Nevada Administrative Code

NAC 503.370 Taking of peregrine falcon to which research band, research marking or transmitter is attached. (NRS 501.105, 501.181, 503.582, 503.583) 1. Except as otherwise provided in subsections 2 and 3, if a falconry licensee takes a peregrine falcon to which any research band …

NAC 503.375 Housing of raptors: General requirements. (NRS 501.105, 501.181, 503.582, 503.583, 503.610) 1. Each raptor possessed pursuant to NAC 503.200 to 503.489, inclusive, must be housed in humane and healthful conditions. 2. The owner of a raptor is responsible for the condi…

NAC 503.380 Housing of raptors: Indoor facilities; owners’ residences. (NRS 501.105, 501.181, 503.582, 503.583) 1. An indoor facility that houses a raptor must be of sufficient size to allow easy access for the care and feeding of the raptor. 2. If a raptor that is not tethered i…

NAC 503.385 Housing of raptors: Outdoor facilities. (NRS 501.105, 501.181, 503.582, 503.583) An outdoor facility that houses a raptor must: 1. Be totally enclosed; 2. Be constructed of heavy-gauge wire, heavy-duty plastic mesh, slats, pipe, wood or any other similar material suit…

NAC 503.390 Housing of raptors: Inspection of facilities. (NRS 501.105, 501.181, 503.582, 503.583) 1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, if the owner of a raptor is present at the facility at which the raptor is housed, the Department may inspect the facility without a…

NAC 503.395 Housing of raptors: Outside this State; in this State by nonresident. (NRS 501.105, 501.181, 503.582, 503.583) 1. If a falconry licensee houses a raptor for more than 120 consecutive days at a facility outside this State: (a) The falconry licensee shall notify the Dep…

NAC 503.400 Requirements for temporarily keeping raptor outdoors. (NRS 501.105, 501.181, 503.582, 503.583) A raptor may be temporarily kept outdoors and in the open only if the raptor is watched by the owner of the raptor, a family member of the owner of the raptor or other desig…

NAC 503.405 Care of raptor by falconry licensee who is not owner of raptor. (NRS 501.105, 501.181, 503.582, 503.583) 1. A falconry licensee who is not the owner of a raptor may provide care for the raptor if the falconry licensee also possesses: (a) A copy of the Form 3-186A that…

NAC 503.415 Care of raptor by person who is not falconry licensee and not owner of raptor. (NRS 501.105, 501.181, 503.582, 503.583) 1. A person who is not a falconry licensee and who is not the owner of a raptor may provide care for a raptor only: (a) At a facility owned or maint…

NAC 503.425 Loan of raptor to holder of permit for captive propagation of raptors. (NRS 501.105, 501.181, 503.582, 503.583) 1. The owner of a raptor may loan the raptor to the holder of a permit for captive propagation of raptors issued pursuant to NAC 503.315. 2. If a raptor is …

NAC 503.435 Requirements for assisting raptor rehabilitator. (NRS 501.105, 501.181, 503.582, 503.583) 1. A general or master falconry licensee may assist a raptor rehabilitator in conditioning a raptor for release to the wild subject to the provisions of this section. 2. The falc…

NAC 503.440 Hacking of raptors. (NRS 501.105, 501.181, 503.582, 503.583) 1. A general or master falconry licensee may hack a raptor that the falconry licensee is authorized to possess. 2. A falconry licensee shall not release for hacking a raptor which is of a species not indigen…

NAC 503.445 Use of raptors in conservation education programs. (NRS 501.105, 501.181, 503.582, 503.583) 1. A general or master falconry licensee may, without obtaining any additional license or permit, use a raptor in his or her lawful possession in a conservation education progr…

NAC 503.450 Use of raptors for filming, photographing or other recordings related to practice of falconry; prohibited use of raptors for certain commercial purposes. (NRS 501.105, 501.181, 503.582, 503.583) 1. A falconry licensee may allow a raptor in his or her lawful possession…

NAC 503.455 Use of raptors to conduct abatement activities. (NRS 501.105, 501.181, 503.582, 503.583) 1. A master falconry licensee may conduct abatement activities using a raptor in his or her lawful possession if the falconry licensee possesses: (a) A Federal Migratory Bird Abat…

NAC 503.460 Disposition of dead raptor. (NRS 501.105, 501.181, 503.582, 503.583, 503.610) 1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, an owner of a raptor that dies may, without limitation: (a) Keep or donate the feathers of the raptor pursuant to subsection 6 of NAC 503.205…

NAC 503.465 Hybrid raptors. (NRS 501.105, 501.181, 503.582, 503.583) An owner of a hybrid raptor shall not allow the raptor to fly free unless the owner has attached to the raptor at least two functioning radio transmitters which can be used to locate the raptor. (Added to NAC by…

NAC 503.470 Compliance with federal law relating to raptors and falconry. (NRS 501.105, 501.181, 503.582, 503.583, 503.610) The provisions of NAC 503.200 to 503.489, inclusive, must not be construed to exempt any person from the provisions of any federal law relating to raptors o…

NAC 503.475 Golden eagles: Requirements for possession or use in falconry. (NRS 501.105, 501.181, 503.582, 503.583, 503.597, 503.610) 1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person shall not possess or use a golden eagle in falconry unless the person: (a) Has a valid m…

NAC 503.477 Golden eagles: Application for eagle permit; period of validity of permit; application for renewal. (NRS 501.105, 501.181, 503.582, 503.583, 503.610) 1. An applicant for an eagle permit must include on his or her application for the eagle permit: (a) The name of the a…

NAC 503.479 Golden eagles: Requirements for nonresident to use in practice of falconry. (NRS 501.105, 501.181, 503.582, 503.583, 503.597, 503.610) 1. A person who is not a resident of this State, is licensed as a master falconer in another state, legally possesses a golden eagle …

NAC 503.481 Golden eagles: Duty of master falconry licensee with eagle permit to ensure eagle in his or her possession is in good condition; authority of Department if eagle is not in good condition. (NRS 501.105, 501.181, 503.582, 503.583, 503.610) 1. A master falconry licensee …

NAC 503.483 Golden eagles: Additional requirements for housing. (NRS 501.105, 501.181, 503.582, 503.583, 503.610) In addition to the requirements of NAC 503.375 to 503.395, inclusive, a master falconry licensee who has an eagle permit shall ensure that each facility that houses a…

NAC 503.485 Golden eagles: Limitations and requirements on possession for rehabilitation. (NRS 501.105, 501.181, 503.582, 503.583, 503.610) 1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a master falconry licensee shall not possess a golden eagle for purposes of rehabilitation …

NAC 503.487 Golden eagles: Denial, suspension or revocation of eagle permit; appeal. (NRS 501.105, 501.181, 503.582, 503.583, 503.610) 1. The Department may deny issuance or renewal of an eagle permit or may suspend or revoke an eagle permit if the applicant or holder of the eagl…

NAC 503.489 Golden eagles: Civil penalty for certain violations. (NRS 501.105, 501.181, 503.582, 503.583, 503.610) The Department shall impose a civil penalty of $1,000 against any person, firm, company, corporation or association who violates subsection 1 of NRS 503.610. (Added …

NAC 503.500 Definitions. (NRS 501.105, 501.181) As used in NAC 503.500 to 503.575, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Aquatic bait” means live, unprotected amphibians (such as salamanders, waterdogs and frogs), crustaceans (such as crayfish) and mollusks (such …

NAC 503.502 Bait: General authority to and restrictions on capture, transport and use. (NRS 501.105, 501.181, 503.300, 503.310) 1. A person who has a fishing license or short-term permit to fish, or who is not required to obtain such a license or permit pursuant to NRS 502.010 an…

NAC 503.504 Western Region: Applicable waters; restrictions on bait and lures. (NRS 501.105, 501.181, 503.300, 503.310) 1. The Western Region consists of all waters within Carson City and Churchill, Douglas, Humboldt, Lyon, Mineral, Storey, Pershing and Washoe Counties. 2. In the…

NAC 503.506 Eastern Region: Applicable waters; restrictions on bait and lures. (NRS 501.105, 501.181, 503.300, 503.310) 1. The Eastern Region consists of all waters in Elko, Eureka, Lander and White Pine Counties. 2. Within this region: (a) The possession while fishing or use of …

NAC 503.507 Southern Region: Applicable waters; restrictions on bait and lures. (NRS 501.105, 501.181, 503.290, 503.300, 503.310) 1. The Southern Region consists of all waters in Clark, Esmeralda, Lincoln and Nye Counties. 2. In the waters of Lake Mead, Lake Mohave and the Colora…

NAC 503.510 Aquatic bait and live bait: Capture, sale, holding and transportation; reference work for naming of species. (NRS 501.105, 501.181, 503.310) 1. Aquatic bait and the following species of live bait may be captured, offered for sale, held or transported by a person permi…

NAC 503.513 Commercial wildlife permit: Prerequisites to issuance; use; expiration. (NRS 501.105, 501.181, 503.310, 504.295) 1. Any person may obtain a commercial wildlife permit for the capture, sale, possession or transportation of live bait fish or live aquatic bait for commer…

NAC 503.515 Importation of live bait for commercial purposes. (NRS 501.105, 501.181, 503.310) Any person licensed as a dealer in live bait in Nevada may receive, bring or have brought or shipped into the State live bait or live aquatic bait for commercial purposes. The salamander…

NAC 503.520 Sale of live or aquatic bait: Invoice. (NRS 501.105, 501.181, 503.310) When a dealer licensed in Nevada sells or disposes of live bait or aquatic bait, the dealer shall at the same time attach thereto or deliver to the purchaser or donee an invoice stating the kind an…

NAC 503.530 Importation of live or aquatic bait: Notification of Department. (NRS 501.105, 501.181, 503.310, 503.597) 1. Any person receiving, bringing or having brought or shipped into and destined for the State of Nevada any live fish, live bait or aquatic bait shall notify the…

NAC 503.535 Inspection of shipment of live fish or bait: Notification by Department; action upon conclusion; fee. (NRS 501.105, 501.181, 503.310, 503.597, 504.295) 1. If inspection of a shipment is required, the Department shall notify the person of the time and place of inspecti…

NAC 503.540 Commercial taking, sale and purchase of crayfish. (NRS 501.105, 501.181, 503.380, 503.597, 504.295) 1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, it is unlawful for any person to take crayfish from any of the waters of the State for commercial purposes. 2. A person…

NAC 503.545 Commercial permit to take unprotected fish: Prerequisites to issuance. (NRS 501.105, 501.181, 503.380) Any person may obtain a permit to take unprotected fish commercially, other than live bait fish, from the waters of the State upon application and payment to the Dep…

NAC 503.550 Commercial permit to take unprotected fish: Conditions of use. (NRS 501.105, 501.181, 503.380) A commercial permit to take unprotected fish is issued subject to the following provisions: 1. The Department may authorize a permittee to take unprotected fish with a seine…

NAC 503.555 Commercial permit to take unprotected fish: Amendment or revocation by Department. (NRS 501.105, 501.181, 503.380) A commercial permit to take unprotected fish may be immediately amended or revoked if the Department determines that the operation is deleterious to any …

NAC 503.560 Certification of certain facilities as free from disease: General requirements; inspection of facilities. (NRS 501.105, 501.181, 503.597, 504.295) 1. A person who establishes, operates or controls a commercial fish hatchery, private noncommercial fishpond or other ins…

NAC 503.565 Certification of certain facilities as free from disease: Revocation and reinstatement; expiration and renewal. (NRS 501.105, 501.181, 503.597, 504.295) 1. If an inspection of any such installation reveals significant loss of fish or evidence of clinical symptoms of a…

NAC 503.575 Noncommercial license for possession of endemic species of fish: Prerequisites; use. (NRS 501.105, 501.181, 504.295) 1. Except as otherwise required in NAC 504.4595, a person may, pursuant to the provisions of NAC 504.450 to 504.488, inclusive, obtain a noncommercial …

NAC 503.580 Unprotected fish and bullfrogs: Methods of taking. (NRS 501.105, 501.181, 503.290) 1. Except as provided in subsection 2 of NAC 503.507, unprotected fish may be taken by bow and arrow, hook and line, dipnet, cast net, minnow seine or minnow trap. Unprotected fish may …

NAC 503.583 Ice fishing: Size of holes. (NRS 501.105, 501.181) For purposes of ice fishing, a hole cut through the ice must not exceed 10 inches in diameter. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Wildlife Comm’rs, eff. 1-1-81)

NAC 503.586 Filleting of fish. (NRS 501.105, 501.181) Where size limits apply, fish may be filleted before transport if the remainder of the carcass of each fish filleted is kept in one piece so size and possession limits can be immediately determined. Where bag limits but not si…