NAC504.4615. Unprotected reptiles and amphibians: Time and method of collection.

     1. A person may collect an unprotected reptile pursuant to NAC 504.461 at any hour of the day or night and only by hand or by use of a noose, set of tongs or snake hook.

     2. A person may collect an unprotected amphibian pursuant to NAC 504.461 at any hour of the day or night only by hand or by the use of a dip net.

     3. In collecting an unprotected reptile or amphibian in accordance with this section, a person shall not use:

     (a) A crowbar, tire iron, jackhammer, winch, explosive device, chemical substance or any other method or means of collection that involves the removal or breaking apart of rocks, a natural shelter or the habitat in or around which the reptile or amphibian may be found; or

     (b) Any type of pit trap or can trap.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Wildlife Comm’rs, eff. 5-22-97)