Regulations

Las Vegas Municipal Code tit. 7, ch. 7.40, art. II

in effect

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 7.40.160 Applicability of Article II provisions.

7.40.160 - Applicability of Article II provisions. The provisions of Sections 7.40.160 through 7.40.380, inclusive, of the ordinance codified in this Article II, shall apply to all persons and business operations which are required by this Chapter to have a professional animal handler permit. For purposes of Sections 7.40.160 through 7.40.380, inclusive, of the ordinance codified in this Article II: (A) The term "operator" means the holder of a permit and any person who operates a business described in this Section. (B) The term "primary enclosure" means the cage, run or other enclosure immediately surrounding an animal. (Ord. 5220 § 48, 2000)

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 7.40.170 Operator duties.

7.40.170 - Operator duties. An operator shall ensure that: (A) The buildings and grounds at all locations where animals are shall be kept clean and in good repair, shall not become accumulated with trash and the interior building surfaces shall be maintained so that they are substantially impervious to animal wastes and may be readily sanitized. (B) All animal housing facilities shall be constructed and maintained in such a manner as to protect the animals inside from injury, prevent the animals inside from escaping and restrict the entrance of other animals. In addition, all animal housing facilities shall have adequate and reliable sources of electrical power and potable water available. (Ord. 5220 § 49, 2000)

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 7.40.175 Handler's responsibilities.

7.40.175 - 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)

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 7.40.180 Indoor enclosures.

7.40.180 - Indoor enclosures. (A) An operator shall provide all animals with enclosures located indoors, except animals that are acclimated to the outdoor environment, and ensure that the interior of a housing facility for indoor enclosures is constructed and maintained in such a manner as to be substantially impervious to moisture as required by species and to facilitate regular cleaning. In addition, an operator shall provide a suitable method to eliminate excessive water from the interior of a housing facility for indoor enclosures. All drains must be constructed and maintained in such a manner as to avoid foul odors. Any closed system for drainage must be equipped with traps that prevent the release of sewage into the housing facility. (B) All indoor enclosures shall be constructed and maintained in such a manner as to protect the animals inside from excessive illumination while providing an ample amount of light, by natural or artificial means or both, of a sufficient distribution and intensity to allow for routine inspection and cleaning. The indoor enclosure shall also provide a sufficient amount of heat when necessary to protect the animals inside from cold and to maintain their health and comfort. The ambient temperature of an indoor enclosure in which one or more animals are kept must not be allowed to fall below fifty degrees Fahrenheit, unless each animal is acclimated to a lower temperature. In addition, all indoor enclosures shall be provided with adequate ventilation at all times to maintain the health and comfort of the animal(s) inside as required by species. The system of ventilation must provide fresh air by means of windows, doors, vents or air conditioning and be designed to maintain drafts, odors and the condensation of moisture at a minimum. If the ambient temperature reaches eighty-five degrees Fahrenheit or greater, air conditioning, exhaust fans and vents, or other auxiliary ventilation must be provided. (Ord. 5220 § 50, 2000)

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 7.40.190 Keeping animals outdoors.

7.40.190 - Keeping animals outdoors. If animals are kept outdoors, an operator shall provide a suitable method for the rapid drainage of surface water from the area where each animal is kept. An operator shall also provide a sufficient amount of shelter to ensure the animal remains dry from rain and snow and protected from wind when a high wind warning has been issued by the National Weather Service or which creates a wind chill of less than fifty degrees Fahrenheit unless each animal is acclimated to a lower temperature. It addition, an animal shall have enough shade to protect itself from any direct sunlight that is likely to cause overheating or discomfort and remain warm when the atmospheric temperature falls below fifty degrees Fahrenheit. If the ambient temperature falls below the temperature to which an animal is acclimated, the operator shall provide such an additional amount of clean bedding material or other protection as necessary for the animal to remain warm. After considering the ambient temperature, the operator shall provide each animal with a sufficient amount of food and water necessary to sustain it in a healthy condition at that temperature. (Ord. 5220 § 51, 2000)

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 7.40.200 Primary enclosure—Construction and maintenance requirements.

7.40.200 - Primary enclosure—Construction and maintenance requirements. (A) An operator shall ensure that a primary enclosure is constructed and maintained in such a manner as to protect the animals inside from injury, prevent the animals inside from escaping, keep other animals out and allow the animals inside convenient access to food and water. In addition, an operator shall enable animals inside to remain clean and dry as required by species and provide sufficient space for each animal inside to turn about freely and to stand, sit and lie in a comfortable, normal position as appropriate for the species. (B) With respect to primary enclosures for canines, a pet shop shall ensure that canines are: (1) Not displayed in a manner that allows unrestricted access by the public; and (2) Separated from humans and from incompatible canines by a barrier or partition which has no sharp edges, gaps, or other defects that could cause injury or trap a limb or other body part and which is designed to minimize stress and cross-contamination. (Ord. No. 6928, § 3, 11-5-25; Ord. 5220 § 52, 2000)

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 7.40.210 Primary enclosure—Floor space.

7.40.210 - Primary enclosure—Floor space. An operator shall ensure that a primary enclosure in which each mammal that is at least six weeks old is kept has a minimum amount of floor space which is calculated by finding the mathematical square of the sum of six inches plus the length of the animal measured from the tip of its nose to the base of its tail, and dividing that amount by one hundred forty-four, to arrive at the minimum amount of square footage required for the floor space per animal. Floor space for mice and rats shall be provided as set forth in Section 7.40.200. (Ord. 5220 § 53, 2000)

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 7.40.220 Compatibility of animals in enclosures.

7.40.220 - Compatibility of animals in enclosures. If animals are kept in enclosures together, an operator shall ensure that animals placed with other animals are compatible. Any animal that displays a vicious disposition shall not be placed together with any other animal. A female animal shall not be placed together with any intact male animal during periods of estrus, except for supervised breeding. Furthermore, an immature animal shall not be placed together with an adult animal, except with its mother or when permanently maintained in a breeding colony. (Ord. 5220 § 54, 2000)

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 7.40.230 Water and feeding requirements.

7.40.230 - Water and feeding requirements. (A) An operator shall ensure that clean potable water is accessible to the animal at all times except as directed by a veterinarian to provide adequate care. Each animal shall be fed at least once each day, except as otherwise required to provide adequate care. The food provided to an animal must be wholesome, palatable, free from contamination, and of sufficient quality and nutritive value to meet the normal daily requirements for the animal, based upon its condition and size. Supplies of perishable food must be adequately refrigerated or properly stored to prevent spoilage. (B) Containers of food shall be durable, except that disposable receptacles may be used if they are discarded after each feeding and located so as to be accessible to the animals. The containers shall also reduce to a minimum any contamination from excreta. Containers of food and water shall be kept clean and self-feeders must not be used for the feeding of dry food unless they are cleaned regularly to prevent molding, deterioration and the caking of food. (Ord. 5220 § 55, 2000)

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 7.40.240 Pest control requirements.

7.40.240 - Pest control requirements. (A) An operator shall ensure that insects, ectoparasites and avian, mammalian and reptilian pests are kept under control. An operator shall also ensure that supplies of food and bedding material are stored in facilities that afford adequate protection from infestation or contamination by vermin. All excreta must be removed regularly from enclosures during business hours to prevent contamination and to reduce to a minimum odors and the risk of disease. (B) An enclosure must be disinfected at least once daily and before placing another animal in the enclosure. If a hosing or flushing method of cleaning is used, all animals must be removed from the enclosure and adequate measures must be taken to protect the animals in other enclosures from being contaminated with water and other wastes. (1) Pens or runs with hard surfaces, and cages and rooms, shall be sanitized at least once every two weeks by: (a) Washing them with water of a temperature not less than one hundred twenty degrees Fahrenheit and with soap or detergent; (b) Washing all soiled surfaces with a safe and effective disinfectant; or (c) Cleaning all soiled surfaces with live steam. (2) Pens or runs with gravel, sand or dirt surfaces shall be cleaned as often as necessary by removing and replacing the soiled gravel, sand or dirt. (C) Sewage, solid wastes, soiled bedding, dead animals and debris must be removed from housing facilities regularly during the business day and disposed of properly. Enclosures not in use must be cleaned, washed and disinfected at least once every two weeks to prevent any accumulation of debris or excreta and to reduce to a practical minimum substances and organisms injurious to the health of animals or humans. Facilities for disposal shall be maintained in such a manner as to reduce to a minimum odors and the risk of disease or infestation by vermin. Adequate facilities, such as washrooms, basins or sinks, shall be provided for the cleanliness of persons handling animals. (Ord. 5220 § 56, 2000)

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 7.40.250 Disease control program.

7.40.250 - Disease control program. An operator shall, with the approval of a veterinarian, establish and maintain a program to control disease and care for the health of animals. In the case of a pet shop, the program must be in writing. As part of any such program, an operator shall ensure that: (A) Each animal is observed daily by the person directly responsible for its care, or by someone else under that person's direct supervision. (B) Blind, lame, injured, ill or diseased animals are provided with the appropriate veterinary care that is consistent with the purposes for which an animal is being kept or humanely euthanized. (C) Any animals under quarantine or being treated for a communicable disease are kept separate from other animals. Additionally, pet shops must ensure that animals under quarantine or being treated for a communicable disease are kept in a fully-enclosed room dedicated solely for that purpose. The room must: (1) Have its own entry/exit door; (2) Have its own ventilation system separate from that of the remaining operation; and (3) Be equipped with a sink and all necessary supplies to treat recovering animals, so as to reduce cross-contamination. (Ord. No. 6928, § 4, 11-5-25; Ord. 5220 § 57, 2000)

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 7.40.260 Separating animals from mothers—Restrictions.

7.40.260 - Separating animals from mothers—Restrictions. An operator shall not separate an animal from its mother until it is accustomed to taking food or nourishment other than nursing. (Ord. 5220 § 58, 2000)

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 7.40.270 Retailer or dealer—Examination of animals by veterinarian required.

7.40.270 - Retailer or dealer—Examination of animals by veterinarian required. (A) A retailer or dealer shall, after the acquisition of an animal for resale, cause the animal to be examined by a veterinarian. The retailer or dealer shall not sell the animal before it is initially examined by a veterinarian. In addition, a retailer or dealer shall cause an animal acquired for resale to be reexamined by a veterinarian as follows: (1) Fourteen days after the date of its initial examination; and (2) Every thirty days thereafter until sold. (B) If a veterinarian conducting an examination pursuant to this Section finds that a dog or cat has no illness, disease or other condition that is terminal or requires immediate hospitalization or immediate surgical intervention, he shall provide a written statement setting forth his findings to the retailer or dealer. A retailer or dealer shall provide to the purchaser of an animal, at the time of sale, written notice of any veterinary treatment or medication received by the animal after it was acquired by the retailer or dealer, including a copy of any statement provided by a veterinarian. The notice must be signed by the retailer or dealer, dated and including the dates on which the animal was examined and on which the animal received medication or a vaccination. (C) A retailer or dealer shall not knowingly sell an animal if it has an illness, disease or other condition that is terminal or requires immediate hospitalization or immediate surgical intervention. For the purposes of this Section, the presence of internal or external parasites does not constitute an illness, disease or other condition that is terminal or requires immediate hospitalization or immediate surgical intervention unless the animal is clinically ill as a result of the parasite. (Ord. 5220 § 59, 2000)

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 7.40.280 Retailer or dealer—Animal immunization and other records.

7.40.280 - Retailer or dealer—Animal immunization and other records. A retailer or dealer shall provide upon request a written statement containing: (A) The name and address of the owner and date the dog or cat was born. (B) The name and address of the person from whom the retailer or dealer obtained the dog or cat, if the person holds a license issued by the United States Department of Agriculture, the person's federal identification number. (C) A record of any immunizations administered to the dog or cat before the time of sale, including the type of vaccine, date of administration and name and address of the veterinarian who prescribed the vaccine. (D) On a dog the registration numbers, if any, of the dog's sire and dam with the appropriate breed registry or any health certification organization such as the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals or its successor organization, if any. (Ord. 5220 § 60, 2000)

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 7.40.290 Retailer or dealer—Information posting requirements.

7.40.290 - Retailer or dealer—Information posting requirements. (A) A retailer or dealer shall conspicuously post within close proximity to the primary enclosure of an animal offered for sale the following notice in at least one-hundred-point type: INFORMATION ON ANY VETERINARIAN TREATMENTS RECEIVED BY ANY ANIMALS IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW (B) Each pet shop shall post in a prominent location, in at least twelve-point font, on the enclosure of each dog or cat offered for sale, the following information about the dog or cat: (1) The dog or cat breeder's full name, kennel name (if applicable), city and state, and United States Department of Agriculture license number. (2) The price of the dog or cat including any fees or sales tax. (Ord. No. 6928, § 5, 11-5-25; Ord. 5220 § 61, 2000)

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 7.40.300 Retailer or dealer—Refund of sale price required when.

7.40.300 - Retailer or dealer—Refund of sale price required when. In addition to and independent of the requirements of NRS 574.490, a pet shop must provide, in connection with the sale of each dog under the age of twelve months, the following: (A) A warranty that, at a minimum: (1) Covers any such dog for bacterial or viral infections for the period of fourteen days following purchase; (2) Covers any such dog for one year regarding congenital defects; and (3) Sets forth the available remedies, prerequisites and procedures pertaining to the warranty in each particular case; and (B) An offer to the purchaser to provide at least thirty days of free pet health insurance regarding the dog. (C) No pet shop shall sell a dog or cat unless the dog or cat has been declared healthy by a veterinarian within ten days prior to its sale and the pet shop provides to the purchaser of the dog or cat proof of the declaration of the animal's health, signed by a veterinarian. (Ord. No. 6928, § 6, 11-5-25; Ord. 5220 § 62, 2000)

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 7.40.310 Retailer or dealer—Selling ill animal—Misdemeanor.

7.40.310 - Retailer or dealer—Selling ill animal—Misdemeanor. A retailer or dealer who sells an animal that he knows has any illness, disease or other condition that is terminal or requires immediate hospitalization or immediate surgical intervention at the time of sale is guilty of a misdemeanor. In addition to any other penalty that may be imposed, the court may prohibit a person convicted of a violation of this Section from selling any animals for not more than one year. For the purposes of this Section, the presence of internal or external parasites does not constitute an illness, disease or other condition that is terminal or requires clinically immediate hospitalization or immediate surgical intervention unless the animal is clinically ill as a result of the parasite. (Ord. 5220 § 63, 2000)

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 7.40.315 Reserved.

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 7.40.320 Animal transport—Vehicle requirements.

7.40.320 - Animal transport—Vehicle requirements. (A) Vehicles used in transporting animals shall be equipped to provide fresh air to all animals being transported without injurious drafts. (B) The animal cargo space shall be so constructed and maintained as to prevent the entrance of exhaust from the vehicle's engine. (C) The interior of the animal cargo space shall be kept clean and dry. (Ord. 5220 § 64, 2000)

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 7.40.330 Animal transport—Primary enclosure—Requirements generally.

7.40.330 - Animal transport—Primary enclosure—Requirements generally. (A) Primary enclosures, such as compartments, transport cages, cartons or crates used in the transport of animals shall be well constructed and well ventilated and designed to protect the health and ensure the safety of the animal. (B) Such enclosures shall be constructed or positioned in the vehicle in such a manner that: (1) Each animal in the vehicle has sufficient air for normal breathing; (2) The openings of such enclosures are easily accessible at all times for emergency removal of the animal; and (3) The animal is afforded adequate protection from the elements. (C) The ambient temperature within such enclosures shall not be allowed to exceed a temperature that may endanger the health and well-being of such animal. (Ord. 5220 § 65, 2000)

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 7.40.340 Animal transport—Primary enclosure—Interior space requirements.

7.40.340 - Animal transport—Primary enclosure—Interior space requirements. Primary enclosures used to transport animals shall be large enough to ensure that each animal contained therein has sufficient space to turn about freely, to stand, sit or lie in a natural position. (Ord. 5220 § 66, 2000)

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 7.40.350 Animal transport—Primary enclosure—Placement during transit.

7.40.350 - Animal transport—Primary enclosure—Placement during transit. Animals shall not be placed in primary enclosures over other animals in primary enclosures in transit unless each enclosure is fitted with a floor of a material which prevents animal excretion from entering the lower enclosures. (Ord. 5220 § 67, 2000)

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 7.40.360 Animal transport—Primary enclosure—Cleaning and sanitizing requirements.

7.40.360 - Animal transport—Primary enclosure—Cleaning and sanitizing requirements. Primary enclosures used to transport animals shall be cleaned and sanitized between trips. All litter in the primary enclosure shall be clean at the beginning of each trip. (Ord. 5220 § 68, 2000)

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 7.40.370 Animal transport—Primary enclosure—Same species or compatible group required.

7.40.370 - Animal transport—Primary enclosure—Same species or compatible group required. (A) Animals transported in the same primary enclosure shall be of the same species or maintained in compatible groups. (B) Animals less than three months of age shall not be transported in the same primary enclosure with an adult animal other than their dam. (C) Any animal exhibiting a vicious disposition shall be transported individually in a primary enclosure. (D) Any female animal in season (estrus) shall not be transported in the same primary enclosure with any male. (Ord. 5220 § 69, 2000)

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 7.40.380 Animal transport—Attendant or driver duties.

7.40.380 - Animal transport—Attendant or driver duties. It shall be the responsibility of the attendant or driver to inspect the animals frequently to determine whether they need emergency veterinary care and, if so, to obtain such care at the earliest opportunity. (Ord. 5220 § 70, 2000)

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