NAC504.805. Grants of money to finance projects for preservation of wild horses.

     1. The Commission will authorize expenditures from the Heil Trust Fund for Wild Horses for grants of money to finance:

     (a) Research into:

          (1) The characteristics, health and patterns of change of the population of wild horses in Nevada;

          (2) The habitat of wild horses in Nevada, including forage, water, shelter and the amount of living space needed; and

          (3) The elements and methods of implementation of plans for the management of wild horses in Nevada in their habitat, including the control and counting of the population, the monitoring of the condition of wild horses and plans for their relocation.

     (b) A project which informs the public:

          (1) Of the activities of the Commission; and

          (2) Concerning the preservation and management of wild horses in Nevada,

Ê including the preparation and distribution of publications, films and educational aids and the presentation of informational and promotional events.

     (c) A project for the preservation and management of wild horses which directly benefits wild horses in Nevada in their habitat including the improvement of the habitat, establishing a preserve and creating a program using secret witnesses.

     2. The Commission will not grant any money from the Heil Trust Fund for Wild Horses to any person opposed to or affiliated with any organization which is opposed to the preservation of wild horses.

     (Added to NAC by Comm’n for Preserv. of Wild Horses, eff. 8-22-86)