Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 573 - Public Sales of Livestock
Here's an organized overview of Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) Chapter 573 – Public Sales of Livestock, which regulates public livestock auctions in Nevada:
📌 1. Applicability & Exemptions
NAC 573.010: This chapter applies to public livestock auctions unless exempted under NRS 573.180, which provides exemptions for certain nonprofit organizations and associations.
🐄 2. Definitions
NAC 573.015: Defines key terms used in the chapter.
NAC 573.016: Specifies that "Department" refers to the State Department of Agriculture.
NAC 573.018: Defines "Public livestock auction" as per NRS 573.010
📅 3. Sale Day Operations
NAC 573.020: Operators must reimburse the Department for expenses incurred if a public livestock sale is not held on a regular working day.
NAC 573.030: Operators must notify the Department at least 10 working days before canceling a sale or not using a scheduled sale day. Failure to do so may result in reimbursement obligations and potential revocation of the sale day.
NAC 573.040: If a sale is not completed by 6 p.m., it may continue into the next day as a regular sale day if the operator notifies regulatory personnel in adequate time.(regulations.justia.com, agri.nv.gov)
💰 4. Licensing & Fees
NAC 573.050: The annual fee for a license to operate a public livestock auction or annual sale of livestock is $150.
NAC 573.100: Operators must ensure that an accredited veterinarian is present for at least 2 hours during each regularly scheduled sale day to assess the health of the animals. Failure to comply may result in administrative fines and potential revocation of the sale day.
📋 5. Recordkeeping & Financial Responsibilities
NAC 573.110: Operators must maintain records of all transactions, including consignments and sales, and make them available for inspection by the Department.
NAC 573.120: Persons buying or receiving livestock for slaughter on consignment or for commission or fee must maintain similar records.
NAC 573.106: Operators must pay net proceeds of sales to consignors promptly and maintain custodial accounts for consignors' proceeds.
🧪 6. Animal Health & Disease Control
NAC 573.130: Regulates the sale of livestock under quarantine or infected or exposed to contagious, infectious, or parasitic livestock diseases, including requirements for testing, treating, and examination of livestock.
🧹 7. Facility Standards
NAC 573.140: Operators must maintain clean and sanitary premises and provide facilities for feed and water.
NAC 573.150: Scales used for weighing livestock must be inspected and tested for accuracy.
NAC 573.160: The Department has the authority to inspect premises and records to ensure compliance with regulations.
NAC 573.165: Operators must provide approved space and facilities for brand inspection.
⚖️ 8. Enforcement & Penalties
NAC 573.190: Establishes penalties for violations of the chapter, including fines and potential suspension or revocation of licenses.
✅ Summary Table
| Topic | NAC Section | Key Points |
|---|---|---|
| Applicability & Exemptions | 573.010 | Exemptions for certain nonprofit organizations and associations |
| Definitions | 573.015–018 | Clarifies key terms used in the chapter |
| Sale Day Operations | 573.020–040 | Guidelines for holding, canceling, or continuing sales |
| Licensing & Fees | 573.050 | Annual fee of $150; requirements for accredited veterinarian presence |
| Recordkeeping & Financials | 573.110–120 | Maintenance of transaction records; timely payment to consignors |
| Animal Health & Disease Control | 573.130 | Regulations for handling livestock under quarantine or with diseases |
| Facility Standards | 573.140–165 | Requirements for cleanliness, scale accuracy, and brand inspection facilities |
| Enforcement & Penalties | 573.190 | Penalties for non-compliance, including fines and license revocation |
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