Nev. Rev. Stat. § 576.125 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 576 / Section 576.125
Accounting and remittances by commission merchants; records of sales; payments by dealers; penalties for nonpayment
Status: in_force

1. If requested by his or her consignor, a commission merchant shall, before the close of the next business day following the sale of any farm products consigned to him or her, transmit or deliver to the owner or consignor of the farm products a true written account of the sale, showing the amount sold and the selling price. Remittance in full of the amount realized from such sales, including all collections, overcharges and damages, less the agreed commission and other charges, together with a complete account of sales, must be made to the consignor within 10 days after receipt of the money by the commission merchant, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

2. Each commission merchant shall retain a copy of all records covering each transaction for 1 year after the date thereof, which copy must at all times be available for and open to the confidential inspection of the Director and the consignor, or an authorized representative of the Director or consignor.

3. Each dealer shall pay for farm products delivered to him or her at the time and in the manner specified in the contract with the producer, but if no time is set by the contract, or at the time of the delivery, within 30 days after the delivery or taking possession of the farm products, except that livestock whose sale is subject to the Packers and Stockyards Act, 7 U.S.C. §§ 181 to 231 , inclusive, must be paid for within the period required by that act and any applicable regulations adopted pursuant thereto.

4. A person who, with the intent to defraud, fails to make full payment for farm products purchased pursuant to this chapter within 10 days after receiving written notice of the fact that the payment is past due: (a) Is guilty of a gross misdemeanor, if the amount owed is $1,000 or less. (b) Is guilty of a category D felony, if the amount owed is more than $1,000, and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130 . In addition to any other penalty, the court shall order the person to pay restitution.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 568.140 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.140
Cooperative agreements for projects involving construction and maintenance of range improvements and other projects
Status: in_force

1. Any project involving construction and maintenance of range improvements as provided for in NRS 568.010 to 568.210 , inclusive, on public lands within any grazing district established under the provisions of the Taylor Grazing Act, shall be undertaken only under cooperative agreements entered into on the part either of the state grazing boards or the boards of county commissioners, as the case may be, and the federal officials in charge of the grazing district concerned.

2. Any project mentioned in NRS 568.120 that is within the jurisdiction of a governmental entity and does not involve construction and maintenance of range improvements shall be undertaken only under cooperative agreements entered into by the state grazing boards and the appropriate governmental entities.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 576.095 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 576 / Section 576.095
Licensing of other classifications without payment of fee
Status: in_force

Any person who has applied for and obtained a license as a dealer, broker or commission merchant as provided in this chapter may apply for and secure a license in any other classification or classifications without payment of further fee upon complying with the provisions of this chapter relating to the licensing of the other classifications involved.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 569.440 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 569 / Section 569.440
Liability caused by trespassing livestock; liability of landowner for injury to trespassing livestock; trespassing livestock treated as estrays
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 569.461 and 569.471 : (a) If any livestock break into any grounds enclosed by a legal fence, the owner or manager of the livestock is liable to the owner of the enclosed premises for all damages sustained by the trespass. If the trespass is repeated by neglect of the owner or manager of the livestock, the owner or manager of the livestock is for the second and every subsequent offense or trespass, liable for double the damages of the trespass to the owner of the premises. (b) If any owner or occupier of any grounds or crops trespassed upon by livestock entering upon or breaking into his or her grounds, whether enclosed by a legal fence or not, kills, maims or materially injures the livestock so trespassing, the owner or occupier of the grounds or crops is liable to the owner of the livestock for all damages, and for the costs accruing from a suit for such damages, when necessarily resorted to for their recovery. (c) The owner or occupier of grounds or crops so damaged and trespassed upon may take up and safely keep, at the expense of the owner or owners thereof, after due notice to the owners, if known, the livestock, or so many of them as may be necessary to cover the damages the owner or occupier of grounds or crops may have sustained, for 10 days, and if not applied for by the proper owner or owners before the expiration of 10 days, the livestock may be posted under the estray laws of the state, and before restitution may be had by the owner or owners of the livestock, all damages done by them, as well also as the expense of posting and keeping them, must be paid. Any justice of the peace in the township has jurisdiction of all such reclamation of livestock, together with the damages, and expense of keeping and posting the same, when the amount claimed does not exceed $2,500.

2. When two or more persons cultivate lands under one enclosure, neither of them may place or cause to be placed any livestock on his or her ground, to the injury or damage of the other or others, but is liable for all damages thus sustained by the other or others. If repeated, after due notice is given, and for every subsequent repetition, double damages are recoverable in any court having jurisdiction.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 563.370 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 563 / Section 563.370
Financial statement of Commission; annual proclamation by Governor of fees refunded by Commission
Status: in_force

<See notes for changes to this section effective under certain conditions.>

1. On or before June 1 of each year, the Commission shall submit to the Director of the Office of Finance a financial statement setting forth: (a) The assets and obligations of the Commission; and (b) The amount of the fees, if any: (1) Collected by the Commission pursuant to the provisions of NRS 563.340 for the immediately preceding calendar year; and (2) Refunded by the Commission pursuant to that section for that year.

2. On or before July 1 of each year, the Governor shall proclaim the percentage of the fees collected pursuant to subsection 1 of NRS 563.340 for the immediately preceding calendar year that were refunded by the Commission pursuant to the provisions of subsection 2 of NRS 563.340 . The Director of the Office of Finance shall transmit a copy of the proclamation to the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 576.0175 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 576 / Section 576.0175
“Produce vendor” defined
Status: in_force

“ Produce vendor ” means any person engaged in the sale of farm products other than any poultry, livestock or livestock product.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 574.480 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 574 / Section 574.480
Posting of notice concerning dog or cat offered for sale
Status: in_force

A retailer or dealer shall conspicuously post within close proximity to the primary enclosure of a dog or cat offered for sale the following notice printed in at least 48-point type upon paper that is at least 11 inches wide and 17 inches long:

NEVADA LAW REQUIRES THAT INFORMATION CONCERNING THE DATE OF BIRTH, SOURCE, LINEAGE AND MEDICAL HISTORY OF THESE DOGS (OR CATS) BE PROVIDED TO THE PURCHASER BEFORE THE COMPLETION OF ANY SALE.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 574.645 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 574 / Section 574.645
Required contents of agreement for sterilization; determination of date for sterilization and date for notification of sterilization
Status: in_force

1. An agreement for sterilization required pursuant to subsection 1 of NRS 574.640 must contain: (a) The date on which the agreement was executed; (b) The date on which the new owner will receive the pet, if that date is different than the date on which the agreement was executed; (c) The name and address of the new owner and the releasing agency; (d) The signature of the new owner and the signature, official stamp or seal of the releasing agency; (e) A physical description of the pet to be adopted; (f) The date by which the pet must be sterilized, as determined pursuant to subsection 2; (g) The date by which the new owner must notify the releasing agency that the pet has been sterilized, as determined pursuant to subsection 3; (h) The conditions pursuant to which the releasing agency will return to the new owner the deposit paid pursuant to NRS 574.640 ; (i) A clause which provides that, if the new owner fails to comply with the terms of the agreement, the new owner must pay a penalty to the releasing agency in an amount equal to not less than three times the amount of the deposit required pursuant to NRS 574.640 , plus the amount of court costs incurred in the action to enforce the clause; (j) A clause which provides that, if the new owner fails to comply with the terms of the agreement, the releasing agency may require the new owner to return the pet to the releasing agency within 5 days after the new owner receives from the releasing agency written notice of the intent of the releasing agency to enforce the clause; (k) A clause which provides that a new owner is not released from his or her obligations under the agreement merely because the new owner is experiencing a financial hardship; and (l) A statement printed in at least 14-point bold type that a new owner who fails to comply with subsection 1 or 2 of NRS 574.655 : (1) Will forfeit his or her deposit; (2) May be required to pay a penalty to the releasing agency if the releasing agency brings a successful action to enforce the clause set forth in paragraph (i); and (3) May be required to return the pet to the releasing agency within 5 days after the new owner receives written notice from the releasing agency of the intent of the releasing agency to enforce the clause set forth in paragraph (j).

2. The releasing agency shall determine the date by which each unsterilized pet that it releases for adoption must be sterilized. The date must be the date on which the pet is 4 months old, as estimated by the releasing agency. If the date determined pursuant to this subsection falls on a Saturday, Sunday or a legal holiday, the pet must be sterilized by 5 p.m. on the next following business day.

3. The date by which the new owner must notify the releasing agency that the pet has been sterilized must be the 14th day after the date by which the pet must be sterilized. If that date falls on a Saturday, Sunday or a legal holiday, the new owner must notify the releasing agency by 5 p.m. on the next following business day.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 574.460 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 574 / Section 574.460
Provision of written statement to purchaser of cat: Required disclosures; signature of seller and purchaser
Status: in_force

1. A retailer or dealer shall, before selling a cat, provide the purchaser of the cat with a written statement that discloses: (a) The name, address and telephone number of the retailer or dealer. (b) The date the cat was born, if known. (c) The name and address of the person from whom the retailer or dealer obtained the cat and, if the person holds a license issued by the United States Department of Agriculture, the person's federal identification number. (d) The name and address of the breeder of the cat and, if the breeder holds a license issued by the United States Department of Agriculture, the breeder's federal identification number. (e) The registration numbers, if any, of the cat's sire and dam with the appropriate breed registry or any health certifications from a health certification organization such as the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals or its successor organization, if any. (f) A record of any immunizations administered to the cat before the time of sale, including the type of vaccine, date of administration and name and address of the veterinarian who prescribed the vaccine. (g) Any sterilization requirements for the cat required by local ordinance. (h) The medical history of the cat, including, without limitation: (1) The date that a veterinarian examined and, if applicable, reexamined the cat pursuant to subsections 1 and 2 of NRS 574.450 and determined that the cat did not have any illness, disease or other condition that is terminal or requires immediate hospitalization or immediate surgical intervention. For the purposes of this subparagraph, the presence of internal or external parasites does not constitute an illness, disease or other condition that is terminal or requires immediate hospitalization or immediate surgical intervention, unless the cat is clinically ill as a result of the parasite. (2) Whether any treatment or medication has been administered by the veterinarian who examined or, if applicable, reexamined the cat pursuant to subsections 1 and 2 of NRS 574.450 and if such treatment or medication was administered, a statement indicating on what date it was administered and for what illness, disease or condition. (3) The date on which the veterinarian sterilized the cat, if applicable. (4) The name and address of the veterinarian who performed the examinations, reexaminations or sterilization or administered any treatments or medications. (i) That a copy of the veterinarian's evaluation of the health of the cat made pursuant to NRS 574.450 is available to the purchaser.

2. The written statement must be signed and dated by the retailer or dealer and contain a space for the purchaser to sign and date the statement as an attestation that the purchaser has read and understands the disclosures contained in the statement.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 576.120 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 576 / Section 576.120
Grounds for refusing to grant or renew or for suspension or revocation of license; notice and hearing
Status: in_force

1. The Department may refuse to grant or renew a license or may suspend or revoke a license if, after notice and a hearing, the Department is satisfied of the existence of any of the following facts, the existence of which is hereby declared to be a violation of this chapter: (a) That the applicant or licensee has intentionally made any false or misleading statement concerning the conditions of the market for any farm products. (b) That the applicant or licensee has made fictitious sales or has been guilty of collusion to defraud the producer. (c) That the licensee was intentionally guilty of fraud or deception in the procurement of the license. (d) That the applicant or licensee has in the handling of any farm products been guilty of fraud, deceit or willful negligence. (e) That the licensee, without reasonable cause, has failed or refused to execute or carry out a lawful contract with a producer. (f) That the licensee, without reasonable cause, has issued checks for the payment of farm products received without sufficient money to cover them or has stopped payment on a check given in payment for farm products received. (g) That the licensee, without reasonable cause, has failed to account or make payment for farm products as required by this chapter. (h) That the licensee has knowingly employed an agent without causing the agent to comply with the licensing requirements of this chapter applicable to agents. (i) That the licensee has failed or refused to maintain and file records as required by this chapter. (j) That the licensee has failed or refused to maintain a bond or other security as required by the provisions of NRS 576.040 .

2. The Department may suspend, pending inquiry, for not longer than 30 days, and after hearing or investigation may refuse to grant, renew or revoke any license as the case may require, if it is satisfied that the licensee has become bankrupt or insolvent, and is thereby unable to pay producer-creditors of the licensee, or producers with whom the licensee has executory or executed contracts for the purchase of farm products, or for the handling of farm products on consignment.

3. A license is suspended automatically, without action of the Department, if the bond filed pursuant to subsection 1 of NRS 576.040 is cancelled, and remains suspended until the bond is renewed.

4. In the case of any hearing held under the provisions of this section, there must be filed in the office of the Department a memorandum stating briefly the reasons of the Department for the denial, suspension or revocation of the license, but formal findings of fact need not be made or filed.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 569.050 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 569 / Section 569.050
Written notice to Department when person takes up estray
Status: in_force

If a person takes up an estray, the person shall, within 5 days thereafter, make out a written description of the animal, setting forth all marks or brands appearing upon the animal, and other marks of identity, including color, age and sex, and forward the description by mail to the Department at its office.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 568.070 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.070
State grazing boards: Selection of chair, attorney and secretary; remuneration as administrative expense
Status: in_force

Each state grazing board may select its own chair, attorney and secretary and may determine the secretary's and attorney's remuneration, and such remuneration shall be considered as administrative expenses of each board concerned, to be paid as provided for in NRS 568.010 to 568.210 , inclusive.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 563.340 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 563 / Section 563.340
Fee for grazing animals; refund
Status: in_force

<See notes for changes to this section effective under certain conditions.>

1. The Commission shall, not later than January 15 of each year, charge and collect from each person who grazed cattle or sheep on grazing lands during the preceding calendar year a fee of 10 cents for each animal unit month that the person was authorized by the United States Forest Service or the Bureau of Land Management to use during the immediately preceding year.

2. A person who pays the fee required by this section may, not earlier than January 15 of each year and not later than February 15 of that year, apply to the Commission for a refund of the fee paid for the immediately preceding year. The application must be submitted on a form prescribed by the Commission. Upon receipt of the request and after determining that the fee has been paid by the person requesting the refund, the Commission shall, within 60 days after making that determination, refund to that person an amount equal to the fee paid by the person.

3. As used in this section, “animal unit month” means the amount of forage required to sustain one cow or its equivalent for 1 month.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 562.480 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 562 / Section 562.480
Inspectors' reports to Board
Status: in_force

Inspectors shall report to the Board in writing as often and at such times as may be requested by the Board.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 565.140 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 565 / Section 565.140
Inspector to give notice to agricultural police officer upon finding animals in possession of person who cannot establish legal ownership; contents of notice; investigation of findings
Status: in_force

1. Whenever, incident to any brand inspection under the provisions of this chapter, any inspector shall find in the possession of any person or persons offering animals for inspection any animals to which such person or persons cannot establish their legal ownership or right of possession and the inspector shall be able to determine by means of the brands or brands and marks on such animal or animals, or upon other reliable evidence, the actual legal owner or owners of such animal or animals, the inspector shall immediately notify an agricultural police officer of the inspector's findings.

2. The inspector shall include in such notice: (a) The date and place where such animal or animals were found. (b) A full description of the same. (c) The name and address of any person or persons in whose possession they were found. (d) All other information which may aid the agricultural police officer or the legal owner or owners of such animal or animals in securing the return thereof or compensation therefor, or in any civil suit or criminal prosecution relating thereto.

3. Upon receipt of the notice, the agricultural police officer shall investigate the findings of the inspector and, as soon as practicable, provide notification of those findings to the legal owner or owners of such animal or animals.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 576.140 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 576 / Section 576.140
Inapplicability of chapter
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in NRS 576.042 , the provisions of this chapter do not apply to:

1. The Nevada Mineral Exhibition, 4-H clubs, the Future Farmers of America, the Nevada Junior Livestock Show, the Nevada State Livestock Show, the Nevada Hereford Association, or any other nonprofit organization or association.

2. Any railroad transporting livestock interstate or intrastate.

3. Any farmer or rancher purchasing or receiving livestock for grazing, pasturing or feeding on his or her premises within the State of Nevada and not for immediate resale.

4. Operators of public livestock auctions as defined in NRS 573.010 , and all buyers of livestock at those auctions at which the public livestock auction licensee does not control title or ownership to the livestock being sold or purchased at those auctions, and any person buying for interstate shipments only and subject to and operating under a bond required by the United States pursuant to the provisions of the Packers and Stockyards Act, 7 U.S.C. § 204 , and the regulations adopted pursuant to those provisions.

5. Persons who conduct annual sales of livestock as defined in NRS 573.010 .

6. Any farmer or rancher whose farm or ranch is located in the State of Nevada, who buys or receives farm products or livestock from another farmer or rancher not for immediate resale.

7. Any retail merchant having a fixed and established place of business in this state and who conducts a retail business exclusively.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 567.150 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 567 / Section 567.150
Deposit of money from sale of furs and other contributions; limitation on expenditure
Status: in_force

Any money from the sale of furs received by the Board from the United States Department of Agriculture or any other contributions which are received by the Board for aiding in control of predatory animals must be deposited by the Board in the state or county treasury in which the Woolgrowers' State Account for Control of Predatory Animals is located, for credit to that Account, and may only be expended in accordance with the provisions of NRS 567.100 to 567.170 , inclusive.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 574.600 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 574 / Section 574.600
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in NRS 574.600 to 574.660 , inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 574.605 to 574.630 , inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 573.025 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 573 / Section 573.025
Limited license to conduct annual sale of livestock
Status: in_force

1. In lieu of securing a license to hold, operate, conduct or carry on a public livestock auction pursuant to NRS 573.020 , a person who wishes to conduct an annual sale of livestock may submit an application to the Department for the issuance of a limited license to conduct such a sale. The application must be submitted on a form furnished or approved by the Department and must include: (a) The name and address of the applicant who will conduct the annual sale of livestock; (b) The location of the establishment or premises where the applicant will conduct the annual sale of livestock; and (c) Any other information required by the Department.

2. As soon as practicable after receiving an application pursuant to subsection 1, the Department shall issue a limited license to conduct an annual sale of livestock to the applicant if the Department finds that the applicant has: (a) Delivered to the Director a surety bond pursuant to NRS 573.033 or a deposit receipt pursuant to NRS 573.037 ; (b) Paid the fee established by regulation of the State Board of Agriculture for the limited license to conduct an annual sale of livestock pursuant to NRS 573.040 ; and (c) Otherwise complied with the provisions of this chapter.

3. A limited license to conduct an annual sale of livestock is valid for the period for which it is issued. A person may not obtain more than one limited license to conduct an annual sale of livestock during the same calendar year.

4. The Department shall: (a) Limit the required duration of any surety bond or deposit receipt submitted pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection 2 to the period during which the annual sale of livestock is conducted by the licensee. (b) Set the amount of the surety bond or deposit receipt at an amount which: (1) Must be based on the amount of bond coverage calculated for a market agency pursuant to 9 C.F.R. § 201.30(a) ; and (2) May be less than the amount otherwise required pursuant to NRS 573.033 or 573.037 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 575.200 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 575 / Section 575.200
Billing of owners; failure to receive bill not excuse from payment
Status: in_force

The Department shall mail to each owner of livestock or sheep a bill for the total taxes due from that owner. Failure to receive a tax bill does not excuse the taxpayer from the timely payment of his or her taxes.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 568.350 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.350
Unauthorized driving of livestock from range unlawful; penalty; liability for damages
Status: in_force

1. It shall be unlawful for any person to lead, drive or in any manner remove any horse, mare, colt, jenny, jack, mule, or any head of neat cattle, or hog, sheep, goat, or any number of these animals, the same being the property of another person, from the range on which they are permitted to run in common, without the consent of the owner thereof first had and obtained.

2. The owner of any such animals, finding the same running on the herd grounds or commons with other animals of the same kind, is permitted to drive his or her own animal or animals, together with such other animals as the owner cannot conveniently separate from his or her own, to the nearest and most convenient corral or other place for separating his or her own from other animals if the owner, in such case, immediately, with all convenient speed, drives all such animals not belonging to him or her back to the herd ground from which he or she brought such animals.

3. Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

4. In addition to the penalty provided for in subsection 3, such person shall be civilly liable to the owner of livestock so removed from the range for the value of all such stock and the necessary expenses incident to their return.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 576.0145 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 576 / Section 576.0145
“Dealer” defined
Status: in_force

“Dealer” means any person other than a commission merchant, broker or cash buyer, who solicits, contracts for or obtains from the producer, agent or consignee thereof title, possession or control of any farm product or livestock, or who buys or agrees to buy any farm product or livestock from the producer thereof.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 561.285 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.285
Collection and dissemination of information; confidential proprietary information
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, the Department may collect and disseminate, throughout the State, information calculated to educate and benefit the general public and the livestock and agricultural industries of the State of Nevada, and information pertaining to any program administered by the Department.

2. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 239.0115 and 571.160 , all proprietary information concerning: (a) Numbers of animals; (b) The quantity of production; (c) Fiscal or tax matters; or (d) The security of any facility, which specifically relates to a natural person, company, corporation or other nonpublic entity, and which is collected by the Department pursuant to the provisions of titles 49 and 50 of NRS and chapters 581, 582, 583, 584, 586, 587, 588 and 590 of NRS, is confidential.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 568.340 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.340
Herding or grazing of livestock at spring or well of another or within 1 mile of home or ranchhouse unlawful; liability for damages; construction
Status: in_force

1. It shall be unlawful for any person owning or having charge of any livestock to drive or herd or permit the same to be herded or driven on the lands or possessory claims of other persons, or at any spring or springs, well or wells, belonging to another, to the damage thereof, or to herd the same or to permit them to be herded within 1 mile of a bona fide home or a bona fide ranchhouse.

2. The owner or agent of the owner of livestock violating the provisions of subsection 1, on complaint of the person injured in any court of competent jurisdiction, shall be liable to the person injured for actual and exemplary damages.

3. Nothing in this section shall: (a) Prevent the owners from herding or grazing their livestock on their own lands. (b) Be construed as to prevent livestock being driven along any public highway.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 574.060 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 574 / Section 574.060
Commission of certain acts concerning place kept or used for baiting or fighting birds or other animals unlawful; penalties
Status: in_force

1. A person shall not knowingly keep or use, or in any manner be connected with, or be interested in the management of, or receive money for the admission of any person to, a house, apartment, pit or place kept or used for baiting or fighting any bird or animal, or be an owner or occupant of a house, apartment, pit or place who willfully procures or permits the same to be used or occupied for such baiting or fighting.

2. A person who violates any provision of subsection 1 is guilty of: (a) For a first offense, a category E felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130 . (b) For a second or subsequent offense, a category D felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130 .

3. Upon complaint under oath or affirmation to any magistrate authorized to issue warrants in criminal cases that the complainant has just and reasonable cause to suspect that any provision of law relating to or in any way affecting animals is being or is about to be violated in any particular building or place, the magistrate shall immediately issue and deliver a warrant to any person authorized by law to make arrests for such offenses, authorizing the person to enter and search the building or place, to arrest any person there present found violating any such law and to bring the person before the nearest magistrate of competent jurisdiction to be dealt with according to law.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 573.140 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 573 / Section 573.140
Cleaning and maintenance of premises; facilities for feed and water
Status: in_force

1. The yards, pens and premises where livestock is held or handled must be cleaned and maintained for the purpose of preventing infectious, contagious or parasitic livestock diseases.

2. If livestock is held on the premises for more than 10 hours, then facilities for feeding and watering the livestock so held must be provided.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 575.060 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 575 / Section 575.060
Impounding and sale by State Department of Agriculture of cattle, horses and mules found in possession of person without evidence of ownership; disposition of proceeds
Status: in_force

1. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires, “Department” means the State Department of Agriculture.

2. Any cattle, horses or mules found by the Department or an authorized representative of the Department to be in the possession of any person who does not have satisfactory evidence of the ownership or right to possession thereof may be impounded by the Department or its representative without liability at the expense of the owner, until the ownership of the animal is established.

3. After the expiration of 10 days after the date the animal is impounded, if the Department cannot with reasonable diligence determine the lawful owner thereof, the animal may be sold by the Department in the manner provided in chapter 569 of NRS . All expenses incurred by the Department in the keeping of the animal and in the sale thereof must be paid out of the proceeds of the sale.

4. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 5, the net proceeds of any such sale must be held for 1 year, subject to the claim of any person who can establish legal title to any animal concerned. All money remaining unclaimed must be deposited in the Livestock Inspection Account after 1 year. The Department may disallow all claims if it deems the claims illegal or if satisfactory evidence of title is not shown.

5. If the animal is consigned to a public livestock market for sale at that market, the proceeds of the sale must be kept by the Department or, if the Department deems it advisable, by the public livestock market, for 30 days, to permit the consignor to prove his or her legal ownership or the consignor’s right to sell the animal. If the consignor is unable to prove his or her ownership to or the consignor’s right to sell the animal, the proceeds must be disposed of in the manner provided in subsection 4.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 574.050 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 574 / Section 574.050
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in NRS 574.050 to 574.200 , inclusive:

1. “Animal” does not include the human race, but includes every other living creature.

2. “ First responder ” means a person who has successfully completed the national standard course for first responders.

3. “ Police animal ” means an animal which is owned or used by a state or local governmental agency and which is used by a peace officer in performing his or her duties as a peace officer.

4. “ Torture ” or “ cruelty ” includes every act, omission or neglect, whereby unjustifiable physical pain, suffering or death is caused or permitted.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 577.010 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 577 / Section 577.010
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 577.020 and 577.030 have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 561.146 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.146
Issuance and enforcement of subpoenas
Status: in_force

1. Whenever the Director is authorized or required by law to conduct a hearing, the Director may issue subpoenas requiring the attendance of witnesses before him or her, together with all books, memoranda, papers and other documents relating to the matters for which the hearing is called, and take depositions within or without the state, as the circumstances of the case may require.

2. The district court in and for the county in which any hearing is being conducted by the Director may compel the attendance of witnesses, the giving of testimony and the production of books and papers as required by any subpoena issued by the Director.

3. In case of the refusal of any witness to attend or testify or produce any papers required by the subpoena, the Director may report to the district court in and for the county in which the hearing is pending by petition, setting forth: (a) That notice has been given of the time and place of attendance of the witness or the production of the books and papers; (b) That the witness has been subpoenaed in the manner prescribed in this section; and (c) That the witness has failed and refused to attend or produce the papers required by subpoena before the Director in the hearing named in the subpoena, or has refused to answer questions propounded to him or her in the course of the hearing, and asking an order of the court compelling the witness to attend and testify or produce the books or papers before the Director.

4. The court, upon petition of the Director, shall enter an order directing the witness to appear before the court at a time and place to be fixed by the court in the order, the time to be not more than 10 days after the date of the order, and then and there show cause why the witness has not attended or testified or produced the books or papers before the Director. A certified copy of the order must be served upon the witness. If it appears to the court that the subpoena was regularly issued by the Director, the court may thereupon enter an order that the witness appear before the Director at the time and place fixed in the order and testify or produce the required books or papers, and upon failure to obey the order the witness must be dealt with as for contempt of court.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 571.230 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.230
Right of entry of inspectors
Status: in_force

Inspectors may at all times enter any premises, farms, fields, corrals, pens, slaughterhouses, buildings, places, cars, trucks or vehicles where any animal is quartered for the purpose of examining such places, vehicles or animals to determine whether they are affected with any infectious, contagious or parasitic disease.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 577.100 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 577 / Section 577.100
Establishment of program concerning veterinary feed directives; registration of animal remedies, veterinary biologics and pharmaceuticals; application for registration; regulations
Status: in_force

1. The Department may establish, by regulation, a program to implement the requirements of federal regulations concerning veterinary feed directives, as defined in 21 U.S.C. § 354 , including, without limitation, requirements for the registration of any animal remedy, veterinary biologic or pharmaceutical, as those terms are defined in those federal regulations.

2. The regulations adopted by the Department pursuant to subsection 1 must provide that: (a) Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, no person shall sell, offer or expose for sale, or deliver to a user, an animal remedy, veterinary biologic or pharmaceutical, in package or in bulk, which has not been registered with the Department pursuant to this chapter and the regulations adopted pursuant thereto. Any product registered pursuant to chapter 586 of NRS or under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, 7 U.S.C. §§ 136 et seq., is not subject to the provisions of this chapter and the regulations adopted pursuant thereto. (b) Except as otherwise provided by law, the manufacturer of each brand of animal remedy, veterinary biologic and pharmaceutical to be sold in this State, whether in package or in bulk, shall register such products with the Department annually pursuant to this chapter and the regulations adopted pursuant thereto. The regulations may authorize a manufacturer who sells more than one animal remedy, veterinary biologic or pharmaceutical in this State to register all such products with one application. (c) An application for registration of an animal remedy, veterinary biologic or pharmaceutical must be made on forms provided by the Department and must be accompanied by a reasonable annual registration fee established by the Department by regulation for each animal remedy, veterinary biologic and pharmaceutical. (d) An application pursuant to paragraph (c) must: (1) Be filed on or before July 1 of each year; and (2) Include a list of all animal remedies, veterinary biologics and pharmaceuticals that the applicant intends to market in this State during the following fiscal year.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 576.035 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 576 / Section 576.035
Previous convictions and violations by applicant may be considered as adverse showing of character, responsibility and good faith; rejection of application for certain period after date of adjudication for bankruptcy or collection by court order
Status: in_force

1. A previous conviction of a felony, previous bankruptcy, voluntary or involuntary, or previous violation of this chapter may be considered by the Department as adverse to a showing of character, responsibility or good faith on the part of an applicant for a license as a broker, dealer, commission merchant or agent.

2. Any person adjudged a bankrupt, or any person against whose bondsman or bondsmen or deposit in lieu of bond a claim has been collected by a court order, who has not made full settlement with all producer-creditors, may not be licensed by the Department for 3 years after the date of the adjudication or collection.

3. The Department may refuse to accept a new application for a license by an applicant rejected pursuant to this section for a period not exceeding 3 years after the date of rejection of the first application.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 574.610 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 574 / Section 574.610
“New owner” defined
Status: in_force

“New owner” means a person who is adopting a pet from a releasing agency.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 563.120 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 563 / Section 563.120
Appointment of marshals and police
Status: in_force

The Board may appoint all necessary marshals and police to keep order and preserve peace at the livestock shows and exhibitions that the Board conducts.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 576.150 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 576 / Section 576.150
Civil and criminal penalties; venue; use of money collected
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided by a specific statute, a person who acts as a dealer, broker, commission merchant or agent without a license therefor as required by the provisions of this chapter, or who violates any other provision of this chapter, or any of the regulations lawfully adopted pursuant to provisions of this chapter, is guilty of a misdemeanor. If the violation relates to the failure to make payment for farm products, an intent to defraud must be proven before a misdemeanor or other penalty may be imposed.

2. Any prosecution brought pursuant to this chapter may be brought in any county of this State in which the defendant or any one of the defendants resides, or in which the unlawful act was committed, or in which the defendant or any one of the defendants has his or her principal place of business.

3. In addition to any criminal penalty imposed pursuant to, or any remedy provided by, this chapter, the Director, after notice and a hearing in an administrative proceeding, may issue an order against any person who has violated any provision of this chapter or any regulation adopted pursuant to this chapter imposing a civil penalty of not more than $5,000 for each violation.

4. Any money collected from the imposition of a civil penalty pursuant to subsection 3 must be accounted for separately and: (a) Fifty percent of the money must be used to fund a program selected by the Director that provides loans to persons who are engaged in agriculture and who are 21 years of age or younger; and (b) The remaining 50 percent of the money must be deposited in the Account for the Control of Weeds established by NRS 555.035 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 573.103 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 573 / Section 573.103
Audits of accounts; filing copies of audits
Status: in_force

Every operator of a public livestock auction whose accounts are audited under the provisions of the Packers and Stockyards Act, 7 U.S.C. § 204 , as amended, shall file a copy of each such audit with the Director.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 561.095 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.095
Meetings; quorum; minutes and audio recordings or transcripts are public records
Status: in_force

1. The members of the Board may meet at such times and at such places as may be specified by the call of the Chair or a majority of the Board, and a meeting of the Board may be held regularly at least once every 3 months. In case of an emergency, special meetings may be called by the Chair or by the Director.

2. Seven members of the Board constitute a quorum. A quorum may exercise all the authority conferred on the Board.

3. Minutes and audio recordings or transcripts of each meeting, regular or special, must be filed with the Department and, except as otherwise provided in NRS 241.035 , are public records. A copy of the minutes or audio recordings must be made available to a member of the public upon request at no charge pursuant to NRS 241.035 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 576.018 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 576 / Section 576.018
“Producer” defined
Status: in_force

“Producer” means any person engaged in the business of growing or producing any farm product.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 571.200 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.200
Disposal of carcass of diseased animal
Status: in_force

1. The owner or agent in charge of any animal that has died or has been killed as a result of any infectious, contagious or parasitic disease shall immediately bury the carcass thereof at least 3 feet underground or cause the carcass to be consumed by fire, and the carcass must not be sold or given away.

2. In order to carry out the requirements of subsection 1, the carcass may be conveyed on a public highway or public road, or conveyed on land not owned by the owner or agent, in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated by the State Quarantine Officer.

3. The expense of burying, burning or conveying the carcass must be paid by the owner or agent, and such expense is a lien upon remaining animals or other real or personal property of the owner or agent until paid.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 573.125 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 573 / Section 573.125
Issuance of receipts to purchasers
Status: in_force

Each operator of a livestock auction or person who conducts an annual sale of livestock shall issue to each purchaser of livestock a receipt on a form approved by the Department, and the receipt must contain:

1. The name and address of the purchaser of the livestock.

2. A description of the livestock, which must include the number and kind, approximate age, the sex, and any visible brands or other distinguishing or identifying marks.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 575.150 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 575 / Section 575.150
Estimation of livestock and sheep owned by persons failing to return declarations; review of completed declarations to determine accuracy; changes; notification of changes and of right to challenge accuracy
Status: in_force

1. Upon receipt of the declaration of livestock and sheep and the report of owners of livestock and sheep, the Department shall: (a) Make an estimate of the number, kind and classification of all livestock and sheep owned by any person failing to return the declaration of livestock and sheep and include that information on the report; and (b) Examine each completed declaration of livestock and sheep and the report to determine its accuracy, and if there is any evidence that any information is inaccurate or incomplete, may change and correct any listing as to number, kind, classification, ownership or location by adding thereto or deducting therefrom as necessary to make the report complete and accurate.

2. The Department may verify the number of livestock or sheep by any reasonable means, including actual count at any reasonable time.

3. If the Department changes the listings on the report of owners of livestock and sheep for any owner and the listing for that owner does not conform to the listings on the declaration completed by that owner, the Department shall notify the owner of the change within 15 days after the change is made. The notification must contain a statement explaining the owner's right to challenge the accuracy of the report made by the Department.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 567.040 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 567 / Section 567.040
Chair; Vice Chair; designation of certain members by Chair; Secretary
Status: in_force

1. At the first meeting of each year, the Committee shall select its own Chair and Vice Chair from among its members. A member may not serve as the Chair or Vice Chair for more than two consecutive terms.

2. Upon the selection of the Chair at the first meeting of each year, the Chair shall designate the members described in subsections 5 and 6 of NRS 567.030 .

3. The Secretary of the State Board of Agriculture shall serve as Secretary of the Committee.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 562.220 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 562 / Section 562.220
State Sheep Inspection Account: Payment of salaries, compensation and expenses; limitation on payment of administrative expenses
Status: in_force

1. The salaries, compensation and expenses provided for in this chapter must be paid out of the State Sheep Inspection Account.

2. Necessary administrative expenses incurred by the Board in carrying out the provisions of this chapter may be paid from the State Sheep Inspection Account, except that such administrative expenses must not exceed 5 percent of the annual collected tax receipts.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 574.220 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 574 / Section 574.220
“Ambient temperature” defined
Status: in_force

“Ambient temperature” means the temperature surrounding an animal.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 567.120 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 567 / Section 567.120
Woolgrowers' State Account for Control of Predatory Animals: Deposit of tax
Status: in_force

As collected, the money derived from the special levy authorized by NRS 567.110 must be deposited by the proper county officer in the state or county treasury in which the Woolgrowers' State Account for Control of Predatory Animals is located for credit to that Account, subject only to the orders of the Board.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 571.060 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.060
Certified copies of quarantine to be delivered to certain officers
Status: in_force

If a quarantine is declared as provided in NRS 571.045 to 571.110 , inclusive, against the importation into or transportation through this state of any animals from any other state, territory or district or any portion or portions thereof, a certified copy of the quarantine must be personally delivered by the State Quarantine Officer or the State Quarantine Officer’s representative or mailed by certified or registered mail to each of the following:

1. The governor or the proper quarantine official of such state, territory or district.

2. The United States quarantine official having jurisdiction over the same character of quarantine.

3. The state agent or other qualified official of any interstate railroad, express company or other common carrier doing business within this state.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 563.080 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 563 / Section 563.080
General powers and duties of Board
Status: in_force

1. The Board shall have possession and care of all property of the Nevada Junior Livestock Show and the Nevada Youth Livestock and Dairy Show and shall be entrusted with the direction of the entire business and financial affairs of these exhibitions.

2. The Board may: (a) Appoint employees and define their duties. (b) Adopt bylaws, rules and regulations for the government of the Nevada Junior Livestock Show Board, the Nevada Junior Livestock Show and the Nevada Youth Livestock and Dairy Show and for all exhibitions of livestock. (c) Acquire or lease real and personal property, buildings and improvements.

3. The Board shall review: (a) All uses of the real property leased to Washoe County for use as a fairground; and (b) Any physical improvements or changes to the facilities at the fairground, to ensure that the use of the property for purposes related to agriculture and livestock continues to comply with the provisions of the trust relating to the fairground imposed upon the conveyance.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 562.260 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 562 / Section 562.260
Division of State into districts
Status: in_force

The Board shall have the power to divide the State into such districts as may be necessary for the enforcement of this chapter, which districts shall be under the supervision of one of the members of the Board.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 576.032 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 576 / Section 576.032
Additional requirements for issuance and renewal of license: Statement regarding obligation of child support; grounds for denial of license; duty of Department
Status: in_force

<See notes for changes to this section effective under certain conditions.>

1. A natural person who applies for the issuance or renewal of a license as a broker, dealer, commission merchant or agent shall submit to the Department the statement prescribed by the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services of the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to NRS 425.520 . The statement must be completed and signed by the applicant.

2. The Department shall include the statement required pursuant to subsection 1 in: (a) The application or any other forms that must be submitted for the issuance or renewal of the license; or (b) A separate form prescribed by the Department.

3. A license as a broker, dealer, commission merchant or agent may not be issued or renewed by the Department if the applicant is a natural person who: (a) Fails to submit the statement required pursuant to subsection 1; or (b) Indicates on the statement submitted pursuant to subsection 1 that he or she is subject to a court order for the support of a child and is not in compliance with the order or a plan approved by the district attorney or other public agency enforcing the order for the repayment of the amount owed pursuant to the order.

4. If an applicant indicates on the statement submitted pursuant to subsection 1 that he or she is subject to a court order for the support of a child and is not in compliance with the order or a plan approved by the district attorney or other public agency enforcing the order for the repayment of the amount owed pursuant to the order, the Department shall advise the applicant to contact the district attorney or other public agency enforcing the order to determine the actions that the applicant may take to satisfy the arrearage.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 561.149 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.149
Depositions
Status: in_force

In all cases where the Director is required or authorized by law to proceed upon a verified complaint, the Director, or the Director’s deputy so authorized by the Director, may take depositions, within or without the State, as the circumstances of the case may require.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 569.010 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 569 / Section 569.010
Estrays and feral livestock deemed property of Department; management, control, placement and disposition of estrays and feral livestock; disposition of money; liability
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided by law, all estrays and feral livestock within this state shall be deemed for the purpose of this section to be the property of the Department.

2. The Department has all rights accruing pursuant to the laws of this state to owners of those animals, and may: (a) Dispose of estrays and feral livestock by sale through an agent appointed by the Department; or (b) Provide for the management, control, placement or disposition of estrays and feral livestock through cooperative agreements pursuant to NRS 569.031 .

3. Except as otherwise provided by law, all money collected for the sale or for the injury or killing of any such animals must be held for 1 year, subject to the claim of any person who can establish legal title to any animal concerned. All money remaining unclaimed must be deposited in the Livestock Inspection Account after 1 year. The Department may disallow all claims if it deems the claims illegal or not showing satisfactory evidence of title.

4. The Department or any political subdivision of this state is not liable for any trespass or other damage caused by any of those estrays or feral livestock.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 576.012 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 576 / Section 576.012
“Alternative livestock” defined
Status: in_force

“Alternative livestock” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 501.003 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 573.120 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 573 / Section 573.120
Records to be maintained by person buying or receiving livestock for slaughter on consignment or for commission or fee: Contents; inspection; retention
Status: in_force

1. Any person buying, or receiving on a consignment, commission or fee basis, any livestock for slaughter at a slaughtering establishment or plant, shall keep the following records for each lot of livestock so received: (a) The name and address of the person from whom the livestock was received. (b) A description of the livestock, which must include the number and kind, approximate age, the sex, and any visible brands or other distinguishing or identifying marks.

2. If any livestock bought or received as provided in subsection 1 is disposed of other than by slaughter, a record must be kept of the disposal, including the description as provided in subsection 1 and the name and address of the person receiving the livestock.

3. The records provided for in this section must be retained for at least 2 years and must be open for inspection by any peace officer or representative of the Department at all reasonable times.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 576.042 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 576 / Section 576.042
Civil action for violation of chapter or misrepresentation or fraud; limitation of actions; service of process
Status: in_force

1. Any: (a) Producer of livestock or farm products or the producer's agent or consignee or produce vendor; (b) Licensed broker, dealer or commission merchant; or (c) Nonprofit organization or association, including the Nevada Mineral Exhibition, 4-H clubs, the Future Farmers of America, the Nevada Junior Livestock Show, the Nevada State Livestock Show and the Nevada Hereford Association, who is injured by any violation of the provisions of this chapter, or by any misrepresentations or fraud on the part of any licensed dealer, broker or commission merchant, may maintain a civil action against the dealer, broker or commission merchant. If the dealer, broker or commission merchant is licensed, he or she may also maintain an action against the surety on any bonds, or the money or securities deposited in lieu of a bond. In such an action against an unlicensed dealer, broker or commission merchant, the injured person is entitled to treble damages.

2. Any person having a claim pursuant to subsection 1 against any licensed dealer, broker or commission merchant must begin legal action on any bond, or money or securities deposited in lieu of a bond, for recovery of the amount claimed to be due within 1 year after the claim has accrued.

3. Pursuant to subsection 4 of NRS 576.030 , process may be served by delivering to the Director duplicate copies of the process and paying a fee established by regulation of the State Board of Agriculture. The service upon the Director shall be deemed service upon the dealer, broker or commission merchant. The Director shall forward one copy of the process by registered mail prepaid to the defendant dealer, broker or commission merchant, specifying the day and hour of service. The return receipt of the defendant is prima facie evidence of the completion of service. If service of summons is made upon the Director in accordance with the provisions of this subsection, the period within which the defendant must appear is extended 10 days. The provisions of this subsection are not exclusive, but if a defendant dealer, broker or commission merchant is found within the State of Nevada, he or she must be served with process in the State of Nevada.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 562.160 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 562 / Section 562.160
Board to fix rate of annual tax; notice to State Department of Agriculture
Status: in_force

Upon receipt of the reports from the State Department of Agriculture pursuant to NRS 575.180 , the Board shall fix the rate to be levied each year as provided for in NRS 562.170 and shall send notice of it to the State Department of Agriculture on or before the first Monday in May of each year.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 563.320 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 563 / Section 563.320
Authority to research, advertise, make determinations and take action to support and stabilize livestock industry on grazing lands
Status: in_force

<See notes for changes to this section effective under certain conditions.>

The Commission may:

1. Conduct research and surveys to determine the opinions and knowledge of the residents of this state concerning the livestock industry on grazing lands;

2. Establish programs to provide information to the residents of this state concerning the livestock industry on grazing lands;

3. Conduct advertising campaigns to promote the livestock industry on grazing lands;

4. Support the responsible control, management or use of grazing lands;

5. Compile information concerning the livestock industry on grazing lands and disseminate that information to each state grazing board;

6. Make determinations concerning the availability of forage on grazing lands; and

7. Take any action it determines is necessary to stabilize the livestock industry on grazing lands.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 565.040 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 565 / Section 565.040
Creation of brand inspection districts; animals subject to inspection; adoption and publication of regulations
Status: in_force

1. The Director may declare any part of this State a brand inspection district.

2. After the creation of any brand inspection district as authorized by this chapter, all animals within any such district are subject to brand inspection in accordance with the provisions of this chapter before: (a) Consignment for slaughter within any district; (b) Any transfer of ownership by sale or otherwise; or (c) Removal from the district if the removal is not authorized pursuant to a livestock movement permit issued by the Department or pursuant to NRS 565.095 .

3. If a brand inspection district is created by the Department pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, the Director shall adopt regulations defining the boundaries of the district and the fees to be collected for brand inspection and prescribing such other methods of procedure not inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter as the Director considers necessary.

4. Any regulations adopted pursuant to the provisions of this section must be published at least twice in a newspaper having a general circulation in the brand inspection district created by the regulations, and copies of the regulations must be mailed to all common carriers of record with the Nevada Transportation Authority operating in the brand inspection district. Such publication and notification constitutes legal notice of the creation of the brand inspection district. The expense of advertising and notification must be paid from the Livestock Inspection Account.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 564.040 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 564 / Section 564.040
Application for recording of brand or marks
Status: in_force

1. Any owner of animals in this State desiring to adopt and use thereupon any brand, or brand and mark, or marks, as provided for in this chapter shall, before doing so, forward to the Department an application, on a form approved and provided by the Department for that purpose, for the recording of the brand, or brand and mark or marks, and receive a certificate of recordation as provided in this chapter.

2. The application must: (a) Include a drawing, exact except as to size, of the brand, together with any earmarks or other marks desired or intended to be used therewith, and the location upon the animal or animals concerned where the brand and earmarks or other marks are desired or intended to be used; (b) Include a statement of the kinds of animals upon which the brand or brand and mark or marks are used or will be used; (c) Include a statement of the approximate boundaries of that part of the State within which it is intended to use the brand, brand and mark or marks; (d) Include the full name and address of the applicant; and (e) Be accompanied by a fee of $200 for the recording of the brand, or brand and mark, or marks. The fee must not be prorated for any unused portion of the period for which the brand, or brand and mark, or marks are recorded.

3. For the purpose of this chapter, the post office address included in the application must be considered the legal address of the applicant until the Department receives from the applicant, in writing, a notice of the change of the address, the latest address of record with the Department remaining the legal address.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 561.245 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.245
Cooperation and agreements with Federal Government, agencies, political subdivisions, corporations and natural persons; grants and subgrants
Status: in_force

In the administration of various programs by the Department as provided by law, the Department may:

1. Cooperate, financially or otherwise, and execute contracts or agreements with the Federal Government or any federal department or agency, any other state department or agency, a county, a city, a public district or any political subdivision of this State, a public or private corporation, a natural person or a group of natural persons. The cooperation does not relieve any person, department, agency, corporation or political subdivision of any responsibility or liability existing under any provision of law.

2. In addition to any money or other contribution accepted pursuant to NRS 561.255 , apply for or accept any gifts, grants, donations or contributions from any source.

3. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 561.335 and 561.355 , make grants or subgrants of money to any person, department, agency, corporation or political subdivision specified in subsection 1.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 576.121 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 576 / Section 576.121
Mandatory suspension of license for failure to pay child support or comply with certain subpoenas or warrants; reinstatement of license
Status: in_force

<See notes for changes to this section effective under certain conditions.>

1. If the Department 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 as a broker, dealer, commission merchant or agent, the Department 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 Department 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 Department shall reinstate a license as a broker, dealer, commission merchant or agent that has been suspended by a district court pursuant to NRS 425.540 if the Department 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 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 571.017 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.017
“Animal” defined
Status: in_force

“ Animal ” means any living creature other than a member of the human race.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 574.105 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 574 / Section 574.105
Mistreatment of police animal and interference with duties of police animal or handler unlawful; penalties; exception
Status: in_force

1. A person shall not willfully and maliciously: (a) Taunt, torment, tease, beat, strike or administer a desensitizing drug, chemical or substance to a police animal; (b) Interfere with a police animal or a handler thereof in the performance of duties assigned to the police animal or handler; or (c) Torture, mutilate, injure, poison, disable or kill a police animal.

2. A person who violates: (a) Paragraph (a) or (b) of subsection 1 is guilty of a category D felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130 . (b) Paragraph (c) of subsection 1 is guilty of: (1) If the police animal is not totally disabled or killed, a category D felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130 , and may be further punished by a fine of not more than $10,000. (2) If the police animal is totally disabled or killed, a category C felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130 . In addition to the punishment imposed pursuant to this subparagraph, the court may require a person who is punished pursuant to this subparagraph to pay restitution to the agency that owns the police animal, including, without limitation, payment for veterinary services and the cost of replacing the police animal.

3. The provisions of this section do not prohibit a euthanasia technician licensed pursuant to chapter 638 of NRS , a peace officer or a veterinarian from euthanizing a police animal in an emergency if the police animal is critically wounded and would otherwise endure undue suffering and pain.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 577.120 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 577 / Section 577.120
Application for and acceptance of gifts and grants
Status: in_force

The Director may apply for and accept any gift, donation, bequest, grant or other source of money to carry out the provisions of this chapter and the regulations adopted pursuant thereto.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 562.055 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 562 / Section 562.055
Costs incurred by State Board of Agriculture to enforce provisions of chapter to be paid by person against whom provisions are enforced; cost of any sheep lost due to seizure to enforce provisions of chapter to be borne by owner of sheep
Status: in_force

1. Any costs incurred by the Board that are necessary for the enforcement of the provisions of this chapter, including, but not limited to: (a) The wages, salaries and benefits paid to the employees of the Board that are associated with the enforcement of those provisions; (b) All costs associated with transporting, housing, feeding and caring for sheep that have been seized pursuant to the provisions of this chapter; and (c) Any damages to property resulting from the seizure of such sheep, must be paid by the person against whom the provisions are enforced or the owner or person in charge of the sheep that are seized.

2. The cost of any sheep lost as a result of their seizure pursuant to the provisions of this chapter must be borne by the owner of the sheep.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 573.180 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 573 / Section 573.180
Exemption from provisions of chapter for nonprofit organizations and associations
Status: in_force

None of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed to apply to the Nevada Mineral Exhibition, 4-H clubs, the Future Farmers of America, the Nevada Junior Livestock Show, the Nevada State Livestock Show, the Nevada Hereford Association, and any other organization or association which is entirely nonprofit in character.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 567.020 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 567 / Section 567.020
Creation
Status: in_force

To control predatory animals, property-destroying birds and rodents within the State of Nevada, with money as may be made available to it by contributions from private or public agencies, or otherwise, the State Predatory Animal and Rodent Committee is hereby created within the State Department of Agriculture.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 577.110 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 577 / Section 577.110
Deposit of fees
Status: in_force

The Department shall deposit all fees collected pursuant to this chapter in the Livestock Inspection Account created by NRS 561.344 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 561.145 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.145
General powers and duties
Status: in_force

1. The Director shall direct and supervise all administrative and technical activities of the Department, and all programs administered by the Department as provided by law. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 284.143 , the Director shall devote his or her entire time to the duties of the Director's office, and shall follow no other gainful employment or occupation.

2. The Director may, within such limitations as may be provided by law, and from time to time alter the organization of the Department and reassign responsibilities and duties as the Director may deem appropriate.

3. The Director shall: (a) Coordinate the activities of the divisions of the Department. (b) Report to the Board upon all matters pertaining to the administration of the Department.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 574.440 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 574 / Section 574.440
Program to control disease and care for health
Status: in_force

An operator shall, with the approval of a veterinarian, establish and maintain a program to control disease and care for the health of dogs and cats. As part of this program, an operator shall ensure that:

1. Each dog and cat is observed daily by the person directly responsible for its care, or by someone else under that person's direct supervision.

2. Blind, lame, injured, ill or diseased dogs and cats are provided with the appropriate veterinary care that is consistent with the purposes for which a dog or cat is being kept or humanely euthanized.

3. Any dogs or cats under quarantine or being treated for a communicable disease are kept separate from other dogs and cats.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 574.010 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 574 / Section 574.010
Incorporation
Status: in_force

Any three or more citizens of the State of Nevada who incorporate as a body corporate under the general laws for corporations in this state set forth in chapter 78 of NRS for the purpose of preventing cruelty to animals may, except as otherwise provided in NRS 574.040 , avail themselves of the privileges and benefits of NRS 574.010 to 574.040 , inclusive.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 568.200 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.200
Central Committee of Nevada State Grazing Boards: Powers; duties; limitations
Status: in_force

1. State grazing boards are authorized and empowered to make such use of the Central Committee as may be proper within the provisions of NRS 568.010 to 568.210 , inclusive.

2. The Central Committee shall not engage in any activity or project except when and as authorized and directed so to do in writing by a majority of the state grazing boards, and, except for the necessary and actual traveling and subsistence expenses of its members as provided for in NRS 568.180 , shall not incur any expense incident to its duties and activities except as authorized in writing by a majority of the state grazing boards.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 574.350 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 574 / Section 574.350
Enforcement by society for prevention of cruelty to animals prohibited
Status: in_force

No member, agent or officer of a society for the prevention of cruelty to animals may enforce the provisions of NRS 574.210 to 574.510 , inclusive.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 569.008 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 569 / Section 569.008
“Feral livestock” defined
Status: in_force

“ Feral livestock ” means any formerly domesticated livestock or progeny of domesticated livestock which have become wild and are running at large upon public or private lands in the State of Nevada, and which have no physical signs of domestication. The term does not include horses or burros that are subject to the jurisdiction of the Federal Government pursuant to the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act, 16 U.S.C. §§ 1331 to 1340 , inclusive, and any regulations adopted pursuant thereto, or any other federal statute or regulation.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 569.075 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 569 / Section 569.075
Sale of feral livestock gathered by Department; publication of notice of sale of feral livestock; sale of injured or debilitated feral livestock
Status: in_force

1. The Department may sell all feral livestock which it has gathered if the Department determines that the sale of the feral livestock is necessary to facilitate the placement or other disposition of the feral livestock.

2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, before the Department may sell feral livestock, the Department must publish notice of the sale of the feral livestock in a newspaper published at the county seat of the county in which the gathering of the feral livestock occurred. If there is no newspaper published at the county seat of the county, the notice must be published in the newspaper published at the nearest point to that county seat. A notice of a sale published pursuant to this section need not include full descriptions of the feral livestock, but may include such information and details as the Department determines necessary.

3. The Department may sell injured, sick or otherwise debilitated feral livestock if, as determined by the Department, the sale of the feral livestock is necessary to facilitate the placement or other disposition of the feral livestock. If feral livestock is sold pursuant to this subsection, the Department shall give a brand inspection clearance certificate to the purchaser.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 573.160 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 573 / Section 573.160
Inspection of premises and records by Department
Status: in_force

To carry out the provisions of this chapter and to conduct inspections pursuant thereto, the Department or any authorized representative thereof may enter the establishment or premises where any public livestock auction or annual sale of livestock is held and inspect the records thereof at all reasonable times.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 569.120 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 569 / Section 569.120
Estrays and feral livestock may be taken up by agents of Department; procedure for disposal
Status: in_force

Estrays and feral livestock may be taken up by authorized agents of the Department. The disposal of the estrays and feral livestock must be conducted in the manner set forth in the provisions of NRS 569.040 to 569.130 , inclusive.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 574.300 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 574 / Section 574.300
“Pet” defined
Status: in_force

“Pet” means a domestic cat or dog commonly kept for pleasure.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 577.020 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 577 / Section 577.020
“Department” defined
Status: in_force

“ Department ” means the State Department of Agriculture.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 575.130 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 575 / Section 575.130
Provision of declaration to owners of livestock or sheep; administrative penalty for failure to complete declaration
Status: in_force

1. The Department shall provide the declaration to each owner of livestock or sheep listed in its most current report of such owners.

2. An owner of livestock or sheep who fails to complete a declaration within 30 days after the date it was provided to him or her is subject to a penalty of $5 assessed by the Department.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 569.045 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 569 / Section 569.045
Person gathering estray or feral livestock to publish notice in newspaper; requirements of notice
Status: in_force

1. Before any person gathers any estrays or feral livestock, the person must cause notice of the gathering to be published in a newspaper of general circulation within the county in which the gathering is to take place.

2. The notice must: (a) Be published at least once a week for the 4 weeks preceding the gathering; (b) Clearly identify the area in which the gathering is to take place and the date and time of the gathering; (c) If feral livestock are to be gathered, include a full description of the species of feral livestock to be gathered; (d) Indicate a location where owners or possible owners of the estrays or feral livestock may go to claim an estray or feral livestock that was gathered; and (e) List the name and telephone number of a person who may be contacted if an owner or possible owner is interested in viewing the estrays or feral livestock gathered.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 562.230 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 562 / Section 562.230
State Sheep Inspection Account: Payment of vouchers or claims of inspectors; contents of vouchers or claims
Status: in_force

The State Controller shall draw a warrant or check payable out of the State Sheep Inspection Account to any inspector who files proper vouchers or claims, duly approved by the Board, setting forth:

1. The name of the inspector;

2. The kind and nature of service rendered;

3. The particular locality where the work was done;

4. The length of time employed;

5. The number of sheep inspected and the name of the owner or person in charge of the sheep;

6. The disease or diseases treated, and the length of time of the treatment; and

7. The amount claimed for the services.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 574.202 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 574 / Section 574.202
“Animal rescue organization” defined
Status: in_force

“Animal rescue organization” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 574.205 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 574.650 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 574 / Section 574.650
Postponement of date for sterilization: Letter signed by veterinarian required; modification of agreement for sterilization
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, if a new owner presents to the releasing agency a letter signed by a veterinarian which includes: (a) A statement that the life or health of the pet may be jeopardized by sterilization; and (b) The veterinarian's medical reason for that determination, the releasing agency may postpone for 30 days the date by which the pet must be sterilized. An additional 30-day postponement may be granted if the new owner presents a letter from a veterinarian stating the medical reason for the postponement. There is no limit on the number of postponements that may be granted pursuant to this subsection.

2. Before the releasing agency may grant a postponement pursuant to subsection 1, the agency and the new owner must modify the agreement for sterilization to provide amended dates by which the pet must be sterilized and the agency must be notified of the sterilization.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 561.385 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.385
Agriculture Registration and Enforcement Account
Status: in_force

1. The Agriculture Registration and Enforcement Account is hereby created in the State General Fund for the use of the Department.

2. The following fees must be deposited in the Agriculture Registration and Enforcement Account: (a) Except as otherwise provided in NRS 586.270 and 586.940 , fees collected pursuant to the provisions of chapter 586 of NRS . (b) Fees collected pursuant to the provisions of chapter 588 of NRS . (c) Fees collected pursuant to the provisions of NRS 590.340 to 590.450 , inclusive. (d) Laboratory fees collected for the testing of pesticides as authorized by NRS 561.305 , and as are necessary pursuant to the provisions of NRS 555.2605 to 555.460 , inclusive, and, except as otherwise provided in NRS 586.270 and 586.940 , chapter 586 of NRS. (e) Laboratory fees collected for the analysis and testing of commercial fertilizers and agricultural minerals, as authorized by NRS 561.305 , and as are necessary pursuant to the provisions of chapter 588 of NRS . (f) Laboratory fees collected for the analysis and testing of petroleum products or motor vehicle fuel, as authorized by NRS 561.305 , and as are necessary pursuant to the provisions of NRS 590.010 to 590.150 , inclusive. (g) Laboratory fees collected for the analysis and testing of antifreeze, as authorized by NRS 561.305 , and as are necessary pursuant to the provisions of NRS 590.340 to 590.450 , inclusive.

3. Expenditures from the Agriculture Registration and Enforcement Account may be made to carry out the provisions of this chapter, NRS 555.2605 to 555.460 , inclusive, or chapters 586, 588 and 590 of NRS or for any other purpose authorized by the Legislature.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 561.489 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.489
Donation of certain commodities to certain organizations created for religious, charitable or educational purposes
Status: in_force

The Director may donate commodities that he or she determines have reached the end of their useful lives to any organization described in NRS 372.3261 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 574.260 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 574 / Section 574.260
“Dealer” defined
Status: in_force

“Dealer” means a person who, for compensation or profit, buys, sells, breeds, trades or imports cats or dogs for resale.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 568.230 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.230
Grazing interfering with customary use of land unlawful; exceptions
Status: in_force

1. It is unlawful to graze livestock on any part of the unreserved and unappropriated public lands of the United States in the State of Nevada, when grazing will or does prevent, restrict or interfere with the customary use of the land for grazing livestock by any person who, by himself or herself or the person’s grantors or predecessors, has become established, either exclusively or in common with others, in the grazing use of the land by operation of law or under and in accordance with the customs of the graziers of the region involved.

2. NRS 568.230 to 568.290 , inclusive, does not prohibit the grazing on any public lands of livestock owned, kept or used for work or milking purposes by any ranch owner or bona fide settler, for the owner or settler’s domestic use, as distinguished from commercial use, or prohibit the grazing of any livestock necessary for and used in connection with any mining or construction work or other lawful work of similar character.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 574.430 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 574 / Section 574.430
Sanitization
Status: in_force

An operator shall ensure that:

1. Insects, ectoparasites and avian, mammalian and reptilian pests are kept under control.

2. Supplies of food and bedding material are stored in facilities that afford adequate protection from infestation or contamination by vermin.

3. For primary enclosures used to restrict the immediate movement of a dog or cat: (a) Excreta are removed at least once daily to prevent contamination and to reduce to a minimum odors and the risk of disease; and (b) Each such primary enclosure is disinfected at least once daily and before placing another dog or cat in the primary enclosure. If a hosing or flushing method of cleaning is used, all dogs and cats must be removed from the primary enclosure and adequate measures must be taken to protect the dogs and cats in other primary enclosures from being contaminated with water and other wastes.

4. Primary enclosures used to restrict the immediate movement of an animal other than a dog or cat are cleaned, washed and disinfected at least once every 2 weeks to prevent any accumulation of debris or excreta and to reduce to a practical minimum substances and organisms injurious to the health of animals or humans.

5. Pens or runs with hard surfaces, and cages and rooms, are sanitized at least once every 2 weeks by: (a) Washing them with water of a temperature not less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit and with soap or detergent; (b) Washing all soiled surfaces with a safe and effective disinfectant; or (c) Cleaning all soiled surfaces with live steam.

6. Pens or runs with gravel, sand or dirt surfaces are cleaned as often as necessary by removing and replacing the soiled gravel, sand or dirt.

7. Sewage, solid wastes, soiled bedding, dead animals and debris are removed from housing facilities regularly and disposed of properly.

8. Facilities for disposal are maintained in such a manner as to reduce to a minimum odors and the risk of disease or infestation by vermin.

9. Adequate facilities, such as washrooms, basins or sinks, are provided for the cleanliness of persons handling animals.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 574.320 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 574 / Section 574.320
“Retailer” defined
Status: in_force

“Retailer” means a person who acquires pets for resale.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 564.055 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 564 / Section 564.055
Recording of cattle brands
Status: in_force

1. Brands for cattle shall be recorded for use in only two of the following positions: (a) The hip on the right-hand side; (b) The hip on the left-hand side; (c) The shoulder on the right-hand side; (d) The shoulder on the left-hand side; (e) The rib cage on the right-hand side; or (f) The rib cage on the left-hand side.

2. Nothing in this section shall be construed to preclude the use of date brands.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 568.270 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.270
Restraint of violation by injunction
Status: in_force

The violation of any provision of NRS 568.230 to 568.290 , inclusive, may be restrained by injunction, issued by a court of competent jurisdiction, pursuant to the provisions of law and principles of equity relating to injunctions.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 575.220 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 575 / Section 575.220
Report of certain delinquent taxes
Status: in_force

The Department shall report to the Board any taxes delinquent, if the taxes were levied pursuant to NRS 562.170 and 567.110 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 569.080 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 569 / Section 569.080
Sale, placement or other disposition of unclaimed estray; sale or placement of unclaimed feral livestock; issuance of brand inspection clearance certificate upon sale; marking, branding or identifying required before sale or placement
Status: in_force

1. If an estray is not claimed within 5 working days after the last publication of the advertisement required by NRS 569.070 , it must be: (a) Sold by the Department; or (b) Held by the Department until the estray is given a placement or other disposition through a cooperative agreement established pursuant to NRS 569.031 for the management, control, placement or disposition of estrays and feral livestock.

2. If feral livestock is not claimed by the date of sale published pursuant to NRS 569.075 , the feral livestock must be sold by the Department pursuant to NRS 569.075 or placed pursuant to a cooperative agreement established pursuant to NRS 569.031 for the management, control, placement or disposition of estrays and feral livestock.

3. If the Department sells the estray or feral livestock, the Department shall give a brand inspection clearance certificate to the purchaser.

4. Estrays and feral livestock must be marked, branded or identified with an individual animal identification before sale or placement.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 568.290 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.290
Purpose; construction
Status: in_force

1. NRS 568.230 to 568.290 , inclusive, shall be deemed an exercise of the police power of the state, for the protection of the economic welfare and peace of the people of the state, and all of their provisions must be liberally construed for the accomplishment of its purposes.

2. Nothing in NRS 568.230 to 568.290 , inclusive, amends or repeals existing law regarding the grazing use of the public lands or of water for the purpose of watering livestock, or modifies or compromises any valid rights or priorities which exist therein on March 30, 1931.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 561.153 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.153
Prescription of fees to cover costs of providing certain services, products or publications; procedures for billing or collecting fees
Status: in_force

The Director may by regulation:

1. Prescribe, in addition to any other fees prescribed by the Director pursuant to titles 49, 50 and 51 of NRS, a fee to cover the costs incurred by the Department for any service, product or publication provided by the Department pursuant to titles 49, 50 and 51 of NRS or the regulations adopted pursuant thereto; and

2. Adopt such procedures as the Director may deem appropriate for the billing or collection of such fees.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 576.132 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 576 / Section 576.132
Free-sale certificate for agricultural product; submission of application; requirements
Status: in_force

The Department may provide a free-sale certificate for an agricultural product if:

1. An application is submitted in the manner prescribed by the Director;

2. The applicant is located in this State; and

3. The agricultural product is grown, produced or processed in this State.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 564.090 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 564 / Section 564.090
Evidentiary effect of certificates of recordation
Status: in_force

All certificates of recordation of brands or brands and marks furnished by the Department under the provisions of this chapter are prima facie evidence of the ownership of all animals of the kind or kinds and bearing the brand or brands and mark or marks specified and as set forth therein, and those certificates must be taken as evidence of that ownership in all suits of law or in equity, or in any criminal proceedings, if the title to animals in this State is involved or proper to be proved.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 573.090 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 573 / Section 573.090
Display of license
Status: in_force

The original license or a certified copy thereof shall be displayed conspicuously by the licensee in the sale ring or in some other like prominent place in the licensed establishment or premises.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 574.655 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 574 / Section 574.655
Notification of sterilization to releasing agency; exceptions; effect of failure to comply
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a new owner who signs an agreement for sterilization and receives an unsterilized pet from a releasing agency shall: (a) Have that pet sterilized on or before the date specified in the agreement for sterilization; and (b) Submit to the releasing agency, on or before the date by which notification is required in the agreement for sterilization: (1) A letter signed by a veterinarian: (I) Verifying that the pet has been sterilized; (II) Stating the date on which the pet was sterilized; and (III) Providing a physical description of the pet; and (2) A bill or receipt from the veterinarian verifying that the pet has been sterilized.

2. A new owner shall be deemed to have complied with the provisions of subsection 1 if the new owner submits to the releasing agency, on or before the date by which notification is required in the agreement for sterilization, a signed affidavit in which the new owner sets forth a compelling reason why he or she is unable to have the pet sterilized, including, without limitation, that the pet has been lost or stolen. For the purposes of this subsection, financial hardship or the negligent or willful failure of the new owner to have the pet sterilized does not constitute a compelling reason.

3. A releasing agency shall refund to a new owner the deposit paid pursuant to NRS 574.640 within 15 days after receipt of the letter and the bill or receipt required pursuant to subsection 1 or the affidavit required pursuant to subsection 2.

4. If a new owner fails to comply with subsection 1 or 2, the releasing agency: (a) Shall retain the deposit paid by the new owner; (b) May bring an action against the new owner in the Justice Court in whose jurisdiction the releasing agency is located to enforce the clause included in the agreement for sterilization pursuant to paragraph (i) of subsection 1 of NRS 574.645 ; and (c) May require the new owner to return the pet to the releasing agency pursuant to the clause included in the agreement for sterilization pursuant to paragraph (j) of subsection 1 of NRS 574.645 . The releasing agency must notify the new owner in writing of its intent to enforce the clause included in the agreement pursuant to paragraph (j) of subsection 1 of NRS 574.645 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 562.470 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 562 / Section 562.470
Board and inspectors to keep record of inspection; contents
Status: in_force

1. The Board and each inspector must keep a record to be known as the inspection record, in which they must enter their official acts.

2. Such records shall show: (a) The name of the owner of every flock of sheep inspected. (b) The time when and the place where the same was inspected.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 571.150 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.150
Inspection, testing or quarantine of animal infected with or exposed to disease
Status: in_force

The State Quarantine Officer may inspect, test or quarantine any animal in the State infected with, suspected of being or which have been exposed to an infectious, contagious or parasitic disease, and compel testing or treatment at such times and as often as the State Quarantine Officer deems necessary to insure the suppression of disease.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 566.045 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 566 / Section 566.045
Penalties
Status: in_force

Any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a gross misdemeanor and, in addition to any criminal penalty, shall pay to the Department an administrative fine of not more than $1,000 per violation. If an administrative fine is imposed pursuant to this section, the costs of the proceeding, including investigative costs and attorney's fees, may be recovered by the Department.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 569.0065 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 569 / Section 569.0065
“Department” defined
Status: in_force

“ Department ” means the State Department of Agriculture.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 574.270 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 574 / Section 574.270
“Housing facility” defined
Status: in_force

“Housing facility” means a building, room or other area which contains one or more primary enclosures.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 564.120 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 564 / Section 564.120
Rerecording of brands and marks: Application; fee; notice; abandonment; certificates; limitation on recording new brands
Status: in_force

1. Any owner of a brand or brand and mark or marks of record under the provisions of this chapter, including brands or marks transferred pursuant to the provisions of NRS 564.110 , desiring legally to continue the use of the brand or brand and mark or marks beyond the prescribed dates shall, within 60 days before January 1, 2023, and at the end of each 5-year period thereafter, apply to the Department for the rerecording of the brand or brand and mark or marks.

2. The application must be: (a) Submitted electronically through the Internet website of the Department or in writing on a form provided by the Department; and (b) Accompanied by a rerecording fee of $200. The fee must not be prorated for any unused portion of the period for which the brand, or brand and mark, or marks are rerecorded.

3. The Department shall notify every owner of a brand or brand and mark or marks of legal record in its office, including owners of brands and marks transferred under the provisions of NRS 564.110 , at least 60 days before January 1, 2023, and January 1 at the end of each 5-year period thereafter, of the owner's right to rerecord the brand or brand and mark or marks as provided in this section. At the discretion of the Department unless otherwise requested by an owner, the notice must be sent by electronic mail to each such owner or be sent in writing by mail to each such owner at the owner's last electronic mail address or address of record, as applicable, provided to the Department by the owner. The notice is complete at the expiration of 60 days after the date of its sending by the Department.

4. The Department may also advertise the approach of any rerecording period in such manner and at such times as it deems advisable.

5. Any brands or brands and marks for the rerecording of which the owners have not applied as provided for in this section by January 1, 2023, or by January 1 of any 5-year period after that date, including all brands and marks of record as transferred as provided in NRS 564.110 , shall be deemed abandoned and no longer of legal record as provided for by this chapter. Brands or brands and marks thus abandoned may not be awarded or recorded by the Department to persons other than those persons abandoning the brands or brands and marks until 1 year after the date of the abandonment. The awarding and recording of abandoned brands or brands and marks to any person must be in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

6. The Department shall furnish the legal owners of any brand or brand and mark or marks rerecorded under the provisions of this section with an electronic copy of a certificate setting forth the fact of the rerecordation.

7. No new brands may be recorded during the 60 days of a rerecording period unless, in the opinion of the Director, undue hardship would be caused the applicant.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 566.025 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 566 / Section 566.025
Conditions authorizing possession of carcass of bovine animal
Status: in_force

1. It is unlawful for any person to have in his or her possession all or part of the carcass of any bovine animal unless: (a) The animal was slaughtered at a slaughtering establishment under a United States Government, state, county or municipal inspection system which provides for adequate stamping for identification of all carcasses or parts of carcasses before release; or (b) The person exhibits to any inspector or agricultural police officer of the Department, on demand: (1) The hide of the animal from which the carcass was obtained, with ears and brands attached without disfiguration or alteration; or (2) A certificate of inspection or release of the carcass, or of the carcass and hide, issued by an inspector of the Department.

2. As used in this section, “agricultural police officer” means a person appointed by the Director of the Department pursuant to NRS 561.225 who has the powers of a peace officer pursuant to NRS 289.290 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 563.110 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 563 / Section 563.110
Cooperation of Board with farm organizations, livestock associations, counties and cities for exhibitions
Status: in_force

It is proper and lawful for the Nevada Junior Livestock Show Board to cooperate with the farm organizations and livestock associations of the State and the various counties and cities in the exhibitions for which the Board is responsible.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 576.105 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 576 / Section 576.105
Application for renewal of license required to include information relating to state business license; grounds for denial of renewal of license
Status: in_force

1. In addition to any other requirements set forth in this chapter, an applicant for the renewal of a license to act as a broker, dealer, commission merchant or agent must indicate in the application submitted to the Department whether the applicant has a state business license. If the applicant has a state business license, the applicant must include in the application the business identification number assigned by the Secretary of State upon compliance with the provisions of chapter 76 of NRS.

2. A license to act as a broker, dealer, commission merchant or agent may not be renewed by the Department if: (a) The applicant fails to submit the information required by subsection 1; or (b) The State Controller has informed the Department pursuant to subsection 5 of NRS 353C.1965 that the applicant owes a debt to an agency that has been assigned to the State Controller for collection and the applicant has not: (1) Satisfied the debt; (2) Entered into an agreement for the payment of the debt pursuant to NRS 353C.130 ; or (3) Demonstrated that the debt is not valid.

3. As used in this section: (a) “ Agency ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 353C.020 . (b) “Debt” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 353C.040 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 561.425 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.425
Application for and receipt of trust assets by Department
Status: in_force

The Department may act as the agency of and on behalf of and for the State of Nevada to make application to and to receive from the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States, or any other federal officer properly authorized by the Federal Government and pursuant and subject to the provisions of that certain Act of Congress, approved May 3, 1950, entitled “An Act to provide for the liquidation of the trust under the transfer agreements with the state rural rehabilitation corporations, and for other purposes,” being c. 152, 64 Stat. 98, 40 U.S.C . §§ 440 to 444, inclusive, the trust assets, either money or property, held by the United States as trustee for and in behalf of the defunct Nevada rural rehabilitation corporation.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 568.040 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.040
State grazing boards: Creation
Status: in_force

To direct and guide the disposition of the range improvement fund of each grazing district concerned, in the manner most beneficial to the stock raising payers of the grazing fees from which the funds are derived and to the counties concerned, there is hereby created a state grazing board for each Bureau of Land Management grazing district established and existing in Nevada under the provisions of the Taylor Grazing Act.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 568.355 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.355
“Open range” defined
Status: in_force

As used in NRS 568.360 and 568.370 , unless the context otherwise requires, “open range” means all unenclosed land outside of cities and towns upon which cattle, sheep or other domestic animals by custom, license, lease or permit are grazed or permitted to roam.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 573.040 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 573 / Section 573.040
Fee for license or limited license
Status: in_force

The State Board of Agriculture shall establish by regulation the fee for:

1. A license to operate a public livestock auction.

2. A limited license to conduct an annual sale of livestock.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 561.205 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.205
Appointment of State Veterinarian; unclassified service; qualifications; duties
Status: in_force

1. The Director shall appoint a State Veterinarian. The State Veterinarian is in the unclassified service of the State and serves at the pleasure of the Director.

2. The State Veterinarian must: (a) Be a graduate of a veterinary school or college approved by the American Veterinary Medical Association; and (b) Have at least 3 years' experience in regulating and controlling diseases in livestock.

3. The State Veterinarian shall manage the activities of the Department relating to the protection and promotion of the livestock industry of the State of Nevada.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 561.015 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.015
Legislative declaration
Status: in_force

The Legislature declares that the purpose of this chapter is:

1. To benefit and to promote the welfare of all the people of the State of Nevada.

2. To promote the efficient, orderly and economical conduct of the various activities for the encouragement, advancement and protection of the livestock and agricultural industries of the State of Nevada.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 562.310 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 562 / Section 562.310
Power to subpoena and examine witnesses and administer oaths
Status: in_force

For the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this chapter each member of the Board, and the Secretary of the Board, is authorized to subpoena and examine witnesses and to administer oaths for the purpose of soliciting information to be used in enforcing the provisions of this chapter, and in the furtherance of the quarantine, sanitary and other regulations.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 576.045 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 576 / Section 576.045
Retention of money or securities deposited in lieu of bond after operations cease
Status: in_force

If any licensed dealer, broker or commission merchant for any reason ceases to operate as such, the amount of money or securities deposited in lieu of a bond must be retained by the Department for 1 year. If after the expiration of 1 year after the cessation of such operation, no legal action has been commenced to recover against the money or securities, they must be delivered to the owner. If a legal action has been commenced within that time, all the money and securities must be held by the Department subject to the order of the district court.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 573.110 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 573 / Section 573.110
Records to be maintained by licensee: Contents; location; inspection; retention
Status: in_force

1. Each operator of a public livestock auction shall keep the following records for each lot of livestock consigned to or sold or exchanged through the public livestock auction: (a) The name and address of the consignor. (b) A description of the livestock which must include the number and kind, approximate age, the sex, and any visible brands or other distinguishing or identifying marks. (c) The name and address of the purchaser of the livestock.

2. The records must be kept by the operator of a public livestock auction at the establishment or premises where the sale is held and conducted, or such other convenient place as may be approved by the Department.

3. The records must be open for inspection by all peace officers of this state at all reasonable times, and must be retained for at least 2 years.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 576.0115 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 576 / Section 576.0115
“Agent” defined
Status: in_force

“ Agent ” means any person who, on behalf of any commission merchant, dealer or broker, receives, contracts for or solicits the sale, exchange or transfer of farm products or livestock from a producer thereof, or who negotiates the consignment or purchase of any farm product or livestock on behalf of any commission merchant, dealer or broker.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 574.203 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 574 / Section 574.203
Right to request hearing; timing of hearing
Status: in_force

1. If a person is lawfully arrested for a violation of NRS 574.070 or 574.100 and if an animal owned or possessed by the person is impounded by the county, city or other local government in connection with the arrest, the person must be notified in accordance with the provisions of subsection 2 of NRS 574.055 and be notified of his or her right to request a hearing within 5 days after receipt of the notice to determine whether the person is the owner of the animal and whether the person is able to provide adequate care and shelter to the animal. The person must request a hearing pursuant to this subsection within 5 days after receipt of the notice pursuant to this subsection.

2. If a person who is lawfully arrested and detained for a violation of NRS 574.070 or 574.100 does not request a hearing pursuant to subsection 1, or an owner of the animal has not been identified within 5 days of arrest, the county, city or other local government shall transfer ownership of the animal to an animal rescue organization, animal shelter or another person who is able to provide adequate care and shelter to the animal.

3. If the court receives a timely request pursuant to subsection 1, the court shall hold a hearing within 15 judicial days after receipt of the request to determine whether the person is the owner of an animal and whether the person is able and fit to provide adequate care and shelter to the animal.

4. For the purpose of conducting a hearing pursuant to this section, the court may consider: (a) Testimony of the peace officer or animal control officer who took possession of or impounded the animal or other witnesses concerning the conditions under which the animal was owned or kept; (b) Testimony and evidence related to veterinary care provided to the animal, including, without limitation, the degree or type of care provided to the animal; (c) Expert testimony as to community standards for the reasonable care of a similar animal; (d) Testimony of witnesses concerning the history of treatment of the animal or any other animal owned or possessed by the person; (e) Prior arrests or convictions related to subjecting an animal to an act of cruelty in violation of NRS 574.070 or 574.100 ; and (f) Any other evidence which the court determines is relevant.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 574.490 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 574 / Section 574.490
Duties upon determination that pet was sold with condition that requires immediate treatment
Status: in_force

If a person purchases a pet from a retailer or dealer and, within 10 days after the sale, a veterinarian determines that the pet has an illness, disease or other condition that is terminal or requires immediate hospitalization or immediate surgical intervention and that was in existence on the date of the sale, the retailer or dealer shall, at the option of the purchaser, either:

1. Refund the purchase price of the pet if the pet is returned or provide the purchaser with another pet of equal value; or

2. Reimburse the purchaser, in an amount not to exceed the purchase price of the pet, for expenses incurred by the purchaser in obtaining a diagnosis and treatment for the pet from a veterinarian chosen by the retailer or dealer.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 567.170 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 567 / Section 567.170
Payment of administrative expenses from State Sheep Inspection Account; limitation on payment of administrative expenses
Status: in_force

Necessary administrative expenses incurred by the Board in carrying out the provisions of NRS 567.100 to 567.170 , inclusive, are a proper charge against and payable from the State Sheep Inspection Account, except that such administrative expenses must not exceed 5 percent of the annual collected tax receipts.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 576.110 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 576 / Section 576.110
Investigation of transactions involving farm products
Status: in_force

1. The Department on its own motion may, or upon the verified complaint of any interested party shall, investigate, examine or inspect any transaction involving solicitation, receipt, sale or attempted sale of farm products by any person or persons acting or assuming to act as a dealer, agent, commission merchant or broker, the intentional making of false statements as to condition and quantity of any farm products received or in storage, the intentional making of false statements as to market conditions, the failure to make payment for farm products within the time required by this chapter, and all other injurious transactions.

2. In furtherance of any such investigation, examination or inspection, the Department or any authorized representative may examine that portion of the ledgers, books, accounts, memoranda and other documents, farm products, scales, measures and other articles and things used in connection with the business of the person relating to the transaction involved.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 567.050 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 567 / Section 567.050
Compensation and expenses of members and Secretary
Status: in_force

1. The members and the Secretary of the Committee shall serve without salary or compensation as such.

2. The travel and subsistence expenses of each member and the Secretary incident to attendance at meetings or conferences of the Committee may be defrayed from the funds of the board of which he or she is the designated member or Secretary.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 561.275 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.275
Exhibits and displays at fairs, expositions and exhibitions; negotiations, consultations and agreements concerning exhibitions
Status: in_force

1. The Department may exhibit and display property, objects, articles, things, livestock and commodities at exhibits, fairs, expositions and places of public or private exhibition.

2. The Department may negotiate, consult with and agree with institutions, departments, officers, persons and corporations of and in the State of Nevada and elsewhere concerning quarters for and the preservation, care, transportation, storing, custody, display and exhibition of property, objects, articles, things, livestock and commodities, and concerning the terms and cost thereof, the manner, time, place and extent thereof, and the return thereof.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 574.625 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 574 / Section 574.625
“Sterilization” defined
Status: in_force

“Sterilization” means a procedure performed by a veterinarian on a pet that permanently destroys the capacity of the pet to reproduce.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 568.180 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.180
Central Committee of Nevada State Grazing Boards: Compensation and expenses of members
Status: in_force

1. Members of the Central Committee shall serve without remuneration for their time and services.

2. Each state grazing board which has a representative on the Central Committee shall reimburse its representative for his or her expenses in the same manner in which it reimburses the travel and subsistence expenses of its own members.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 565.100 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 565 / Section 565.100
Unlawful to consign for slaughter, slaughter or transfer ownership within brand inspection district without visual inspection and issuance of clearance certificate
Status: in_force

It is unlawful for any person to consign for slaughter, or slaughter at an approved plant, or transfer ownership of any animals by sale or otherwise within any brand inspection district created under the provisions of this chapter, until the animals have been visually inspected by an inspector of the Department and a brand inspection clearance certificate issued covering the animals.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 564.150 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 564 / Section 564.150
Penalties
Status: in_force

Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter:

1. Is guilty of a misdemeanor, except that any person who violates the provisions of subsection 3 of NRS 564.140 is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.

2. In addition to any criminal penalty, shall pay to the Department an administrative fine of not more than $1,000 per violation.

If an administrative fine is imposed pursuant to this section, the costs of the proceeding, including investigative costs and attorney's fees, may be recovered by the Department.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 576.050 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 576 / Section 576.050
Annual license fee
Status: in_force

Each applicant for a license as a broker, dealer, commission merchant or agent shall pay to the Department an annual license fee established by regulation of the State Board of Agriculture.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 574.150 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 574 / Section 574.150
Poisoning or attempting to poison animals unlawful; penalties; exception
Status: in_force

1. A person who unjustifiably administers any poisonous or noxious drug or substance to a horse, mule or domestic cattle, or unjustifiably exposes any such drug or substance with the intent that it be taken by a horse, mule or domestic cattle, whether the horse, mule or domestic cattle are the property of the person or another, is guilty of a category C felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130 . In addition to any other penalty, the court shall order the person to pay restitution.

2. A person who unjustifiably administers any poisonous or noxious drug or substance to any animal other than a horse, mule or domestic cattle, or unjustifiably exposes any such drug or substance with the intent that it be taken by an animal other than a horse, mule or domestic cattle, whether the animal is the property of the person or another, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor. In addition to any other penalty, the court shall order the person to pay restitution.

3. This section does not prohibit the destruction of noxious animals.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 573.165 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 573 / Section 573.165
Approved space and facilities to be provided for brand inspection
Status: in_force

Public livestock auction facilities must include space and facilities approved by the Director for brand inspectors to carry out their duties in a safe and expeditious manner.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 573.107 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 573 / Section 573.107
Actions by consignor creditor or Director on bond
Status: in_force

1. A consignor creditor claiming to be injured by the fraud of a licensee may bring an action upon the bond against the principal and the surety in any court of competent jurisdiction to recover the damages caused by the fraud.

2. The Director or any consignor creditor may also bring an action upon the bond against the principal and the surety in any court of competent jurisdiction to recover the damages caused by any failure to comply with the provisions of this chapter and the rules and regulations adopted by the Department.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 574.450 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 574 / Section 574.450
Examination by veterinarian; sale of cat or dog that requires immediate treatment prohibited; conditions under which presence of parasites requires treatment
Status: in_force

1. A retailer or dealer shall, after the acquisition of a cat or dog for resale, cause the cat or dog to be examined by a veterinarian. The retailer or dealer shall not sell the cat or dog before it is initially examined by a veterinarian.

2. A retailer or dealer shall cause a cat or dog acquired for resale to be reexamined by a veterinarian: (a) Fourteen days after the date of its initial examination; and (b) Every 30 days thereafter until sold.

3. If a veterinarian conducting an examination pursuant to this section finds that the cat or dog has no illness, disease or other condition that is terminal or requires immediate hospitalization or immediate surgical intervention, the veterinarian shall provide a written statement setting forth his or her findings to the retailer or dealer.

4. A retailer or dealer shall not knowingly sell a cat or dog if it has an illness, disease or other condition that is terminal or requires immediate hospitalization or immediate surgical intervention.

5. For the purposes of this section, the presence of internal or external parasites does not constitute an illness, disease or other condition that is terminal or requires immediate hospitalization or immediate surgical intervention unless the cat or dog is clinically ill as a result of the parasite.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 571.050 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.050
Embargo against or regulation of importation; amendments
Status: in_force

1. Any quarantine issued under the provisions of NRS 571.045 to 571.110 , inclusive, may: (a) Consist of a complete embargo against the importation into or transportation through the State of any animals so quarantined against; or (b) Provide for the importation into or transportation through the State of any such animals under such rules and regulations as may be set forth and prescribed in the quarantine at the time the same is issued.

2. Any quarantine issued under the provisions of NRS 571.045 to 571.110 , inclusive, remains in force and effect until removed or modified by the State Quarantine Officer, but: (a) The State Quarantine Officer may amend from time to time any quarantine so issued; and (b) Any such amendments must be general in their application and must not apply to any individual shipment or importation.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 573.060 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 573 / Section 573.060
Separate license required for each establishment or premises
Status: in_force

A separate license shall be required for each establishment or premises where a public livestock auction is operated or conducted.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 571.190 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.190
Destruction of animal infected with or exposed to disease: Determination by State Quarantine Officer; owner's compensation
Status: in_force

1. The State Quarantine Officer may order and have destroyed any animal infected with or exposed to any infectious, contagious or parasitic disease.

2. If the State Quarantine Officer deems it necessary to destroy any infected or exposed livestock in order to prevent the spread of an infectious, contagious or parasitic disease which, according to the rules, regulations and standards adopted by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the United States Department of Agriculture, cannot be extirpated by means other than destroying the infected or exposed livestock, the State Quarantine Officer may have the livestock destroyed and burned, buried or otherwise disposed of in any manner specified by the Department.

3. The State Board of Agriculture shall enter into an agreement with the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the United States Department of Agriculture or take any other action required to determine the amount of compensation owed, if any, to the owner of any livestock destroyed pursuant to subsection 2 and the party responsible for paying such compensation.

4. Any natural person or corporation purchasing any animal which was at the time of purchase under quarantine by any state, county or municipal authorities or any agency of the Federal Government authorized to lay such quarantine, or who purchases any animal which due diligence and caution would have shown to be diseased or which was shipped or transported in violation of the rules and regulations of any agency of the Federal Government or the State of Nevada, is not entitled to receive compensation, and the Department may order the destruction of the animal without making any compensation to the owner.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 574.140 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 574 / Section 574.140
Sale of disabled horses unlawful
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful for any person to sell any horse which, by reason of disease, could not be worked in this state without violating the law against cruelty to animals.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 564.130 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 564 / Section 564.130
Brand books and supplements: Issuance by Department; costs
Status: in_force

1. The Department may compile and issue books, and supplements thereto, containing transcripts of part or all of its records of brands and marks, so arranged and indexed as to be suitable for use in identifying any brands or marks which may be found in this State on any animals, or the hides thereof, and used in compliance with the provisions of this chapter.

2. Copies of the brand books and supplements must be made available to any person at a charge to be fixed by the Department, but the charge must not be less than the cost of compilation, publication and issuance.

3. Copies of the brand books or supplements may be furnished by the Department, without charge, to any public officer or other person whose possession of the book or supplements will, in the opinion of the Department, serve to promote the general welfare.

4. In addition to any other format, the Department shall make any copies of the brand books and supplements available pursuant to this section available in an electronic format. The Department may include, in the amount of any charge fixed by the Department pursuant to subsection 2, any costs incurred by the Department in preparing those copies pursuant to this subsection.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 567.100 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 567 / Section 567.100
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in NRS 567.100 to 567.170 , inclusive:

1. “ Board ” means the State Board of Agriculture.

2. “ Committee ” means the Committee to Control Predatory Animals of the State Board of Agriculture.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 562.130 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 562 / Section 562.130
Employees and volunteers; employees of State Department of Agriculture to perform certain duties
Status: in_force

The Board may:

1. Employ a secretary and such inspectors and other employees as it may find necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.

2. Prescribe the duties and fix the compensation and travel and subsistence expenses of its employees and volunteers.

3. Require such bonds from its inspectors as it determines necessary.

4. Request the Director of the State Department of Agriculture to designate, pursuant to NRS 561.225 , one or more employees of the Department to issue sheep permits.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 576.0117 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 576 / Section 576.0117
“Agricultural product” defined
Status: in_force

“ Agricultural product ” means a product of the soil, a farm product and any product commonly used to enhance agricultural production, including, without limitation, a product produced by hydroponic or aquatic farming. The term does not include a product inspected by a federal or other state agency.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 561.214 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.214
Appointment of Administrator of Division of Food and Nutrition; unclassified service; duties
Status: in_force

1. The Director shall appoint an Administrator of the Division of Food and Nutrition. The Administrator is in the unclassified service of the State and serves at the pleasure of the Director.

2. The Administrator shall manage the activities of the Department relating to food and nutrition, including, without limitation, the donation of commodities pursuant to NRS 561.489 and the Supplemental Food Program established pursuant to NRS 561.495 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 573.104 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 573 / Section 573.104
Custodial accounts for consignors' proceeds; annual audits
Status: in_force

1. Each licensee shall deposit the gross proceeds received by him or her from the sale of livestock handled on a commission or agency basis in a separate account established and maintained by the licensee in the bank or credit union at which the licensee's line of credit, as required by paragraph (g) of subsection 2 of NRS 573.020 , is established. The separate account must be designated a “custodial account for consignors' proceeds.”

2. The custodial account for consignors' proceeds may be drawn on only: (a) For the payment of net proceeds to the consignor, or any other person or persons of whom the licensee has knowledge who is entitled to those proceeds; (b) To obtain the sums due the licensee as compensation for his or her services; and (c) For such sums as are necessary to pay all legal charges against the consignment of livestock which the licensee in his or her capacity as agent is required to pay for and on behalf of the consignor.

3. The licensee shall: (a) In each case keep such accounts and records that will at all times disclose the names of the consignors and the amount due to each from the money in the custodial account for consignors' proceeds. (b) Maintain the custodial account for consignors' proceeds in a manner that will expedite examination by the Director and indicate compliance with the requirements of this section. (c) On or before January 15 of each year, submit to the Director an annual audit of the licensee's custodial account for consignors' proceeds for the immediately preceding year, which must be performed by a certified public accountant. The certified public accountant: (1) Must hold a permit issued pursuant to NRS 628.380 ; and (2) May be provided by the Packers and Stockyards Division of the United States Department of Agriculture if he or she meets the requirements of subparagraph (1).
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 564.140 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 564 / Section 564.140
Unlawful to use brand on position on animal or in area other than those authorized; application for change of position, new position or change in area; unlawful to deface or remove recorded brand
Status: in_force

1. It is unlawful for the owner of any legally recorded brand, recorded under the provisions of this chapter, to use the brand on any position, on any animal, or in any area, other than that authorized in writing at the time the brand was recorded, or subsequent thereto, by the Department. The Department may, on the written application of the owner of any legally recorded brand, authorize in writing a change of position or a new position for the application of the brand, or change or enlarge the area in which it may be used, if, in the opinion of the Department, the change in position or area of use will not jeopardize or injure the rights or property of the owner of any other brand remaining of legal record.

2. Any application for a change in position or a new position or a change in the area of use as provided in subsection 1 must set forth a sufficient reason for the change, and the Department may require such supporting evidence for the change as it deems necessary to establish the facts.

3. It is unlawful for any person to obliterate, disfigure, extend, deface or remove from any animal a brand that is recorded pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 562.250 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 562 / Section 562.250
General powers of Board concerning sheep industry; powers of and adoption of regulations by State Quarantine Officer concerning diseases of sheep
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, the Board has exclusive control of all matters pertaining to the sheep industry.

2. The State Quarantine Officer has exclusive authority over matters concerning diseases of sheep and may adopt such regulations as are necessary to carry out the State Quarantine Officer’s duties pursuant to this subsection.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 574.080 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 574 / Section 574.080
Peace officer or animal control officer may take possession of animals and implements used in fights among animals
Status: in_force

1. Any peace officer or animal control officer authorized by law to make arrests may lawfully take possession of any animals, or implements, or other property used or employed, or about to be used or employed, in the violation of any provision of law relating to fights among animals.

2. The officer shall state to the person in charge thereof, at the time of such taking, his or her name and residence, and also the time and place at which the application provided for by NRS 574.090 will be made.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 563.055 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 563 / Section 563.055
Members serve without compensation, per diem or travel expenses
Status: in_force

The members of the Board serve without compensation and are not entitled to the per diem and travel expenses provided for state officers and employees generally.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 574A.060 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 574A / Section 574A.060
Authority of law enforcement officer or animal control authority to seize or impound dangerous wild animal
Status: in_force

1. A law enforcement officer or an animal control authority may seize a dangerous wild animal if the officer or authority has probable cause to believe that the person who owns or possesses the dangerous wild animal has violated NRS 574A.040 .

2. A law enforcement officer or an animal control authority may impound a dangerous wild animal seized pursuant to subsection 1 on the property of the person who owns or possesses the dangerous wild animal until a transfer and placement of the dangerous wild animal becomes possible.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 563.030 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 563 / Section 563.030
Qualifications of members
Status: in_force

1. One member of the Board must be a member of the teaching staff of the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources of the University of Nevada, Reno.

2. One member of the Board must be a member of the staff of the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension.

3. One member of the Board must be a secondary agriculture educator nominated by the agriculture education program professional at the Department of Education.

4. One member of the Board must be a member of the Reno Rodeo Association nominated by its President.

5. Four members of the Board must be persons concerned with the raising and improving of livestock in the State of Nevada, not necessarily stock raisers, selected as follows: (a) Two persons whose interest is in cattle and sheep; (b) One person whose interest is in general agriculture; and (c) One person whose interest is in dairying.

6. All members must be residents of the State of Nevada.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 561.148 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.148
Participation in investigation and prosecution of theft or destruction of livestock; inspections
Status: in_force

The Director may participate in the investigation and prosecution of any suspected theft, mutilation or malicious destruction of livestock, and may temporarily stop the movement of livestock and carcasses for the purpose of inspection.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 574.380 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 574 / Section 574.380
Dogs and cats kept outdoors
Status: in_force

If dogs or cats are kept outdoors, an operator shall:

1. Provide a suitable method for the rapid drainage of surface water from the area where each dog or cat is kept.

2. Provide each dog or cat with a sufficient amount of shelter to: (a) Remain dry from rain and snow; (b) Have enough shade to protect itself from any direct sunlight that is likely to cause overheating or discomfort; (c) Remain cool during a period for which the National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory; (d) Protect the animal from wind which creates a wind chill below 50 degrees Fahrenheit or for which the National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning; and (e) Remain warm when the atmospheric temperature falls below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. If the ambient temperature falls below 50 degrees Fahrenheit, the operator shall provide such an additional amount of clean bedding material or other protection as necessary for the dog or cat to remain warm.

3. After considering the ambient temperature, provide each dog or cat with a sufficient amount of food and water necessary to sustain it in a healthy condition at that temperature.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 561.495 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.495
Supplemental Food Program: Establishment; purpose; gifts, grants and donations; operations; purchases and distribution
Status: in_force

1. The Director shall establish a Supplemental Food Program to supplement the supply of food and the services provided by programs which provide food to indigent persons, including, without limitation, a food bank, emergency food pantry, soup kitchen and homeless shelter.

2. The Director may solicit and accept any gift, grant or donation for the Program. Upon receipt of any gift, grant or donation of money, the amount received must be deposited in the Donated Commodities Account created by NRS 561.485 . Gifts, grants or donations deposited in the Account must be used in the same manner as other money in the Account.

3. The Director may maintain and operate central supply services at any center, including a central warehouse or storeroom service.

4. In carrying out the Program, the Director shall purchase and distribute nutritious food to persons in this State who cannot afford to purchase that food. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2 of NRS 561.485 , the money in the Account must be used in the following proportions: (a) Not less than 95 percent must be used to purchase and distribute nutritious foods which are infrequently donated or which will supplement the food which is donated, including, but not limited to, peanut butter, tuna fish, fruit, vegetables, dry milk and stew; and (b) Any remainder may be used to provide educational information regarding nutrition and the purchase and preparation of food.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 576.0125 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 576 / Section 576.0125
“Broker” defined
Status: in_force

“Broker” means any person other than a dealer, commission merchant or cash buyer, who negotiates the purchase or sale of any farm product and who does not handle either the farm product involved or the proceeds of a sale.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 571.130 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.130
Adoption of rules and regulations of federal Secretary of Agriculture relating to control and suppression of disease in animals
Status: in_force

The State Quarantine Officer may adopt rules and regulations of the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States relating to the control and suppression of disease in animals, and may cooperate with the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of Agriculture’s officers in the enforcement of such rules and regulations.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 562.030 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 562 / Section 562.030
“Sheep” defined
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, “sheep” shall mean animals of the ovine species.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 576.127 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 576 / Section 576.127
Cargo manifests required to be carried on motor vehicles operated by dealers and commission merchants; suspension or cancellation of license for false statements on manifest
Status: in_force

1. Each dealer and commission merchant operating a motor vehicle in the conduct of his or her licensed business shall carry on the motor vehicle a manifest on a form to be prescribed or approved by the Department showing: (a) A description of the cargo on the motor vehicle. (b) The brand inspection certificate number for any livestock being transported. (c) Where and from whom the cargo was purchased. (d) The weight or measure upon which the purchase was made and, if purchased upon weight, where and by whom weighed and the weight obtained at the weighing.

2. The manifest must be executed in triplicate. One copy must be given to the consignor or seller. One copy must be retained by the licensee, and the original, signed by the licensee, must be transmitted immediately to the Department.

3. Any false statements included on a manifest concerning the nature, quantity, weight, count, grade, quality or any other essential feature of the cargo constitute grounds for suspension or cancellation of the licensee's license issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 569.450 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 569 / Section 569.450
Trespass on cultivated land: No award of damages unless land enclosed by legal fence
Status: in_force

No person is entitled to collect damages, and no court in this state may award damages, for any trespass of livestock on cultivated land in this state if the land, at the time of the trespass was not enclosed by a legal fence.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 563.070 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 563 / Section 563.070
Organization of Board; officers; terms of officers
Status: in_force

1. Within 10 days after their appointment, the members of the Board shall qualify as required by the Constitution, and shall meet and organize by the election of one of their number as President, one as Vice President, and one as Secretary-Treasurer.

2. The Board may also, if it deems advisable, appoint a secretary-treasurer, or secretary, or treasurer, not of its number, who shall hold office at the discretion of the Board.

3. The President, Vice President and Secretary-Treasurer (other than the appointive secretary-treasurer) shall hold office for the term of 1 year.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 574.470 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 574 / Section 574.470
Provision of written statement to purchaser of dog: Required disclosures; signature of seller and purchaser
Status: in_force

1. A retailer or dealer shall, before selling a dog, provide the purchaser of the dog with a written statement that discloses: (a) The name, address and telephone number of the retailer or dealer. (b) The date the dog was born, if known. (c) The name and address of the person from whom the retailer or dealer obtained the dog and, if the person holds a license issued by the United States Department of Agriculture, the person's federal identification number. (d) The name and address of the breeder of the dog and, if the breeder holds a license issued by the United States Department of Agriculture, the breeder's federal identification number. (e) The registration numbers, if any, of the dog's sire and dam with the appropriate breed registry or any health certificates from a health certification organization such as the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals or its successor organization, if any. (f) A record of any immunizations administered to the dog before the time of sale, including the type of vaccine, date of administration and name and address of the veterinarian who prescribed the vaccine. (g) Any sterilization requirements for the dog required by local ordinance. (h) The medical history of the dog, including, without limitation: (1) The date that a veterinarian examined and, if applicable, reexamined the dog pursuant to subsections 1 and 2 of NRS 574.450 and determined that the dog did not have any illness, disease or other condition that is terminal or requires immediate hospitalization or immediate surgical intervention. For the purposes of this subparagraph, the presence of internal or external parasites does not constitute an illness, disease or other condition that is terminal or requires immediate hospitalization or immediate surgical intervention, unless the dog is clinically ill as a result of the parasite. (2) Whether any treatment or medication has been administered by the veterinarian who examined or, if applicable, reexamined the dog pursuant to subsections 1 and 2 of NRS 574.450 and, if such treatment or medication was administered, a statement indicating on what date it was administered and for what illness, disease or condition. (3) The date on which the veterinarian sterilized the dog, if applicable. (4) The name and address of the veterinarian who performed the examinations, reexaminations or sterilization or administered any treatments or medications. (i) That a copy of the veterinarian's evaluation of the health of the dog performed pursuant to NRS 574.450 is available to the purchaser.

2. The written statement must be signed and dated by the retailer or dealer and contain a space for the purchaser to sign and date the statement as an attestation that the purchaser has read and understands the disclosures contained in the statement.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 563.300 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 563 / Section 563.300
Meetings; quorum
Status: in_force

<See notes for changes to this section effective under certain conditions.>

1. The members of the Commission shall meet at least quarterly and at the times and places specified by a call of the Chair or by a majority of the members of the Commission.

2. A majority of the members of the Commission constitute a quorum, and a quorum may exercise all the powers and duties of the Commission.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 574A.080 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 574A / Section 574A.080
Civil penalty
Status: in_force

A person who violates any provision of this chapter is subject to a civil penalty of not more than $20,000.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 574.420 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 574 / Section 574.420
Food and water
Status: in_force

An operator shall ensure that:

1. Potable water is offered to each dog or cat at least twice daily for not less than 1 hour on each occasion, unless potable water is accessible to the dog or cat at all times or except as otherwise required to provide adequate care.

2. Each dog or cat is fed at least once each day, except as otherwise required to provide adequate care.

3. The food provided to a dog or cat is wholesome, palatable, free from contamination, and of sufficient quality and nutritive value to meet the normal daily requirements for the dog or cat, based upon its condition and size.

4. Supplies of perishable food are adequately refrigerated.

5. Containers of food are: (a) Durable, except that disposable receptacles may be used if they are discarded after each feeding; and (b) Located so as to be accessible to the dogs or cats while reducing to a minimum any contamination from excreta.

6. Containers of food and water are kept clean. Self-feeders must not be used for the feeding of dry food unless they are cleaned regularly to prevent molding, deterioration and the caking of food.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 575.180 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 575 / Section 575.180
Approval of report; copy; notification of change resulting from challenge of accuracy
Status: in_force

1. When the report of owners of livestock and sheep is approved by the Department as complete and accurate, the approval must be noted on the report. A copy of the approved report must be sent to the Board.

2. If, as the result of a challenge of the accuracy of the report, any change is ordered in the report of owners of livestock and sheep after it has been approved by the Department, each recipient of a copy of the report must be notified of the change.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 561.445 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.445
Use of money by Department if not administered by federal Secretary of Agriculture
Status: in_force

1. Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, the money and proceeds of the trust assets which are not authorized to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States under the provisions of NRS 561.435 must be received by the Department and by it forthwith deposited with the State Treasurer.

2. Such money is hereby appropriated and may be expended or obligated by the Department for the purposes of NRS 561.435 or for use by the Department for such of the rural rehabilitation purposes permissible under the charter of the now defunct Nevada Rural Rehabilitation Corporation as may from time to time be agreed upon by the Department and the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States, subject to the applicable provisions of c. 152, 64 Stat. 98, 40 U.S.C . §§ 440 to 444, inclusive, and the applicable provisions of the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 567.060 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 567 / Section 567.060
Location of office of Committee; payment of miscellaneous administrative expenses from State Sheep Inspection Account
Status: in_force

1. The office of the Committee must be located in the office of the State Board of Agriculture.

2. Such miscellaneous administrative expenses as are necessary for the conduct of the Committee's affairs, aside from travel and subsistence expenses of the members and the Secretary, such as stationery and postage, must be paid from and are a proper charge against the State Sheep Inspection Account of the State Board of Agriculture.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 574.210 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 574 / Section 574.210
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in NRS 574.210 to 574.510 , inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 574.220 to 574.330 , inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 561.218 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.218
Appointment of Administrator of Division of Plant Health and Compliance; unclassified service; duties
Status: in_force

1. The Director shall appoint an Administrator of the Division of Plant Health and Compliance. The Administrator is in the unclassified service of the State and serves at the pleasure of the Director.

2. The Administrator shall manage the activities of the Department relating to plant health and compliance, including, without limitation, the administration and enforcement of the provisions of chapters 552, 554, 555 and 587 of NRS.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 561.407 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.407
Account for the Promotion of Beef
Status: in_force

1. The Account for the Promotion of Beef is hereby created in the State General Fund.

2. The interest and income earned on the money in the Account for the Promotion of Beef, after deducting any applicable charges, must be credited to the Account.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 576.0135 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 576 / Section 576.0135
“Commission merchant” defined
Status: in_force

“Commission merchant” means any person other than a dealer, broker or cash buyer, who receives on consignment or solicits from the producer thereof for the purpose of resale, or who sells or offers for sale on commission any farm product or livestock, or who in any way handles for the account of, or as an agent of, the producer thereof on a commission basis any farm products or livestock.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 562.460 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 562 / Section 562.460
Brand inspection of sheep and issuance of brand inspection clearance certificate; fee
Status: in_force

1. Each inspector shall: (a) At the request of the owner of sheep, perform a brand inspection of the sheep for brands or marks; and (b) Upon the completion of such an inspection, issue a brand inspection clearance certificate in accordance with NRS 565.120 .

2. The State Department of Agriculture may levy and collect a reasonable fee for brand inspections as authorized under the provisions of this chapter. Any fee so levied must be collected in the manner prescribed by the Director of the Department and deposited into the Livestock Inspection Account.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 561.375 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.375
Program for the Control of Pests and Plant Diseases: Establishment; source and use of money
Status: in_force

1. The Program for the Control of Pests and Plant Diseases is hereby established.

2. Money accepted by the Department under the provisions of NRS 555.010 to 555.460 , inclusive, from the Federal Government or any federal department or agency, a county, a city, a public district or any political subdivision of this State, a public or private corporation, or a natural person, may be used in the Program for the Control of Pests and Plant Diseases.

3. Expenditures for the Program for the Control of Pests and Plant Diseases may be made only to carry out the provisions of this chapter and chapters 552, 554, 555 and 587 of NRS.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 576.017 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 576 / Section 576.017
“Livestock” defined
Status: in_force

“Livestock” includes all kinds and ages, and both sexes, singular and plural, of the bovine and equine species and sheep, goats and hogs.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 573.183 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 573 / Section 573.183
Cease and desist orders
Status: in_force

If the Director determines, on the basis of any verified complaint or of any inspection or investigation made by him or her pursuant to this chapter, that any operator of a public livestock auction or person who conducts an annual sale of livestock is violating or is about to violate any provision of this chapter for the protection of consignor creditors, the Director may order:

1. The operator or person to cease and desist from: (a) Receiving or selling any livestock; (b) Receiving or disbursing any money; or (c) Any practice which violates any provision of this chapter or any other law or any rule, order or regulation issued pursuant to law.

2. Any bank or credit union which holds the custodial account of the operator, as required by NRS 573.104 , to refrain from paying out any money from the account.

The order ceases to be effective upon the expiration of 3 days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and other nonjudicial days, after its date of issuance unless a court has, pursuant to NRS 573.185 , issued an order which continues the restraint.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 562.140 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 562 / Section 562.140
Employment of attorneys; compensation
Status: in_force

1. Whenever the Board deems it necessary, it may employ special attorneys to assist in the prosecution of violations or violators of any of the provisions of this chapter, and also may employ attorneys for such other purposes as the Board deems necessary.

2. Such services must be paid for out of any money in the State Sheep Inspection Account.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 568.280 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.280
Free transit over and rights in public domain not prohibited
Status: in_force

Nothing contained in NRS 568.230 to 568.290 , inclusive, prohibits free transit over and rights in the public domain where provided by the Acts of Congress.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 561.085 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.085
Chair; Secretary
Status: in_force

1. The Board shall elect one of its members as Chair of the Board.

2. The Director shall act as the nonvoting recording Secretary of the Board and shall keep the minutes and audio recordings or transcripts of the proceedings of the Board.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 574.107 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 574 / Section 574.107
Mistreatment of dogs used for certain events unlawful; penalties
Status: in_force

1. A person shall not: (a) Willfully, unjustifiably and maliciously tamper or interfere with; (b) Willfully and unjustifiably abuse or injure, or willfully and unjustifiably set on foot, instigate, engage in or in any way further an act of abusing or injuring; or (c) Willfully and unjustifiably kill or willfully and unjustifiably set on foot, instigate, engage in or in any way further an act of killing, a dog owned by another person that is used in an exhibition, show, contest or other event in which the skill, breeding or stamina of the dog is judged or examined.

2. A person who violates: (a) Paragraph (a) of subsection 1 is guilty of a category D felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130 . (b) Paragraph (b) of subsection 1 is guilty of a category D felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130 , and may be further punished by a fine of not more than $10,000. (c) Paragraph (c) of subsection 1 is guilty of a category C felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 568.020 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.020
Provisions of Taylor Grazing Act; money derived from grazing fees and leases
Status: in_force

1. The Taylor Grazing Act provides for the cooperation of the Secretary of the Interior of the United States with state and other officials and associations, and for the payment to the State by the Secretary of the Treasury of the United States of certain moneys representing a percentage of: (a) Grazing fees collected from stock raisers for grazing use of areas within the various grazing districts created under the provisions of the Taylor Grazing Act; and (b) Lease charges collected from stock raisers leasing certain specific tracts lying outside any such grazing districts.

2. For the purpose of brevity and clarification, the two different sources of the funds described in subsection 1 and paid to the state are referred to in NRS 568.010 to 568.210 , inclusive, respectively, as “funds derived from grazing fees” and “funds derived from grazing leases.”
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 565.030 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 565 / Section 565.030
Administration and enforcement by Department
Status: in_force

The Department is designated as the authority to administer, and carry out and enforce the provisions of, this chapter and any regulations adopted pursuant thereto.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 576.100 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 576 / Section 576.100
Agents: Designation; licensing; notice to Department; responsibility of principal; application
Status: in_force

1. An agent shall not act for any dealer, broker or commission merchant unless: (a) The dealer, broker or commission merchant is licensed and has designated the agent to act in his or her behalf; and (b) The Department has been notified in writing and has approved the appointment of the agent.

2. The dealer, broker or commission merchant is accountable and responsible for contracts made by his or her agents.

3. An agent must, before approval by the Department, file an application with the Department pursuant to subsection 3 of NRS 576.030 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 561.235 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.235
Offices: Maintenance, location and establishment
Status: in_force

1. The Department shall maintain a principal office and may maintain district or branch offices throughout the State if they are necessary for the efficient operation of the Department.

2. The Director shall select the location of those offices and may enter into such leases or other agreements as may be necessary to establish them. The leases or agreements must be executed in cooperation with the Buildings and Grounds Section of the State Public Works Division of the Department of Administration and in accordance with the provisions of NRS 331.110 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 576.040 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 576 / Section 576.040
Bonds and other security; penalty for selling or encumbering security for bond
Status: in_force

1. Each applicant to whom a license to act as a dealer, broker or commission merchant is issued shall: (a) File one of the following: (1) A bond of a surety company authorized to do business in this state. (2) A bond with individual sureties owning unencumbered real property within this state subject to execution and worth, above all exemptions, double the amount of the bond. (3) A personal bond secured by a first deed of trust on real property within this state which is subject to execution and worth, above all exemptions, double the amount of the bond. If the applicant files the bond with the Department, the applicant shall also file a policy of title insurance on the real property from a title insurance company licensed in this state which states that the property is free and clear of all encumbrances and liens other than the first deed of trust. The applicant shall certify under oath that the property is worth at least twice the amount of the bond and that it is unencumbered. The certificate must be approved by the Department. The bond must be in the form prescribed by, and to the satisfaction of, the Department, conditioned for the payment of a judgment against the applicant and arising out of the failure of the applicant or the applicant’s agent to conduct the applicant’s business in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, or for nonpayment of obligations in connection with the purchase and sale of livestock or farm products. The bond must provide that the surety company, if any, will notify the Department before the end of the second business day after any claim or judgment has been made against the bond. The aggregate liability of any surety to all claimants is limited to the amount of the bond for each licensing period. (b) File a copy of the bond required by the United States pursuant to the provisions of the Packers and Stockyards Act, 7 U.S.C. § 204 . (c) Furnish other security in the amount required by this section which is acceptable to the Department.

2. In lieu of complying with one of the alternatives provided in subsection 1, the dealer, broker or commission merchant may deliver to the Department the receipt of a bank, credit union or trust company in this state showing the deposit with that bank, credit union or trust company of cash or of securities endorsed in blank by the owner thereof and of a market value equal at least to the required principal amount of the bond. The cash or securities must be deposited in escrow under an agreement conditioned as in the case of a bond. Any receipt must be accompanied by evidence that there are no unsatisfied judgments against the dealer, broker or commission merchant of record in the county in which he or she is doing business or resides. An action for recovery against any such deposit may be brought in the same manner as in the case of an action for recovery on a bond filed under the provisions of NRS 576.042 .

3. The amount of the bond, other security or deposit must be: (a) Based on the applicant's annual volume of purchases, according to a schedule adopted by the Department; and (b) Not less than $5,000 or more than $100,000.

4. All bonds must be renewed or continued in accordance with regulations adopted by the Department.

5. Any licensed dealer, broker or commission merchant who knowingly sells or otherwise encumbers real property which is the security for a bond under subsection 1, after a policy of title insurance on that property has been issued and while the bond is in force, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 565.095 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 565 / Section 565.095
Transportation of saddle horse without brand inspection or livestock movement permit
Status: in_force

1. Any person who resides in a state which does not require the use or inspection of a brand for a horse in that state may transport a saddle horse owned by that person into and from this State without a brand inspection or livestock movement permit issued by the Department. Any saddle horse transported pursuant to this section must not remain in this State for more than 15 days or any shorter period specified by the Department and must not be transported into or from this State more than once during that period. Upon request by the Department, a person who transports a saddle horse pursuant to this section shall present to the Department a certificate of health for the saddle horse and a bill of sale or other proof of ownership of the saddle horse required by the Department.

2. As used in this section, “ saddle horse ” means any horse which is ridden or otherwise used by a person while competing or participating in a rodeo, horse show or other contest of skill in this State other than a bucking event at that rodeo, horse show or contest of skill.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 571.220 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.220
Quarantine, cleaning and disinfection of places where animals handled; payment of expenses
Status: in_force

1. The State Quarantine Officer shall quarantine any corrals, pens, slaughterhouses, buildings, places, cars, trucks or vehicles where any animal may have been handled, and compel the cleaning and disinfecting of such places or vehicles when deemed necessary for the purposes of this chapter.

2. Where owners or persons in charge of such places or vehicles refuse to clean and disinfect them, an inspector may take charge of such places or vehicles and cause them to be cleaned and disinfected. The expense of such cleaning and disinfecting must be paid by the owners or persons in charge, and is a lien upon such corrals, pens, slaughterhouses, buildings, places, cars, trucks or vehicles until the expense is paid.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 565.090 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 565 / Section 565.090
Removal of animals from brand inspection district without clearance certificate or permit unlawful; notice of contemplated movement; applicability of section; penalty; regulations for permit to move livestock without brand inspection
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsections 3 and 6 and NRS 565.095 , it is unlawful for any person to drive or otherwise remove any animals out of a brand inspection district created under the provisions of this chapter until the animals have been visually inspected and a brand inspection clearance certificate is issued by the Department or a written permit from the Department has been issued authorizing the movement without brand inspection.

2. Any person contemplating the driving or movement of any animals out of a brand inspection district shall notify the Department or an inspector thereof of the person's intention, stating: (a) The place at which it is proposed to cross the border of the brand inspection district with the animals. (b) The number and kind of animals. (c) The owner of the animals. (d) The brands and marks of the animals claimed by each owner and, if they are other than the brands and marks legally recorded in the name of the owner, information concerning the basis for the claim of ownership or legal possession. (e) The date of the proposed movement across the border of the brand inspection district and the destination of the movement. (f) If a brand inspection is required, a statement setting forth the place where the animals will be held for brand inspection.

3. The provisions of this section do not apply to animals whose accustomed range is on both sides of the boundary of any brand inspection district but contiguous to that district and which are being moved from one portion of the accustomed range to another merely for pasturing and grazing thereon.

4. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 565.095 , the provisions of this section apply at all times to the movement of any animals across the Nevada state line to any point outside of the State of Nevada, except animals whose accustomed range is on both sides of the Nevada state line but contiguous thereto and which are being moved from one portion to another of the accustomed range merely for pasturing and grazing thereon.

5. In addition to the penalty imposed in NRS 565.170 , a person who violates the provisions of subsection 1 is: (a) For the first violation, subject to an immediate brand inspection of the animals by the Department and shall reimburse the Department for its time and mileage and pay the usual fees for the brand inspection. (b) For the second and any subsequent violation, ineligible for a permit to move any livestock without a brand inspection until the State Board of Agriculture is satisfied that any future movement will comply with all applicable statutes and regulations.

6. The Department may establish regulations specifying the circumstances under which a permit may be issued authorizing the movement of livestock without a brand inspection pursuant to this section. The circumstances may include, without limitation, the routine movement of horses and bulls within and from this State for the purpose of participating in a rodeo.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 563.310 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 563 / Section 563.310
General authority
Status: in_force

<See notes for changes to this section effective under certain conditions.>

The Commission may:

1. Cooperate with any local, state or federal agency, any local, state or national organization or any representatives of an industry whose duties and powers are the same as or similar to the duties and powers of the Commission;

2. Employ such persons or enter into such contracts as it determines are necessary to assist it in carrying out the provisions of NRS 563.250 to 563.380 , inclusive;

3. Grant, donate or expend money: (a) To construct or maintain a range improvement; or (b) For any other purpose beneficial to the livestock industry on grazing lands; and

4. Purchase, lease or own any real or personal property.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 574.180 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 574 / Section 574.180
Running horses on highway; penalty
Status: in_force

A person driving any vehicle upon any plank road, turnpike or public highway, who unjustifiably runs the horses drawing the same, or causes or permits them to run, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 565.010 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 565 / Section 565.010
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:

1. “ Agricultural police officer ” means a person appointed by the Director pursuant to NRS 561.225 who has the powers of a peace officer pursuant to NRS 289.290 .

2. “ Animals ” means: (a) All cattle or animals of the bovine species except dairy breed calves under the age of 1 month. (b) All horses, mules, burros and asses or animals of the equine species. (c) All swine or animals of the porcine species. (d) Alternative livestock as defined in NRS 501.003 .

3. “ Brand inspection ” means a careful visual examination of each animal offered for such inspection and a visual examination of any brands, marks or other characteristics thereon.

4. “ Department ” means the State Department of Agriculture.

5. “ Director ” means the Director of the Department.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 563.250 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 563 / Section 563.250
Definitions
Status: in_force

<See notes for changes to this section effective under certain conditions.>

As used in NRS 563.250 to 563.380 , inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 563.260 , 563.270 and 563.280 have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 571.023 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.023
“State Quarantine Officer” defined
Status: in_force

“ State Quarantine Officer ” means the Director.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 574.340 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 574 / Section 574.340
Applicability
Status: in_force

1. The provisions of NRS 574.210 to 574.510 , inclusive, do not apply to: (a) The exhibition, production, marketing or disposal of any livestock, poultry, fish or other agricultural commodity or animal. (b) Activities for which a license is required by the provisions of chapter 466 of NRS . (c) The housing of domestic cats or dogs kept as pets or cared for, without remuneration other than payment for reasonable expenses relating to the care of the cats or dogs, on behalf of another person in a home environment. (d) The exhibition of dogs or cats.

2. As used in this section: (a) “Animal” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 564.010 . (b) “Livestock” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 569.0085 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 562.520 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 562 / Section 562.520
Employees of federal Secretary of Agriculture may come within State for purposes connected with exporting diseased sheep and for suppression and extirpation of sheep disease
Status: in_force

The Board is authorized to give its consent that the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary’s employees shall come within the State of Nevada for the purposes connected with the exportation of diseased sheep, and for the suppression and extirpation of pleuropneumonia and other contagious and infectious diseases among sheep.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 571.021 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.021
“Importation” defined
Status: in_force

“ Importation ” means the transportation or movement of animals by any railroad, express company, truckline or other carrier, or by any persons, by vehicle or otherwise, into this State.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 568.050 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.050
State grazing boards: Names
Status: in_force

Each state board shall be known as the Nevada Grazing Board of District No. ______
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 574.2035 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 574 / Section 574.2035
Determinations of court
Status: in_force

1. If the court determines by clear and convincing evidence that the person detained is the owner of the animal and the person is able and fit to provide adequate care and shelter for the animal, the court shall order the person or the designee of the person to take possession of the animal not later than 3 days after the issuance of the order.

2. If the court determines that there is not clear and convincing evidence that the person arrested is the owner of the animal or that the person detained is not able and fit to provide adequate care and shelter for the animal, the court shall order: (a) The person not to own or possess the animal; and (b) The county, city or other local government to transfer the animal to an animal rescue organization, animal shelter or another person who is able to provide adequate care and shelter to the animal.

3. If the court makes a determination pursuant to subsection 2, the court may: (a) Order the impoundment of any other animals owned or possessed by the person arrested; or (b) Enjoin the person from owning or possessing any animal.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 569.031 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 569 / Section 569.031
Cooperative agreements for management, control, placement or disposition of livestock: Required provisions; annual review by Department; cancellation
Status: in_force

The Department may enter into a cooperative agreement for the management, control, placement or disposition of the livestock with another agency of this state or with a county, city, town, township, peace officer, poundmaster or nonprofit organization. If an agreement is entered into, it must provide for:

1. The responsibility for the payment of the expenses incurred in taking up, holding, advertising and making the disposition of the estray or feral livestock, and any damages for trespass allowed pursuant to NRS 569.440 ;

2. The disposition of any money received from the sale of the livestock;

3. The protection of the rights of a lawful owner of an estray or feral livestock pursuant to NRS 569.040 to 569.130 , inclusive;

4. The designation of the specific geographic area of this state to which the cooperative agreement applies; and

5. The cooperating person or entity to hold the State of Nevada harmless from any claim or liability arising from an act or omission of the cooperating person or entity in carrying out the cooperative agreement.

The Department shall annually review the actions of the cooperating person or entity for compliance with the agreement. The Department may cancel the agreement upon a finding of noncompliant actions.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 561.415 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.415
Legislative appropriations; payment of claims
Status: in_force

1. Money to carry out the provisions of this chapter and to support the Department and the programs administered by it, may be provided by direct legislative appropriation from the General Fund.

2. All money in any fund in the State Treasury available to the Department must be paid out on claims approved by the Director as other claims against the State are paid.

3. All money in the Revolving Account for Agriculture Working Capital must be paid out by checks signed by the Director and by a deputy, or by two deputies designated by the Director for that purpose.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 574A.016 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 574A / Section 574A.016
“Direct contact” defined
Status: in_force

1. “ Direct contact ” means physical contact with or a situation of physical proximity where physical contact is possible with a dangerous wild animal.

2. The term includes, without limitation, a situation in which a photograph is taken with a dangerous wild animal without the presence of a permanent physical barrier which is designed to prevent physical contact between the public and the dangerous wild animal.

3. The term does not include physical contact between or a situation of physical proximity where physical contact is possible between a dangerous wild animal and: (a) The owner of the dangerous wild animal; (b) An employee of the owner of the dangerous wild animal or another person engaged with the owner of the dangerous wild animal while the employee or other person is conducting his or her duties, as determined by the owner of the dangerous wild animal; (c) A veterinarian licensed pursuant to chapter 638 of NRS for the purpose of providing treatment to a dangerous wild animal; (d) A law enforcement officer or animal control authority for the purpose of enforcing local ordinances and the laws of this State; or (e) The Department of Wildlife or the agents or employees thereof for the purpose of enforcing title 45 of NRS.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 562.040 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 562 / Section 562.040
Persons deemed owners; joint and several liability
Status: in_force

In any action or proceeding, civil or criminal, arising under this chapter, all persons having an interest in sheep and controlling the same, concerning which such action or proceeding is had, shall be deemed the owners of such sheep, and shall be liable severally and jointly for a violation of this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 568.060 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.060
State grazing boards: Members; qualifications; election; terms; vacancy
Status: in_force

1. Each state grazing board must consist of not less than five nor more than 12 persons who graze livestock upon the public lands within the grazing district for which such state grazing board is created. Officers and directors of corporations and partners of partnerships which conduct such grazing are qualified to be elected to serve on such boards on behalf of such corporation or partnership. The term of each member is 3 years, beginning on January 1 next after the member's election.

2. In November of each third year, each state grazing board shall specify the number of members to serve on that state grazing board for the following term. Thereafter, the board shall conduct an election of the members to serve for that term.

3. If a new grazing district is established, the Central Committee of Nevada State Grazing Boards shall, within 90 days after the order establishing the district appears in the Federal Register, specify the number of members to serve on the state grazing board for the new district. Thereafter the Central Committee of the Nevada State Grazing Boards shall conduct an election of the board members to serve for the balance of the current 3-year term.

4. If any vacancy occurs on a state grazing board for any reason, the remaining board members shall elect a qualified successor to fill the vacancy for the unexpired term.

5. A duly qualified person elected to serve as a member of a state grazing board shall assume office after taking the oath of office contained in NRS 282.020 .

6. The persons, partnerships, associations or corporations holding licenses or permits to graze livestock on the public lands within the grazing district served by a state grazing board shall elect the members to serve on that state grazing board, except as otherwise provided in this section, and each such permittee is entitled to one vote. The particular state grazing board shall supply the names of eligible persons to be elected to serve on the board to each permittee within the district so that each permittee may cast his or her vote for a candidate of the permittee's choice. The secretary of the state grazing board for such grazing district shall certify the results of the election.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 561.405 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.405
Rural Rehabilitation Fund
Status: in_force

The Rural Rehabilitation Fund is hereby created as a special revenue fund in the State Treasury for the use of the Department in carrying out the provisions of NRS 561.425 to 561.465 , inclusive.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 569.005 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 569 / Section 569.005
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in NRS 569.005 to 569.130 , inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 569.006 to 569.0085 , inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 568.010 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.010
“Taylor Grazing Act” defined
Status: in_force

As used in NRS 568.010 to 568.210 , inclusive, “Taylor Grazing Act” means the Act of Congress entitled “An act to stop injury to the public grazing lands by preventing overgrazing and soil deterioration, to provide for their orderly use, improvement and development, to stabilize the livestock industry dependent upon the public range, and for other purposes,” approved June 28, 1934, being c. 865, 48 Stat. 1269, also designated as 43 U.S.C. §§ 315 to 315r , inclusive, any amendment thereto and any replacement therefor, including provisions of the Code of Federal Regulations adopted and promulgated pursuant to any such act, amendment or replacement, providing for grazing districts or for payment of a portion of the moneys derived from grazing fees or grazing leases to the State of Nevada.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 571.180 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.180
Removal of quarantined or infected animal or animal product prohibited without permit
Status: in_force

Quarantined animals, and any animals or animal products which have been, or are suspected to have been, infected with or exposed to infectious, contagious or parasitic diseases, must not be removed from one point to another within any area, or from one area to another, without a written permit from the State Quarantine Officer.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 575.050 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 575 / Section 575.050
Governor authorized to enter into agreements with United States concerning financial aid; Livestock Aid Fund
Status: in_force

1. The Governor may enter into agreements with the United States, its departments or agencies, respecting the granting and extending of financial aid, or any other form of benefits, to the State for the benefit of persons, firms or corporations engaged in the livestock or agriculture industry.

2. Before any such agreement is entered into, the Governor, after diligent inquiry, shall determine by proclamation that such an emergency exists as in the interests of the livestock or agriculture industry of the State warrants a request for federal aid, money or such other type of benefit as may be available. After issuing the proclamation, the Governor may match available federal money, or benefits, from the Livestock Aid Fund, not to exceed the total sum of $30,000. If an emergency has been proclaimed by the Governor, the Director of the State Department of Agriculture may expend money in the Livestock Aid Fund, as the interests of the livestock or agriculture industry of the State may require, without federal participation in the form of aid, money or other benefits.

3. There is hereby created in the State Treasury the Livestock Aid Fund. Money for the Livestock Aid Fund must be provided as needed by the State Board of Examiners from its Emergency Fund, and may be used only to carry out the provisions of this section.

4. The Governor, or such commission, department or agency of the State of Nevada as the Governor may designate and entrust with the disbursement of the money or benefits made available, may adopt such regulations as may be necessary for the proper administration thereof, and if the benefits are in the form of money, each expenditure from the Fund must be approved by the State Board of Examiners in the manner provided generally for the payment of claims against the State.

5. The State of Nevada, through the acts of its Governor, in accepting the agreements entered into, is obligated to perform the agreements fully as to all the terms thereof for the duration of the agreements.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 575.015 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 575 / Section 575.015
Contracts for care or shelter of livestock: Notice of termination; removal of livestock; disposition of livestock; collection of costs; waiver of provisions and rights conferred; exclusive remedies
Status: in_force

1. A person who enters into a contract with an owner of livestock to provide care or shelter for the livestock on the person's property shall give the owner of the livestock at least 30 days' notice before terminating the contract.

2. After receiving the notice, if the owner of the livestock fails to remove the livestock from the property before the termination of the contract, the livestock shall be deemed abandoned and the person providing care or shelter for the livestock may remove the livestock from his or her property as provided in subsection 3 if: (a) The person notifies the owner of the livestock in writing of the person's intention to remove the livestock from the property if the owner fails to remove the livestock before the date the contract is terminated; and (b) Fourteen days have elapsed since the notice was mailed to the owner of the livestock. The notice must be mailed, by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the owner of the livestock at the owner's present address, and if that address is unknown, then at the owner's last known address.

3. If any livestock is deemed abandoned pursuant to subsection 2, a person providing care or shelter for that livestock may: (a) Sell the livestock; (b) Give the livestock to a society for the prevention of cruelty to animals; (c) Return the livestock to the owner at the owner's present address; (d) Transfer the livestock to another facility which is able to provide care and shelter for the livestock; or (e) Bring a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction to require the owner to remove the livestock from the person's property.

4. If the owner of the livestock fails to remove the livestock pursuant to subsection 2, the person providing care and shelter for the livestock may charge and collect any reasonable and actual costs he or she incurs in removing the livestock pursuant to subsection 3.

5. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 6, the provisions of this section may be varied by agreement, and the rights conferred by this section may be waived.

6. The remedies provided for in this section are the exclusive remedies for an action brought pursuant to this section. If a person pursues a remedy not provided for in this section including, without limitation, a civil action for breach of contract or trespass, the provisions of this section do not apply, and the remedies provided for in this section are not available.

7. As used in this section, “ livestock ” means: (a) All cattle or animals of the bovine species; (b) All horses, mules, burros and asses or animals of the equine species; (c) All swine or animals of the porcine species; (d) All goats or animals of the caprine species; and (e) All sheep or animals of the ovine species.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 569.090 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 569 / Section 569.090
Deposit of balance of proceeds of sale; records; payment to owner
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided pursuant to a cooperative agreement established pursuant to NRS 569.031 for the management, control, placement or disposition of estrays and feral livestock, the Department shall: (a) Pay the reasonable expenses incurred in taking up, holding, advertising and selling the estray or feral livestock, and any damages for trespass allowed pursuant to NRS 569.440 , from the proceeds of the sale of the estray or feral livestock and shall place the balance in an interest-bearing checking account in a bank or credit union qualified to receive deposits of public money. The proceeds from the sale and any interest on those proceeds, which are not claimed pursuant to subsection 2 within 1 year after the sale, must be deposited in the State Treasury for credit to the Livestock Inspection Account. (b) Make a complete record of the transaction, including any marks and brands and other means of identification of the estray, and shall keep the record available for inspection by members of the general public.

2. If the lawful owner of the estray or feral livestock is found within 1 year after its sale and proves ownership to the satisfaction of the Department, the net amount received from the sale must be paid to the owner.

3. If any claim pending 1 year after the date of sale is denied, the proceeds and any interest thereon must be deposited in the Livestock Inspection Account.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 576.0155 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 576 / Section 576.0155
“Farm products” defined
Status: in_force

“Farm products” includes all agricultural, horticultural, viticultural and vegetable products of the soil, poultry and poultry products, livestock and livestock products and hay. The term does not include timber products or milk and milk products.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 571.016 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.016
“Alternative livestock” defined
Status: in_force

“ Alternative livestock ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 501.003 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 576.0165 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 576 / Section 576.0165
“Immediate resale” defined
Status: in_force

“Immediate resale” means a sale of farm products or livestock made within 60 days after the purchase thereof.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 568.120 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.120
Authorized uses of range improvement fund
Status: in_force

Each state grazing board may pay moneys out of the range improvement fund of its grazing district:

1. For the construction and maintenance of range improvements or any other purpose beneficial to the stock raising and ranching industries and, in turn, the counties situated within the grazing district concerned. None of the funds shall be used for projects involving construction or maintenance, or both, of range improvements on public or state lands unless some legally constituted and authorized federal, state, county or city department, division, bureau, service, board or commission is available for and authorized and willing to undertake direct management and supervision of the project concerned.

2. For the payment of proper administrative costs of the board, including travel expenses and subsistence allowances of its members, and for the payment of the services of its secretary and its secretary’s necessary office expenses and for the services of its attorney.

3. For contributions to defray costs and expenses for activities and projects incurred under its written authorization by the Central Committee of Nevada State Grazing Boards as provided for under NRS 568.170 to 568.200 , inclusive.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 573.108 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 573 / Section 573.108
Duties of Director when licensee fails to pay consignor creditor; settlement or compromise on bond; action by Director; subpoenas
Status: in_force

1. In case of failure by a licensee to pay the amount due a consignor creditor whose livestock was handled or sold through or at the licensee's public livestock auction, as evidenced by a verified complaint filed with the Director, the Director shall proceed forthwith to ascertain the names and addresses of all consignor creditors of the licensee, together with the amounts due to them by the licensee, and shall request all the consignor creditors to file a verified statement of their respective claims with the Director. The request must be addressed to each known consignor creditor at his or her last known address.

2. If a consignor creditor so addressed fails, refuses or neglects to file in the office of the Director the consignor creditor’s verified claim as requested by the Director within 60 days after the date of the request, the Director is relieved of further duty or action under this section on behalf of that consignor creditor.

3. If because of the absence of records, or other circumstances making it impossible or unreasonable for the Director to ascertain the names and addresses of all consignor creditors, the Director, after exerting due diligence and making reasonable inquiry to secure the information from all reasonable and available sources, may make demand on the bond on the basis of information in the Director’s possession, and thereafter is not liable or responsible for claims or the handling of claims which may subsequently appear or be discovered.

4. Upon ascertaining all claims and statements in the manner set forth in this section, the Director may make a demand upon the bond on behalf of those claimants whose statements have been filed, and may settle or compromise the claims with the surety company on the bond and execute and deliver a release and discharge of the bond involved.

5. Upon the refusal of the surety company to pay the demand, the Director may thereupon bring an action on the bond on behalf of the consignor creditors. Upon any action being commenced on the bond, the Director may require the filing of a new bond. Immediately upon the recovery in any action on the bond the licensee shall file a new bond. Upon failure to file the bond within 10 days, in either case, the failure constitutes grounds for the suspension or revocation of his or her license.

6. In any settlement or compromise by the Director with a surety company as provided in subsection 4, if there are two or more consignor creditors that have filed claims, fixed or contingent, against a licensee's bond, the creditors must share pro rata in the proceeds of the bond to the extent of their actual damage.

7. To enforce the provisions of this section, the Director may receive verified complaints from any consignor against any licensee, or agent, or any person assuming or attempting to act as such, and upon receipt of a verified complaint may conduct any necessary investigations relating to the complaint. The Director may administer oaths of verification of the complaints.

8. To conduct investigations as provided for in subsection 7, the Director may enter a public livestock auction and examine any records required under the provisions of this chapter. The Director may issue subpoenas requiring the attendance of witnesses before the Director, together with all books, memoranda, papers and other documents relating to the matters under investigation.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 573.010 — NV Code / Title 50 / Chapter 573 / Section 573.010
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter:

1. “ Annual sale of livestock ” means any sale of livestock: (a) To which any member of the public may consign livestock for sale or exchange through public bidding at the sale of the livestock; and (b) Which is conducted for not more than 2 consecutive days during a calendar year.

2. “ Consignor ” means any person consigning, shipping or delivering livestock to a public livestock auction for sale, resale or exchange.

3. “ Department ” means the State Department of Agriculture.

4. “ Director ” means the Director of the Department.

5. “ Livestock ” means: (a) Cattle, sheep, goats, horses, mules, asses, burros, swine or poultry; and (b) Alternative livestock as defined in NRS 501.003 .

6. “ Operator of a public livestock auction ” means any person holding, conducting or carrying on a public livestock auction.

7. “ Public livestock auction ” means any sale or exchange of livestock held by any person at an established place of business or premises where the livestock is assembled for sale or exchange, and is exchanged or sold at auction or upon a commission basis at regular or irregular intervals. The term does not include an annual sale of livestock.