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NV Rev Stat § 576.105 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 576 - Livestock and Farm Products: Dealers, Brokers, Commission Merchants, Cash Buyers and Agents; Alternative Livestock|NRS 576.105 - Application for renewal of license required to include information relating to state business license; grounds for denial of renewal of license.

  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.  (Added to NRS by 2013, 2739)
NV Rev Stat § 576.110 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 576 - Livestock and Farm Products: Dealers, Brokers, Commission Merchants, Cash Buyers and Agents; Alternative Livestock|NRS 576.110 - Investigation of transactions involving farm products.

  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.  (Added to NRS by 1959, 558; A 1960, 417; 1961, 560; 1993, 1769; 1999, 3709)
NV Rev Stat § 576.120 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 576 - Livestock and Farm Products: Dealers, Brokers, Commission Merchants, Cash Buyers and Agents; Alternative Livestock|NRS 576.120 - Grounds for refusing to grant or renew or for suspension or revocation of license; notice and hearing.

  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.  (Added to NRS by 1959, 559; A 1961, 560; 1963, 391; 1965, 392; 1967, 1199; 1971, 336; 1993, 438, 1769; 1995, 514; 1999, 3709; 2015, 3618)
NV Rev Stat § 576.121 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 576 - Livestock and Farm Products: Dealers, Brokers, Commission Merchants, Cash Buyers and Agents; Alternative Livestock|NRS 576.121 - Mandatory suspension of license for failure to pay child support or comply with certain subpoenas or warrants; reinstatement of license. [Effective until the date of the repeal of 42 U.S.C. § 666, the federal law requiring each state to establish procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting the professional, occupational and recreational licenses for child support arrearages and for noncompliance with certain processes relating to paternity or child support proceedings.]

 1. If the 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.  (Added to NRS by 1997, 2094; A 1999, 3710; 2005, 483)
NV Rev Stat § 576.123 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 576 - Livestock and Farm Products: Dealers, Brokers, Commission Merchants, Cash Buyers and Agents; Alternative Livestock|NRS 576.123 - Records of commission merchants, dealers and brokers.

  1. Every commission merchant, having received any farm products for sale as a commission merchant, shall promptly make and keep a correct record showing in detail the following with reference to the handling, sale or storage of the farm products:  (a) The name and address of the consignor.  (b) The date received.  (c) The condition and quantity upon arrival.  (d) Date of the sale for account of the consignor.  (e) The price for which sold.  (f) An itemized statement of the charges to be paid by the consignor in connection with the sale.  (g) The names and addresses of all purchasers if the commission merchant has any financial interest in the business of the purchasers, or if the purchasers have any financial interest in the business of the commission merchant, directly or indirectly, as holder of the other’s corporate stock, as copartner, as lender or borrower of money to or from the other, or otherwise, the interest must be noted in the records following the name of the purchaser.  (h) A lot number or other identifying mark for each consignment, which number or mark must appear on all sales tags and other essential records needed to show the amount for which the farm products actually sold.  (i) Any claim or claims which have been or may be filed by the commission merchant against any person for overcharges or for damages resulting from the injury or deterioration of the farm products by the act, neglect or failure of the person. The records must be open to the inspection of the Director and the consignor of farm products for whom the claim or claims are made.  2. Every dealer purchasing any farm products from the producer thereof shall promptly make and keep for 1 year a correct record showing in detail the following:  (a) The name and address of the grower.  (b) The date received.  (c) The price to be paid.  (d) An itemized statement of any charges paid by the dealer for the account of the producer.  3. Every broker, upon negotiating the sale of farm products, shall issue to buyer and seller a written memorandum of sale, showing price, date of delivery, quality and other details concerned in the transaction. A copy of the memorandum must be retained by the broker for 1 year.  (Added to NRS by 1965, 394; A 1993, 1770; 1999, 3710)
NV Rev Stat § 576.125 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 576 - Livestock and Farm Products: Dealers, Brokers, Commission Merchants, Cash Buyers and Agents; Alternative Livestock|NRS 576.125 - Accounting and remittances by commission merchants; records of sales; payments by dealers; penalties for nonpayment.

  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.  (Added to NRS by 1965, 395; A 1989, 336; 1993, 1771; 1995, 1304; 1999, 3711)
NV Rev Stat § 576.127 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 576 - Livestock and Farm Products: Dealers, Brokers, Commission Merchants, Cash Buyers and Agents; Alternative Livestock|NRS 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.

  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.  (Added to NRS by 1965, 396; A 1993, 1771; 1999, 3712; 2005, 483)
NV Rev Stat § 576.128 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 576 - Livestock and Farm Products: Dealers, Brokers, Commission Merchants, Cash Buyers and Agents; Alternative Livestock|NRS 576.128 - Certification as actual producer of certain farm products: Regulations of Department; fees for certification; exemption from certain taxes and fees.

  1. The Department shall adopt regulations pursuant to which a person who is an actual producer of farm products other than any livestock, livestock product or poultry must obtain certification as an actual producer of farm products. The regulations may include provisions for the certification by reciprocity of a person who holds a similar certification from another jurisdiction where the requirements for that certification are substantially equal to the requirements in this state.  2. The Department may impose fees for the certification of a person as an actual producer of farm products specified in subsection 1 and any inspections necessary for that certification. The fees must be set in an amount which approximates the cost to the Department of performing those services and activities.  3. A person who obtains certification pursuant to this section is exempt from any:  (a) Tax or other fee imposed pursuant to NRS 244.335, 266.355, subsection 7 of NRS 266.600, NRS 268.095, 269.170 or 269.175, relating to the issuance of any license to sell or offer to sell, in its natural and unprocessed state directly to any consumer, restaurant or grocery store, farm products specified in subsection 1 for which the person has obtained certification pursuant to this section.  (b) Fee imposed for:  (1) The issuance of a permit pursuant to the provisions of chapter 446 of NRS to sell or offer to sell, in its natural and unprocessed state directly to any consumer, restaurant or grocery store, farm products specified in subsection 1 for which the person has obtained certification pursuant to this section; or  (2) Any inspection conducted pursuant to the provisions of chapter 446 of NRS relating to such a sale or offer to sell.  (Added to NRS by 1997, 3166; A 1999, 3712; 2013, 1325; 2015, 3619)
NV Rev Stat § 576.1285 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 576 - Livestock and Farm Products: Dealers, Brokers, Commission Merchants, Cash Buyers and Agents; Alternative Livestock|NRS 576.1285 - Registration as produce vendor; regulations; exception for person certified as actual producer of farm products.

  1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, the Department shall adopt regulations pursuant to which a person must register as a produce vendor.  2. A person who obtains certification pursuant to NRS 576.128 is not required to register as a produce vendor pursuant to this section.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 3615)
NV Rev Stat § 576.129 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 576 - Livestock and Farm Products: Dealers, Brokers, Commission Merchants, Cash Buyers and Agents; Alternative Livestock|NRS 576.129 - Alternative livestock: Permit required; regulations of State Board of Agriculture.

  1. It is unlawful for any person to import, possess or propagate any alternative livestock unless the person first obtains from the State Board of Agriculture a permit that authorizes the person to do so.  2. The State Board of Agriculture shall adopt regulations for the importation, possession and propagation of alternative livestock. The regulations must set forth requirements for:  (a) Facilities used to confine alternative livestock, including minimum requirements for fencing to prevent the escape of alternative livestock.  (b) The genetic testing of alternative livestock.  (c) Keeping and maintaining records related to the importation, transfer, possession and propagation of alternative livestock.  (d) Identifying and marking alternative livestock.  (e) Marketing alternative livestock.  (f) The filing of any bonds which may be required by the State Board of Agriculture.  3. In adopting the regulations required by subsection 2, the State Board of Agriculture shall consult with the Department of Wildlife and the Board of Wildlife Commissioners concerning the provisions that are necessary to protect wildlife in this state and in the areas designated as areas of special concern by the Board of Wildlife Commissioners pursuant to NRS 501.181.  4. The State Board of Agriculture shall establish by regulation a schedule of fees required to be paid for a permit issued pursuant to this section. The fees established must not exceed the approximate cost to the Board of carrying out the provisions of this section.  (Added to NRS by 1993, 435; A 1995, 514; 2003, 1583)
NV Rev Stat § 576.131 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 576 - Livestock and Farm Products: Dealers, Brokers, Commission Merchants, Cash Buyers and Agents; Alternative Livestock|NRS 576.131 - Alternative livestock: Recapture of escaped livestock; impoundment; liability of owner.

  1. An owner of alternative livestock may request assistance from the State Department of Agriculture, the Department of Wildlife and local law enforcement agencies to recapture any alternative livestock that has escaped from confinement.  2. Any alternative livestock that is recaptured may be impounded at a suitable facility until sufficient repairs or improvements are made to the owner’s facility to ensure that the escape of the alternative livestock does not recur.  3. The owner of the alternative livestock is liable for:  (a) The costs incurred by the State Department of Agriculture, the Department of Wildlife and any local law enforcement agency to recapture the alternative livestock;  (b) The costs of impounding the alternative livestock; and  (c) Any damages caused by the alternative livestock during the escape.  (Added to NRS by 1993, 436; A 1995, 514; 1999, 3713; 2003, 1583)
NV Rev Stat § 576.132 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 576 - Livestock and Farm Products: Dealers, Brokers, Commission Merchants, Cash Buyers and Agents; Alternative Livestock|NRS 576.132 - Free-sale certificate for agricultural product; submission of application; requirements.

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.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 3614)
NV Rev Stat § 576.133 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 576 - Livestock and Farm Products: Dealers, Brokers, Commission Merchants, Cash Buyers and Agents; Alternative Livestock|NRS 576.133 - Cease and desist orders.

If the Director believes, on the basis of a verified complaint or of an investigation made pursuant to NRS 576.110, that any licensee or person assuming to transact business for which a license is required under this chapter is violating or is about to violate any provision of this chapter, the Director may order the licensee or other person to cease and desist from the unlawful practice. The order ceases to be effective upon the expiration of 10 days, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and other nonjudicial days, after its date of issuance unless a court has, pursuant to NRS 576.135, issued an order which continues the restraint.  (Added to NRS by 1965, 396; A 1967, 1200; 1993, 1772; 1999, 3713)
NV Rev Stat § 576.135 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 576 - Livestock and Farm Products: Dealers, Brokers, Commission Merchants, Cash Buyers and Agents; Alternative Livestock|NRS 576.135 - Injunctions; restraining orders.

If any licensee or person assuming to transact business for which a license is required under this chapter has engaged or is about to engage in any acts or practices which constitute or will constitute an offense against this chapter or the rules and regulations adopted by the Department, the district court of any county, on application of the Director, may issue an injunction or other appropriate order restraining the conduct. Proceedings under this section are governed by Rule 65 of the Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure, except that no bond or undertaking is required in any action commenced by the Director.  (Added to NRS by 1965, 396; A 1993, 1772; 1999, 3713)
NV Rev Stat § 576.137 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 576 - Livestock and Farm Products: Dealers, Brokers, Commission Merchants, Cash Buyers and Agents; Alternative Livestock|NRS 576.137 - Exemption for cash buyer purchasing for own use.

A cash purchaser, purchasing for his or her own use, may be exempted by the Department from the requirements of this chapter upon the purchaser’s filing of an affidavit stating such facts as may be required by the Department.  (Added to NRS by 1967, 1200; A 1993, 1772; 1999, 3713)