566.035 - Inspection by inspectors of Department and peace officers.

566.035  Inspection by inspectors of Department and peace officers.

      1.  In addition to regular inspectors of the Department, the Department may authorize and direct any elected or appointed peace officer to conduct the inspection provided for in this chapter.

      2.  The peace officer shall conduct the inspection under the supervision of the Department.

      (Added to NRS by 1959, 406; A 1993, 1743; 1999, 3681)

      NRS 566.045  Penalties.  Any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a gross misdemeanor and, in addition to any criminal penalty, shall pay to the Department an administrative fine of not more than $1,000 per violation. If an administrative fine is imposed pursuant to this section, the costs of the proceeding, including investigative costs and attorney’s fees, may be recovered by the Department.

      (Added to NRS by 1959, 406; A 1967, 317; 1993, 900; 1995, 548; 1999, 3681)