Nev. Rev. Stat. § 503.585

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 503.585 - Placement of animal threatened with extinction on list of fully protected species; special permit for capture, removal or destruction

A species or subspecies of native fish, wildlife and other fauna must be regarded as threatened with extinction when the Commission, after consultation with competent authorities, determines that its existence is endangered and its survival requires assistance because of overexploitation, disease or other factors or its habitat is threatened with destruction, drastic modification or severe curtailment. Any animal so declared to be threatened with extinction must be placed on the list of fully protected species, and no member of its kind may be captured, removed or destroyed at any time by any means except under special permit issued by the Department.

NRS 503.585

Added to NRS by 1969, 774; A 1969, 1376; 1993, 1675; 2003, 1551
Added to NRS by 1969, 774; A 1969, 1376; 1993, 1675; 2003, 1551