Nevada § 289.250 - Foresters and firewardens; arson investigators
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 289.250 — Foresters and firewardens; arson investigators, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 289.250. Foresters and firewardens; arson investigators
1. The following persons have only those powers of a peace officer necessary to enforce
the provisions of the laws of this State respecting forest and watershed management
or the protection of forests and other lands from fire: (a) Paid foresters and firewardens appointed pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection
2 of NRS 472.040 . (b) Citizen-wardens appointed pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 2 of NRS 472.040 . (c) Voluntary firewardens appointed pursuant to paragraph (c) of subsection 2 of NRS 472.040 . 2. A paid forester or firewarden appointed as an arson investigator pursuant to paragraph
(d) of subsection 2 of NRS 472.040 has the powers of a peace officer. 3. An arson investigator designated as a peace officer pursuant to: (a) Paragraph (c) of subsection 1 of NRS 244.2961 ; or (b) Subsection 3 of NRS 266.310 , has the powers of a peace officer.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 289.250
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 289.250 cover?
Section 289.250 ("Foresters and firewardens; arson investigators") 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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