NRS 501.382 Prohibitions on feeding of wild mammals and taking of game birds; penalties; exceptions.

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1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, a person shall not:

(a)Intentionally feed any wildlife classified as a wild mammal by Commission regulation; or

(b)Take any bird classified as a game bird by Commission regulation:

(1)By baiting such a game bird; or

(2)On or above an area that has been baited which the person knows or reasonably should have known has been baited,

Ê without written authorization from the Department.

2. A person who violates subsection 1:

(a)For a first offense, must not be cited or charged criminally but must be informed, in writing, of the behavior that constitutes the violation and the penalties prescribed by this section for any subsequent violation of this section.

(b)For a second offense, shall be punished by a fine of not more than $250.

(c)For a third or subsequent offense, shall be punished by a fine of not more than $500.

3. The provisions of this section do not apply to any employee or agent of the Department or the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the United States Department of Agriculture who, while carrying out his or her duties, intentionally feeds wildlife classified as a wild mammal by Commission regulation or takes any bird classified as a game bird by Commission regulation in violation of subsection 1 for any purpose.

4. As used in this section:

(a)“Baiting” means the intentional placing, exposing, depositing, distributing or scattering of salt, grain, minerals or any other form of nourishment, with the intent to attract, entice or lure a bird classified as a game bird by Commission regulation. The term does not include any incidental or unintentional feeding of such a game bird.

(b)“Intentionally feed” means to supply, provide or otherwise make available any salt, grain, meat or other form of nourishment with the intent to attract or feed wildlife classified as a wild mammal by Commission regulation. The term does not include any incidental or unintentional feeding of such wildlife, including, without limitation, any such feeding associated with:

(1)Any accepted agricultural or livestock practice;

(2)Any planting or maintenance of any shrub, tree or other landscaping for any residence, property or area; or

(3)Any sporting event or outdoor activity at which food is served or consumed.