Nevada § 108.540 - Lien upon animals; priority; demand for payment; foreclosure; penalty for taking or driving away animal
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 108.540 — Lien upon animals; priority; demand for payment; foreclosure; penalty for taking or driving away animal, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 108.540. Lien upon animals; priority; demand for payment; foreclosure; penalty for taking or driving away animal
1. Any person furnishing feed, pasture or otherwise boarding any animal or animals,
at the request or with the consent of the owner or the owner’s representative, has
a lien upon the animal or animals, and may retain possession thereof until the sum
due for the feed, pasture or board has been paid. Such a lien is subordinate only to such other liens of third persons as have been
placed on record, as required by law, in the county where the feed, pasture or board
was or is being furnished. 2. Before foreclosing the lien by sale, the person furnishing the feed, pasture or
board shall mail a registered or certified letter to the owner, or purported owner,
of the animal or animals, at the owner's, or purported owner's, last known address.
The letter must demand payment of all money due for the feed, pasture or board, and
must inform the owner that if payment is not made the lien will be foreclosed by sale.
If payment is not made within 30 days from the date of mailing the registered or certified
letter, the lien may be foreclosed by sale, in the manner provided by NRS 108.550 . 3. Any person who takes and drives away any such animal or animals, while in the possession
of the person feeding, pasturing or boarding them, without the consent of the person
feeding, pasturing or boarding them, and without first having paid all reasonable
charges due thereon, is guilty of a misdemeanor. Nothing contained in this subsection releases the owner of the animal or animals from
the amount of any lien which may be due thereon, under this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 108.540
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 108.540 cover?
Section 108.540 ("Lien upon animals; priority; demand for payment; foreclosure; penalty for taking or driving away animal") 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.
How do I cite Nevada § 108.540?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 108.540" (Nevada). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Nevada law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Nevada official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Nevada attorney.
How does Nevada § 108.540 apply to my situation?
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