Nevada § 453.311 - Controlled substances; plants; seizure and forfeiture

Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 453.311 — Controlled substances; plants; seizure and forfeiture, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 453.311. Controlled substances; plants; seizure and forfeiture

1. Controlled substances listed in schedule I: (a) That are possessed, transferred, sold or offered for sale in violation of the

provisions of NRS 453.011 to 453.552 , inclusive, are contraband and must be seized and summarily forfeited to the State. (b) Which are seized or come into the possession of the State, the owners of which

are unknown, are contraband and must be summarily forfeited to the State. 2. Species of plants from which controlled substances in schedules I and II may be

derived which have been planted or cultivated in violation of the provisions of NRS 453.011 to 453.552 , inclusive, or of which the owners or cultivators are unknown, or which are wild

growths, may be seized and summarily forfeited to the State. 3. The failure, upon demand by the Division or other law enforcement agency, or the

authorized agent of either, of the person in occupancy or in control of land or premises

upon which the species of plants are growing or being stored, to produce an appropriate

registration, or proof that the person is the holder thereof, constitutes authority

for the seizure and forfeiture of the plants.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 453.311

What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 453.311 cover?

Section 453.311 ("Controlled substances; plants; seizure and forfeiture") 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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