Nevada § 503.580 - Unlawful to set trap, snare or similar device within 200 feet of public road or highway; exception
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§ 503.580. Unlawful to set trap, snare or similar device within 200 feet of public road or highway; exception
1. For the purposes of this section, “ public road or highway ” means: (a) A highway designated as a United States highway. (b) A highway designated as a state highway pursuant to the provisions of NRS 408.285 . (c) A main or general county road as defined by NRS 403.170 . 2. It is unlawful for any person, company or corporation to place or set any trap,
snare or similar device used for the purpose of trapping mammals within 200 feet of
any public road or highway within this State. 3. This section does not: (a) Prevent the placing or setting of any trap, snare or similar device inside, along
or near a fence which may be situated less than 200 feet from any public road or highway
upon privately owned lands. (b) Apply to placing or setting a trap, snare or similar device by an employee or
agent of the Department.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 503.580 cover?
Section 503.580 ("Unlawful to set trap, snare or similar device within 200 feet of public road or highway; exception") 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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