1. It is hereby declared to be the policy of the State of Nevada to protect the Spring Valley population of Rocky Mountain junipers (Juniperus scopulorum), known as "swamp cedars," that occur in White Pine County within the Bahsahwahbee Traditional Cultural Property as such swamp cedars are a rare occurrence of low-elevation Rocky Mountain junipers and are considered sacred by certain Native American tribes in the State.
2. It is unlawful for any person, firm, company or corporation, his, her, its or their agent or agents, willfully or negligently to cut, destroy, mutilate or remove any swamp cedar described in subsection 1 without first obtaining a special permit from the State Forester Firewarden and complying with any other applicable requirements set forth in NRS 527.050.
3. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the State Forester Firewarden may adopt regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this section. The State Forester Firewarden may not charge a fee for a special permit to cut, destroy, mutilate or remove any swamp cedar described in subsection 1.
(Added to NRS by 2021, 343)
Structure Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 527 - Protection and Preservation of Timbered Lands, Trees and Flora
NRS 527.020 - Unlawful cutting or removal of timber from state land; penalty.
NRS 527.030 - Issue of fact as to title to real property.
NRS 527.040 - Construction of provisions.
NRS 527.050 - Unlawful removal or destruction of trees or flora; penalty; enforcement; exemption.
NRS 527.055 - Declaration of state policy; unlawful acts; regulations of State Forester Firewarden.
NRS 527.080 - Shipping permits.
NRS 527.090 - Tag required; fee.
NRS 527.110 - Confiscation of plants unlawfully removed or possessed; sale; disposition of proceeds.
NRS 527.126 - Requirements to conduct fire; governmental immunity.
NRS 527.150 - Powers of State Forester Firewarden.
NRS 527.160 - Duty to survey and investigate to determine presence of forest pests.
NRS 527.170 - Zones of infestation prescribed by State Forester Firewarden.
NRS 527.190 - Application of measures to control infestation.
NRS 527.210 - Dissolution of zone.
NRS 527.220 - Cooperation with governmental agencies and organizations.
NRS 527.230 - Division of Forestry Account: Receipt and disposition of money.
NRS 527.240 - Declaration of state policy.
NRS 527.250 - Unlawful without written permit; penalty; enforcement.
NRS 527.260 - Legislative finding.
NRS 527.280 - Destruction or removal of dangerous species by State Forester Firewarden.
NRS 527.290 - Duties of Governor.
NRS 527.300 - Powers and duties of State Forester Firewarden.