Nevada § 206.150 - Killing, maiming, disfiguring or poisoning animal of another person; killing estray or livestock

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§ 206.150. Killing, maiming, disfiguring or poisoning animal of another person; killing estray or livestock

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsections 2 and 3, any person who willfully and

maliciously kills, maims or disfigures any animal belonging to another, or exposes

any poison or noxious substance with intent that it should be taken by the animal

is guilty of a category D felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130 , and may be further punished by a fine of not more than $10,000. 2. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 205.220 , a person who willfully and maliciously kills an estray or one or more head of livestock,

without the authority to do so, is guilty of a category C felony and shall be punished

as provided in NRS 193.130 . 3. The provisions of subsection 1 do not apply to any person who kills a dog pursuant

to NRS 575.020 .

Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section 206.150 ("Killing, maiming, disfiguring or poisoning animal of another person; killing estray or livestock") 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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