NAC 503.108 “Evidence of lawful possession” defined.
NAC 503.110 Restrictions on importation, transportation and possession of certain species.
NAC 503.115 Restriction on transportation of live game fish.
NAC 503.108 “Evidence of lawful possession” defined.
As used in NAC 503.108 to 503.140, inclusive, “evidence of lawful possession” means:
1. Any license or permit issued by a wildlife agency or regulatory agency in the state or country where a species listed in NAC 503.110 originated that allows the possession of species specified therein, including viable embryos or gametes; or
2. Any other documentation establishing lawful possession, including, but not limited to, a document issued by a wildlife agency or regulatory agency of the state or country where a species listed in NAC 503.110 originated that indicates a license or permit is not required for the possession of the species specified therein.
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(Added to NAC by Bd. of Wildlife Comm'rs, eff. 2-28-94)
NAC 503.110 Restrictions on importation, transportation and possession of certain species.
1. Except as otherwise provided in this section and NAC 504.486, the importation, transportation or possession of the following species of live wildlife or hybrids thereof, including viable embryos or gametes, is prohibited:
(a) Fish:
Common Name | Scientific Classification |
|---|---|
(1) Alligators, crocodiles and gharials .................................................. | All species in the order Crocodilia |
(2) Bird snake .................... | All species in the genus Thelotornis |
(3) Boomslang .................... | Dispholidus typus |
(4) Keelbacks .................... | All species in the genus Rhabdophis |
(5) Burrowing Asps .......... | All species in the family Atractaspidae |
(6) Coral snakes, cobras, kraits, mambas, Australian elapids and sea snakes ........................................ | All species in the family Elapidae |
(7) Pit vipers and true vipers, except species indigenous to this State ............... | All species in the family Viperidae, except species indigenous to this State |
(8) Snapping Turtles .......... | All species in the family Chelydridae |
(9) Gila monsters and beaded lizards | All species in the family Helodermatidae |
Common Name | Scientific Classification |
|---|---|
(1) Clawed frogs ......................... | All species in the genus Xenopus |
(2) Giant or marine toads .......... | Bufo horribilis, Bufo marinus and Bufo paracnemis |
Common Name | Scientific Classification |
|---|---|
(1) Deer, elk, wapiti, moose and caribou .............................. | All species in the family Cervidae |
(2) Wild Dogs or Dhole .......... | Cuon alpinus |
(3) Raccoon Dog ............... | Nyctereutes procyonoides |
(4) Mongooses and Meerkats ................................... | All species in the genera Atilax, Cynictis, Helogale, Mungos, Suricate, Ichneumia and Herpestes |
(5) Wild European Rabbit .................................................. | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
(6) Multimammate Rat or Mouse ........................................ | All species in the genus Mastomys (=Praomys) |
(7) Bats .............................. | All species in the order Chiroptera |
(8) Nutria ......................... | Myocastor coypus |
(9) Coyote ......................... | Canis latrans |
(10) Foxes ......................... | All species in the genera Vulpes, Fennecus, Urocyon, Alopex, Lycalopex and Pseudalopex |
(11) Raccoon .................... | Procyon lotor |
(12) Skunk .................... | All species in the genera Spilogale, Mephitis and Conepatus |
(13) Wild pigs and hogs .................................................. | All species in the family Suidae, except domestic breeds of Sus scrofa |
(14) Reedbucks ............... | All species in the genus Redunca |
(15) Oryx and Gemsbok .................................................. | All species in the genus Oryx |
(16) Addax .................... | Addax nasomaculatus |
(17) Blesbok, Topi and Bontebok ................................... | All species in the genus Damaliscus |
(18) Hartebeests ............... | All species in the genera Alcelaphus and Sigmoceros |
(19) Wildebeest and Gnus ........................................ | All species in the genus Connochaetes |
(20) Chamois .................... | Rupicapra rupicapra and R. pyrenaica |
(21) Tahr ......................... | All species in the genus Hemitragus |
(22) Ibex, Wild Goats, Tur and Markhor .................... | All species in the genus Capra, except domestic goats, Capra hircus |
(23) Barbary (Aoudad) Sheep ........................................ | Ammotragus lervia |
(24) Mouflon sheep, Urial, Bighorn and Argali .......... | All species in the genus Ovis, except domestic sheep, Ovis aries |
Common Name | Scientific Classification |
|---|---|
(1) Pink Starling or Rosy Pastor ............... | Sturnus roseus |
(2) Red-billed Dioch .............................. | Quelea quelea |
(3) Red-whiskered Bulbul ......................... | Pycnonotus jocosus |
Common Name | Scientific Classification |
|---|---|
(1) Asiatic mitten crab .......... | Eriocheir sinensis |
(2) Crayfish ......................... | All species in the families Parastacidae, Cambaridae and Astacidae, except Procambarus clarkii, Orconectes causeyi and indigenous species of the genus Pacifastacus |
Common Name | Scientific Classification |
|---|---|
(1) African giant snail ............... | Achatina fulica |
(2) Zebra and quagga mussels .................................................. | All species in the genus Dreissena |
(3) New Zealand mud snail .................................................. | Potamopyrgus antipodarum, P. jenkinsi |
(4) Apple snails ......................... | All species in the genus Pomacea |
(5) Golden mussel .................... | Limnoperna fortunei |
Common Name | Scientific Classification |
|---|---|
(1) Lampreys .............................. | All species in the family Petromyzontidae |
(2) Freshwater stingray ............... | All species in the family Potamotrygonidae |
(3) Freshwater shark .................... | All species in the genus Carcharhinus |
(4) Bowfin ................................... | Amia calva |
(5) Gars ........................................ | All species in the family Lepisosteidae |
(6) Herring and shad, except threadfin shad and gizzard shad ....................................................... | All species in the family Clupeidae, except Dorosoma petenense and Dorosoma cepedianum |
(7) European Whitefish ............... | All species in the genus Leuciscus |
(8) Mexican banded tetra .......... | Astyanax mexicanus |
(9) Piranhas .............................. | All species in the genera Serrasalmus, Serrasalmo, Pygocentrus, Pristobrycon, Hydrolycus, Rooseveltiella and Pygopristis |
(10) South American Parasitic Catfish ........................................ | All species in the families Cetopsidae and Trichomycteridae |
(11) White perch ......................... | Morone americana |
(12) Freshwater drum ............... | Aplodinotus grunniens |
(13) Grass carp, except certified triploids as authorized by a special permit .............................. | Ctenopharyngodon idella |
(14) Pike top minnow ............... | Belonesox belizanus |
(15) Snakehead ......................... | All species in the genera Parachanna and Channa |
(16) Walking catfish .................... | All species in the genera Clarias, Heteropneustes and Dinotopterus |
(17) Tiger fish, Tigerfish and Wolf fish ................................... | All species in the genera Hydrocynus and Hoplias |
(18) Sticklebacks ......................... | All species in the genera Apeltes, Eucalia, Gasterosteus and Pungitius |
(19) Tilapia ................................... | All species in the genera Coelotilapia, Coptodon, Heterotilapia, Oreochromis, Pelmatolapia, Tilapia and Sarotherodon |
(20) Nile perch ......................... | All species in the genera Lates and Luciolates |
(21) Goldeye .............................. | All species in the genus Hiodon |
(22) Carp: | |
(I) Bighead ................................... | Hypophthalmichthys nobilis |
(II) Black .................... | Mylopharyngodon piceus |
(III) Crucian .............................. | Carassius carassius |
(IV) Indian ................................... | Catla catla, Cirrhina mrigala and Labeo rohita |
(V) Silver ................................... | Hypophthalmichthys molitrix |
(23) Rudd ................................... | Scardinius erythrophthalmus |
(24) Northern Pike .................... | Esox lucius |
(25) Swamp eel .................................................. | All species in the genus Monopterus |
(26) Round goby .................... | Neogobius melanostomus |
(27) Flathead catfish ............... | Pylodictis olivaris |
(28) Peacock bass .................... | All species in the genus Cichla |
2. The headquarters of the Department and each regional office of the Department will maintain a physical description and picture of each species listed in this section when reasonably available.
3. The Department may issue a scientific permit for the collection or possession of wildlife or a commercial license for the possession of live wildlife, whichever is applicable, for the importation, transportation or possession of a species listed in this section only to:
(a) A zoo or aquarium which is an accredited institutional member of the Zoological Association of America, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums or their successors.
(b) A person who displays, exhibits or uses the species for entertainment or commercial photography, including, without limitation, motion pictures, still photography or television, if the species:
(1) Is accompanied by evidence of lawful possession;
(2) Is not in this State for more than 90 days; and
(3) Is maintained under complete control and prohibited from coming into contact with members of the general public.
↪ If the person is displaying, exhibiting or using mammals for commercial purposes other than for food or fiber, he or she must possess the appropriate license issued by the United States Department of Agriculture.
(c) A college, university or governmental agency, for scientific or public health research.
(d) Any other scientific institution, as determined by the Department, for research or medical necessity.
(e) Any person engaged in commercial aquaculture, upon application and proof to the Department that the activity will not be detrimental to aquatic life, other wildlife or recreational uses. As a condition of the issuance to such a person of a commercial license for the possession of a species listed in this section, a bond may be required to provide for the removal of any species to which the license applies that may escape or be released from captivity for any reason. The amount of the bond will be determined by the Department after considering the degree of potential hazard to wildlife.
(f) A tax-exempt nonprofit organization that exhibits wildlife solely for educational or scientific purposes.
4. An interstate shipment of a species listed in this section may be transported through this State, without a permit or license issued by the Department, if:
(a) The shipper or transporter has evidence of lawful possession of the species issued by the state or country where the species originated;
(b) Mammals, birds or fish are accompanied by a health certificate issued by the state or country where the species originated that indicates the destination, origin and proof of ownership of the species being transported;
(c) The species is in this State for less than 48 hours; and
(d) The species is not unloaded or otherwise released while being transported through this State.
5. This section does not apply to the Department when it is conducting authorized introductions or transplantations of a native species of big game mammal listed in this section.
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AUTHORITY: NRS 501.105, 501.181, 503.597, 503.650 and 504.295.
[
Bd. of Fish & Game Comm'rs, No. 20 § 27.6, eff. 10-1-76] -- (NAC A by Bd. of Wildlife Comm'rs, 9-20-83; 4-27-84, eff. 5-25-84; 1-2-86; 11-14-88; 2-28-94; R168-99, 1-19-2000; R093-05, 10-31-2005; R052-07, 10-31-2007; R176-09, 4-20-2010; R054-11, 12-30-2011; LCB File No. R009-21, 2-28-2022)
NAC 503.115 Restriction on transportation of live game fish.
Game fish taken under the authority of a fishing license or fishing permit may not be transported alive from the body of water where the game fish was taken.
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(Added to NAC by Bd. of Wildlife Comm'rs by R093-05, eff. 10-31-2005)
NAC 503.130 Inspection of imported wildlife: Notification by Department.
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[Bd. of Fish & Game Comm'rs, No. 20 § 27.7, eff. 9-20-75]
NAC 503.135 Permit to release wildlife.
AUTHORITY: NRS 501.105, 501.181 and 503.597.
NAC 503.140 Species for which certain permits and licenses are not required: Specification; release; sale; exceptions.
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4 and NAC 503.500 to 503.535, inclusive, the following animals may be possessed, transported, imported and exported without a permit or license issued by the Department:
(a) Canaries;
(b) Toucans;
(c) Lovebirds;
(d) Nonindigenous house finches;
(e) Parakeets;
(f) Cockatiels;
(g) Mynah birds;
(h) Parrots;
(i) Hamsters;
(j) Domesticated races of rats and mice;
(k) Gerbils;
(l) Guinea pigs;
(m) Monkeys and other primates;
(n) Aquarium fish;
(o) Marsupials;
(p) Elephants;
(q) All felines, except mountain lions and bobcats;
(r) Wolves that are lawfully acquired and bred in captivity;
(s) Camels (Camelus spp.);
(t) European ferret (Mustela putorius);
(u) Llamas (Lama glama);
(v) American Bison;
(w) Marine mammals;
(x) Ostrich (Struthio spp.);
(y) Emus (Dromiceius spp.);
(z) Rheas (Rhea spp.);
(aa) Nonvenomous, nonindigenous reptile species and subspecies;
(bb) Albino forms of indigenous reptile species;
(cc) Alpaca (Lama pacos);
(dd) Guinea fowl (Numida meleagris);
(ee) Old World species of pheasants, partridges, quails, francolin, peafowl and jungle fowl (nonendemic species of the subfamily Phasianae), except:
(1) Chukar partridge;
(2) Hungarian (gray) partridge;
(3) Snow cock; and
(4) Ring-necked and white-winged pheasant;
(ff) Domesticated races of turkey (Meleagris gallopavo), distinguished morphologically from wild birds;
(gg) Domesticated races of ducks and geese (Anatidae), distinguished morphologically from wild birds;
(hh) Domesticated races of chinchillas;
(ii) Domesticated races of mink;
(jj) Waterfowl reared in captivity that are lawfully acquired pursuant to the regulations adopted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service;
(kk) Those species of ducks, geese and swans not listed as protected pursuant to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, 16 U.S.C. §§ 703 et seq.;
(ll) Yak (Bos grunniens);
(mm) Cassowary;
(nn) Coturnix quail (Coturnix coturnix);
(oo) Zebra (Equus spp.);
(pp) Salt water fish, crustaceans and mollusks;
(qq) Nonindigenous species of amphibians, except:
(1) Bullfrogs (Rana catesbeiana); and
(2) Species listed in NAC 503.110;
(rr) African pygmy hedgehogs (Atelerix albiventris); and
(ss) California kingsnakes (Lampropeltis californiae) that do not have between their head and vent a continuous pattern of bands or rings regardless of whether the bands or rings are opened or closed.
2. Species listed in this section must not be released into the wild, except as otherwise authorized by the Department in writing.
3. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, lawfully acquired species listed in this section may be sold in Nevada.
4. This section does not authorize the sale, possession, transportation, importation or exportation of animals in violation of any applicable federal or state law, county or city ordinance, or any regulation adopted pursuant thereto.
5. As used in this section:
(a) “Aquarium fish” includes any species of fish, except the species listed in NAC 503.060, 503.065, 503.072 or 503.110, which is:
(1) Not used as bait or for human consumption; and
(2) Maintained for personal or pet industry purposes in a closed system that:
(I) Is located wholly on private property;
(II) Is not connected to a state water system by means of a natural watercourse; and
(III) Does not allow live aquatic species to exit or enter the aquarium or pond.
(b) “Wolves” includes any wolf or hybrid of a wolf. As used in this paragraph, “hybrid” means any canid hybrid resulting from the mating of a wolf and a dog.
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AUTHORITY: NRS 501.105, 501.181, 503.597 and 504.295.
[Bd. of Fish & Game Comm'rs, No. 20 § 27.11, eff. 10-1-76] -- (NAC A by Bd. of Wildlife Comm'rs, 11-5-81; 2-28-94; 5-22-97; R056-11, 12-30-2011; LCB File No. R009-21, 2-28-2022)