6.98.030 - Compliance—Enforcement.
(A) Each breeder, distributor and pet shop shall comply with the provisions of NRS Chapter 574 and LVMC Title 7 that pertain to such operations.
(B) For purposes of enforcing this Chapter, the Director, Metro and officers and employees of the City who are authorized to enforce LVMC Title 7 shall have the authority to issue citations or notices of violation, and to conduct inspections, investigations and audits regarding the operation of each breeder, distributor and pet shop, including without limitation the transportation of dogs and cats to and from a pet shop and documentation regarding the acquisition and disposition of dogs and cats by a pet shop.
(C) Each pet shop shall post 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. The Department will make such signs available to each pet shop, but the posting of compliant signs is required whether or not actual signs have been obtained from the Department.
(Ord. No. 6816, § 29, 8-17-22; Ord. No. 6623, § 1, 6-20-18)
