Nevada Revised Statutes Title 50. Animals § 574A.065. Forfeiture and voluntary relinquishment of seized dangerous wild animal; return of forfeited dangerous wild animal to owner; conditions when return of forfeited dangerous wild animal is prohibited; euthanization of dangerous wild animal

1. If a person from whom a dangerous wild animal is seized pursuant to NRS 574A.060 is found to have violated NRS 574A.040, the court may order the forfeiture of the dangerous wild animal by the person.

2. A person from whom a dangerous wild animal is seized pursuant to NRS 574A.060 may voluntarily relinquish the dangerous wild animal. A person who voluntarily relinquishes a dangerous wild animal pursuant to this section remains subject to the imposition of a civil penalty pursuant to NRS 574A.080 for a violation of NRS 574A.040.

3. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, a dangerous wild animal that is forfeited pursuant to this section may be returned to the owner of the dangerous wild animal if the investigating law enforcement officer or animal control authority determines that:

4. A dangerous wild animal that is forfeited pursuant to this section must not be returned to the owner if the investigating law enforcement officer or animal control authority determines that possession of the dangerous wild animal is prohibited pursuant to this chapter or title 45 of NRS. If possession of the dangerous wild animal is prohibited by law, the dangerous wild animal must be humanely euthanized by an animal control authority in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.