Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 280.125 - Establishment and administration of units of specialized law enforcement by participating political subdivisions; jurisdiction and authority1. The provisions of this chapter do not prohibit a participating political subdivision from establishing and administering the following units of specialized law enforcement: (a) A unit consisting of animal control officers.(b) A unit consisting of marshals.(c) A unit consisting of park rangers.(d) A unit for the investigation of arson.(e) A unit for the enforcement of laws relating to the licensure of businesses.(f) A unit for the enforcement of nonmoving traffic laws.2. Except as otherwise limited in subsection 3, the jurisdiction and authority of any units of specialized law enforcement established pursuant to subsection 1 is concurrent with the authority and jurisdiction of the metropolitan police department.3. The authority and jurisdiction of a unit consisting of marshals or park rangers is limited to: (a) The issuance of citations in accordance with the provisions of NRS 171.17751;(b) The enforcement of state laws and city and county ordinances on real property owned, leased or otherwise under the control of the participating political subdivision;(c) The service of warrants of arrest issued pursuant to NRS 5.060;(d) The removal of abandoned vehicles as authorized by NRS 487.230; and(e) The duties set forth in NRS 171.1223.Added to NRS by 1993, 2514; A 1995, 158; 2001, 1869Added to NRS by 1993, 2514; A 1995, 158; 2001, 1869