Nevada Revised Statutes > Chapter 555 > Inspection and Control of Noxious Weeds
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Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes > Chapter 555 > Inspection and Control of Noxious Weeds
- Control: means to cut, destroy or eradicate established noxious weed populations in order to prevent:
(a) The spread, maturation and dispersal of any propagative part of the noxious weed; and
(b) The reproduction and spread of the noxious weed. See Nevada Revised Statutes 555.005
- county: includes Carson City. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.033
- Department: means the State Department of Agriculture. See Nevada Revised Statutes 555.005
- Discovery: Lawyers' examination, before trial, of facts and documents in possession of the opponents to help the lawyers prepare for trial.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
- Noxious weed: means any species of plant which is, or is likely to be, a public nuisance, detrimental or destructive and difficult to control. See Nevada Revised Statutes 555.005
- person: means a natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.039