The Legislature hereby declares that the purposes of NRS 459.380 to 459.3874, inclusive, are to:
1. Protect the health, safety and general welfare of the residents of this State from the effects of the improper handling of hazardous chemicals or explosives at the point where:
(a) The chemicals are produced, used or stored in this State; or
(b) The explosives are manufactured for sale in this State;
2. Ensure that the employees of this State who are required to work with hazardous chemicals or explosives are guaranteed a safe and healthful working environment;
3. Protect the natural resources of this State by preventing and mitigating accidental or unexpected releases of hazardous chemicals into the environment; and
4. Ensure the safe and adequate handling of:
(a) Hazardous chemicals that are produced, used, stored or handled in this State; and
(b) Explosives that are manufactured for sale in this State.
(Added to NRS by 1991, 1994; A 1999, 1125)