Nevada § 561.285 - Collection and dissemination of information; confidential proprietary information
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 561.285 — Collection and dissemination of information; confidential proprietary information, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 561.285. Collection and dissemination of information; confidential proprietary information
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, the Department may collect and disseminate,
throughout the State, information calculated to educate and benefit the general public
and the livestock and agricultural industries of the State of Nevada, and information
pertaining to any program administered by the Department. 2. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 239.0115 and 571.160 , all proprietary information concerning: (a) Numbers of animals; (b) The quantity of production; (c) Fiscal or tax matters; or (d) The security of any facility, which specifically relates to a natural person, company, corporation or other nonpublic
entity, and which is collected by the Department pursuant to the provisions of titles
49 and 50 of NRS and chapters 581, 582, 583, 584, 586, 587, 588 and 590 of NRS, is
confidential.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 561.285
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 561.285 cover?
Section 561.285 ("Collection and dissemination of information; confidential proprietary information") 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.
How do I cite Nevada § 561.285?
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