Nev. Rev. Stat. § 503.454

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 503.454 - Trapping license required; unlawful to remove or disturb trap, snare or similar device of licensee; exceptions
1. Every person who takes fur-bearing mammals by trap, snare or similar device or unprotected mammals by trapping or sells raw furs for profit shall procure a trapping license.
2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, it is unlawful to remove or disturb the trap, snare or similar device of any holder of a trapping license while the trap, snare or similar device is being legally used by the holder on public land or on land where the holder has permission to trap.
3. A person may:
(a) Remove or disturb a trap, snare or similar device if the trap, snare or similar device creates an immediate risk of physical injury or death to any person or animal accompanying a person.
(b) Release any person or animal accompanying a person from a trap, snare or similar device in which the person or animal is caught.

NRS 503.454

Added to NRS by 1979, 347; A 1983, 854; 1991, 267, 1575; 2013, 1002; 2017, 2001
Amended by 2017, Ch. 333,§6, eff. 7/1/2017.
Amended by 2013, Ch. 231,§4, eff. 5/28/2013.
Added to NRS by 1979, 347; A 1983, 854; 1991, 267, 1575