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NV Rev Stat § 557.280 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 557 - Hemp|NRS 557.280 - Authorized actions by Department for certain violations of law, regulations or orders.

  1. The Department may refuse to issue or renew, suspend or revoke the registration of a grower, handler or producer for a violation of any provision of this chapter, the regulations adopted pursuant thereto or any lawful order of the Department.  2. The Department shall impose an administrative fine in an amount not to exceed $2,500 on any person who fails to comply with the provisions of subsection 6 of NRS 557.200.   3. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2 and in addition to any other penalty provided by law, the Department may impose an administrative fine on any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter, the regulations adopted pursuant thereto or any lawful order of the Department in an amount not to exceed $2,500.  4. All fines collected by the Department pursuant to subsections 2 and 3 must be deposited with the State Treasurer for credit to the State General Fund.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 1348; A 2019, 2588, 2949)
NV Rev Stat § 557.290 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 557 - Hemp|NRS 557.290 - Penalties for failure to register.

If a person grows or handles hemp or produces agricultural hemp seed without being registered with the Department pursuant to NRS 557.200, the Department shall:  1. Impose an administrative fine pursuant to NRS 557.280 on the person; and  2. Report the person to the appropriate local law enforcement agency for investigation of a violation of the provisions of chapter 453 of NRS.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 1348; A 2019, 2354, 2588)
NV Rev Stat § 561.015 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 561 - State Department of Agriculture|NRS 561.015 - Legislative declaration.

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.  (Added to NRS by 1961, 496)
NV Rev Stat § 561.025 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 561 - State Department of Agriculture|NRS 561.025 - Definitions.

As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise:  1. "Board" means the State Board of Agriculture.  2. "Department" means the State Department of Agriculture.  3. "Director" means the Director of the Department.  4. "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.  (e) All poultry or domesticated fowl or birds.  (f) All dogs, cats or other animals domesticated or under the restraint or control of humans.  (Added to NRS by 1961, 496; A 1993, 1721; 1999, 3655)
NV Rev Stat § 561.035 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 561 - State Department of Agriculture|NRS 561.035 - Creation of Department; administration of chapter by Department.

  1. The State Department of Agriculture is hereby created.  2. The administration of the provisions of this chapter is vested in the Department.  (Added to NRS by 1961, 496; A 1993, 1721; 1999, 3655)
NV Rev Stat § 561.045 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 561 - State Department of Agriculture|NRS 561.045 - Creation; number and appointment of members.

There is hereby created in the Department a State Board of Agriculture composed of 11 members appointed by the Governor.  (Added to NRS by 1961, 496; A 1979, 696; 1981, 1299; 1989, 802; 1993, 1722; 1999, 3655; 2003, 2146)
NV Rev Stat § 561.055 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 561 - State Department of Agriculture|NRS 561.055 - Qualifications of members.

  1. Three members of the Board must be actively engaged in range or semirange cattle production, one in dairy production, one in range or semirange sheep production, one in general farming, one in general agriculture, one in growing crops which are planted in rows spaced to permit mechanical cultivation, one in the control of pests, one in the petroleum industry and one in raising nursery stock.  2. Not more than two members may be residents of the same county, and the range or semirange cattle production members must be residents of different counties.  (Added to NRS by 1961, 496; A 1979, 696; 1981, 1299; 1989, 802; 1999, 1388; 2003, 2146)
NV Rev Stat § 561.075 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 561 - State Department of Agriculture|NRS 561.075 - Compensation of members and employees.

  1. While engaged in the business of the Department, each member of the Board is entitled to receive a salary of not more than $80 per day, as fixed by the Board.  2. While engaged in the business of the Department, each member and employee of the Board is entitled to receive the per diem allowance and travel expenses provided for state officers and employees generally.  3. The salaries, per diem allowances and travel expenses of the members and employees of the Board must be paid from any money available to the Department.  (Added to NRS by 1961, 497; A 1973, 996; 1975, 299; 1981, 1989; 1985, 438; 1989, 1720; 1993, 1722; 1999, 3655)
NV Rev Stat § 561.085 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 561 - State Department of Agriculture|NRS 561.085 - Chair; Secretary.

  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.  (Added to NRS by 1961, 497; A 1993, 1722; 1999, 3656; 2005, 1415)
NV Rev Stat § 561.095 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 561 - State Department of Agriculture|NRS 561.095 - Meetings; quorum; minutes and audio recordings or transcripts are public records.

  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. Six 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.  (Added to NRS by 1961, 497; A 1983, 1447; 1985, 624; 1989, 802; 1993, 1722; 1999, 3656; 2005, 1415; 2013, 333)
NV Rev Stat § 561.105 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 561 - State Department of Agriculture|NRS 561.105 - Duties; rules and regulations.

  1. The Board:  (a) Must be informed on and interested in the entire field of legislation and administration charged to the Department.  (b) Shall report to the Governor and Legislature on all matters which it deems relevant to the Department, and concerning any specific matters previously requested by the Governor.  (c) Shall advise and make recommendations to the Governor or the Legislature relating to the policies of the State concerning livestock and agriculture.  (d) Shall establish the policy of the Department.  (e) Shall adopt such regulations as it deems necessary for the operation of the Department and for carrying out the provisions of the laws and programs administered by the Department.  2. The Board shall prescribe rules for its management and government.  (Added to NRS by 1961, 497; A 1985, 369; 1993, 1722; 1999, 3656)
NV Rev Stat § 561.108 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 561 - State Department of Agriculture|NRS 561.108 - Creation; administration and enforcement of various provisions of NRS concerning weights, measures and other standards.

  1. The Division of Consumer Equitability is hereby created within the Department. The Director shall appoint an Administrator of the Division who shall administer all activities and services of the Division.  2. The Division of Consumer Equitability shall administer and enforce the provisions of chapters 581 and 582 of NRS and NRS 590.010 to 590.450, inclusive.  (Added to NRS by 2003, 2329; A 2013, 2471)
NV Rev Stat § 561.115 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 561 - State Department of Agriculture|NRS 561.115 - Appointment; unclassified service.

The Director:  1. Must be appointed by the Board with the approval of the Governor.  2. Is in the unclassified service of the State.  (Added to NRS by 1961, 497; A 1971, 2082; 1977, 311; 1993, 1723; 1999, 3656)
NV Rev Stat § 561.125 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 561 - State Department of Agriculture|NRS 561.125 - Qualifications.

The Director must be a graduate of an accredited college or university and have at least 5 years’ experience in official agricultural or livestock regulatory work, public administration, accounting or business administration.  (Added to NRS by 1961, 497; A 1993, 1723; 1995, 432; 1999, 3657)
NV Rev Stat § 561.135 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 561 - State Department of Agriculture|NRS 561.135 - Salary.

The salary of the Director may be apportioned and paid from any money available to the Department unless otherwise provided by specific statute.  (Added to NRS by 1961, 497; A 1971, 2082; 1985, 438; 1993, 1723; 1999, 3657)
NV Rev Stat § 561.145 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 561 - State Department of Agriculture|NRS 561.145 - General powers and duties.

  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, organize the Department into divisions and, from time to time, alter that organization 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.  (Added to NRS by 1961, 498; A 1993, 1723; 1995, 2317; 1999, 3657; 2013, 1631)
NV Rev Stat § 561.146 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 561 - State Department of Agriculture|NRS 561.146 - Issuance and enforcement of subpoenas.

  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.  (Added to NRS by 1967, 420; A 1981, 89; 1993, 1723; 1999, 3657)
NV Rev Stat § 561.147 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 561 - State Department of Agriculture|NRS 561.147 - Prohibition or restriction of movement of infested article; treatment to devitalize or sterilize.

If any feed, grain, hay, machinery or other article is found to be infested with, or the possible carrier of, the propagating parts of any noxious weed, injurious insect pest or plant disease, and the Director determines that movement of the article into any area of the State will be damaging or will jeopardize the agricultural industry of the area, the Director may prohibit or restrict movement of the infested article or may prescribe treatment to devitalize or sterilize the infested article.  (Added to NRS by 1965, 31; A 1993, 1724; 1997, 484; 1999, 3658)
NV Rev Stat § 561.148 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 561 - State Department of Agriculture|NRS 561.148 - Participation in investigation and prosecution of theft or destruction of livestock; inspections.

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.  (Added to NRS by 1967, 282; A 1993, 1724; 1999, 3658)
NV Rev Stat § 561.149 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 561 - State Department of Agriculture|NRS 561.149 - Depositions.

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.  (Added to NRS by 1965, 409; A 1981, 90; 1993, 1724; 1999; 3658)
NV Rev Stat § 561.153 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 561 - State Department of Agriculture|NRS 561.153 - Prescription of fees to cover costs of providing certain services, products or publications; procedures for billing or collecting fees.

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.  (Added to NRS by 1969, 138; A 1979, 292; 1993, 1724; 1999, 3597, 3658; 2003, 1430)
NV Rev Stat § 561.155 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 561 - State Department of Agriculture|NRS 561.155 - Ex officio State Sealer of Consumer Equitability.

The Director is hereby designated and appointed ex officio State Sealer of Consumer Equitability, and shall carry out all the duties of the State Sealer of Consumer Equitability as provided by law.  (Added to NRS by 1961, 498; A 1993, 1725; 1999, 3658; 2013, 2472)
NV Rev Stat § 561.165 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 561 - State Department of Agriculture|NRS 561.165 - Ex officio State Quarantine Officer.

The Director is hereby designated and appointed ex officio State Quarantine Officer, and shall carry out all the duties of the State Quarantine Officer as provided by law.  (Added to NRS by 1961, 498; A 1993, 1725; 1999, 3659)
NV Rev Stat § 561.185 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 561 - State Department of Agriculture|NRS 561.185 - Designation, powers and duties of deputy.

The Director may designate an employee of the Department to act as the Director’s deputy. In case of the absence of the Director, or the Director’s inability from any cause to discharge the powers and duties of his or her office, those powers and duties devolve upon the Director’s deputy.  (Added to NRS by 1961, 499; A 1993, 1725; 1999, 3659)
NV Rev Stat § 561.205 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 561 - State Department of Agriculture|NRS 561.205 - Appointment of person to manage activities relating to protection and promotion of livestock industry; unclassified service; qualifications.

The Director shall appoint a person to manage the activities of the Department relating to the protection and promotion of the livestock industry of the State of Nevada. The person is in the unclassified service of the State and must:  1. Be appointed on the basis of merit;  2. Be a graduate of a veterinary school or college approved by the American Veterinary Medical Association; and  3. Have at least 5 years’ experience in official work for regulating and controlling diseases in livestock.  (Added to NRS by 1961, 498; A 1985, 438; 1991, 1353; 1993, 1725; 1999, 3659; 2013, 1320)
NV Rev Stat § 561.209 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 561 - State Department of Agriculture|NRS 561.209 - Appointment of person to manage activities relating to brands and marks and brand inspections; qualifications; unclassified service.

The Director shall appoint a person to manage the activities of the Department relating to brands and marks and brand inspection in the State of Nevada. The person must be appointed on the basis of merit and is in the unclassified service of the State.  (Added to NRS by 1971, 2082; A 1991, 1354; 1993, 1725; 1999, 3659; 2013, 1320)
NV Rev Stat § 561.214 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 561 - State Department of Agriculture|NRS 561.214 - Appointment of person to manage activities relating to protection and promotion of agricultural industry; classified service; qualifications.

The Director shall appoint a person to manage the activities of the Department relating to the protection and promotion of the agricultural industry of the State of Nevada. The person is in the classified service of the State and must be:  1. Appointed on the basis of merit; and  2. A graduate of an accredited college or university with a major in agricultural business or in one of the agricultural sciences.  (Added to NRS by 1961, 499; A 1985, 438; 1991, 1354; 1993, 1725; 1999, 3659; 2013, 1320)
NV Rev Stat § 561.218 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 561 - State Department of Agriculture|NRS 561.218 - Appointment of person to manage activities relating to natural resources and land use planning; qualifications; unclassified service; duties.

  1. The Director shall appoint a person to manage the activities of the Department relating to natural resources and land use planning. The person must be appointed on the basis of merit and is in the unclassified service of the State.  2. The person appointed shall:  (a) Develop cooperative agreements and working relationships with federal and state agencies and local governments for land use planning and the preservation and allocation of natural resources necessary to advance and protect the livestock and agricultural industries in this State.  (b) Monitor gatherings of estrays and feral livestock conducted pursuant to the provisions of NRS 569.040 to 569.130, inclusive, and assist district brand inspectors in identifying estrays before they are sold or 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.  (c) Provide the members of the general public with information relating to the activities of the Department and solicit recommendations from the members of the general public and advisory groups concerning those activities.  (d) Make assessments of the level of competition between livestock and wildlife for food and water and shall collect data concerning the movement of livestock.  (e) Participate in land use planning relating to the competition for food and water between livestock and wildlife to ensure the maintenance of the habitat of both livestock and wildlife.  (f) Present testimony, conduct research and prepare reports for the Governor, the Legislature, the Director and any other person or governmental entity as directed by the Director.  (g) Develop and carry out a program to educate the members of the general public concerning the programs administered by the Department, including programs for the management and control of estrays and feral livestock.  (h) Make proposals to the Director for the amendment of the regulations adopted by the Board pursuant to NRS 561.105.  (i) Perform such other duties as directed by the Director.  3. As used in this section:  (a) "Estray" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 569.0075.  (b) "Feral livestock" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 569.008.  (Added to NRS by 1997, 1404; A 1999, 3659; 2003, 2146; 2011, 2489; 2013, 1320, 1865)
NV Rev Stat § 561.225 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 561 - State Department of Agriculture|NRS 561.225 - Appointment of staff; designation of field agents and inspectors.

  1. The Director shall appoint such technical, clerical and operational staff as the execution of the Director’s duties and the operation of the Department may require.  2. The Director may designate such department personnel as are required to be field agents and inspectors in the enforcement of the provisions of Titles 49 and 50 of NRS and chapters 581, 582, 583, 584, 586, 587, 588 and 590 of NRS.  (Added to NRS by 1961, 499; A 1967, 695; 1985, 438; 1993, 1725, 2540; 1995, 703; 1999, 3660; 2001, 1731; 2013, 1321, 1801)
NV Rev Stat § 561.235 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 561 - State Department of Agriculture|NRS 561.235 - Offices: Location, establishment and maintenance.

  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.  (Added to NRS by 1961, 499; A 1963, 1070; 1973, 1476; 1983, 280; 1993, 1726; 1999, 3661; 2011, 2988)