414.155 - Limitations on emergency powers relating to firearms. - Nevada Statutes

414.155  Limitations on emergency powers relating to firearms.  Pursuant to Amendment II of the Constitution of the United States and Section 11 of Article 1 of the Constitution of the State of Nevada, and notwithstanding any other provision of law, the emergency powers conferred upon the Governor and upon the executive heads or governing bodies of the political subdivisions of this State must not be construed to allow:

      1.  The confiscation of a firearm from a person unless the person is:

      (a) In unlawful possession of the firearm; or

      (b) Unlawfully carrying the firearm; or

      2.  The imposition of additional restrictions as to the lawful possession, transfer, sale, carrying, storage, display or use of:

      (a) Firearms;

      (b) Ammunition; or

      (c) Components of firearms or ammunition.

      (Added to NRS by 2007, 358)

      NRS 414.160  Enforcement of orders and regulations.  Every organization for emergency management established pursuant to this chapter and the officers thereof shall execute and enforce such orders and regulations as may be made by the Governor under authority of this chapter. Each such organization shall have available for inspection at its office all orders and regulations made by the Governor, or under his or her authority.

      [17:293:1953]—(NRS A 1983, 175)