Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 502 - Licenses, Tags and Permits
NRS 502.370 - Licensing of taxidermists.


1. A license to practice taxidermy is required before any person may perform taxidermal services for others on any wildlife or their parts, nests or eggs.
2. Annual licenses must be issued by the Department to applicants who satisfy the requirements established by the Department and pay a fee of:
Fee to practice commercial taxidermy................................................................ $44
Fee to practice noncommercial taxidermy........................................................... 20
3. Any person who wishes to obtain a license to practice taxidermy must apply for the license on an application form provided by the Department. The applicant must provide such information on the form as the Commission may require by regulation.
4. The Commission may adopt regulations governing the licensing of taxidermists and the practice of taxidermy, including:
(a) The receipt, possession, transportation, identification, purchase and sale of wildlife or parts thereof to be or which have been processed by a taxidermist;
(b) The maintenance and submission of written records; and
(c) Any other matter concerning the practice, conduct and operating procedures of taxidermists as the Commission may deem necessary.
5. A person who is authorized to enforce the provisions of this title may enter the facilities of a licensee at any reasonable hour and inspect the licensee’s operations and records.
6. If a licensee is convicted of a violation of any provision of this title or the regulations adopted by the Commission, the Commission may revoke his or her license and may refuse to issue another license to him or her for a period not to exceed 5 years.
7. The provisions of this section do not apply to institutions of learning of this State or of the United States, or to research activities conducted exclusively for scientific purposes, or for the advancement of agriculture, biology or any of the sciences.
(Added to NRS by 1973, 421; A 1983, 853; 1991, 263; 1993, 1669; 2003, 1544, 2549)

Structure Nevada Revised Statutes

Nevada Revised Statutes

Chapter 502 - Licenses, Tags and Permits

NRS 502.010 - License or permit required for hunting or fishing; exceptions; limitations on hunting by minors.

NRS 502.015 - Qualifications for resident licenses, tags and permits.

NRS 502.020 - Preparation of licenses by Department.

NRS 502.030 - Licenses and permits: Form and contents; regulations.

NRS 502.035 - Issuance of licenses, stamps and permits by Department.

NRS 502.040 - License agents: Regulations; duties; fees; inspections.

NRS 502.045 - Reciprocal agreements with adjoining states for hunting and fishing licenses.

NRS 502.060 - Information to be furnished by applicant; acknowledgment of statement required; penalties for false statements; use of invalid license unlawful.

NRS 502.061 - Acquisition of license, tag or permit by person acting pursuant to power of attorney or other written instrument.

NRS 502.063 - Submission of certain information regarding holder of license or permit to Division of Welfare and Supportive Services of Department of Health and Human Services. [Effective until the date of the repeal of 42 U.S.C. § 666, the federal l...

NRS 502.066 - Issuance of apprentice hunting license; fee.

NRS 502.070 - Issuance of licenses and tags to members of Armed Forces assigned to permanent duty in Nevada and their dependents.

NRS 502.072 - Issuance of licenses to certain veterans with disabilities.

NRS 502.075 - Issuance of hunting licenses to persons who are blind.

NRS 502.077 - Issuance of special fishing permits for use by certain organizations.

NRS 502.090 - License authorizes hunting, fishing or trapping during specified period of open season; date of expiration.

NRS 502.100 - Licenses nontransferable; forfeiture of license.

NRS 502.103 - Authority for Commission to establish program for transfer, deferral or return of tag to hunt big game mammals if extenuating circumstances apply.

NRS 502.104 - Authority for Commission to establish program for transfer of tag to hunt big game mammals to eligible qualified organizations for use by certain persons.

NRS 502.105 - Alteration, erasure or defacement of license unlawful.

NRS 502.110 - Issuance of duplicate license to replace unexpired license that has been lost, stolen or destroyed: Regulations and fees.

NRS 502.115 - Suspension of license or permit for failure to pay child support or comply with certain subpoenas or warrants; reinstatement of license or permit. [Effective until the date of the repeal of 42 U.S.C. § 666, the federal law requiring eac...

NRS 502.118 - Revocation of license of child to hunt, fish or trap upon receipt of order from juvenile court.

NRS 502.120 - Penalty for refusal to exhibit license, permit, wildlife or equipment on demand; penalty for failure to have license or permit in possession.

NRS 502.130 - Tags, permits and seals required to hunt, trap, fish for or possess designated wildlife.

NRS 502.140 - Tags used as method of enforcing limits; powers of Commission; unlawful acts.

NRS 502.142 - Establishment of program for issuance of special incentive elk tags.

NRS 502.143 - Establishment of program for issuance of special incentive deer tags.

NRS 502.145 - Issuance of deer or antelope tags as compensation for damage to private property.

NRS 502.146 - Restricted nonresident deer tags: Definitions.

NRS 502.147 - Restricted nonresident deer tags: Issuance.

NRS 502.148 - Restricted nonresident deer tags: Application; fees; eligibility for other tags.

NRS 502.149 - Restricted nonresident deer tags: Guide to accompany hunter during hunt.

NRS 502.150 - Unlawful possession of wildlife without attached or validated tag; unlawful removal of tag.

NRS 502.160 - Form of tags; regulations concerning tags.

NRS 502.175 - Drawings to award and issue tags or permits: Contract with private entity; procedure; regulations.

NRS 502.190 - Limitations on number of tags; scope of management area; responsibilities of Commission.

NRS 502.200 - Unlawful obtainment or use of tag or permit by hunter.

NRS 502.210 - Conditions for issuance of duplicate tags.

NRS 502.215 - Carcasses of certain diseased game: Placement or validation of tags; inspection and disposition of carcass; issuance and use of replacement tags; regulations.

NRS 502.219 - Dream Tags: Establishment of program; administration of program by Department; award of Dream Tags by raffle by certain nonprofit organizations; annual report.

NRS 502.222 - Dream Tags: Voluntary donation of money by purchasing resource enhancement stamps; fee and form for stamps.

NRS 502.225 - Dream Tags: Advisory Board on Dream Tags; membership; duties.

NRS 502.240 - Fees for licenses and permits.

NRS 502.242 - Wildlife habitat rehabilitation, restoration and monitoring: Deposit of percentage of fees for licenses and permits in Wildlife Account.

NRS 502.250 - Fees for tags and for processing certain applications; acceptance of sealed bids for tags or award of tags by auction or drawing; disposition of proceeds; regulations.

NRS 502.253 - Additional fee for processing application for game tag; use of money collected.

NRS 502.255 - Disposition of fees for processing applications for tags.

NRS 502.280 - Resident Native Americans: Application for specialty combination hunting and fishing license; requirements for big game tags; consultation with tribes concerning proposed legislation; assistance of Nevada Indian Commission; regulations.

NRS 502.290 - Residents of Nevada in Armed Forces not stationed in Nevada: Issuance of specialty combination fishing and hunting license; proof of eligibility; penalty for giving false information.

NRS 502.294 - Projects for protection and propagation of upland game birds: Deposit of percentage of fees for licenses and permits; accounting records; reimbursement of administrative costs.

NRS 502.296 - Projects for protection and propagation of upland game birds: Use of money deposited from certain fees.

NRS 502.298 - Projects for protection and propagation of upland game birds: Posting reports summarizing projects.

NRS 502.310 - Projects for waterfowl: Deposit of percentage of fees for licenses and permits; accounting records; reimbursement of administrative costs.

NRS 502.322 - Projects for waterfowl: Use of money deposited from certain fees.

NRS 502.3262 - Protection, propagation and management of trout: Deposit of percentage of fees for licenses and permits; accounting records; reimbursement of administrative costs.

NRS 502.3264 - Protection, propagation and management of trout: Use of money deposited from certain fees.

NRS 502.330 - Safety for hunters: Requirements for license; completion of course in responsibilities of hunters.

NRS 502.340 - Safety for hunters: Course in responsibilities of hunters; certification of instructors; issuance of certificate; reasonable accommodations for person with disability.

NRS 502.350 - Safety for hunters: Fees.

NRS 502.360 - Safety for hunters: Unlawful acts.

NRS 502.370 - Licensing of taxidermists.

NRS 502.375 - Development and implementation of process to petition Department for determination whether a person’s criminal history will disqualify the person from obtaining license to practice taxidermy; imposition and waiver of fees; quarterly rep...

NRS 502.390 - Permit required to develop or maintain certain bodies of water; fees and assessments; penalties.

NRS 502.400 - Carson Lake Wildlife Management Area: Unlawful to hunt in Area without permit or certain documentation; fees for permits.

NRS 502.410 - Carson Lake Wildlife Management Area: Deposit of money received from sale of permits.

NRS 502.500 - Applicability of provisions governing lotteries.