Handler's responsibilities.
Las Vegas Municipal Code § 7.40.175
in effect7.40.175 - Handler's responsibilities.
Each holder of a professional animal handler permit issued under this Chapter shall be responsible for:
(A) Posting one or more signs no lower than three feet and no higher than seven feet at each entrance and exit of the establishment indicating that concerns about the welfare of animals within the establishment can be reported to the City's Animal Protection Services Division at the Division's telephone number as listed on the sign. Each such sign shall contain the text and be in the size and format approved by the Department of Community Development or the Animal Protection Services Division. The Department or Division will endeavor to make such signs available to each permit holder affected by Subsection (A), but the posting of compliant signs is required whether or not actual signs have been obtained from the Department or Division.
(B) Reporting to the Animal Protection Services Division, within twenty-four hours, the death of any animal that occurs within the establishment or facility, as well as any injury to an animal that results in the animal's evaluation or treatment by a veterinarian.
(C) Turning over to the Animal Protection Services Division, upon request, any animal whose death or injury was reported or required to be reported under Subsection (B). It is a misdemeanor to fail or refuse to comply with this Subsection (C).
(Ord. No. 6834, § 2, 4-5-23)
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_CH7.40PRANHA_ARTIIRE_7.40.175HAREFetched: 10/28/2026