Nevada § 565.125 - Seizure of privately owned animals by governmental entity: Approval by court; submission of court order to Department; exception
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 565.125 — Seizure of privately owned animals by governmental entity: Approval by court; submission of court order to Department; exception, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 565.125. Seizure of privately owned animals by governmental entity: Approval by court; submission of court order to Department; exception
1. Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, if a governmental
entity seizes any privately owned animals subject to brand inspection pursuant to
this chapter, the Department or its authorized inspector shall not issue brand inspection
clearance certificates or permits to remove the animals from a brand inspection district
or for the transfer of ownership of the animals by sale or otherwise unless: (a) Before the seizure, the governmental entity obtains approval for the seizure from
a court of competent jurisdiction; and (b) The governmental entity submits a copy of the order approving the seizure to the
Department or its authorized inspector. 2. The provisions of this section do not apply to: (a) An estray, as defined in NRS 569.0075 ; (b) Feral livestock, as defined in NRS 569.008 ; (c) A wild horse or burro, as defined in 16 U.S.C. § 1332 ; (d) An animal that is impounded or sold by the Department pursuant to NRS 575.060 ; or (e) An animal that is seized by a governmental entity to protect the health and safety
of the public or to prevent cruelty to animals.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 565.125 cover?
Section 565.125 ("Seizure of privately owned animals by governmental entity: Approval by court; submission of court order to Department; 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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