Nevada § 554.140 - Administration by State Quarantine Officer; enforcement by peace officers
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 554.140 — Administration by State Quarantine Officer; enforcement by peace officers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 554.140. Administration by State Quarantine Officer; enforcement by peace officers
1. The State Quarantine Officer is responsible for carrying out the provisions of NRS 554.110 to 554.240 , inclusive. 2. The sheriff and all peace officers of any county, if called upon by the State Quarantine
Officer, shall aid and assist the State Quarantine Officer in the enforcement of a
quarantine and in the arrest of any person accused of violating the quarantine. The district attorney of any county in which any person is charged with a misdemeanor
or gross misdemeanor pursuant to the provisions of NRS 554.110 to 554.240 , inclusive, shall prosecute the misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor, as applicable.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 554.140
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 554.140 cover?
Section 554.140 ("Administration by State Quarantine Officer; enforcement by peace officers") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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