is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or an equivalent accrediting body approved by the Division; or (II) Meets other criteria established by the Division; and (2) Certifies that the person has met the standards to be a crane operator established by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers in its standards B30.3

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