1. Except as otherwise provided in subsections 2 and 3, each trap, snare or similar device used by a person in the taking of wild mammals must be registered with the Department before it is used. Each registered trap, snare or similar device must bear a number which is assigned by the Department and is clearly stamped on the trap, snare or similar device or on a metal tag that is attached to the trap, snare or similar device. The registration of a trap, snare or similar device is valid until the trap, snare or similar device is sold or ownership of the trap, snare or similar device is otherwise transferred. For each trap, snare or similar device registered with the Department, the person registering the trap, snare or similar device must pay a registration fee of $5.

2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, if a trap, snare or similar device is not registered with the Department pursuant to subsection 1, before it can be used in the taking of wild animals, it must have the name and address of the person who owns the trap, snare or similar device:

(a) Clearly stamped upon the trap, snare or similar device; or

(b) On a metal tag that is attached to the trap, snare or similar device.

3. The provisions of subsections 1 and 2 do not apply to a trap, snare or similar device used:

(a) Exclusively on private property which is posted or fenced in accordance with the provisions of NRS 207.200 by the owner or occupant of the property or with the permission of the owner or occupant;

(b) For the control of rodents by an institution of the Nevada System of Higher Education;

(c) By any federal, state or local governmental agency; or

(d) For the taking of wild mammals for scientific or educational purposes under a permit issued by the Department pursuant to NRS 503.650.

4. It is unlawful:

(a) For a person to whom a trap, snare or similar device is registered to allow another person to possess or use the trap, snare or similar device without providing to that person written authorization to possess or use the trap, snare or similar device.

(b) For a person to possess or use a trap, snare or similar device registered to another person without obtaining the written authorization required pursuant to paragraph (a). If a person obtains written authorization to possess or use a trap, snare or similar device pursuant to paragraph (a), the person shall ensure that the written authorization, together with his or her trapping license, is in his or her possession during any period in which he or she uses the trap, snare or similar device to take fur-bearing mammals.

5. A person to whom a trap, snare or similar device is registered pursuant to this section shall report any theft of the trap, snare or similar device to the Department as soon as it is practical to do so after the person discovers the theft.

6. Any information in the possession of the Department concerning the registration of a trap, snare or similar device is confidential and the Department shall not disclose that information unless required to do so by law or court order.

7. If a trap, snare or similar device has been used exclusively on private property pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection 3, before the trap, snare or similar device is used on any public land in this State, the owner of the trap, snare or similar device must:

(a) Register the trap, snare or similar device pursuant to subsection 1; or

(b) Pursuant to subsection 2, have his or her name and address:

(1) Clearly stamped on the trap, snare or similar device; or

(2) On a metal tag that is attached to the trap, snare or similar device.

(Added to NRS by 1979, 346; A 1983, 854; 1991, 267; 1993, 1674; 1995, 898; 2003, 1549, 2551; 2013, 1001; 2015, 3062; 2017, 2000)