Exemptions.
Las Vegas Municipal Code § 7.14.020
in effect7.14.020 - Exemptions.
Section 7.14.010 does not apply to the harboring of an animal:
(A) That is incapable of breeding, as determined in accordance with Section 7.14.030;
(B) That is medically unsuited to undergo a spay or neuter procedure, as determined in accordance with Section 7.14.030;
(C) That has received appropriate training (and certification by a recognized agency, if such certification is available), and is being used:
(1) By a law enforcement agency for law enforcement activities; or
(2) By a search and rescue agency for search and rescue activities;
(D) By a pound, shelter, humane society or similar organization, whether public or private, the principal purpose of which is securing the adoption of animals, provided that such organization has a policy and rules requiring the spaying or neutering of all dogs, cats, ferrets, rabbits or potbellied pigs placed for adoption by such organization; or
(E) By a person holding a valid dog fancier's permit, cat fancier's permit, breeder's permit, or professional animal handler's permit issued pursuant to this Title. The exemption provided by this Subsection (E) does not apply to a potbellied pig subject to the requirements of LVMC 7.38.041.
(Ord. No. 6624, § 2, 6-20-18; Ord. No. 6067, § 1, 11-18-09)
Source: City of Las Vegas, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/nv/las_vegas/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT7AN_CH7.14SPNEAN_7.14.020EXFetched: 10/28/2026