Nevada § 202.550 - Placing of lethal bait on public domain
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 202.550 — Placing of lethal bait on public domain, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 202.550. Placing of lethal bait on public domain
1. It is unlawful for any person to place any lethal bait on the public domain: (a) Within 3 miles of any place of habitation, whether occupied or vacant; or (b) At any other place unless it is marked by a steel or wooden post extending not
less than 4 feet above the ground, having the uppermost 8 inches painted red and bearing
a suitable sign advising of the presence of lethal bait. The post must be installed in the immediate vicinity of the bait, and the post and
sign must be maintained at all times during which the lethal bait is exposed; or (c) At any place by distribution from an airplane except upon written permit first
obtained from the Committee to Control Predatory Animals. 2. Any person violating any provision of subsection 1 is guilty of a misdemeanor. 3. Every person other than the person who placed the bait, post or sign, who willfully
removes any lethal bait, or post or sign advising of the presence of any lethal bait,
is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 202.550
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 202.550 cover?
Section 202.550 ("Placing of lethal bait on public domain") 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 § 202.550?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 202.550 apply to my situation?
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