Nevada Revised Statutes 503.580 – Unlawful to set trap, snare or similar device within 200 feet of public road or highway; exception
1. For the purposes of this section, ‘public road or highway’ means:
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 503.580
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- county: includes Carson City. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.033
- person: means a natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.039
(a) A highway designated as a United States highway.
(b) A highway designated as a state highway pursuant to the provisions of NRS 408.285.
(c) A main or general county road as defined by NRS 403.170.
2. It is unlawful for any person, company or corporation to place or set any trap, snare or similar device used for the purpose of trapping mammals within 200 feet of any public road or highway within this State.
3. This section does not:
(a) Prevent the placing or setting of any trap, snare or similar device inside, along or near a fence which may be situated less than 200 feet from any public road or highway upon privately owned lands.
(b) Apply to placing or setting a trap, snare or similar device by an employee or agent of the Department.