Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 561 - State Department of Agriculture
NRS 561.105 - Duties; rules and regulations.


1. The Board:
(a) Must be informed on and interested in the entire field of legislation and administration charged to the Department.
(b) Shall report to the Governor and Legislature on all matters which it deems relevant to the Department, and concerning any specific matters previously requested by the Governor.
(c) Shall advise and make recommendations to the Governor or the Legislature relating to the policies of the State concerning livestock and agriculture.
(d) Shall establish the policy of the Department.
(e) Shall adopt such regulations as it deems necessary for the operation of the Department and for carrying out the provisions of the laws and programs administered by the Department.
2. The Board shall prescribe rules for its management and government.
(Added to NRS by 1961, 497; A 1985, 369; 1993, 1722; 1999, 3656)

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Nevada Revised Statutes

Chapter 561 - State Department of Agriculture

NRS 561.015 - Legislative declaration.

NRS 561.025 - Definitions.

NRS 561.035 - Creation of Department; administration of chapter by Department. [Effective through December 31, 2021.] Creation of Department; composition of Department; administration of chapter by Department. [Effective January 1, 2022.]

NRS 561.045 - Creation; number and appointment of members. [Effective through June 30, 2022.] Creation; number and appointment of members. [Effective July 1, 2022.]

NRS 561.055 - Qualifications of members. [Effective through June 30, 2022.] Qualifications of members. [Effective July 1, 2022.]

NRS 561.075 - Compensation of members and employees.

NRS 561.085 - Chair; Secretary.

NRS 561.095 - Meetings; quorum; minutes and audio recordings or transcripts are public records. [Effective through June 30, 2022.] Meetings; quorum; minutes and audio recordings or transcripts are public records. [Effective July 1, 2022.]

NRS 561.105 - Duties; rules and regulations.

NRS 561.108 - Creation; administration and enforcement of various provisions of NRS concerning weights, measures and other standards.

NRS 561.115 - Appointment; unclassified service.

NRS 561.125 - Qualifications.

NRS 561.135 - Salary.

NRS 561.145 - General powers and duties. [Effective through December 31, 2021.] General powers and duties. [Effective January 1, 2022.]

NRS 561.146 - Issuance and enforcement of subpoenas.

NRS 561.147 - Prohibition or restriction of movement of infested article; treatment to devitalize or sterilize infested article.

NRS 561.148 - Participation in investigation and prosecution of theft or destruction of livestock; inspections.

NRS 561.149 - Depositions.

NRS 561.153 - Prescription of fees to cover costs of providing certain services, products or publications; procedures for billing or collecting fees.

NRS 561.155 - Ex officio State Sealer of Consumer Equitability. [Effective through December 31, 2021.] Ex officio State Sealer of Measurement Standards. [Effective January 1, 2022.]

NRS 561.165 - Ex officio State Quarantine Officer.

NRS 561.185 - Designation, powers and duties of deputy.

NRS 561.205 - Appointment of person to manage activities relating to protection and promotion of livestock industry; unclassified service; qualifications. [Effective through December 31, 2021.] Appointment of State Veterinarian; unclassified service;...

NRS 561.207 - Appointment of Administrator of Division of Administrative Services; unclassified service; duties. [Effective January 1, 2022.]

NRS 561.209 - Appointment of person to manage activities relating to brands and marks and brand inspections; qualifications; unclassified service. [Effective through December 31, 2021.] Appointment of Administrator of Division of Animal Industry; unc...

NRS 561.214 - Appointment of person to manage activities relating to protection and promotion of agricultural industry; classified service; qualifications. [Effective through December 31, 2021.] Appointment of Administrator of Division of Food and Nu...

NRS 561.216 - Creation of Division of Consumer Equitability; administration and enforcement of various provisions of NRS concerning weights, measures and other standards. [Effective through December 31, 2021.] Appointment of Administrator of Division...

NRS 561.218 - Appointment of person to manage activities relating to natural resources and land use planning; qualifications; unclassified service; duties. [Effective through December 31, 2021.] Appointment of Administrator of Division of Plant Healt...

NRS 561.225 - Appointment of staff and agricultural police officers.

NRS 561.235 - Offices: Maintenance, location and establishment.

NRS 561.245 - Cooperation and agreements with Federal Government, agencies, political subdivisions, corporations and natural persons; grants and subgrants.

NRS 561.255 - Acceptance of money and other contributions; deposit.

NRS 561.265 - Publication of general orders, rules and regulations.

NRS 561.275 - Exhibits and displays at fairs, expositions and exhibitions; negotiations, consultations and agreements concerning exhibitions.

NRS 561.285 - Collection and dissemination of information; confidential proprietary information.

NRS 561.295 - Issuance and enforcement of hold orders by Director; hearings; judicial review.

NRS 561.301 - Aquatic agriculture: Promotion, protection and regulation.

NRS 561.305 - Laboratories: Establishment, maintenance and purposes; examination of samples for residents.

NRS 561.315 - Costs for examination, diagnosis, analysis or testing of samples by laboratory.

NRS 561.325 - Offer of reward for arrest and conviction of person stealing livestock.

NRS 561.335 - Revolving Account for Agriculture Working Capital.

NRS 561.344 - Livestock Inspection Account.

NRS 561.355 - Plant Industry Program: Establishment; source and use of fees and other money. [Effective through December 31, 2021.] Source and use of fees and other money by Division of Plant Health and Compliance for various agricultural purposes. [...

NRS 561.375 - Program for the Control of Pests and Plant Diseases: Establishment; source and use of money.

NRS 561.385 - Agriculture Registration and Enforcement Account.

NRS 561.405 - Rural Rehabilitation Fund.

NRS 561.407 - Account for the Promotion of Beef.

NRS 561.409 - Alfalfa Seed Research and Promotion Account.

NRS 561.411 - Account for License Plates for the Promotion of Agriculture Within This State.

NRS 561.412 - Separate account for certain fees.

NRS 561.415 - Legislative appropriations; payment of claims.

NRS 561.421 - Remittance of money collected on behalf of Department in remote areas of State.

NRS 561.423 - Garlic and Onion Research and Promotion Account.

NRS 561.425 - Application for and receipt of trust assets by Department.

NRS 561.435 - Agreements with federal Secretary of Agriculture for acceptance, administration, expenditure and use of trust assets to carry out purposes of Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act.

NRS 561.445 - Use of money by Department if not administered by federal Secretary of Agriculture.

NRS 561.455 - Powers of Department.

NRS 561.465 - United States and federal Secretary of Agriculture exempt from liability.

NRS 561.485 - Donated Commodities Account.

NRS 561.489 - Donation of certain commodities to certain organizations created for religious, charitable or educational purposes.

NRS 561.495 - Supplemental Food Program: Establishment; purpose; gifts, grants and donations; operations; purchases and distribution.

NRS 561.505 - Nutritious Food Purchase Account.

NRS 561.515 - Home Feeds Nevada Agriculture Food Purchase Program: Establishment; purpose; gifts, grants or donations; purchases, transportation and distribution; reports.