Nevada § 501.375 - Powers and duties of game wardens, sheriffs and other peace officers
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 501.375 — Powers and duties of game wardens, sheriffs and other peace officers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 501.375. Powers and duties of game wardens, sheriffs and other peace officers
1. Every game warden, sheriff and other peace officer of this State and its political
subdivisions shall enforce the provisions of this title and seize any wildlife taken
or held in possession in violation of those provisions. 2. Such an officer may: (a) With or without a warrant, conduct a reasonable search of any camp, structure,
aircraft, vessel, vehicle, box, game bag or other package where the officer has reason
to believe any wildlife taken or held in violation of any of the provisions of this
title is to be found, and, for the purpose of such a search, may detain any aircraft,
vessel or vehicle for a reasonable time. (b) Seize any such wildlife and any gun, ammunition, trap, snare, tackle, or other
device or equipment whose presence indicates that a violation of any provision of
this title has occurred. Except for property described in NRS 501.3857 , property seized pursuant to this subsection may be held only for evidence and may
be recovered by the owner within 1 year after it is no longer needed for that purpose. The Department shall, within 30 days after the property is no longer needed, send
a written notice to the owner of the property that informs the owner of the owner’s
right to recover the property. 3. A dwelling house may be searched only pursuant to a warrant or as otherwise provided
by law.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 501.375 ("Powers and duties of game wardens, sheriffs and other peace officers") 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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