Nev. Rev. Stat. § 289.250

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1

Section 289.250 - Foresters and firewardens; arson investigators

1. The following persons have only those powers of a peace officer necessary to enforce the provisions of the laws of this State respecting forest and watershed management or the protection of forests and other lands from fire:

(a) Paid foresters and firewardens appointed pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection 2 of NRS 472.040.

(b) Citizen-wardens appointed pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 2 of NRS 472.040.

(c) Voluntary firewardens appointed pursuant to paragraph (c) of subsection 2 of NRS 472.040.

2. A paid forester or firewarden appointed as an arson investigator pursuant to paragraph (d) of subsection 2 of NRS 472.040 has the powers of a peace officer.

3. An arson investigator designated as a peace officer pursuant to:

(a) Paragraph (c) of subsection 1 of NRS 244.2961; or

(b) Subsection 3 of NRS 266.310,

has the powers of a peace officer.

NRS 289.250

Added to NRS by 1993, 2522; A 2011, 723