(1) allows the torture of or cruelty to occur if the person does nothing to prevent or stop the torture or cruelty;

and (2) permits the torture or cruelty to occur if the person unreasonably approves, grants approval or allows an act, omission or neglect to occur and which act, omission, or neglect constitutes the torture of or cruelty to the animal.] Section 1.6 of this bill authorizes a court to issue a temporary restraining order against a person charged with committing certain unlawful acts of animal cruelty.

(1) take possession of an animal which permissionis ofbeing thetreated owner,cruelly; humanely destroy the animal;

and (2) give to the owner aea notice containing certain information.

(NRSUpon 574.055)proof Sectionthat 3proper ofnotice thishas billbeen alsogiven, authorizesexisting anlaw officerauthorizes thata takescourt possession of ancompetent animaljurisdiction to destroyorder the animal sold at auction, humanely destroyed or continued in athe humanecare mannerof if:the officer.

(1)(NRS the574.055) officerSections obtains1.2 anand order3 fromof athis court;bill reorganize these provisions.

orSection (2)1.2 aAssembly licensedAmendment veterinarian,No. veterinarian technician or euthanasia technician examines the animal and recommends that the animal be humanely destroyed.

Upon526 proof that proper notice has been given, existing law authorizes a court of competent jurisdiction to orderAssembly theBill animalNo. sold at auction, humanely destroyed or authorization for a court to order the animal sold at auction.removes the Existing law provides that, with certain exceptions, the seizure and disposition of an animal which an officer discovers is being treated cruelly does not apply to any animal which is located on land being employed for an agricultural use.

381 Page 4 further requires that, in a county whose population is 100,000 or more (currently Clark and Washoe Counties), if an officer takes possession of an animal being treated cruelly and determines that immediate humane euthanasia of the animal may be necessary, a licensed veterinarian must examine the animal and recommend the humane euthanasia of the animal before the humane euthanasia may proceed.

Section 14 of this bill makes a conforming change to provide that a pet removed from a motor vehicle under certain the animal under section 1.2.ing treated cruelly for the purposes of taking possession of Section 3 [of this bill] removes the authorization for a court to order the animal sold at auction.

Existing law provides that, with certain exceptions, the seizure and disposition of an animal which an officer discovers is being treated cruelly does not apply to any animal which is located on land being employed for an agricultural use.

(1) willfully and maliciously engages in such an act, the person is guilty of another person, the person is guilty of a category CD felony.felony;

(NRSor 574.100)(2) Sectioncommits of this bill provides instead that a willful and malicious violation where the act causes the death of the animal and committing the act to threaten, intimidate or terrorize another personperson, are both a category B felony, punishable by imprisonment in the stateperson prisonis forguilty a minimum term of 1 year and a maximumcategory termC offelony. 6 years.

Existing(NRS law574.100) prohibitsSection the[4] owner,1.4 possessorof orthis personbill inprovides chargeinstead orthat custody[:] ofcertain aacts maimed,related diseased,to disabledtorture or infirm animal from abandoning the animal,unjustifiable leavingmaiming, publicmutilating placesor forkilling moreof thancertain 3animals hours after the person receives notice that the animal is leftD disabled.felony;

A(2) violationa ofwillful thisand prohibitionmalicious violation is a misdemeanor.category [B] C felony [if the act causes the death of the animal;

(NRS(2)] 574.110); Existing law also prohibits a person from abandoning an animal in any other circumstance, with certain exceptions for feral cats.

A(3) violationcommitting ofthe thisact prohibition is a misdemeanor that is subject to certainthreaten, enhancedintimidate penaltiesor underterrorize certainanother -person 83rdis Sessiona (2025)category –B 2felony –[; circumstances.

(NRSand 574.100)(3) Sectiona 4knowing prohibitsor thereckless abandonmentviolation] of, anpunishable animalby imprisonment in allthe circumstances,state withprison certainfor exceptionsa forminimum feralterm cats.of 1 year and a maximum term of 6 years.

SectionAdditionally, 15.5section of1.4 thisprovides billthat repeals the existingfollowing lawwillful relatingand tomalicious theviolations abandonmentare ofsubject ato maimed,enhanced diseased,penalties: disabled or infirm animal.

As(1) restraining a resultdog ofin thiscertain change,manners the abandonment of an animal, regardless of the health of the animal, is subject, towith thecertain sameexceptions, penaltiesa andgross penaltymisdemeanor; enhancements.

(2) abandoning an animal in certain circumstances is a category C felony;

and (3) committing certain acts of animal cruelty to an animal which causes the death of the animal is a category [D violation.] B felony, punishable by imprisonment in the state prison for a minimum term of 1 year and a maximum term of 6 years and a fine of not more than $10,000.

Sections 10, 12, 13 and 15, respectively, of this bill provide that a person who has received an enhanced sentence for such acts of animal cruelty:

(1) may not receive a suspension of a sentence of 60 months;

(3) is not eligible for the Division of Parole and Probation of the Department of Public Safety to petition a court to recommend the early discharge of the person from probation;

and (4) is not eligible to have certain credits deducted from the minimum term or minimum aggregate term imposed by his or her sentence of judgment.

Section 4 of this bill provides that it is an affirmative defense to a violation of certain acts of animal cruelty if the person reasonably believes that the person was engaging in the reasonable discipline of the animal.

(1) a category D felony if the police animal is not totally disabled or killed.killed;

(NRSand 574.105)(2) Section 5 of this bill increases these is penalties to a category BC felony if the police animal is totally disabled or killed,killed. punishable by imprisonment in the state prison for a minimum term of not less than year and a maximum term of not more than 6 years.

(NRS 574.105) Section 5 of this bill increases these penalties to a category C felony if the police animal is not totally disabled or killed and a category B felony if the police animal is totally disaExisting law prohibits the owner, possessor or person in charge or custody of a maimed, diseased, disabled or infirm animal from abandoning the animal, leaving the animal to die in certain public places or allowing the animal to lie in certain public places for more than 3 hours after the person receives notice that the animal is left disabled.

A violation of this prohibition is a misdemeanor.

(NRS 574.110) Section 5.5 of this bill instead prohibits the intentional abandonment or leaving to die of any animal, including a maimed, diseased, disabled or infirm animal, by such a person and makes a violation of this prohibition a gross misdemeanor.

(NRS 574.200) Section 6 of this bill provides that these provisions do not prohibitAssembly providingAmendment humaneNo. relief to an animal to prevent the further suffering of the animal when the animal is gravely injured.

Existing526 law requires that if a person is lawfully arrested for certain crimes against animals and an animal owned or possessed by the person is impounded by the county, city or other local government in connection with the arrest, the person must be notified of his or her right to requestAssembly aBill hearingNo. within 5 days.

If381 thePage person5 doesprohibit not request a hearing, or if the ownerhumane euthanasia of thean animal hasby nota beenveterinarian, identifiedveterinarian withintechnician 5 days after the arrest, the county, city or othereuthanasia localtechnician governmentif whichsuch impoundeda theperson animaldetermines isthat requiredhumane toeuthanasia transfer ownership of the animal to an animal rescue organization, animal shelter or another person who is ablenecessary to provideend of this bill require the ownerintractable tosuffering be notified of hisan oranimal. her right to request a hearing within 7 calendar days after receiving the notice.

SectionsExisting 3law andrequires 7that alsoif providea that,person ifis thelawfully arrested for certain crimes against animals and detainedan animal owned or possessed by the person doesis notimpounded requestby athe hearing,county, city or other local government in connection with the arrest, the person must be notified of his or her owner of the animal has not been identified within 75 calendar days after the arrest, the animal is forfeited to the county, city or other local government which tookimpounded possession of the animal,animal whois mustrequired thento disposetransfer ownership of the animal asto thean county,animal cityrescue organization, animal shelter or otheranother localperson governmentwho seesis fit.able to provide adequate care and shelter to the animal.

(NRS 574.055, 574.203) [Section] Sections 3 and 7 of this bill require the owner to be notified of his or her right to request a hearing within 5 business days after receiving the notice.

Sections 3 and 7 [of this bill provides instead] also provide that, if the arrested and detained person does not request a hearing, or the owner of the animal has not been identified within 5 business days after the arrest, the animal must be forfeited to the county, city or other local government which took possession of the animal, who must then [transfer ownership] dispose of the animal [to certain entities which are able to provide adequate care and shelter to the animal.] as the county, city or other local government sees fit.

Section 1.8 of this bill requires a court to order a person convicted of certain impoundment and disposition of the animal of which a county, city or other local the care, government takes possession.

Existing law further authorizes the court, by extended order, to specify arrangements for the possession and care of any animal owned or kept by the adverse party, applicant or minor child.

(NRS 33.030) Section 8 of this bill authorizes the court, by temporary order, to enjoin the adverse party from takingtakiExisting possessionlaw ofrequires, if a child is adjudicated delinquent for an animalunlawful act that isinvolves ownedcruelty to or kepttorture byof an animal, the adversejuvenile party.court to order the child to participate in counseling or other psychological treatment.

Existing law requires, if a child is adjudicated delinquent for an unlawful act that involves cruelty to or torture of an animal, the juvenile court to order the child to participate in counseling or other psychological treatment.

Existing law provides that if a person is convicted for an unlawful act involving animal cruelty, a court may order, as a condition of probation, the person to submit - 83rd Session (2025) – 3 – to a psychiatric evaluation and participate in counseling or therapy.

Section 2 of this bill applies certain definitions in existing law relating to animal cruelty to the provisions of section 1.9.

certain circumstances.

(NRS 202.487) Existing law authorizes a peace officer, an animal control officer, certain governmental officers and certain other persons to use any reasonable means necessary to protect a pet left unattended in a motor vehicle and to remove the pet from the motor vehicle without incurring civil liability, under certain circumstances.

(NRS 202.487) Section 14 of this bill provides that a person who is immune from civil liability for taking such actions is whom existing law does not grant immunity from civil liability to use any person to reasonable means necessary to protect a pet left unattended and to remove the pet from the motor vehicle without incurring civil or criminal liability if the person:

(1) determines that the motor vehicle is locked or there is no other reasonable way to protect the pet or remove the pet from the vehicle;

(2) reports the violation to a law until informed that his or her presence is no longer needed by such law enforcement agency or other governmental entity;

and (4) cooperates with certain persons who respond to a request for assistance.

EXPLANATION – Matter in bolded italics is new;

matter between brackets [omitted material] is material to be omitted.

SectionsSection 1,1. 1.2, 1.4, 1.6 and 1.8.

(DeletedChapter 574 of NRS is hereby amended by amendment.)adding Sec.thereto [a new section to lead as follows:

For the purposes of NRS 574.050 to 574.200, inclusive, a person:

1.

Allows the torture of or cruelty to an animal to occur if the person does nothing to prevent or stop the torture of or cruelty to an animal in circumstances in which the person knows or has reason to know that the torture or cruelty is occurring.

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Permits the torture of or cruelty to an animal to occur if the person approves, grants approval or allows an act, omission or neglect to occur in circumstances in which a reasonable person would not approve, grant approval or allow such an act, omission or neglect to occur and which act, omission, or neglect constitutes the torture of or cruelty to an animal.] the provisions set forth as sections 1.2 to 1.9, inclusive, of this act.

Sec.

1.2.

1.

Any peace officer or animal control officer shall, upon discovering any animal which is being treated cruelly, take possession of the animal on behalf of the county, city or other local government that employs the officer.

The county, city or local government:

(a) Shall provide the animal with shelter and care, which may include, without limitation, providing shelter or care at a facility owned or operated by the county, city or other local government or arranging for an animal rescue organization, animal shelter or another person to provide temporary care and shelter to the animal;

or (b) May, upon obtaining written permission from the owner of the animal, arrange for the humane euthanasia of the animal.

2.

In a county whose population is 100,000 or more, if a peace officer or animal control officer takes possession of an animal which is being treated cruelly and the peace officer or animal control officer determines the immediate humane euthanasia of the animal may be necessary because the animal is injured or diseased to such an extent that it is probable the animal cannot recover, a licensed veterinarian must examine the animal and recommend the humane euthanasia of the animal before the humane euthanasia may proceed.

3.

A county, city or other local government that takes possession of an animal from an officer pursuant to this section has a lien on the animal for the reasonable cost of care and shelter furnished to the animal and, if applicable, for the humane euthanasia of the animal.

The lien does not extend to the cost of care and shelter for more than 2 weeks.

4.

An officer who takes possession of an animal pursuant to this section is not liable for any action arising out of the taking or humane euthanasia of the animal.

Sec.

1.4.

Unless a greater penalty is provided by law, the penalty for the following violations of NRS 574.100 and 574.110 shall be enhanced as follows:

1.

A person who violates the provisions of paragraph (a) of subsection 1 of NRS 574.100:

(a) Knowingly or recklessly, is guilty of a category D felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130.

(b) Willfully and maliciously, except as otherwise provided in paragraph (c) of subsection 2, is guilty of a category C felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130.

(c) And commits the act to threaten, intimidate or terrorize another person is guilty of a category B felony and shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for a minimum term of not less than 1 year and a maximum term of not more than 6 years, and may be further punished by a fine of not more than $10,000.

2.

A person who willfully and maliciously violates the provisions of:

(a) Subsection 2 of NRS 574.100 is guilty of a gross misdemeanor and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.140.

(b) NRS 574.110 is guilty of a category C felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130.

(c) NRS 574.100 or 574.110 and the act causes the death of the animal is guilty of a category B felony and shall be punished by imprisonment in the state Assembly Amendment No.

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Sec.

1.6.

1.

If a criminal action for a violation of any provision of NRS 574.050 to 574.200, inclusive, and sections 1.2 to 1.9, inclusive, of this act is filed with the court, the court may, upon application therefor, issue a temporary restraining order against the person who has been charged with violating a provision of NRS 574.050 to 574.200, inclusive, and sections 1.2 to 1.9, inclusive, of this act, pending proceedings on the violation to restrain the person from contacting, harassing, molesting, intimidating, retaliating against or tampering with any:

(a) Animal which was the subject of the violation;

(b) Guardian of the animal, other than the person charged;

or (c) Witness to the act.

 Failure to establish a threat to the animal, guardian or witness, as applicable, is not grounds for denying a request for a temporary restraining order pursuant to this section.

2.

A person against whom a restraining order is issued pursuant to this section must be notified of the restraining order before it may take effect.

Sec.

1.8.

In addition to any other fine or penalty provided in NRS 574.050 to 574.200, inclusive, and sections 1.2 to 1.9, inclusive, of this act, a court:

1.

Shall order a person convicted of violating a provision of NRS 574.050 to 574.200, inclusive, and sections 1.2 to 1.9, inclusive, of this act to pay restitution for all costs associated with the care, impoundment and disposition of any mistreated animal of which a county, city or other local government takes possession pursuant to section 1.2 of this act, including, without limitation, money expended for veterinary treatment, food, housing and the humane euthanasia of the animal, if applicable.

2.

May order the person convicted of violating a provision of NRS 574.050 to 574.200, inclusive, and sections 1.2 to 1.9, inclusive, of this act:

(a) To surrender ownership or possession of the mistreated animal;

and (b) If the person was convicted of a:

(1) Category D felony for the violation, ban the person from owning an animal for not more than 7 years;

(2) Category C felony, ban the person from owning an animal for not more than 15 years;

and (3) Category B felony, ban the person from owning an animal for the remainder of his or her life.

Sec.

ChapterIn 574addition ofto NRSany isother herebypenalty amendedor byremedy addingimposed theretopursuant ato newNRS section574.050 to read574.200, asinclusive, follows:and sections 1.2 to 1.9, inclusive, of this act:

In addition to any other penalty or remedy imposed pursuant to NRS 574.050 to 574.200, inclusive:

A court may, pursuant to NRS 176A.416, order a defendant convicted of a violation of a provision of NRS 574.050 to 574.200, inclusive, and sections 1.2 to 1.9, inclusive, of this act, as a condition of probation, to:

If a defendant convicted of a violation of a provision of NRS 574.050 to 574.200, inclusive, and sections 1.2 to 1.9, inclusive, of this act is a child adjudicated delinquent for an act that involves cruelty to or torture of an animal, the juvenile court shall, pursuant to NRS 62E.680, order the child to undergo a psychological evaluation and participate in counseling or other psychological treatment.

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574.050 As used in NRS 574.050 to 574.200, inclusive [:] , and section[section 1.91] sections 1.2 to 1.9, inclusive, of this act:

“First“Cruelty” responder”includes meansevery aact, personomission whoor hasneglect, successfullywhereby com3.ete“Policethe animal”unjustifiable meansphysical anpain, animalsuffering which is owned or useddeath byof aan stateanimal or local governmental agency and which is usedcaused by a peace officer in performing his or herpermitted. duties as a peace officer.

4.3.

“Torture”“First orresponder” “cruelty”means includesa everyperson act,who omissionhas orsuccessfully neglect,completed wherebythe unjustifiablenational physicalstandard pain,course sufferingfor orfirst deathresponders. is caused or permitted.

[3.] 4.

“Humane euthanasia” means the administration of a lethal action to an animal to cause a quick and painless death of the animal where such action is necessary to end the intractable suffering or pain of the animal.

5.

“Police animal” means an animal which is owned or used by a state or local governmental agency and which is used by a peace officer in performing his or her duties as a peace officer.

[4.] 6.

“Torture” [or “cruelty” includes] means every act [, omission or neglect, whereby unjustifiable physical] taken to inflict on or prolong pain, suffering or death [is caused , allowed or permitted.] to an animal.

Any[Any] If a peace officer or animal control officer shall,[shall, upon discovering any animal which is being treated cruelly, take possession of [it]it theand animalprovide it with shelter and [providecare it]or, :upon obtaining written permission from the owner of the animal, may destroy it in a humane manner.

(a) Provide the animal with shelter and care ;

or [, upon obtaining] (b) Destroy the animal in a humane manner if:

(1) The officer obtains written permission from the owner of the animal [, may destroy it in a humane manner.] ;

(2) The officer obtains an order from a court;

or (3) A veterinarian, veterinarian technician or euthanasia technician licensed pursuant to chapter 638 of NRS examines the animal and recommends that the animal be humanely destroyed.

If an officerofficer] takes possession of an animal,animal [,] pursuant to section 1.2 of this act, the officer shall give to the owner, if the owner can be found, a notice containing a written statement of the reasons for the taking, the location where the animal will be cared for and sheltered, the fact that there is a limited lien on the animal for the cost of shelter and care and , if applicable, notice of the right of the owner to request a hearing pursuant to NRS 574.203 [within] not later than [5]5 7business calendar days after receipt of the notice.

3.[3.

An officer who takes possession of an animal pursuant to this section has a lien on the animal for the reasonable cost of care - 83rd Session (2025) – 5 – and shelter furnished to the animal and, if applicable, for its humane destruction.

The lien does not extend to the cost of care and shelter for4.ore[Uponfor proofmore that]than If the owner of an animal has been notified in accordance with the provisions of subsection 2 andweeks. the owner does not request a hearing pursuant to NRS 574.203 or [, if] the owner has not been found [or identified, that] not later than 7 calendar days after the required notice has been posted on the property where the animal was found, [a court of competent jurisdiction may, after providing an opportunity for a hearing, order] the animal [sold at auction, humanely destroyed or continued in the care of] is forfeited to the [officer] county, city or other local government which took possession of the animal for [such] disposition as the [officer] county, city or other local government sees fit [.

4.

Upon proof that] 2.

If the owner of an animal has been notified in accordance with the provisions of subsection [2] 1 and the owner does not request a hearing pursuant to NRS 574.203 or [, if] the owner has not been found [or identified, that] not later than 5 business days after the required notice has been posted on the property where the animal was found, [a court of competent jurisdiction may, after providing an opportunity for a hearing, order] the animal [sold at auction, humanely destroyed or continued in the care of] must be forfeited to the [officer] county, city or other local government which took possession of the animal for such disposition as the [officer] county, city or other local government sees fit [.

An officer who seizes an] , which may include, without limitation, the humane destruction of the animal or transferring ownership of the animal [pursuant] to [this section] an animal torescue provideorganization, adequateanimal care and shelter toor theanother animal.onperson who is able[not 5.liable for any action Assembly Amendment No.

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381 Page 9 arising out of the taking or humane destruction of] able to provide adequate care and shelter to the animal.

In such a case, the sheriff shall direct that the impoundment occur not later than 48 hours after the veterinarian determines that a violation of paragraph (c) of subsection 1 of NRS 574.100 exists.

a7.] violationThe owner of 7.an animal [impounded in accordance with the provisions of subsection 6 must, before the animal] is [released to the owner’s custody, pay the charges approved by the sheriff as] , if applicable, liable for paying all costs reasonably related to the [impoundment, including the charges for the animal’s food and water.

TheIf owner of an animal impounded in accordance with the provisionsowner ofis subsectionunable 6or must,refuses before the animal is released to the owner’s custody, pay the chargescharges, approved by the sheriffState asDepartment reasonablyof relatedAgriculture toshall thesell] impoundment,humane includingeuthanasia theof charges for the animal’sanimal. food and water.

If[The theDepartment ownershall ispay unable or refuses to pay the charges,owner the Stateproceeds Department of Agriculturethe shallsale sellremaining theafter -deducting 83rdthe Sessioncharges (2025)reasonably –related 6to –the animal.impoundment.] Sec.

The Department shall pay to the owner the proceeds of the sale remaining after deducting the charges reasonably related to the impoundment.] Sec.

(1) An animal kept for companionship or pleasure, whether belonging to the person or to another;

orip or pleasure, whether (2) Any cat or dog;

or (f) Abandon an animal .in circumstances other than those prohibited in NRS 574.110.

[in circumstances other than those prohibited in NRS 574.110.] The provisions of this paragraph do not apply to a feral cat that has been caught to provide vaccination, spaying or neutering and released back to the location where the feral cat was caught after providing the vaccination, spaying or neutering.

As used in this paragraph, “feral cat” means a cat that has no apparent owner or identification and appears to be unsocialized to humans and unmanageable or otherwise demonstrates characteristics normally associated with a wild or undomesticated ani2.l.animal.

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- 83rd Session (2025) – 7 – (b) Using a prong, pinch or choke collar or similar restraint;

or (c)Assembly ForAmendment moreNo. than 10 hours during a 24-hour period.

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If any property that is used by a person to maintain a dog is of insufficient size to ensure compliance by the person with the provisions of paragraph (a) of subsection 2, the person may maintain the dog unrestrained in a pen or other outdoor enclosure that complies with the provisions of this subsection.

As used in this paragraph, “agricultural operation” means any activity that is necessary for the commercial growing and har(h)harvesting Underof thecrops direct custody or control of a person, if the personraising isof engagedlivestock in a temporary task or activitypoultry; with the dog for not more than 1 hour;

(h) Under the direct custody or control of a person, if the person is engaged in a temporary task or activity with the dog for not more than 1 hour;

A[A person who [willfully]willfully :

-(a) 83rd Session (2025) – 8 – [(a)] (1) Except as otherwise provided in [paragraphparagraph (b),](b), subparagraph (2)(2), is guilty of a category D felony and shall be punish(2) If the act caused the death of the animal, is guilty of a category B felony and shall be punished byas imprisonmentprovided in theNRS state193.130. prison for a minimum term of not less than 1 year and a maximum term of not more than 6 years, and may be further punished by a fine of not more than $10,000.

(b)(2) [If]If Violates paragraph (a) of subsection 1 and commits the act [iscaused committed]the indeath orderof tothe threaten,animal, intimidate or terrorize another person, is guilty of a category [C] B felony and shall be punished [as provided in NRS 193.130.] by imprisonment in the state prison for a minimum term of not less than 1 year and a maximum term of not more than 610] years, and may be further punished by a fine of not more than $10,000.

7.(b) If Violates paragraph (a) of subsection 1 and commits the act is committed in order to threaten, intimidate or terrorize another person, is guilty of a category C B felony and shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for a minimum term of not less than 1 year and a maximum term of not more than 10 years, and may be further punished by a fine of not more than $10,000.

Except(c) asKnowingly otherwiseor providedrecklessly inviolates paragraph (a) of subsection 6,1 is guilty of a personcategory whoD violatesfelony subsectionand 1,shall 2,be 3punished oras 5:provided in NRS 193.130.

(a)7.] ForExcept theas firstotherwise offenseprovided within the immediately preceding 7 years,(1) Imprisonment in the[subsection city6,] orsection county1.4 jailof orthis detentionact, facilitya forperson notwho lessviolates thansubsection 21, days,2, but3 notor more5: than 6 months;

(a) For the first offense within the immediately preceding 7 years, is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be sentenced to:

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and (2) Perform not less than 100 hours, but not more than 200 hours, The person shall be further punished by a fine of notcommunity lessservice. than $500, but not more than $1,000.

 The person shall be further punished by a fine of not less than $500, but not more than $1,000.

8.[8.

In addition to any other fine or penalty provided in subsection 6 or 7, a court shall order a person convicted of violating - 83rd Session (2025) – 9 – subsection 1, 2, 3 or 5 to pay restitution for all costs associated with the care and impoundment of any mistreated animal under subsection 1, 2, 3 or 5 including, without limitation, money expended for veterinary treatment, feed and housing.n,housing. money 9.

9.

10.10.] 7.

It is an affirmative defense to a violation charged pursuant to this section if the person reasonably believes that the person was engaging in the reasonable discipline of the animal.

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11.[11.] 9.

(a) Tripping such an animal to provide medical or other health car(b)care Catching such an animal by the legs and then releasing it as part of a horse roping event for which a permit has been issued by the localanimal; government where the event is conducted.

or (b) Catching such an animal by the legs and then releasing it as part of a horse roping event for which a permit has been issued by the local government where the event is conducted.

(a)Assembly ParagraphAmendment (a)No. or (b) of subsection 1 is guilty of a category D felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130.

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(1) If the police animal is not totally disabled or killed, a category [D] C felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130, and may be further punished by a fine of not more than $10,000.

(2) If the police animal is totally disabled or killed, a category [C] B felony and shall be punished [as provided in NRS 193.130.] by imprisonment in the state prison for a minimum term of not less than 1 year and a maximum term of not more than [10] 6 years, and may be further punished by a fine of not more than - 83rd Session (2025) – 10 – $10,000.

The provisions of this section do not prohibit a euthanasia technician licensed pursuant to chapter 638 of NRS, a peace officer or a veterinarian from euthanizing a police animal in an emergencyremergency if the police animal is critically wounded and would otherwise endure undue suffering and pain.

(DeletedNRS by574.110 amendment.)is Sec.hereby amended to read as follows:

574.110 1.

A person being the owner or possessor, or having charge or custody, of an animal, including, without limitation, a maimed, diseased, disabled or infirm animal, [who abandons such] shall not intentionally:

(a) Abandon the animal [or leaves it] ;

(b) Leave the animal to die in a public street, road or public place [, or who allows it] ;

or (c) Leave the animal to lie in a public street, road or public place for more than 3 hours after the person receives notice that [it] the animal is left disabled .

[, is guilty of a misdemeanor.] 2.

Except as otherwise provided in section 1.4 of this act, a person who violates the provisions of subsection 1 is guilty of a gross misdemeanor and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.140.

3.

Any agent or officer of any society for the prevention of cruelty to animals, or of any society duly incorporated for that purpose, or any police officer, may lawfully destroy or cause to be destroyed any animal found abandoned and not properly cared for, appearing, in the judgment of two reputable citizens called by the agent or officer to view the same in his or her presence, to be glandered, injured or diseased past recovery for any useful purpose, or after such agent or officer has obtained in writing from the owner of such animal the owner’s consent to such destruction.

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When any person arrested is, at the time of such arrest, in charge of any animal or of any vehicle drawn by or containing any animal, any agent or officer of such society or societies or any police officer may take charge of such animal and of such vehicle and its contents and deposit the same in a safe place of custody, or deliver the same into the possession of the police or sheriff of the county or place wherein such arrest was made, who shall thereupon assume the custody thereof.

All necessary expenses incurred in taking charge of such property shall be a charge thereon.

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The provisions of NRS 574.050 to 574.510, inclusive, and section[section 1.91] sections 1.2 to 1.9, inclusive, of this act do not:

(b)Assembly InterfereAmendment withNo. the right to destroy any venomous reptiles or animals, or any animal known as dangerous to life, limb or property.

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(f) Prohibit or interfere with established methods of animal husbandry, including the raising, handling, feeding, housing and tra(g)transporting Prohibit providing humane relief to an animal to prevent the further suffering of thelivestock animalor whenfarm theanimals. animal is gravely injured.

(g) Prohibit the humane euthanasia of an animal by a veterinarian, veterinarian technician or euthanasia technician licensed pursuant to chapter 638 of NRS if the veterinarian, veterinarian technician or euthanasia technician determines that humane euthanasia is necessary to end the intractable suffering of an animal.

If a person is lawfully arrested for a violation of NRS 574.070 or 574.100 and if an animal owned or possessed by the person is impounded by the county, city or other local government in connection with the arrest, the person must be notified in accordance with the provisions of subsection 2[2] 1 of NRS 574.055 and be notified of his or her right to request a hearing within [5]5 7business calendar days after receipt of the notice to determine - 83rd Session (2025) – 11 – whether the person is the owner of the animal and whether the person is able to provide adequate care and shelter to the animal.

The person must request a hearing pursuant to this subsection within [5]5 7business calendar days after receipt of the notice pursuant to this subsection.

If a person who is lawfully arrested and detained for a violation of NRS 574.070 or 574.100 does not request a hearing pursuant to subsection 1, or an owner of the animal has not been identified within [5]5 7business calendar days [of] after the arrest, the animal ismust be forfeited to the county, city or other local government [shall transfer] which took possession of the animal for[. disposition as the county, city or other local government sees fit, which may include, without limitation, the humane destruction of the animal or transferring ownership of the animal to an animal rescue organization, animal shelter or another person who is able to provide adequate care and shelter to the animal.

After the forfeiture,] for such disposition as the county, city or other local government [shall transfer] sees fit, which may include, without limitation, transferring ownership of the animal to an animal rescue organization, animal shelter or another person who is able to provide adequate care and shelter to the animal [.] or the humane euthanasia of the animal.

(b) Testimony and evidence related to veterinary care provided to the animal, including, without limitation, the degree or type of car(c)care Expertprovided testimony as to community standards for the reasonable care of a similar animal;

(c) Expert testimony as to community standards for the reasonable care of a similar animal;

(e)Assembly PriorAmendment arrestsNo. or convictions related to subjecting an animal to an act of cruelty in violation of NRS 574.070 or 574.100;

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- 83rd Session (2025) – 12 – (b) Exclude the adverse party from the applicant’s place of residence;

temporary(d) custodyIf ofit thehas minorjurisdiction childunder tochapter the125A applicant;S,of NRS, grant (e)temporary Enjoincustody the adverse party from physically injuring, threatening to injure or taking possession of any animal that is owned or kept by the applicant or minor child,child eitherto directlythe orapplicant; through an agent;

(e) Enjoin the adverse party from physically injuring, threatening to injure or taking possession of any animal that is owned or kept by the applicant or minor child, either directly or through an agent;

applicant’s(2) placePay ofrent residence;mentsor make payments on a mortgage on the (3)applicant’s Payplace for the support of theresidence; applicant or minor child, including, without limitation, support of a minor child for whom a guardian has been appointed pursuant to chapter 159A of NRS or a minor child who has been placed in protective custody pursuant to chapter 432B of NRS, if the adverse party is found to have a duty to support the applicant or minor child;

(3) Pay for the support of the applicant or minor child, including, without limitation, support of a minor child for whom a guardian has been appointed pursuant to chapter 159A of NRS or a minor child who has been placed in protective custody pursuant to chapter 432B of NRS, if the adverse party is found to have a duty to support the applicant or minor child;

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A temporary or extended order must specify, as applicable, the county and city, if any, in which the residence, school, child care facility or other provider of child care, and place of employment ofareof the applicant or minor child are located.

(1)Assembly TheAmendment arrestingNo. officer determines that such a violation is accompanied by a direct or indirect threat of harm;

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If a child is adjudicated delinquent for an unlawful act that involves cruelty to or torture of an animal, the juvenile court shall order the child to undergo a psychological evaluation and participate in counseling or other psychological treatment.

and participate in counseling or other psychological 2.

- 83rd Session (2025) – 14 – (b) Arrange for the billing of any available public or private medical insurance to pay for such psychological evaluation and counseling or treatment.

(c) Not order the parent or guardian of the child to pay the costs of such psychological evaluation and counseling or treatment unless the child receives such psychological evaluation and counseling or treatment from a provider that is not approved or the child seeks additional psychological evaluation and counseling orheor treatment beyond that recommended for the child, in which case the parent or guardian of the child shall pay the costs of such psychological evaluation and counseling or treatment.

(DeletedNRS by176.211 amendment.)is Sec.hereby amended to read as follows:

176.211 1.

Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, upon a plea of guilty, guilty but mentally ill or nolo contendere, but before a judgment of guilt, the court may, without entering a judgment of guilt and with the consent of the defendant, defer judgment on the case to a specified future date and set forth specific terms and conditions for the defendant.

The duration of the deferral period must not exceed the applicable period set forth in subsection 1 of NRS 176A.500 or the extension of the period pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS 176A.500.

The court may not defer judgment pursuant to this subsection if the defendant has entered into a plea agreement with a prosecuting attorney unless the plea agreement allows the deferral.

2.

The terms and conditions set forth for the defendant during the deferral period may include, without limitation, the:

(a) Payment of restitution;

(b) Payment of court costs;

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(d) Payment of any other assessment or cost authorized by law;

(e) Completion of a term of community service;

(f) Placement on probation pursuant to NRS 176A.500 and the ordering of any conditions which can be imposed for probation pursuant to NRS 176A.400;

or (g) Completion of a specialty court program.

3.

The court:

(a) Upon the consent of the defendant:

(1) Shall defer judgment for any defendant who has entered a plea of guilty, guilty but mentally ill or nolo contendere to a violation of paragraph (a) of subsection 2 of NRS 453.336;

or (2) May defer judgment for any defendant who is placed in a specialty court program.

The court may extend any deferral period for not more than 12 months to allow for the completion of a specialty court program.

(b) Shall not defer judgment for any defendant who has been convicted of a violent or sexual offense as defined in NRS 202.876, a crime against a child as defined in NRS 179D.0357, a violation of NRS 200.508 or a violation of NRS 574.100 or 574.110 that is punishable pursuant to [subsection 6 of that] section [.] 1.4 of this act.

4.

Upon violation of a term or condition:

(a) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b):

(1) The court may enter a judgment of conviction and proceed as provided in the section pursuant to which the defendant was charged.

(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (e) of subsection 2 of NRS 193.130, the court may order the defendant to the custody of the Department of Corrections if the offense is punishable by imprisonment in the state prison.

(b) If the defendant has been placed in the program for a first or second violation of paragraph (a) of subsection 2 of NRS 453.336, the court may allow the defendant to continue to participate in the program or terminate the participation of the defendant in the program.

If the court terminates the participation of the defendant in the program, the court shall allow the defendant to withdraw his or her plea.

5.

Upon completion of the terms and conditions of the deferred judgment, and upon a finding by the court that the terms and conditions have been met, the court shall discharge the defendant and dismiss the proceedings.

Discharge and dismissal pursuant to this section is without adjudication of guilt and is not a conviction for purposes of employment, civil rights or any statute or regulation or license or questionnaire or for any other public or private purpose, but is a conviction for the purpose of additional penalties imposed for second or subsequent convictions or the setting of bail.

Discharge and dismissal restores the defendant, in the contemplation of the law, to the status occupied before the arrest, indictment or information.

6.

The court shall order sealed all documents, papers and exhibits in the defendant’s record, minute book entries and entries on dockets, and other documents relating to the case in the custody of such other agencies and officers as are named in the court’s order if the defendant fulfills the terms and conditions imposed by the court and the Division.

The court shall order those records sealed without a hearing unless the Division or the prosecutor petitions the court, for good cause shown, not to seal the records and requests a hearing thereon.

7.

If the court orders sealed the record of a defendant discharged pursuant to this section, the court shall send a copy of the order to each agency or officer named in the order.

Each such agency or officer shall notify the court in writing of its compliance with the order.

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As used in this section:

(a) “Court” means a district court of the State of Nevada.

(b) “Specialty court program” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 176A.065.

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The court shall order a defendant, to the extent of the defendant’s financial ability, to pay the cost for an evaluation and any counseling , [or] therapy , rehabilitative program or eduSecs.educational program ordered pursuant to this section.

12 and 13.

(Deleted by amendment.)s section.

12.

NRS 176A.500 is hereby amended to read as follows:

176A.500 1.

Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, the period of probation or suspension of sentence may be indeterminate or may be fixed by the court and may at any time be extended or terminated by the court, but the period, including any extensions thereof, must not be more than:

(a) Twelve months for a:

(1) Gross misdemeanor;

or (2) Suspension of sentence pursuant to NRS 176A.240, 176A.260, 176A.290 or 453.3363;

(b) Eighteen months for a category E felony;

(c) Twenty-four months for a category C or D felony;

(d) Thirty-six months for a category B felony;

or (e) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraphs (a) to (d), inclusive, 60 months for a violent or sexual offense as defined in NRS 202.876, a violation of NRS 200.508 or a violation of NRS 574.100 or 574.110 that is punishable pursuant to [subsection 6 of that] section [.] 1.4 of this act.

2.

The court may extend the period of probation or suspension of sentence ordered pursuant to subsection 1 for a period of not more than 12 months if such an extension is necessary for the defendant to complete his or her participation in a specialty court program.

3.

At any time during probation or suspension of sentence, the court may issue a warrant for violating any of the conditions of probation or suspension of sentence and cause the defendant to be arrested.

Except for the purpose of giving a dishonorable discharge from probation, and except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the time during which a warrant for violating any of the conditions of probation is in effect is not part of the period of probation.

If the warrant is cancelled or probation is reinstated, the court may include any amount of that time as part of the period of probation.

4.

Any parole and probation officer or any peace officer with power to arrest may arrest a probationer without a warrant, or may deputize any other officer with power to arrest to do so by giving the probationer a written statement setting forth that the probationer has, in the judgment of the parole and probation officer, violated the conditions of probation.

Except as otherwise provided in subsection 5, the parole and probation officer or the peace officer, after making an arrest, shall present to the detaining authorities, if any, a statement of the charges against the probationer.

The parole and probation officer shall at once notify the court which granted probation of the arrest and detention or residential confinement of the probationer and shall submit a report in writing showing in what manner the probationer has violated the conditions of probation.

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A parole and probation officer or a peace officer may immediately release from custody without any further proceedings any person the officer arrests without a warrant for violating a condition of probation if the parole and probation officer or peace officer determines that there is no probable cause to believe that the person violated the condition of probation.

6.

A person who is sentenced to serve a period of probation for a felony or a gross misdemeanor must be allowed for the period of the probation a deduction of:

(a) Ten days from that period for each month the person serves and is current with any fee to defray the costs of his or her supervision charged by the Division of Parole and Probation of the Department of Public Safety pursuant to NRS 213.1076 and with any payment of restitution ordered by the court, including, without limitation, any payment of restitution required pursuant to NRS 176A.430.

A person shall be deemed to be current with any such fee and payment of restitution for any given month if, during that month, the person makes at least the minimum monthly payment established by the court or, if the court does not establish a minimum monthly payment, by the Division.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in subsection 8, 10 days from that period for each month the person serves and is actively involved in employment or enrolled in a program of education, rehabilitation or any other program approved by the Division.

7.

A person must be allowed a deduction pursuant to paragraph (a) or (b) of subsection 6 regardless of whether the person has satisfied the requirements of the other paragraph and must be allowed a deduction pursuant to paragraphs (a) and (b) of subsection 6 if the person has satisfied the requirements of both paragraphs of that subsection.

8.

A person who is sentenced to serve a period of probation for a felony or a gross misdemeanor and who is a participant in a specialty court program must be allowed a deduction from the period of probation for being actively involved in employment or enrolled in a program of education, rehabilitation or any other program approved by the Division only if the person successfully completes the specialty court program.

Such a deduction must not exceed the length of time remaining on the person’s period of probation.

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13.

NRS 176A.840 is hereby amended to read as follows:

176A.840 1.

The Division shall petition the court to recommend the early discharge of a person from probation if the person:

(a) Has not violated any condition of probation during the immediately preceding 12 months;

(b) Is current with any fee to defray the costs of his or her supervision charged by the Division pursuant to NRS 213.1076;

(c) Has paid restitution ordered by the court in full or, because of economic hardship that is verified by the Division, has been unable to make restitution as ordered by the court;

(d) Has completed any program of substance use treatment or mental health treatment or a specialty court program as mandated by the court or the Division;

and (e) Has not been convicted of a violent or sexual offense as defined in NRS 202.876, a violation of NRS 200.508 or 205.067 or a violation of NRS 574.100 or 574.110 that is punishable pursuant to [subsection 6 of that] section [.] 1.4 of this act.

2.

This section must not be construed to prohibit the court from allowing the early discharge of a person from probation if the person does not meet the requirements set forth in subsection 1.

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202.487Assembly 1.Amendment No.

Except526 as otherwise provided in subsection [3,] 4, a person shall not allow a pet to remainAssembly unattendedBill inNo. a parked or standing motor vehicle if conditions, including, without limitation, extreme heat or cold, present a significant risk to the health and safety of the pet.

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Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, a person shall not allow a pet to remain unattended in a parked or standing motor vehicle if conditions, including, without limitation, extreme heat or cold, present a significant risk to the health and safety of the pet.

or - 83rd Session (2025) – 15 – (e) Member of a search and rescue organization in this State that is under the direct supervision of a sheriff,  who reasonably believes that a violation of this section has occurred may, without incurring civil or criminal liability, use any reasonable means necessary to protect the pet and to remove the pet from the motor vehicle.

A person, other than a person described in subsection 2, who reasonably believes that a violation of subsection 1 has occurred may, without incurring any civil or criminal liability, use any reasonable means necessary to protect the pet and to remove the pet from the motor vehicle, if the person:

(a) Determines that the motor vehicle is locked or there is no other reasonable way to remove the pet from the vehicle;

(b) Reports the violation of subsection 1 to a member of a law enforcement agency, a 911 emergency service, an animal control agency or a fire department and requests assistance;

(c) Remains with the pet in a safe place in close proximity to the motor vehicle until informed that his or her presence is no officer or other person who responds to the request for assistance made pursuant to paragraph (b);

and (d) Cooperates with any person who responds to the request for assistance made pursuant to paragraph (b).

4.

[4.]4. 5.

A pet that is removed from a motor vehicle pursuant to subsection 2 or 3 shall be deemed to be an animal being treated 574.055cruelly tofor takethe possessionpurposes of a[NRS pet574.055.] removedsection pursuant1.2 toof this sectionact. may take any action relating to the pet specified in NRS 574.055 and is entitled to any lien or immunity from liability that is applicable pursuant to that section.

[5.]A 6.person required by [NRS 574.055] section 1.2 of this act to take possession of a pet removed pursuant to this section may take any action relating to the pet specified in section 1.2 of this act or NRS 574.055 and is entitled to any lien or immunity from liability that is applicable pursuant to [that section.] those sections.

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NRS(b) 574.050.t“First responder” has the meaning ascribed to it in (c)NRS “Pet”574.050. means a domesticated animal owned or possessed by a person for the purpose of pleasure or companionship and includes, without limitation, a cat or dog.

(c) “Pet” means a domesticated animal owned or possessed by a person for the purpose of pleasure or companionship and includes, without limitation, a cat or dog.

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15.5.209.4465 1.

NRSAn 574.110offender who is herebysentenced repealed.to prison for a crime committed on or after July 17, 1997, who has no serious infraction of the regulations of the Department, the terms and conditions of his or her residential confinement or the laws of the State recorded against the offender, and who performs in a faithful, orderly and peaceable manner the duties assigned to the offender, must be allowed:

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(b) For the period the offender is in residential confinement;

and (c) For the period the offender is in the custody of the Division of Parole and Probation of the Department of Public Safety pursuant to NRS 209.4886 or 209.4888,  a deduction of 20 days from his or her sentence for each month the offender serves.

2.

In addition to the credits allowed pursuant to subsection 1, the Director may allow not more than 10 days of credit each month for an offender whose diligence in labor and study merits such credits.

In addition to the credits allowed pursuant to this subsection, an offender is entitled to the following credits for educational achievement:

(a) For earning a general educational development certificate or an equivalent document, 60 days.

(b) For earning a high school diploma, 90 days.

(c) For earning his or her first associate degree, 120 days.

3.

The Director may, in his or her discretion, authorize an offender to receive a maximum of 90 days of credit for each additional degree of higher education earned by the offender.

4.

The Director may allow not more than 10 days of credit each month for an offender who participates in a diligent and responsible manner in a center for the purpose of making restitution, program for reentry of offenders and parolees into the community, conservation camp, program of work release or another program conducted outside of the prison.

An offender who earns credit pursuant to this subsection is eligible to earn the entire 30 days of credit each month that is allowed pursuant to subsections 1 and 2.

5.

The Director may allow not more than 90 days of credit each year for an offender who engages in exceptional meritorious service.

6.

The Board shall adopt regulations governing the award, forfeiture and restoration of credits pursuant to this section.

7.

Except as otherwise provided in subsections 8 and 9, credits earned pursuant to this section:

(a) Must be deducted from the maximum term or the maximum aggregate term imposed by the sentence, as applicable;

and (b) Apply to eligibility for parole unless the offender was sentenced pursuant to a statute which specifies a minimum sentence that must be served before a person becomes eligible for parole.

8.

Credits earned pursuant to this section by an offender who has not been convicted of:

(a) Any crime that is punishable as a felony involving the use or threatened use of force or violence against the victim;

(b) A sexual offense that is punishable as a felony;

(c) A violation of NRS 484C.110, 484C.120, 484C.130 or 484C.430 that is punishable as a felony;

(d) A category A or B felony;

or (e) A violation of NRS 574.100 or 574.110 that is punishable pursuant to [subsection 6 of that] section [,] 1.4 of this act,  apply to eligibility for parole and, except as otherwise provided in subsection 9, must be deducted from the minimum term or the minimum aggregate term imposed by the sentence, as applicable, until the offender becomes eligible for parole and must be deducted from the maximum term or the maximum aggregate term imposed by the sentence, as applicable.

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Credits deducted pursuant to subsection 8 may reduce the minimum term or the minimum aggregate term imposed by the sentence, as applicable, by not more than 58 percent for an offender who:

(a) Is serving a sentence for an offense committed on or after July 1, 2014;

or (b) On or after July 1, 2014, makes an irrevocable election to have his or her consecutive sentences aggregated pursuant to NRS 213.1212.

10.

In addition to the credits allowed pursuant to this section, if the Governor determines, by executive order, that it is necessary, the Governor may authorize the deduction of not more than 5 days from a sentence for each month an offender serves.

This subsection must be uniformly applied to all offenders under a sentence at the time the Governor makes such a determination.

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