Water and feeding requirements.
Las Vegas Municipal Code § 7.40.230
in effect7.40.230 - 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)
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_7.40.230WAFEREFetched: 10/28/2026