NRS 574A.010 – Definitions.

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 574A.012 to 574A.018, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Added to NRS by 2021, 1732)

NRS 574A.012 – “Animal control authority” defined.

“Animal control authority” means any entity designated by the county or city to enforce local ordinances and laws of this State relating to the control, shelter or welfare of animals. The term includes, without limitation, an animal control agency and a law enforcement agency. (Added to NRS by 2021, 1733)

NRS 574A.014 – “Dangerous wild animal” defined.

“Dangerous wild animal” means any of the following live animals held in captivity: 1. All elephants from the genera Elephas and Loxodonta. 2. All species of aardwolves and hyenas. 3. All species of primates, except humans. 4. The following species from the family Canidae: (a) Gray wolves (Canis lupus). (b) Red wolves (Canis rufus) that […]

NRS 574A.016 – “Direct contact” defined.

1. “Direct contact” means physical contact with or a situation of physical proximity where physical contact is possible with a dangerous wild animal. 2. The term includes, without limitation, a situation in which a photograph is taken with a dangerous wild animal without the presence of a permanent physical barrier which is designed to prevent […]

NRS 574A.018 – “Law enforcement officer” defined.

“Law enforcement officer” means: 1. A sheriff of a county or metropolitan police department and any deputy thereof; 2. An employee of the Department of Public Safety who has the powers of a peace officer pursuant to NRS 289.270; 3. A police officer of a city or town; and 4. A game warden or other […]

NRS 574A.020 – Applicability.

The provisions of this chapter do not apply to the extent that those provisions conflict with or are otherwise inconsistent with the provisions of chapter 574 of NRS. (Added to NRS by 2021, 1734)

NRS 574A.025 – Construction.

The provisions of this chapter must not be construed to prohibit a county or a city from adopting or enforcing any rule or law that places additional restrictions or requirements on the importation, possession, sale, transfer or breeding of dangerous wild animals. (Added to NRS by 2021, 1735)