Nevada § 574.080 - Peace officer or animal control officer may take possession of animals and implements used in fights among animals
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 574.080 — Peace officer or animal control officer may take possession of animals and implements used in fights among animals, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 574.080. Peace officer or animal control officer may take possession of animals and implements used in fights among animals
1. Any peace officer or animal control officer authorized by law to make arrests may
lawfully take possession of any animals, or implements, or other property used or
employed, or about to be used or employed, in the violation of any provision of law
relating to fights among animals. 2. The officer shall state to the person in charge thereof, at the time of such taking,
his or her name and residence, and also the time and place at which the application
provided for by NRS 574.090 will be made.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 574.080
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 574.080 cover?
Section 574.080 ("Peace officer or animal control officer may take possession of animals and implements used in fights among animals") 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 § 574.080?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 574.080 apply to my situation?
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