Nev. Rev. Stat. § 571.170

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 571.170 - Regulations for quarantine of diseased animals; expense of treatment, feeding, care and testing
1. If an animal is found diseased, the State Quarantine Officer may make regulations for its quarantine at once, and the State Quarantine Officer may define the place and limits within which the animal may be grazed, herded or driven. Such an animal may be held in quarantine until released by the State Quarantine Officer.
2. The expense of treatment, feeding and taking care of animals quarantined under the provisions of NRS 571.120 to 571.250, inclusive, must be paid by the owner or agent in charge of the animals, and such expense is a lien upon the animals until paid.
3. The expense of testing an animal and the expense of handling an animal for the purpose of testing must be paid by the owner or agent in charge of the animal, at the option of the State Quarantine Officer, and such expense is a lien upon the animal until paid.

NRS 571.170

Added to NRS by 1961, 509; A 2003, 2159
Added to NRS by 1961, 509; A 2003, 2159