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§ 289.250 — Foresters and firewardens; arson investigators

Nevada § 289.250
JurisdictionNevada
Title 23PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
Ch. 289Peace
PERSONS POSSESSING POWERS OF PEACE OFFICERS

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Nev. Rev. Stat. § 289.250 (2026).

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1. The following persons have only those powers of a peace officer necessary to enforce the provisions of the laws of this State respecting forest and watershed management or the protection of forests and other lands from fire:

(a)Paid foresters and firewardens appointed pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection 2 of NRS 472.040 .
(b)Citizen-wardens appointed pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 2 of NRS 472.040 .
(c)Voluntary firewardens appointed pursuant to paragraph (c) of subsection 2 of NRS 472.040 . 2. A paid forester or firewarden appointed as an arson investigator pursuant to paragraph (d) of subsection 2 of NRS 472.040 has the powers of a peace officer. 3. An arson investigator designated as a peace officer pursuant to:
(a)Paragraph (c) of subsection 1 of NRS 244.2961 ; or (

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Related

§ 472.040
Nevada § 472.040
§ 244.2961
Nevada § 244.2961
§ 266.310
Nevada § 266.310

Legislative History

(Added to NRS by 1993, 2522 ; A 2011, 723 )

Nearby Sections

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§ 289.010
Definitions
§ 289.020
Punitive action prohibited for exercise of rights under internal procedure; opportunity for hearing; right to representation; refusal to cooperate in criminal investigation punishable as insubordination
§ 289.025
Confidentiality of home address and photograph of peace officer in possession of law enforcement agency; exceptions
§ 289.027
Law enforcement agency required to adopt policies and procedures concerning service of certain subpoenas on peace officers
§ 289.030
Law enforcement agency prohibited from requiring peace officer to disclose financial information or provide attestation concerning use of cannabis before application for employment; exception; construction of section
§ 289.035
Law enforcement agency prohibited from ordering, mandating or requiring peace officer to issue certain number of traffic citations or make certain number of arrests
§ 289.040
Law enforcement agency prohibited from placing unfavorable comment or document in administrative file of peace officer; exception; right to respond; provision of copy of comment or document; right to review administrative file under certain circumstances
§ 289.050
Consequences of refusal to submit to polygraphic examination
§ 289.055
Establishment and availability of written procedures for investigating complaints and allegations of misconduct
§ 289.057
Investigation of allegation of misconduct; suspension without pay; review of file by peace officer under certain circumstances; law enforcement agency prohibited from keeping or making record of investigation or punitive action; reassignment of peace officer under certain circumstances
§ 289.060
Notification and requirements for interview, interrogation or hearing relating to investigation; prohibition against use of certain statements or answers in subsequent criminal proceedings
§ 289.070
Use of polygraphic examination in investigation
§ 289.080
Right to presence and assistance of representatives at interview, interrogation or hearing relating to investigation; confidential information; disclosure; record of interview, interrogation or hearing; right of subject of investigation to notice of intent to recommend punitive action, to submit response to such recommendation and to review and copy investigation file upon appeal
§ 289.085
Inadmissibility of evidence obtained unlawfully during investigation; dismissal of administrative proceeding or civil action when evidence obtained unlawfully and in bad faith during investigation
§ 289.090
Inapplicability of certain provisions to investigation concerning alleged criminal activities
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