2011 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 488 - Watercraft
NRS 488.533 - Impoundment or quarantine.


NV Rev Stat § 488.533 (2011) What's This?

1. If a peace officer orders a vessel or conveyance to be impounded or quarantined pursuant to NRS 488.530, the vessel or conveyance may be impounded or quarantined for a reasonable period to ensure that the vessel or conveyance is inspected and decontaminated and that any aquatic invasive species or aquatic plant material is completely removed.

2. The owner of a vessel or conveyance which is impounded or quarantined is responsible for all costs associated with the impoundment or quarantine.

3. The Department may suspend the certificate of number or validation decal of an impounded or quarantined vessel until:

(a) The operator or owner of the vessel has completed the decontamination of the vessel; and

(b) The Department has inspected the vessel and determined that it is in compliance with NRS 488.530.

(Added to NRS by 2011, 2403)

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