1. A law enforcement officer or an animal control authority may seize a dangerous wild animal if the officer or authority has probable cause to believe that the person who owns or possesses the dangerous wild animal has violated NRS 574A.040.
2. A law enforcement officer or an animal control authority may impound a dangerous wild animal seized pursuant to subsection 1 on the property of the person who owns or possesses the dangerous wild animal until a transfer and placement of the dangerous wild animal becomes possible.
(Added to NRS by 2021, 1734)
Structure Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 574A - Dangerous Wild Animals
NRS 574A.012 - "Animal control authority" defined.
NRS 574A.014 - "Dangerous wild animal" defined.
NRS 574A.016 - "Direct contact" defined.
NRS 574A.018 - "Law enforcement officer" defined.
NRS 574A.040 - Direct contact of dangerous wild animal with member of public prohibited.