NRS 574.150
Poisoning or attempting to poison animals unlawful

  • penalties.

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: Section 574.150 — Poisoning or attempting to poison animals unlawful; penalties., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-574.­html#NRS574Sec150.

Last Updated

Feb. 5, 2021

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