Senate Bill No. 293-Committee on Natural Resources
April 16, 1997
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Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
SUMMARY--Requires appointment of person to manage activities of division of agriculture of department of business and industry pertaining to wild horses and estrays. (BDR 50-1454)
FISCAL NOTE: Effect on Local Government: No.
Effect on the State or on Industrial Insurance: Yes.
EXPLANATION - Matter in italics is new; matter in brackets [ ] is material to be omitted.
AN ACT relating to the division of agriculture of the department of business and industry; requiring the administrator of the division to appoint a person to manage the activities of the division pertaining to wild horses and estrays; providing that the person appointed is in the unclassified service; providing his duties; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEMBLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1 Chapter 561 of NRS is hereby amended by adding thereto a new section to read as follows:
1. The administrator shall appoint a person to manage the activities of the division pertaining to wild horses and estrays. The person must be appointed on the basis of merit and is in the unclassified service. The administrator may remove the person from office with the approval of the board.
2. The person appointed shall:
(a) Establish and carry out a policy for the management and control of wild horses and estrays within the jurisdiction of this state.
(b) Coordinate agreements with local governments for the management and control of wild horses and estrays.
(c) Investigate crimes concerning wild horses, estrays and domestic livestock.
(d) Perform brand inspections and other law enforcement duties as directed by the administrator.
(e) Develop an educational course for the use of law enforcement agencies in training persons to identify and investigate brands.
(f) Coordinate the policy of the division for the management and control of wild horses and estrays with law enforcement agencies in this state or in any other jurisdiction.
(g) Cooperate with public interest organizations to develop procedures for the management and control of wild horses and estrays, including, without limitation, the appropriate removal and disposal of wild horses and estrays that are a hazard to public safety.
(h) Conduct research and prepare reports for the governor, the legislature, the administrator and any other person or governmental entity as directed by the administrator.
(i) Develop and carry out a program to educate the public concerning the management and control of wild horses and estrays.
(j) Present testimony and lectures to promote the policy of the division for the management and control of wild horses and estrays.
(k) Perform such other duties as directed by the administrator.
Sec. 2. This act becomes effective on July 1, 1997.