MANDATORY SPAY/NEUTER OF DOGS AND CATS

North Las Vegas Municipal Code tit. 6, ch. 6.16

in effect

North Las Vegas Municipal Code § 6.16.010 Mandatory Spay/Neuter of Dogs and Cats.

6.16.010 - Mandatory Spay/Neuter of Dogs and Cats. Subject to the exceptions provided in this chapter, no person shall harbor within the City of North Las Vegas any un-spayed or un-neutered cat or dog. For purposes of this section and chapter, "harbor" means legal ownership, of the providing of regular care or shelter, protection, refuge or nourishment, or medical treatment; provided however that the term shall not include the providing of nourishment to a stray or feral cat or dog. (Ord. No. 3053, § 1, 12-16-2020)

North Las Vegas Municipal Code § 6.16.020 Exceptions to Spay/Neuter Requirements.

6.16.020 - Exceptions to Spay/Neuter Requirements. A. The spay/neuter requirement set forth in Section 6.16.010 shall not apply if a licensed veterinarian certifies in writing and under oath that a specific dog or cat is medically unfit to undergo the required spay or neuter procedure because of a physical condition that would be substantially aggravated by such procedure or would likely cause the animal's death. B. The spay/neuter requirement set forth in Section 6.16.010 shall not apply to animals harbored by a pound, shelter, humane society or similar organization, whether public or private, the principal purpose of which is securing the adoption of dogs or cats provided that such organization has a policy and rules requiring the spaying or neutering of all dogs and cats placed for adoption by such organization. C. The spay/neuter requirement set forth in Section 6.16.010 shall not apply to any dog or cat harbored by a person holding a valid dog or cat fancier's permit, as provided in Sections 6.08.040 and 6.08.050 of this title. (Ord. No. 3053, § 1, 12-16-2020)

North Las Vegas Municipal Code § 6.16.030 Forfeiture.

6.16.030 - Forfeiture. Kittens and puppies born to cats and dogs not spayed or neutered in violation of this chapter shall be forfeited and given to the care of a local shelter for adoption. (Ord. No. 3053, § 1, 12-16-2020)

North Las Vegas Municipal Code § 6.16.040 Time for Compliance.

6.16.040 - Time for Compliance. Persons harboring a dog or cat subject to the spay/neuter requirement of Section 6.16.010 have one hundred twenty (120) days from the enactment of the ordinance codifying such requirement to comply therewith. (Ord. No. 3053, § 1, 12-16-2020)

North Las Vegas Municipal Code § 6.16.050 Penalty.

6.16.050 - Penalty. Any person who violates the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor as set forth in Section 6.06.050 of this title. (Ord. No. 3053, § 1, 12-16-2020)

Source: City of North Las Vegas, Nevada, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/nv/north_las_vegas/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT6AN_CH6.16MASPNEDOCAFetched: 11/1/2026