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NRS 562.030 – “Sheep” defined.

As used in this chapter, “sheep” shall mean animals of the ovine species. [Part 8:82:1919; 1919 RL p. 3181; NCL § 3878]—(NRS A 1961, 545)

NRS 562.040 – Persons deemed owners; joint and several liability.

In any action or proceeding, civil or criminal, arising under this chapter, all persons having an interest in sheep and controlling the same, concerning which such action or proceeding is had, shall be deemed the owners of such sheep, and shall be liable severally and jointly for a violation of this chapter. [Part 20:82:1919; 1919 […]

NRS 562.055 – Costs incurred by State Board of Agriculture to enforce provisions of chapter to be paid by person against whom provisions are enforced; cost of any sheep lost due to seizure to enforce provisions of chapter to be borne by owner of sheep.

1. Any costs incurred by the Board that are necessary for the enforcement of the provisions of this chapter, including, but not limited to: (a) The wages, salaries and benefits paid to the employees of the Board that are associated with the enforcement of those provisions; (b) All costs associated with transporting, housing, feeding and […]