Nevada Code § 504.245

Authority and immunity of Department; duty and liability of owner or possessor of wildlife
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1. Any species of wildlife that:
(a) Is released from confinement without the
prior written authorization of the Department; or
(b) Escapes from the possessors control,
may be
captured, seized or destroyed by the Department if the Department determines
that such actions are necessary to protect wildlife and the habitat of wildlife
in this State.
2. The owner or possessor of such
wildlife:
(a) Shall report its escape immediately after
receiving knowledge of the escape; and
(b) Is liable for the costs incurred by the
Department to capture, maintain and dispose of the wildlife and for any damage
caused by the wildlife.
3. The Department is not liable for any
damage to wildlife, or caused by wildlife, in carrying out the provisions of
this section.

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