DOG AND CAT LICENSES AND PERMITS

Las Vegas Municipal Code tit. 7, ch. 7.08

in effect

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 7.08.010 Licenses—Required—Time limits.

7.08.010 - Licenses—Required—Time limits. (A) Every person, except a professional animal handler permit holder, owning, keeping, harboring or possessing within the City, any dog, cat or ferret over the age of four months shall, within thirty days after the animal attains the age of four months or is first brought into the City, obtain for the animal a current and valid license issued by the City. (B) It is unlawful for a person to fail to obtain a license required by Subsection (A) of this Section. (Ord. No. 6180, § 3, 3-7-12; Ord. 5220 § 8, 2000: Ord. 3618 § 56, 1991)

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 7.08.020 Licenses—Evidence of microchipping required.

7.08.020 - Licenses—Evidence of microchipping required. Every person applying for a dog or cat license must provide evidence that the animal has been implanted with a microchip in accordance with this Title. (Ord. No. 6850, § 3, 10-18-23)

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 7.08.030 Certificate of vaccination—Required.

7.08.030 - Certificate of vaccination—Required. Every person applying for a dog, cat or ferret license must exhibit a certificate of vaccination issued by a person licensed by this State, or by any other state or nation, to practice veterinary medicine, which shows that the animal has been vaccinated in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 7.12 and whether the animal is sterilized; provided that, as an alternative, the person may exhibit a current exemption-from-vaccination permit. (Ord. 5220 § 9, 2000: Ord. 3618 § 58, 1991)

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 7.08.040 Certificate of vaccination—Exemptions.

7.08.040 - Certificate of vaccination—Exemptions. The owner of any dog, cat or ferret may obtain for the animal an exemption-from-vaccination permit from the Animal Regulation Officer, provided that: (A) The animal is confined at all times; (B) The facilities for confinement have been inspected and approved by an Animal Protection Services Officer; (C) A fee of twenty-five dollars is paid for such inspection and permit per animal per year; and (D) The owner provides a written statement, issued by a licensed veterinarian of this State, showing cause why the animal should not be vaccinated. (Ord. No. 6816, § 35, 8-17-22; Ord. 5220 § 10, 2000: Ord. 3618 § 59, 1991)

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 7.08.050 Right of entry for permit inspection.

7.08.050 - Right of entry for permit inspection. Any person required to obtain any permit under any of the provisions of this Title shall permit their premises to be inspected by the Animal Protection Services Officer at any time. (Ord. No. 6816, § 36, 8-17-22; Ord. 3618 § 60, 1991)

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 7.08.060 License fees—Designated.

7.08.060 - License fees—Designated. Except as otherwise provided in Section 7.08.065, the following annual fees shall be paid for each license at the time of issuance of the license for each dog, cat or ferret: Classification | Fee (A) Dog, male ..... | $25.00 (B) Dog, male, neutered ..... | 10.00 (C) Cat, male ..... | 25.00 (D) Cat, male, neutered ..... | 10.00 (E) Dog, female ..... | 25.00 (F) Dog, female, spayed ..... | 10.00 (G) Cat, female ..... | 25.00 (H) Cat, female, spayed ..... | 10.00 (I) Ferret, male ..... | 25.00 (J) Ferret, male, neutered ..... | 10.00 (K) Ferret female ..... | 25.00 (L) Ferret, female, spayed ..... | 10.00 (Ord. 5220 § 11, 2000: Ord. 5037 § 1, 1997: Ord. 5005 § 2, 1997: Ord. 3618 § 61, 1991)

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 7.08.065 License fees—Reduced.

7.08.065 - License fees—Reduced. The twenty-five dollar and ten dollar license fees described in Section 7.08.060 shall be reduced to fifteen dollars and five dollars, respectively, for any owner who: (A) Is not required by this Chapter to obtain a dog fancier's permit, a cat fancier's permit or a pet fancier's permit; and (B) Is either: (1) Sixty-five years of age or older; or (2) Qualified to receive disability benefits under Social Security or an equivalent disability retirement program. (Ord. 5037 § 2, 1997)

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 7.08.070 License fee exemptions.

7.08.070 - License fee exemptions. The fee provisions of Section 7.08.060 shall not apply to an animal: (A) Which has been trained, and is actually being used, as a guide animal, hearing animal, assistance animal, or seizure alert animal; and (B) Whose qualification under Subsection (A) has been documented to the satisfaction of the Animal Protection Services Officer. (Ord. No. 6816, § 37, 8-17-22; Ord. No. 6407, § 2, 3-18-15; Ord. 5005 § 2, 1997: Ord. 3618 § 62, 1991)

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 7.08.075 License fees—Time period expired.

7.08.075 - License fees—Time period expired. In addition to the license fees set forth in Section 7.08.060, the City is authorized to charge a late fee of five dollars in connection with the issuance of a license that was not obtained within the thirty-day period described in Section 7.08.010. (Ord. 5497 § 1, 2002)

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 7.08.080 Receipt and tag issuance—Replacement.

7.08.080 - Receipt and tag issuance—Replacement. Each person paying the license fee under Section 7.08.060 shall receive a receipt stating the amount, date of payment, a brief description of the animal and, except as provided in Section 7.08.090(C), a numbered license tag of a durable material. If the tag is lost, the owner shall, within ten days from the date of the discovery of loss, procure a new numbered tag and pay the fee of five dollars therefor. (Ord. 5220 § 12, 2000: Ord. 3618 § 63, 1991)

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 7.08.090 Tagging required—Misuse.

7.08.090 - Tagging required—Misuse. (A) The owner of any dog, cat or ferret licensed under this Chapter shall securely fasten about the neck of the animal a collar which has attached thereto the license tag referred to in Section 7.08.080. It is unlawful for a person to fail to comply with the preceding sentence. (B) It is unlawful for any person to: (1) Remove any license tag issued pursuant to Section 7.08.080 from any animal not owned by that person, or not lawfully in his possession or under his control or care; (2) Place on any animal, or to permit any animal in his control or possession to wear any license tag which has not been issued pursuant to this Chapter for that particular animal; or (3) Place on any animal, or to own, keep, or possess any animal wearing, any counterfeit, imitation, or altered license tag of the kind required by this Chapter. (C) As an alterative to obtaining a license tag for, and attaching it to, a ferret, the owner may have an electronic identification microchip implanted under the skin of the ferret if the manufacturer of the microchip has been approved by the Animal Regulation Officer and the implantation conforms to procedures recommended by the manufacturer. (Ord. No. 6180, § 4, 3-7-12; Ord. 5220 § 13, 2000: Ord. 3618 § 64, 1991)

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 7.08.100 License—Term.

7.08.100 - License—Term. Each dog, cat or ferret license issued by the City shall be effective for one year following its issuance or until there is a change in ownership of the animal, in which case the new owner has thirty days from the date of the transfer of possession to obtain a new annual license, and to pay all applicable fees. In addition to the license fees set forth in Section 7.08.060, the City is authorized to charge a late fee of five dollars in connection with the issuance of a license that was not obtained within thirty days after a license has expired or ownership of an animal has been transferred. (Ord. 5497 § 2, 2002: Ord. 5220 § 14, 2000: Ord. 5005 § 3, 1997: Ord. 3618 § 65, 1991)

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 7.08.110 Administration.

7.08.110 - Administration. The licensing functions and duties shall be performed by the Director of the Department of Public Safety or an authorized representative. (Ord. No. 6518, § 8, 4-6-16; Ord. 3618 § 66, 1991)

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 7.08.120 License register.

7.08.120 - License register. The City shall keep a register of all issued licenses showing for each license: (A) The name, current address, and telephone number, if any, of the person to whom the license was issued; (B) Date of issuance; (C) Description of the dog, cat or ferret; (D) The number of the license tag, or the manufacturer and identifying information for any electronic microchip which is used in lieu of a license tag; and (E) The expiration date of the most recent vaccination for rabies. (Ord. 5220 § 15, 2000: Ord. 3618 § 67, 1991)

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 7.08.130 License—Exemption.

7.08.130 - License—Exemption. The provisions of this Chapter relating to licensing shall not apply to dogs, cats or ferrets under four months of age, provided that they are not running at large. (Ord. 5220 § 16, 2000: Ord. 3618 § 68, 1991)

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 7.08.140 Number of dogs permitted.

7.08.140 - Number of dogs permitted. Except as otherwise provided in Section 7.08.150, no person shall keep more than six dogs over three months of age, at any place, on any premises, or in any one residence, located within the City. (Ord. No. 6824, § 4, 1-4-23; Ord. No. 6804, § 1, 2-2-22; Ord. 3618 § 69, 1991)

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 7.08.150 Dog fancier's permit.

7.08.150 - Dog fancier's permit. A dog fancier may keep and maintain on his or her property a maximum of eight adult dogs, provided that such person has first obtained from the Animal Regulation Officer a dog fancier's permit for said dogs and has paid the annual fee in the amount of fifty dollars, which cost shall include inspection. Any such permit, if granted, shall be subject to such conditions as may be prescribed by the Animal Regulation Officer or the County Health Officer, to prevent the keeping of the dogs from becoming a nuisance. Any person who meets the provisions of this Section and has in his or her possession, with respect to said dogs, a valid dog fancier's permit, as described herein, need not have the property where the dogs are maintained rezoned in order to be allowed to keep and maintain such dogs thereon. (Ord. No. 6824, § 5, 1-4-23; Ord. 3618 § 70, 1991)

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 7.08.160 Number of cats permitted.

7.08.160 - Number of cats permitted. Except as otherwise provided in Section 7.08.170, no person shall keep more than six cats over four months of age, at any place, or on any premises, or in any one residence, located within the City. (Ord. No. 6824, § 6, 1-4-23; Ord. No. 6804, § 2, 2-2-22; Ord. 3618 § 71, 1991)

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 7.08.170 Cat fancier's permit.

7.08.170 - Cat fancier's permit. A cat fancier may keep and maintain on his or her property a maximum of eight adult cats, provided such person has first obtained from the Animal Regulation Officer a cat fancier's permit for said cats and has paid the annual fee in the amount of fifty dollars, which cost shall include inspection. If granted, such permit shall be on such conditions as may be deemed necessary or advisable and as prescribed by the Health Officer to prevent the keeping of any and all such cats from becoming a nuisance. All cat fanciers meeting the provisions of this Section and having a cat fancier's permit as described herein need not have the property where the cats are so maintained. (Ord. No. 6824, § 7, 1-4-23; Ord. 3618 § 70, 1991)

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 7.08.180 Pet fancier's permit.

7.08.180 - Pet fancier's permit. A pet fancier may own, keep or possess on his or her property not more than eight spayed or neutered dogs over one year of age or twelve spayed or neutered cats over eight months of age, or any combination thereof if the number of dogs does not exceed eight and the combined number of animals does not exceed twelve, provided that the pet fancier has obtained from the Animal Regulation Officer a pet fancier's permit. The pet fancier shall obtain a pet fancier's permit from the Animal Regulation Officer each and every twelve-month period. The Animal Regulation Officer shall issue the pet fancier's permit only after inspecting the applicant's property and determining that the dogs or cats, or both, will be safely confined in a completely enclosed building, residence or enclosed lot and do not pose a nuisance to the public. As a part of the application process, the Animal Protection Services Officer shall notify all property owners contiguous to the applicant's property that the applicant has applied for a pet fancier's permit. The cost of the inspection and permit shall be fifty dollars. A pet fancier who has obtained a pet fancier's permit need not have his or her property rezoned for the purpose of owning, keeping or possessing such pets. (Ord. No. 6824, § 7, 1-4-23; Ord. No. 6816, § 38, 8-17-22; Ord. 3642 § 4, 1992)

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 7.08.185 Ferrets—Number limited.

7.08.185 - Ferrets—Number limited. No person shall keep more than four ferrets over four months of age at any residence or premises within the City. (Ord. No. 6804, § 3, 2-2-22; Ord. 5220 § 17, 2000)

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