Nevada § 574.150 - Poisoning or attempting to poison animals unlawful; penalties; exception
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 574.150 — Poisoning or attempting to poison animals unlawful; penalties; exception, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 574.150. Poisoning or attempting to poison animals unlawful; penalties; exception
1. A person who unjustifiably administers any poisonous or noxious drug or substance
to a horse, mule or domestic cattle, or unjustifiably exposes any such drug or substance
with the intent that it be taken by a horse, mule or domestic cattle, whether the
horse, mule or domestic cattle are the property of the person or another, is guilty
of a category C felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130 . In addition to any other penalty, the court shall order the person to pay restitution. 2. A person who unjustifiably administers any poisonous or noxious drug or substance
to any animal other than a horse, mule or domestic cattle, or unjustifiably exposes
any such drug or substance with the intent that it be taken by an animal other than
a horse, mule or domestic cattle, whether the animal is the property of the person
or another, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor. In addition to any other penalty, the court shall order the person to pay restitution. 3. This section does not prohibit the destruction of noxious animals.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 574.150
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 574.150 cover?
Section 574.150 ("Poisoning or attempting to poison animals unlawful; penalties; 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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