Nevada Revised Statutes Section 453.271 - Public Health and Safety

Powers of enforcement of officers and employees of Division. Any officer or employee of the Division designated by his appointing authority may:

1. Carry firearms in the performance of his official duties;

2. Execute and serve search warrants, arrest warrants, administrative warrants for inspections, subpoenas and summonses issued under the authority of this State;

3. Make arrests without warrant for any offense under the provisions of NRS 453.011 to 453.552, inclusive, committed in his presence, or if he has probable cause to believe that the person to be arrested has committed or is committing a violation of such sections which may constitute a felony;

4. Make seizures of property pursuant to the provisions of NRS 453.011 to 453.552, inclusive; or

5. Perform other law enforcement duties as the Division designates.

Last modified: February 26, 2006