Nevada Revised Statutes 565.010 – Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 565.010
- Animals: means :
(a) All cattle or animals of the bovine species except dairy breed calves under the age of 1 month. See Nevada Revised Statutes 565.010
- Department: means the State Department of Agriculture. See Nevada Revised Statutes 565.010
- Director: means the Director of the Department. See Nevada Revised Statutes 565.010
- 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
1. ’Agricultural police officer’ means a person appointed by the Director pursuant to NRS 561.225 who has the powers of a peace officer pursuant to NRS 289.290.
2. ’Animals’ means:
(a) All cattle or animals of the bovine species except dairy breed calves under the age of 1 month.
(b) All horses, mules, burros and asses or animals of the equine species.
(c) All swine or animals of the porcine species.
(d) Alternative livestock as defined in NRS 501.003.
3. ’Brand inspection’ means a careful visual examination of each animal offered for such inspection and a visual examination of any brands, marks or other characteristics thereon.
4. ’Department’ means the State Department of Agriculture.
5. ’Director’ means the Director of the Department.