Nevada § 555.160 - State Quarantine Officer to investigate noxious weeds; notice to owner or occupant of land where noxious weeds are found
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§ 555.160. State Quarantine Officer to investigate noxious weeds; notice to owner or occupant of land where noxious weeds are found
1. The State Quarantine Officer shall make or cause to be made a careful examination
and investigation of the spread, development and growth of noxious weeds in this State. Upon the discovery of those weeds, the State Quarantine Officer shall ascertain
the name of the owner or occupant of the land and the description of the land where
the weeds are found. The State Quarantine Officer may serve notice in writing upon the owner or occupant
of the land to control the weeds within such time and in such manner as designated
and described in the notice. One such notice shall be deemed sufficient for the entire season of weed growth
during that year. 2. Notices may be served upon the owner or occupant by an officer or employee of the
Department, and must be served in writing, personally or by certified mail or electronic
mail, with receipt given therefor.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 555.160 cover?
Section 555.160 ("State Quarantine Officer to investigate noxious weeds; notice to owner or occupant of land where noxious weeds are found") 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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