Nevada § 571.200 - Disposal of carcass of diseased animal
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 571.200 — Disposal of carcass of diseased animal, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 571.200. Disposal of carcass of diseased animal
1. The owner or agent in charge of any animal that has died or has been killed as
a result of any infectious, contagious or parasitic disease shall immediately bury
the carcass thereof at least 3 feet underground or cause the carcass to be consumed
by fire, and the carcass must not be sold or given away. 2. In order to carry out the requirements of subsection 1, the carcass may be conveyed
on a public highway or public road, or conveyed on land not owned by the owner or
agent, in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated by the State Quarantine
Officer. 3. The expense of burying, burning or conveying the carcass must be paid by the owner
or agent, and such expense is a lien upon remaining animals or other real or personal
property of the owner or agent until paid.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 571.200
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 571.200 cover?
Section 571.200 ("Disposal of carcass of diseased animal") 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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