Impoundment for Violations of this Code Other than Chapter 6.12.
North Las Vegas Municipal Code § 6.08.070
in effect6.08.070 - Impoundment for Violations of this Code Other than Chapter 6.12.
A. An animal may be impounded at the contracted animal shelter by an animal protection officer or police officer when such officers have probable cause to believe that the owner or person possessing such animal is in violation of this title or other law related to animals.
B. If an animal is declared dangerous or vicious, the handling of the animal shall be governed by the provisions of Chapter 6.10.
C. Any charges, fees or costs incurred by the contracted animal shelter related to any animal being impounded shall be the responsibility of the animal's owner. The City shall not be liable for any such charges, fees or costs.
D. If any animal is unclaimed by its owner for seventy-two (72) hours after being impounded, the animal shall be released to and become the property of the contracted animal shelter. Any charges, fees or costs incurred by the contracted animal shelter shall be the responsibility of the animal's owner, and the City shall not be liable for any such charges, fees or costs.
E. Impoundments pursuant to Chapter 6.12 shall be governed by the provisions of Chapter 6.12.
(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_CH6.08GEPRICVALINUANRULAIMRAPR_6.08.070IMVICOOTCH6.12Fetched: 11/1/2026