Breeder/broker prohibitions.
Las Vegas Municipal Code § 7.42.030
in effect7.42.030 - Breeder/broker prohibitions.
No pet shop shall sell or offer for sale, or purchase for resale, whether or not actually offered for sale by the pet shop, any dog or cat purchased from any breeder or broker who:
(A) If located in Nevada, is not in compliance with applicable Nevada law and local ordinances pertaining to the maintenance and care of animals and the sanitary operation of animal-related facilities at the time of such transaction or offer;
(B) If located outside of Nevada, is not in possession of all other licenses required for a breeder or broker by the state in which the breeder or broker is located;
(C) Is not in possession of a current license issued by the USDA pursuant to the Animal Welfare Act and regulations;
(D) Within the two years immediately previous to the purchase, has been cited on a USDA inspection report for direct or critical noncompliance with the Animal Welfare Act and regulations, or for three or more other noncompliance items under the Animal Welfare Act and regulations that directly impact the health of an animal;
(E) On the two most recent USDA inspection reports immediately previous to the purchase, was cited for no-access violations pursuant to enforcement of the Animal Welfare Act and regulations; or
(F) Directly or indirectly obtained the animal from a breeder, broker, or other person, firm, corporation, or organization to whom Subsections (A), (B), (C), (D) or (E) of this Section applies.
(Ord. No. 6928, § 7, 11-5-25; Ord. No. 6623, § 4, 6-20-18)
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_CH7.42PESHREBU_7.42.030BRBRPRFetched: 10/28/2026