Nevada Revised Statutes Section 584.150 - Food and Other Commodities

Sale or exchange of impure butter unlawful; imported butter; confiscation and destruction of impure butter; penalties.

1. It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to sell or exchange, or offer or expose for sale or exchange, for human consumption, any impure butter.

2. Imported butter from states having similar laws, if made by creameries, dairies or farms recognized by the authorities of such states as manufacturing wholesome butter, and imported pasteurized butter from states not having similar laws but the makers of which have satisfied the Commission that such butter conforms to the requirements of NRS 584.110 to 584.160, inclusive, shall be deemed wholesome if offered for sale or exchange in this state. All other imported butter shall be deemed impure.

3. All impure butter offered for sale or exchange, for human consumption, is subject to confiscation by the police authorities and may be destroyed.

4. Any person, firm or corporation violating the provisions of this section is guilty, for the first offense, of a misdemeanor, and for any subsequent offense, of a gross misdemeanor.

Last modified: February 26, 2006