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2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 497 - Zoning › NRS 497.260 - Penalty; injunction.

1. Each violation of this chapter or of any regulations, orders, or rulings promulgated or made pursuant to this chapter, shall constitute a misdemeanor, and each day’s violation of this chapter or of any regulations, orders or rulings promulgated or made pursuant to this chapter shall constitute a separate offense.
2. In addition, the political subdivision or agency adopting zoning regulations under this chapter may institute in any court of competent jurisdiction an action to prevent, restrain, correct or abate any violation of this chapter, or of airport zoning regulations adopted under this chapter, or of any order or ruling made in connection with their administration or enforcement, and the court shall adjudge to the plaintiff such relief, by way of injunction (which may be mandatory) or otherwise, as may be proper under all the facts and circumstances of the case, in order fully to effectuate the purposes of this chapter and of the regulations adopted and orders and rulings made pursuant thereto.
[25:205:1947; 1943 NCL § 5064.25]—(NRS A 1967, 597)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 497 - Zoning › NRS 497.270 - Eminent domain.

1. In any case in which:
(a) It is desired to remove, lower or otherwise terminate a nonconforming structure, tree or use;
(b) The approach protection necessary cannot, because of constitutional limitations, be provided by airport zoning regulations under this chapter; or
(c) It appears advisable that the necessary approach protection be provided by acquisition of property rights rather than by airport zoning regulations,
the political subdivision within which the property or nonconforming use is located, or the political subdivision owning the airport or served by it may acquire, by purchase, grant or condemnation in the manner provided by the law under which political subdivisions are authorized to acquire property for public purposes, such air right, avigation easement or other estate or interest in the property or nonconforming structure or use in question as may be necessary to effectuate the purposes of this chapter.
2. In the case of the purchase of any property or any easement or estate or interest therein, or the acquisition of the same by condemnation, the political subdivision making such purchase or exercising such power shall, in addition to the damages for the taking, injury or destruction of property, also pay the cost of the removal and relocation of any structure or equipment of any public utility which is required to be moved to a new location.
[26:205:1947; 1943 NCL § 5064.26]
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 498 - Skydiving Businesses › NRS 498.030 - "Skydiving business" defined.

"Skydiving business" means a business that receives compensation for providing a person with:
1. The opportunity to jump with a parachute from an airplane, a balloon or any other vehicle used for navigation through the air; or
2. Training on how to jump safely from an airplane, a balloon or any other vehicle used for navigation through the air and how to land safely using a parachute.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 1054)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 498 - Skydiving Businesses › NRS 498.060 - Certain persons presumed to be student skydivers.

For the purposes of NRS 498.010 to 498.110, inclusive, a person who has not previously jumped with a skydiving business shall be deemed to be a student skydiver unless that person produces documented proof to the operator of the skydiving business that the person has previously skydived.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 1054)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 498 - Skydiving Businesses › NRS 498.070 - Operators required to comply with certain federal regulations and safety requirements and to use Association’s training options; Director of Department of Transportation required to review amendments to basic safety requirements and training options.

1. The operator of a skydiving business shall:
(a) Comply with the regulations of the Federal Aviation Administration governing skydiving;
(b) Comply with safety requirements that are at least as stringent as the basic safety requirements of the Association set forth in the "Skydiver’s Information Manual" in the form most recently published by the Association, unless the Director of the Department of Transportation posts a notice of disapproval of any amendment to those requirements pursuant to subsection 2; and
(c) Provide training to a student skydiver using one of the training options adopted by the Association in the "Skydiver’s Information Manual" in the form most recently published by the Association, unless the Director of the Department of Transportation posts a notice of disapproval of any amendment to those training options pursuant to subsection 2.
2. The Director of the Department of Transportation or a person designated by the Director shall review each amendment to the basic safety requirements and training options set forth in the "Skydiver’s Information Manual" and approve or disapprove of the amendment for use in this state. If the Director does not post a notice of disapproval within 30 days after such an amendment is published, the amendment shall be deemed approved for this state.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 1054)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 498 - Skydiving Businesses › NRS 498.080 - Maintenance of safety handbook on premises; provision or availability of copy of basic safety requirements and federal regulations to customer.

1. The operator of a skydiving business shall maintain on the premises of the business a safety handbook which contains the safety requirements that the operator will comply with in conducting the operations of the business.
2. Upon request, the operator shall provide a customer with a copy of the basic safety requirements of the Association and the regulations of the Federal Aviation Administration governing skydiving. The operator shall be deemed to have complied with the provisions of this subsection if the operator makes available to the customer for review on the premises the safety handbook required to be maintained pursuant to subsection 1, or a copy of the handbook, which contains the basic safety requirements of the Association and the regulations of the Federal Aviation Administration governing skydiving.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 1055)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 498 - Skydiving Businesses › NRS 498.090 - Posting of certain information at operator’s place of business.

The operator of a skydiving business shall post in a conspicuous location at the operator’s place of business a poster that includes the following information in a font that is easy to read:
1. A statement that skydiving businesses operating in this state must comply with the regulations of the Federal Aviation Administration governing skydiving and safety requirements that are at least as stringent as the basic safety requirements of the Association;
2. A list of the equipment required to be provided to a student skydiver; and
3. A statement that a customer may report any alleged violation of the provisions of NRS 498.010 to 498.110, inclusive, to the district attorney of the county in which the alleged violation occurred or to the Attorney General.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 1055)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 498 - Skydiving Businesses › NRS 498.100 - Accident reports.

1. The operator of a skydiving business shall report in writing to the Association an accident that results in serious injury to or the death of one of its customers.
2. The report must:
(a) Be submitted to the Association not later than the next business day following the date of the accident; and
(b) Include the time and place of the accident and the circumstances relating thereto.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 1055)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 498 - Skydiving Businesses › NRS 498.110 - Penalty; revocation of license.

1. The operator of a skydiving business who willfully violates any of the provisions of NRS 498.010 to 498.100, inclusive, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
2. Any governmental entity that has issued a license to engage in business as an operator of a skydiving business to a person who is convicted of violating any of the provisions of NRS 498.010 to 498.100, inclusive, shall revoke that license and send notice of the revocation to the licensee by certified mail. Such a licensee may not apply to any governmental entity for a license to engage in business as an operator of a skydiving business in this state for 5 years after the revocation of his or her previous license.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 1055)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 501 - Administration and Enforcement › NRS 501.003 - "Alternative livestock" defined.

"Alternative livestock" means the following species, including subspecies, of the family Cervidae, if they are born and reared in captivity and raised on private property to produce meat or other by-products of animals or as breeding stock to produce alternative livestock:
1. Fallow deer (
Dama dama
).
2. Reindeer (
Rangifer tarandus
).
(Added to NRS by 1993, 429; A 2005, 205; 2007, 1796)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 501 - Administration and Enforcement › NRS 501.013 - "Chumming" defined.

"Chumming" means the placing in the water of fish, parts of fish or other material upon which fish feed, for the purpose of attracting fish to a particular area in order that they may be taken.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 1350; A 2007, 1796)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 501 - Administration and Enforcement › NRS 501.015 - "Closed season" defined.

"Closed season" means all periods except those designated as "open season." During any such season it is unlawful to fish, to hunt game mammals or game birds, or to hunt or trap fur-bearing mammals. There is no closed season on those species of wild mammals or wild birds classified as unprotected.
[Part 6:101:1947; A 1949, 292; 1951, 544]—(NRS A 1969, 1345; 1991, 258; 2007, 1796)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 501 - Administration and Enforcement › NRS 501.020 - "Commission" defined.

"Commission" means the Board of Wildlife Commissioners.
[Part 5:101:1947; 1943 NCL § 3035.05]—(NRS A 1979, 890; 1997, 2532; 2007, 1796; 2011, 2479)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 501 - Administration and Enforcement › NRS 501.023 - "County" defined.

"County," when appearing alone or in the reference framework of county advisory board to manage wildlife, board of county commissioners or any county officer, includes and applies to Carson City.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 1350; A 1985, 1349; 2007, 1796)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 501 - Administration and Enforcement › NRS 501.030 - "Fishes," "fishing," "fished" and "to fish" defined.

The words "to fish" and their derivatives, "fishes," "fishing" and "fished," mean catching, taking, capturing, killing, injuring or crippling of a fish or game amphibian, and every attempt to do so.
[4:101:1947; 1943 NCL § 3035.04]—(NRS A 1969, 1345; 1993, 66; 2007, 1797)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 501 - Administration and Enforcement › NRS 501.035 - "Fur-bearing mammal" defined.

"Fur-bearing mammal" means any mammal so classified by Commission regulation.
[Part 1:101:1947; 1943 NCL § 3035.01]—(NRS A 1959, 360; 1969, 1345; 1991, 258; 2007, 1797)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 501 - Administration and Enforcement › NRS 501.046 - "Game mammal" defined.

"Game mammal" means any mammal so classified by Commission regulation.
[Part 1:101:1947; 1943 NCL § 3035.01]—(NRS A 1959, 361; 1969, 1345; 1991, 258; 2007, 1797)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 501 - Administration and Enforcement › NRS 501.047 - "Game warden" defined.

"Game warden" means any person authorized by the Director to enforce the provisions of this title and of chapter 488 of NRS.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 1350; A 1993, 1653; 2003, 1521; 2007, 1797)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 501 - Administration and Enforcement › NRS 501.050 - "Hunting," "hunted" and "to hunt" defined.

The words "to hunt" and their derivatives, "hunting" and "hunted," mean to search for, pursue or attract any wildlife for the purpose and with the means of capturing, injuring or killing that wildlife, every attempt to capture, injure or kill wildlife, and every act of assistance to any other person in capturing, injuring or killing that wildlife.
[Part 2:101:1947; A 1949, 292; 1943 NCL § 3035.02]—(NRS A 1969, 1346; 1991, 258; 2007, 1797)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 501 - Administration and Enforcement › NRS 501.055 - "Migratory game birds" defined.

"Migratory game birds" means any birds so classified by Commission regulation.
[Part 1:101:1947; 1943 NCL § 3035.01]—(NRS A 1959, 361; 1969, 1346; 2007, 1797)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 501 - Administration and Enforcement › NRS 501.065 - "Open season" defined.

"Open season" means that period designated pursuant to the provisions of this title during which it is legal to fish or to hunt game mammals or game birds or to hunt or to trap fur-bearing mammals. The period includes the first day and last day designated. There is no open season on those species of wildlife classified as protected.
[Part 6:101:1947; A 1949, 292; 1951, 544]—(NRS A 1969, 1346; 1991, 258; 2007, 1797)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 501 - Administration and Enforcement › NRS 501.088 - "Took," "taken," "taking" and "to take" defined.

The words "to take" and their derivatives, "took," "taken" and "taking," when used in reference to wildlife, mean to kill, capture, shoot, trap, catch, wound, possess, collect, seine, snare or net, and every attempt to do so.
(Added to NRS by 1993, 133; A 2007, 1797)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 501 - Administration and Enforcement › NRS 501.089 - "Trap" defined.

"Trap" means a device that is designed, built or made to close upon or hold fast any portion of an animal. The term does not include any device that is designed, built or made to close upon or hold fast any vertebrate pest as defined in NRS 555.005.
(Added to NRS by 2013, 1001; A 2017, 1999)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 501 - Administration and Enforcement › NRS 501.090 - "Trapping," "trapped" and "to trap" defined.

The words "to trap" and their derivatives, "trapping" and "trapped," mean to set or operate any device, mechanism or contraption that is designed, built or made to close upon or hold fast any animal and every act of assistance to any person in so doing.
[3:101:1947; 1943 NCL § 3035.03]—(NRS A 1969, 1346; 1991, 258; 2007, 1797; 2017, 1999)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 501 - Administration and Enforcement › NRS 501.095 - "Upland game birds" defined.

"Upland game birds" means any birds so classified by Commission regulation.
[Part 1:101:1947; 1943 NCL § 3035.01]—(NRS A 1959, 361; 1969, 1347; 2007, 1797)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 501 - Administration and Enforcement › NRS 501.097 - "Wildlife" defined.

"Wildlife" means any wild mammal, wild bird, fish, reptile, amphibian, mollusk or crustacean found naturally in a wild state, whether indigenous to Nevada or not and whether raised in captivity or not.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 1350; A 1987, 560; 1991, 259; 2007, 1798)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 501 - Administration and Enforcement › NRS 501.100 - Legislative declaration regarding wildlife.

1. Wildlife in this State not domesticated and in its natural habitat is part of the natural resources belonging to the people of the State of Nevada.
2. The preservation, protection, management and restoration of wildlife within the State contribute immeasurably to the aesthetic, recreational and economic aspects of these natural resources.
[Part 8:101:1947; A 1949, 292; 1943 NCL § 3035.08]—(NRS A 1969, 1347)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 501 - Administration and Enforcement › NRS 501.102 - Legislative declaration regarding hunting.

The Legislature declares that hunting permitted by law in this State:
1. Is a valuable activity in the management of game mammals and game birds.
2. Results in financial support for conservation programs that benefit many species, including nongame wildlife.
3. Is an excellent source of food, recreational opportunities and employment.
4. Contributes significantly to the economy of this State and the quality of life of its citizens.
5. Provides a beneficial use for firearms, archery equipment and other legal weapons used to take game mammals and game birds, following the pioneer spirit of Nevada.
(Added to NRS by 1993, 1359)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 501 - Administration and Enforcement › NRS 501.105 - Commission to establish policies and adopt regulations.

The Commission shall establish policies and adopt regulations necessary to the preservation, protection, management and restoration of wildlife and its habitat. In establishing such policies and adopting such regulations, the Commission must first consider the recommendations of the Department, the county advisory boards to manage wildlife and other persons who present their views at an open meeting of the Commission.
[7:101:1947; 1943 NCL § 3035.07]—(NRS A 1969, 1347; 1971, 1381; 2015, 956)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 501 - Administration and Enforcement › NRS 501.110 - Classification of wildlife.

1. For the purposes of this title, wildlife must be classified as follows:
(a) Wild mammals, which must be further classified as either game mammals, fur-bearing mammals, protected mammals or unprotected mammals.
(b) Wild birds, which must be further classified as either game birds, protected birds or unprotected birds. Game birds must be further classified as upland game birds or migratory game birds.
(c) Fish, which must be further classified as either game fish, protected fish or unprotected fish.
(d) Reptiles, which must be further classified as either protected reptiles or unprotected reptiles.
(e) Amphibians, which must be further classified as either game amphibians, protected amphibians or unprotected amphibians.
(f) Mollusks, which must be further classified as either protected mollusks or unprotected mollusks.
(g) Crustaceans, which must be further classified as either protected crustaceans or unprotected crustaceans.
2. Protected wildlife may be further classified as either sensitive, threatened or endangered.
3. Each species of wildlife must be placed in a classification by regulation of the Commission and, when it is in the public interest to do so, species may be moved from one classification to another.
[Part 1:101:1947; 1943 NCL § 3035.01]—(NRS A 1959, 361; 1969, 1347; 1971, 1381; 1977, 76; 1987, 560; 1991, 259)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 501 - Administration and Enforcement › NRS 501.115 - Acceptance of federal aid in projects for restoration of wildlife pursuant to the Pittman-Robertson Act.

1. The State of Nevada hereby assents to the provisions of that certain Act of Congress commonly known and referred to as the Pittman-Robertson Act, being c. 899, 50 Stat. 917, approved September 2, 1937, and also designated as 16 U.S.C. §§ 669-669j, providing federal aid to states in wildlife restoration projects.
2. The Commission shall do any and all things necessary to obtain for the State of Nevada the benefits provided in the Act of Congress.
[1:92:1947] + [2:92:1947]—(NRS A 1995, 2584)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 501 - Administration and Enforcement › NRS 501.117 - Acceptance of federal aid in projects for restoration and management of fish pursuant to the Dingell-Johnson Act.

1. The State of Nevada hereby assents to the provisions of the Act of Congress known as the Dingell-Johnson Act, being c. 658, 64 Stat. 430, approved August 9, 1950, 16 U.S.C. §§ 777 to 777k, inclusive, providing federal aid to states in fish restoration and management projects.
2. The Commission shall do all things necessary to obtain for the State of Nevada the benefits provided by such Act of Congress.
(Added to NRS by 1961, 194; A 1995, 2584)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 501 - Administration and Enforcement › NRS 501.118 - Manner of publication of order or regulation regarding seasons, bag limits or hours.

Whenever the Commission is required to publish any official order or regulation regarding open or closed seasons, bag limits or hours, it shall publish once in each case, in a newspaper of general circulation in the State of Nevada or in the locality to which the order or regulation applies a notice of intention to establish the order or regulation at an open meeting to be held on a date no sooner than 10 days following the publication.
[Part 6.5:101:1947; added 1955, 74]—(NRS A 1969, 1551; 1975, 1413; 1977, 77; 1995, 134)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 501 - Administration and Enforcement › NRS 501.119 - Collection of data from hunters, trappers and anglers; penalty for failure to comply; immunity from prosecution on basis of information supplied.

1. The Department is authorized to determine methods of obtaining necessary data from hunters, trappers and anglers relative to their activities and success.
2. The methods may include return of reports attached to licenses and tags or questionnaires addressed to license holders.
3. Failure to return such a report or questionnaire within the period specified by regulation of the Commission or the submission of any false statement thereon is cause for the Commission to:
(a) Deny the person the right to acquire any license provided under this title for a period of 1 year; or
(b) Levy an administrative fine of $50 against the person.
4. Any statement made on such a report or questionnaire may not be the basis for prosecution for any indicated violations of other sections of this title.
[10b:101:1947; added 1951, 494; A 1953, 675]—(NRS A 1969, 1358; 1971, 1381; 1987, 1448; 1993, 1653; 2003, 1521)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 501 - Administration and Enforcement › NRS 501.121 - Contact information to be posted on guzzler.

1. Each guzzler must have posted on it a notice providing the telephone number and any other contact information which may be used to notify the person or agency that placed the guzzler if the guzzler is in disrepair.
2. As used in this section, "guzzler" means any artificial basin that collects or is designed and constructed to collect precipitation specifically for use by any wildlife.
(Added to NRS by 2013, 504)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 501 - Administration and Enforcement › NRS 501.171 - Appointment and qualifications of members; officers.

1. A county advisory board to manage wildlife shall submit written nominations for appointments to the Commission upon the request of the Governor and may submit nominations at any other time.
2. After consideration of the written nominations submitted by a county advisory board to manage wildlife and any additional candidates for appointment to the Commission, the Governor shall appoint to the Commission:
(a) One member who is actively engaged in and possesses experience and expertise in advocating issues relating to conservation;
(b) One member who is actively engaged in farming;
(c) One member who is actively engaged in ranching;
(d) One member who represents the interests of the general public; and
(e) Five members who during at least 3 of the 4 years immediately preceding their appointment held a resident license to fish or hunt, or both, in Nevada.
3. The Governor shall not appoint to the Commission any person who has been convicted of:
(a) A felony or gross misdemeanor for a violation of NRS 501.376;
(b) A gross misdemeanor for a violation of NRS 502.060;
(c) A felony or gross misdemeanor for a violation of NRS 504.395; or
(d) Two or more violations of the provisions of chapters 501 to 504, inclusive, of NRS,
during the previous 10 years.
4. Not more than three members may be from the same county whose population is 700,000 or more, not more than two members may be from the same county whose population is 100,000 or more but less than 700,000, and not more than one member may be from the same county whose population is less than 100,000.
5. The Commission shall annually select a Chair and a Vice Chair from among its members. A person shall not serve more than two consecutive terms as Chair.
[Part 9:101:1947; A 1949, 292; 1943 NCL § 3035.09]—(NRS A 1969, 341, 1546; 1977, 1229; 1979, 891; 1989, 2191; 1995, 897, 2584; 2003, 2535; 2009, 444; 2011, 1293, 1639)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 501 - Administration and Enforcement › NRS 501.172 - Removal of member from office.

1. A member of the Commission may be removed from office for just cause.
2. A member of the Commission must be removed from office for:
(a) A conviction of a felony or gross misdemeanor for a violation of NRS 501.376;
(b) A conviction of a gross misdemeanor for a violation of NRS 502.060;
(c) A conviction of a felony or gross misdemeanor for a violation of NRS 504.395; or
(d) Two or more convictions of violating the provisions of chapters 501 to 504, inclusive, of NRS.
(Added to NRS by 1995, 896; A 2003, 2536; 2009, 445)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 501 - Administration and Enforcement › NRS 501.177 - Meetings; quorum.

1. The Commission may hold not more than nine meetings regularly each year based on need and the requests submitted by the county advisory boards to manage wildlife.
2. Special meetings of the Commission may be held at such times and places as the Commission deems proper.
3. Five members of the Commission constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business which may come before the Commission.
[Part 9:101:1947; A 1949, 292; 1943 NCL § 3035.09]—(NRS A 1969, 1547; 1979, 891; 1981, 607; 1983, 1446; 1989, 2192; 1995, 2585)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 501 - Administration and Enforcement › NRS 501.179 - Compensation of members.

1. Members of the Commission are entitled to receive a salary of not more than $80 per day, as fixed by the Commission, while performing official duties for the Commission.
2. While engaged in the business of the Commission, each member and employee of the Commission is entitled to receive the per diem allowance and travel expenses provided for state officers and employees generally.
3. Compensation and expenses must be paid from the Wildlife Account within the State General Fund.
[Part 9:101:1947; A 1949, 292; 1943 NCL § 3035.09]—(NRS A 1957, 160; 1969, 1547; 1975, 299; 1979, 891; 1981, 1986; 1985, 432; 1989, 1717; 2011, 3146; 2015, 91)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 501 - Administration and Enforcement › NRS 501.1812 - System of assessing demerit points for wildlife convictions: Definitions.

As used in NRS 501.1812 to 501.1818, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires:
1. "License" means a license or tag issued by the Department for:
(a) Recreational hunting or fishing; or
(b) Taking fur-bearing mammals, trapping unprotected mammals or selling raw furs for profit.
2. "Permit" means a permit issued by the Department for recreational hunting or fishing.
3. "Wildlife conviction" means a conviction obtained in any court of competent jurisdiction in this State, including, without limitation, a conviction obtained upon a plea of nolo contendere or upon a forfeiture of bail not vacated in any such court, for a violation of:
(a) A provision of this title or any regulation adopted pursuant to this title other than a provision of NRS 502.370, 502.390, 503.185, 503.310 or 504.295 to 504.398, inclusive; or
(b) A provision of the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981, 16 U.S.C. §§ 3371 et seq., if the violation of that provision is based on a violation of a law or regulation of this State.
(Added to NRS by 1995, 896; A 1997, 264, 1025; 1999, 1043; 2003, 1522; 2009, 445)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 501 - Administration and Enforcement › NRS 501.1814 - System of assessing demerit points for wildlife convictions: Establishment and administration of system; assessment and deletion of points.

1. The Commission shall establish and the Department shall administer and enforce a system of assessing demerit points for wildlife convictions. The system must be uniform in its operation.
2. Pursuant to the schedule of demerit points established by regulation of the Commission for each wildlife conviction occurring within this State affecting any holder of a license, permit or privilege issued pursuant to this title, the Department shall assess demerit points for the 60-month period preceding a person’s most recent wildlife conviction. Sixty months after the date of the conviction, the demerit points for that conviction must be deleted from the total demerit points accumulated by that person. The date of the conviction shall be deemed the date on which accumulated demerit points must be assessed. If a conviction of two or more wildlife violations committed at a single event is obtained, demerit points must be assessed for the offense having the greater number of demerit points.
(Added to NRS by 1995, 896; A 1997, 1026; 1999, 1044; 2003, 1523; 2009, 2645)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 501 - Administration and Enforcement › NRS 501.1816 - System of assessing demerit points for wildlife convictions: Reduction of accumulated points; suspension or revocation of licenses, permits or privileges.

1. If a person accumulates 9 or more demerit points, but less than 12, the Department shall notify the person of that fact by certified mail. If, after the Department mails the notice, the person presents proof to the Department that he or she has, after his or her most recent wildlife conviction, successfully completed a course of instruction in the responsibilities of hunters approved by the Department, the Department shall deduct 4 demerit points from the person’s record. A person may attend a course of instruction in the responsibilities of hunters only once in 60 months for the purpose of reducing his or her demerit points.
2. If a person accumulates 12 or more demerit points before completing a course of instruction pursuant to subsection 1, the Department shall suspend or revoke any license, permit or privilege issued to the person pursuant to this title.
3. Not later than 60 days after the Department determines that a person has accumulated 12 demerit points, the Department shall notify the person by certified mail that the person’s privileges will be suspended or revoked. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, the Department shall suspend or revoke those privileges 30 days after it mails the notice.
4. Any person who receives the notice required by subsection 3 may submit to the Department a written request for a hearing before the Commission not later than 30 days after the receipt of the notice. If a written request for a hearing is received by the Department:
(a) The suspension or revocation of the license, permit or privilege is stayed until a determination is made by the Commission after the hearing.
(b) The hearing must be held within 60 days after the request is received.
5. The periods of suspension or revocation imposed pursuant to this section must run concurrently. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, no license, permit or privilege may be suspended or revoked pursuant to this section for more than 3 years. The license, permit or privilege of a person who is convicted pursuant to NRS 501.376 of:
(a) A gross misdemeanor may not be suspended or revoked for more than 5 years;
(b) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (c), a felony may not be suspended or revoked for more than 10 years; or
(c) Two or more felonies, arising from separate events, must be permanently revoked.
6. If the Department suspends or revokes a license, permit or privilege pursuant to this section, the period of suspension or revocation begins 30 days after notification pursuant to subsection 3 or a determination is made by the Commission pursuant to subsection 4. After a person’s license, permit or privilege is suspended or revoked pursuant to this section, all demerit points accumulated by that person must be cancelled.
(Added to NRS by 1995, 897; A 1997, 1026; 1999, 1044; 2003, 1523; 2005, 1308; 2009, 2645)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 501 - Administration and Enforcement › NRS 501.1817 - System of assessing demerit points for wildlife convictions: Judicial review of suspension or revocation of license, permit or privilege.

Any person whose license, permit or privilege has been suspended or revoked by the Department pursuant to NRS 501.1816 is entitled to judicial review of the decision in the manner provided by chapter 233B of NRS.
(Added to NRS by 1995, 897; A 1997, 1027; 2003, 1524)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 501 - Administration and Enforcement › NRS 501.243 - Enforcement of chapter 488 of NRS; regulations; cooperative agreements.

1. The Department shall execute, administer and enforce, and perform the functions and duties provided in chapter 488 of NRS.
2. The Commission has the power and authority to:
(a) Promulgate rules and regulations governing the use of waters for recreational purposes, which waters are open to the public and are not under the direct control of any other state or federal agency for recreational use.
(b) Enter into cooperative agreements with federal, state and county agencies having regulatory powers pertaining to the use of public waters for recreational purposes for the purpose of coordinating such rules and regulations.
(Added to NRS by 1965, 1060; A 1969, 1551; 1993, 1655; 2003, 1524)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 501 - Administration and Enforcement › NRS 501.260 - Creation; number of members; officers.

1. There is hereby created a county advisory board to manage wildlife in each of the several counties.
2. In a county whose population:
(a) Is less than 700,000, each board consists of three or five members, at the discretion of the board of county commissioners.
(b) Is 700,000 or more, each board consists of five or seven members, at the discretion of the board of county commissioners.
3. A chair and vice chair must be selected by each board.
[Part 13:101:1947; A 1949, 292; R 1953, 676; added 1953, 676]—(NRS A 1969, 1554; 1977, 1230; 1985, 1350; 1989, 2192; 2005, 457; 2011, 1293)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 501 - Administration and Enforcement › NRS 501.265 - Appointment of members; vacancies.

1. The board of county commissioners shall appoint qualified persons to the board who are residents of the county and are:
(a) Hunters, trappers or anglers; or
(b) Engaged in ranching or farming in the county.
2. In addition to the members appointed pursuant to subsection 1, the board of county commissioners shall appoint one qualified person to the board who represents the interests of the general public of the county. The person appointed pursuant to this subsection must be a resident of the county from which he or she is appointed.
3. Within 60 days after a vacancy occurs, the board of county commissioners shall, if the vacant member was appointed:
(a) Pursuant to subsection 1, appoint a member to the board upon the recommendation of:
(1) Organizations that represent hunters, trappers or anglers in the county; and
(2) Persons who are engaged in ranching or farming in the county.
(b) Pursuant to subsection 2, appoint a member to the board pursuant to the provisions of that subsection.
4. Within 90 days after a vacancy occurs, the board of county commissioners shall report to the Commission the name and address of each member appointed.
[Part 13:101:1947; A 1949, 292; R 1953, 676; added 1953, 676]—(NRS A 1961, 473; 1969, 1554; 1971, 856; 1977, 1231; 1985, 1350; 1989, 2192; 2013, 445)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 501 - Administration and Enforcement › NRS 501.270 - Qualifications of members.

The members of the board must be citizens of Nevada and bona fide residents of the county from which appointed.
[Part 13:101:1947; A 1949, 292; R 1953, 676; added 1953, 676]—(NRS A 1969, 1555; 1985, 1351)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 501 - Administration and Enforcement › NRS 501.275 - Appointment and terms of members.

1. The boards of county commissioners shall appoint members to the boards of their respective counties.
2. Each member appointed shall serve a term of 3 years.
[Part 13:101:1947; A 1949, 292; R 1953, 676; added 1953, 676]—(NRS A 1961, 474; 1969, 1555; 1977, 1231; 1985, 1351)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 501 - Administration and Enforcement › NRS 501.290 - Meetings.

The board shall meet before each meeting of the Commission and at such other times as the chair may call or the Commission may request.
[Part 13:101:1947; A 1949, 292; R 1953, 676; added 1953, 676]—(NRS A 1969, 1556; 1985, 1351; 2015, 958)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 501 - Administration and Enforcement › NRS 501.293 - Removal of member.

Members of boards may be removed by the boards of county commissioners of the counties served for cause, including, but not limited to, absences from three consecutive, duly called board meetings, unless excused by their respective board chairs.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 1559; A 1977, 1231; 1985, 1351)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 501 - Administration and Enforcement › NRS 501.303 - Duties: Submission of recommendations; attendance of chair or other members at meetings of Commission.

1. The boards shall submit recommendations for the management of wildlife and setting seasons for fishing, hunting and trapping, which must be considered by the Commission in its deliberation on and establishment of regulations.
2. The chair or vice chair, or members of the board appointed by them:
(a) Shall attend the meetings of the Commission; and
(b) Are entitled to receive such travel and per diem expenses as are allowed by law.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 1560; A 1979, 893; 1985, 1351; 1989, 2192; 2015, 958)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 501 - Administration and Enforcement › NRS 501.310 - Fund for advisory board.

There is hereby created in each of the counties of this State a fund for the advisory board. The fund must be kept in the county treasury, and all money received from the Department must be placed in the fund.
[Part 47:101:1947; 1943 NCL § 3035.47]—(NRS A 1969, 1556; 1985, 1351; 1993, 1655; 2003, 1524)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 501 - Administration and Enforcement › NRS 501.320 - Budgets.

1. Annually, not later than May 1, each board shall prepare a budget for the period ending June 30 of the following year, setting forth in detail its proposed expenditures for carrying out its duties as specified in this title within its county, and submit the budget to the Commission accompanied by a statement of the previous year’s expenditures, certified by the county auditor.
2. The Commission shall examine the budget in conjunction with the Director or a person designated by the Director, and may increase, decrease, alter or amend the budget.
3. Upon approval of the budget, the Department shall transmit a copy of the approved budget to the board, and at the same time withdraw from the Wildlife Account within the State General Fund and transmit to the board the money required under the approved budget for disposition by the board in accordance with the approved budget. All money so received must be placed in the fund for the advisory board.
[12:101:1947; 1943 NCL § 3035.12]—(NRS A 1959, 362; 1969, 1556; 1979, 893; 1985, 1352; 1993, 1655; 2003, 1524; 2011, 3146; 2015, 92)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 501 - Administration and Enforcement › NRS 501.325 - Duties of county auditor and county treasurer.

The county auditors and county treasurers in the respective counties are responsible for the safety and preservation of the fund for the advisory board in their county to the same extent as they are in respect to all other money in the county treasury. They shall observe and are bound by the approved budget governing the disposition of the money and shall report their actions currently in connection therewith.
[12a:101:1947; added 1949, 292; 1943 NCL § 3035.12a]—(NRS A 1985, 1352)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 501 - Administration and Enforcement › NRS 501.331 - Creation; administration of laws.

The Department of Wildlife is hereby created. The Department shall administer the wildlife laws of this State, chapter 488 of NRS and NRS 701.610 to 701.640, inclusive.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 1558; A 1979, 893; 1993, 1655; 2003, 1524; 2007, 619; 2011, 2545, 3147; 2013, 1628)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 501 - Administration and Enforcement › NRS 501.333 - Director: Appointment; qualifications; classification.

1. The Governor shall appoint a Director of the Department, who is its Chief Administrative Officer. The Director serves at the pleasure of the Governor.
2. The Governor shall select as Director a person having an academic degree in the management of wildlife or a closely related field, substantial experience in the management of wildlife and a demonstrated ability to administer a major public agency. When appointing the Director, the Governor may consider any person nominated by the Commission.
3. The Director is in the unclassified service of the State.
[Part 10:101:1947; 1943 NCL § 3035.10]—(NRS A 1957, 160; 1960, 483; 1967, 1501; 1969, 1548; 1971, 1440; 1979, 893; 1985, 432; 1993, 1656; 2003, 1524; 2011, 1640)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 501 - Administration and Enforcement › NRS 501.337 - Director: Duties.

The Director shall:
1. Carry out the policies and regulations of the Commission.
2. Direct and supervise all administrative and operational 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 office and shall not follow any other gainful employment or occupation.
3. Within such limitations as may be provided by law, organize the Department and, from time to time with the consent of the Commission, may alter the organization. The Director shall reassign responsibilities and duties as he or she may deem appropriate.
4. Appoint or remove such technical, clerical and operational staff as the execution of his or her duties and the operation of the Department may require, and all those employees are responsible to the Director for the proper carrying out of the duties and responsibilities of their respective positions. The Director shall designate a number of employees as game wardens and provide for their training.
5. Submit technical and other reports to the Commission as may be necessary or as may be requested, which will enable the Commission to establish policy and regulations.
6. Prepare, in consultation with the Commission, the biennial budget of the Department consistent with the provisions of this title, chapter 488 of NRS and NRS 701.610 to 701.640, inclusive, and submit it to the Commission for its review and recommendation before the budget is submitted to the Chief of the Budget Division of the Office of Finance pursuant to NRS 353.210.
7. Administer real property assigned to the Department.
8. Maintain full control, by proper methods and inventories, of all personal property of the State acquired and held for the purposes contemplated by this title and by chapter 488 of NRS.
9. Act as nonvoting Secretary to the Commission.
10. Adopt the regulations required pursuant to NRS 701.610 and 701.630.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 1558; A 1977, 1231; 1979, 894; 1983, 850; 1985, 433; 1993, 1656; 1995, 2315, 2585; 1997, 651; 2003, 1525; 2011, 2546)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 501 - Administration and Enforcement › NRS 501.339 - Director: Exercise of powers of Commission in emergency; designation of deputies and game wardens.

The Director may:
1. In cases of emergency, with the prior approval of the Governor, exercise the powers of the Commission until such time as the Commission meets or the emergency ends.
2. Designate an employee or employees of the Department to act as the Director’s deputy or deputies. In the Director’s absence or inability to discharge the powers and duties of his or her office, the powers and duties devolve upon the Director’s deputy or deputies.
3. Designate persons outside the Department as game wardens if, in the Director’s opinion, the need for such designations exists.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 1559; A 1979, 894; 1983, 851; 1989, 730; 1993, 1656; 2003, 1525)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 501 - Administration and Enforcement › NRS 501.341 - Offices.

The headquarters of the Department must be maintained at such a location in the State, and other offices may be established throughout the State in such number and location, as will, in the opinion of the Director and the Commission, provide an efficient departmental operation.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 1559; A 1973, 1475; 1979, 895; 1993, 1657; 1995, 2586; 1999, 1662; 2003, 1526)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 501 - Administration and Enforcement › NRS 501.343 - Collection and dissemination of certain information; publications.

The Department may:
1. Collect and disseminate, throughout the State, information calculated to educate and benefit the people of the State regarding wildlife and boating, and information pertaining to any program administered by the Department.
2. Publish wildlife journals and other official publications, for which a specific charge may be made, such charge to be determined by the Commission, with the proceeds to be deposited in the Wildlife Account within the State General Fund. No charge may be made for any publication required by a regulation of the Commission.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 1559; A 1971, 1381; 1979, 895; 1993, 1657; 2003, 1526; 2011, 3147; 2015, 92)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 501 - Administration and Enforcement › NRS 501.346 - Fees for advertising in printed materials or on website of Department.

1. The Department may charge fees for advertising:
(a) In printed materials prepared by the Department; and
(b) On a website on the Internet or its successor that is maintained by the Department.
2. Any money collected by the Department, pursuant to subsection 1 must be:
(a) Deposited with the State Treasurer for credit to the Wildlife Account in the State General Fund; and
(b) Used to pay the expenses of the Department, including, without limitation, expenses incurred in the development, production and distribution of:
(1) Printed materials prepared by the Department;
(2) Materials used by the Department on the website maintained by the Department; and
(3) Any informational and educational materials provided by the Department for the purposes described in subsection 1 of NRS 501.343.
(Added to NRS by 2003, 666; A 2011, 3147; 2015, 92)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 501 - Administration and Enforcement › NRS 501.349 - Game wardens.

Regular employees and others designated by the Director as game wardens shall enforce all provisions of this title and of chapter 488 of NRS.
[Part 10:101:1947; 1943 NCL § 3035.10]—(NRS A 1969, 1549; 1971, 1382; 1977, 1600; 1983, 851; 1993, 1657, 2540; 1995, 703; 2003, 1526)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 501 - Administration and Enforcement › NRS 501.351 - Cooperative and reciprocal agreements.

1. The Director may enter into cooperative or reciprocal agreements with the Federal Government or any agency thereof, any other state or any agency thereof, any other agency of this state, any county or other political subdivision of this state, to the extent permitted by the provisions of chapter 277 of NRS, any public or private corporation, or any person, in accordance with and for the purpose of carrying out the policy of the Commission.
2. Such agreements do not relieve any party thereto of any liability, independent of such agreements, existing under any provision of law.
[1:286:1949; 1943 NCL § 3148.05] + [2:286:1949; 1943 NCL § 3148.06] + [3:286:1949; 1943 NCL § 3148.07]—(NRS A 1961, 194; 1969, 1550; 1979, 895; 1981, 607; 1993, 66, 1657; 1995, 509; 2003, 1526)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 501 - Administration and Enforcement › NRS 501.352 - Reporting of suspected communicable diseases in wildlife.

The Director shall require the personnel of the Department to report to him or her as soon as practicable any reasonable suspicion that a communicable disease may be present in wildlife in Nevada. The Director shall, as soon as possible, inform the Director of the State Department of Agriculture of any reasonable suspicion reported to him or her. Any sample collected by the personnel of the Department in evaluating such a suspicion must be forwarded to the Director of the State Department of Agriculture as soon as practicable.
(Added to NRS by 1989, 1086; A 1993, 1657; 1999, 3626; 2003, 1526)