EXOTIC ANIMALS, DANGEROUS AND VICIOUS ANIMALS, SERVICE ANIMALS

North Las Vegas Municipal Code tit. 6, ch. 6.10

in effect

North Las Vegas Municipal Code § 6.10.010 Restrictions on Keeping of Pigs.

6.10.010 - Restrictions on Keeping of Pigs. A. Except as otherwise authorized by this Code, no person shall keep any hogs or pigs on any parcel of land which is less than five acres in area. B. Except as otherwise authorized by this Code, no person shall keep more than three hogs or pigs on any parcel of land. (Ord. No. 3053, § 1, 12-16-2020)

North Las Vegas Municipal Code § 6.10.020 Restrictions on the Keeping of Pot-Bellied Pigs.

6.10.020 - Restrictions on the Keeping of Pot-Bellied Pigs. A. The restrictions of Section 6.10.010 of this Code do not apply to pot-bellied pigs kept at a detached single-family residence in accordance with this section. B. Pot-bellied pigs kept at a detached single-family residence must: 1. Not exceed two in number; with a minimum lot size in an O-L, R-E, R-EL or R-1 zoning district of no less than seven thousand five hundred (7,500) square feet for one pot-bellied pig, and a minimum lot size of one-half acre for two pot-bellied pigs; 2. Not be kept or allowed within ten (10) feet of any property line; 3. Weigh not in excess of one hundred twenty (120) pounds; 4. Be not in excess of twenty-two (22) inches in height; 5. Be registered with the Pot-Bellied Pig Registry Service, Inc., Lakeville, IN, or other nationally recognized registry of pot-bellied pigs. C. Any person who desires to keep a pot-bellied pig in an R-1 zoning district must first obtain a special use permit in accordance with the provisions of Title 17 of this Code. D. Every person owning or possessing within the City any pot-bellied pig over the age of four months shall, within thirty (30) days after such pig attains the age four months, or within thirty (30) days after first bringing the pot-bellied pig into the City, obtain and thereafter continually maintain a current and valid pot-bellied pig license. The fee for such license shall be the fee required for dogs pursuant to this title. E. Prior to issuance or renewal of any pot-bellied pig license, the owner of the pig must provide written verification from a licensed veterinarian of the animal's current height and weight in order to confirm compliance with this section. (Ord. No. 3053, § 1, 12-16-2020)

North Las Vegas Municipal Code § 6.10.030 Restrictions on the Keeping of Birds and Fowl.

6.10.030 - Restrictions on the Keeping of Birds and Fowl. Except as otherwise provided in this Code, no person may keep, or permit to be kept on premises over which such person has control: 1. Any rooster or the male of any species of fowl over the age of three months; 2. Any fowl or bird within sixty (60) feet of any dwelling owned by another person unless such other person shall have filed with the City a written unrevoked consent authorizing the keeping of such fowl or bird with sixty (60) feet of said dwelling; 3. Any fowl or bird that is not at all times confined within a suitable enclosure or coop; 4. Any fowl or bird in any basement or cellar; 5. Any fowl or bird in any enclosure or coop that is not kept clean and free of offensive odors. (Ord. No. 3053, § 1, 12-16-2020)

North Las Vegas Municipal Code § 6.10.040 Keeping or Exhibiting of Wild Animals.

6.10.040 - Keeping or Exhibiting of Wild Animals. A. No person may exhibit in public or keep on public or private property any wild animal. B. For purposes of this section and this title, "wild animal" means an animal that traditionally has not lived in a state of dependence upon humans or has not traditionally been kept as a household pet. Such animals, include, but are not limited to, raccoons, monkeys, skunks, lions, tigers, bobcats, deer, bears, opossums, beavers, bats, etcetera. (Ord. No. 3053, § 1, 12-16-2020)

North Las Vegas Municipal Code § 6.10.050 Dangerous and Vicious Animal Declaration.

6.10.050 - Dangerous and Vicious Animal Declaration. A. Except as otherwise provided in subsection B. of this section: 1. An animal may be declared dangerous by an animal protection officer if it constitutes a physical threat to human beings or to other animals and, on one or more occasions within eighteen (18) months: i. It behaves menacingly to a degree that would lead a reasonable person to defend himself against substantial bodily harm; or ii. It bites a person, but without causing substantial bodily harm. 2. An animal may be declared dangerous by an animal protection officer if it constitutes a physical threat to human beings or to other animals and, without regard to any previous behavior: i. It is used in the commission of a crime by its owner or keeper; ii. While either at large or restrained, it causes serious injury or death to another animal that is not at large or is not otherwise in violation of this title; or iii. It exhibits a condition or behavior that causes the animal protection officer to believe the animal is a threat to public safety. 3. An animal may be declared vicious by an animal protection officer if it constitutes a physical threat to human beings or to other animals and: i. It has killed or inflicted substantial harm upon a human being or other animal; or ii. After having previously been declared dangerous, with notice of the declaration having been provided to the owner or keeper, it continues to exhibit the same type of behavior that resulted in the declaration, or is in violation of the provisions of this section. B. An animal may not be declared dangerous pursuant to this section for constituting a physical threat: 1. To another animal that, or person who, provoked the animal as a result of and to the extent of the provocation; 2. To another animal that, or person who, was unlawfully upon premises owned or occupied by the owner or keeper of the animal constituting the threat; 3. To another animal that was running at large or otherwise in violation of this title; or 4. In connection with its use by law enforcement officers in the performance of their duties. C. An animal may not be declared vicious pursuant to this section for constituting a physical threat: 1. To another animal that, or person who, provoked the animal, as a result of and to the extent of the provocation; 2. To another animal that, or person who, was unlawfully upon premises owned or occupied by the owner or keeper of the animal constituting the threat; or 3. In connection with its use by law enforcement officers in the performance of their duties. (Ord. No. 3053, § 1, 12-16-2020)

North Las Vegas Municipal Code § 6.10.060 Dangerous Animals—Ownership Unlawful.

6.10.060 - Dangerous Animals—Ownership Unlawful. It shall be unlawful for: 1. Any person to knowingly possess, house, shelter, quarter, own or in any other way have under his control, or to transfer ownership of, a vicious or dangerous animal within the City, except as provided in this chapter; or 2. The owner, or any person having possession, custody or control, of a dangerous or vicious animal to permit the animal to be at large. (Ord. No. 3053, § 1, 12-16-2020)

North Las Vegas Municipal Code § 6.10.070 Dangerous Animals—Ownership Permitted in Limited Circumstances.

6.10.070 - Dangerous Animals—Ownership Permitted in Limited Circumstances. Any animal that is declared to be dangerous by an animal protection officer may be kept within the City, provided that: 1. Within fourteen (14) days after the owner or keeper is notified of the declaration, the area in which the owner or keeper intends to keep the animal must pass an inspection by an animal protection officer, and the owner or keeper must obtain from an animal protection officer a permit to keep the animal, based upon such terms and conditions as the animal protection officer deems appropriate. A non-refundable inspection fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00) will be charged the owner or keeper. For purposes of this subsection, notice of the declaration shall be deemed complete if it is served personally, or upon mailing by certified mail, return receipt requested, sent to the last known address of the owner or keeper. 2. The animal shall be kept, confined or housed within an enclosure deemed adequate by the animal protection officer that: i. Will ensure the animal's retention and comfort, is of a size to permit the animal to stand upright, and is of a dimension deemed adequate by the animal protection officer; and ii. That is secure enough so that the animal cannot bite, harm or injure anyone by overreaching the top of the fence or other enclosure. 3. At no time shall the animal be allowed to leave the private property confines of the owner or person in charge of the animal unless it is muzzled, leashed and under the effective control of an adult. 4. The private property shall be adequately and properly posted with conspicuous warning signs, with a listing of the name and telephone number of the owner of the animal. 5. The animal must be sterilized by a licensed veterinarian. The owner or keeper shall maintain all sterilization records, including the type of animal sterilized, the name of the veterinarian performing the procedure, and the date the sterilization was performed. 6. The animal shall be implanted with an electronic microchip from a manufacturer approved by the animal protection officer. The implantation must be performed by a licensed veterinarian and must conform to procedures recommended by the manufacturer. The owner or keeper shall register the microchip number in a national database in accordance with instructions from the manufacturer, and shall provide the number to the animal protection officer. 7. The owner or keeper shall obtain and maintain in effect a policy of liability insurance in the amount of not less than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) insuring against possible injuries inflicted by the dangerous animal. The liability insurance shall be maintained in effect as long as the owner or keeper maintains possession of the dangerous animal. 8. The owner of a dangerous animal may not sell, relocate or give away the animal without first obtaining prior written approval from an animal protection officer. If such a transaction is approved, the owner or transferee shall pay a non-refundable inspection fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00) for inspection of the new location for the animal. The owner or transferee shall also have the national microchip number updated in the national database to reflect the change in ownership, and shall provide evidence of the update to the animal protection officer. (Ord. No. 3053, § 1, 12-16-2020)

North Las Vegas Municipal Code § 6.10.080 Permit Revocation Conditions.

6.10.080 - Permit Revocation Conditions. A. Any permit issued pursuant to Section 6.10.070 of this Code shall be revoked if the animal, without provocation, bites or attempts to bite any person or animal lawfully upon the permit holder's property or upon any other property. B. Any person who keeps a dangerous animal after his permit has been revoked or any person who keeps, houses, quarters, or in any way has under his care or custody a dangerous animal without first obtaining a permit as set forth in Section 6.10.070 of this Code is guilty of a misdemeanor. (Ord. No. 3053, § 1, 12-16-2020)

North Las Vegas Municipal Code § 6.10.090 Criminal Prosecution.

6.10.090 - Criminal Prosecution. A. The owner or keeper of any animal declared vicious by an animal protection officer shall be notified by personal service or by certified mail, return receipt requested, sent to the last known address of the owner or keeper. Within seven days after such notice has been served the owner or keeper shall voluntarily transfer possession of the animal to the animal protection officer and do one of the following: 1. Voluntarily relinquish ownership of the animal for euthanasia; 2. Provide written proof to the animal protection officer that the animal has been euthanized by a properly licensed veterinary clinic; or 3. Be prosecuted in municipal court for violation of this title (owning a vicious animal) and abide by ruling of the court on the disposition of said animal. The owner or keeper may not maintain possession of the animal during the court process. B. If a person is found guilty of violating this chapter, the court may order the humane destruction of the animal as part of the sentence. If a person is found innocent of violating this chapter, the court may: 1. Recommend that the owner or keeper obtain a dangerous animal permit, if appropriate; or 2. Take such other action as it deems appropriate. (Ord. No. 3053, § 1, 12-16-2020)

North Las Vegas Municipal Code § 6.10.100 Service Animals.

6.10.100 - Service Animals. A. The regulatory provisions of this title, such as, but not limited to, licensing and permit requirements, may be waived at the discretion of the Animal Protection Services Manager for "service animals" for purposes of compliance with State or Federal Law, such as, but not limited to, the Americans with Disabilities Act. B. For purposes of this section, "service animal" has the meaning set forth in NRS 427.097 or as otherwise defined by any applicable provision of State or Federal Law. (Ord. No. 3053, § 1, 12-16-2020)

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