Limitation on number of sales to a household.
Las Vegas Municipal Code § 7.42.075
in effect7.42.075 - Limitation on number of sales to a household.
(A) In any one calendar year, no pet shop or breeder may sell to the same person, or persons from the same household, more than the following number of animals in each category:
(1) Six dogs;
(2) Six cats;
(3) Four ferrets;
(4) Four rabbits; or
(5) Two guinea pigs.
(B) In order to document compliance with Subsection (A) and to assist in enforcement efforts, each pet shop and each breeder shall:
(1) In connection with the sale of any animal listed in Subsection (A), record the name and address of each purchaser of an animal listed in Subsection (A) as documented by the purchaser's driver's license or state-issued identification card, as well as the number and type of each animal purchased on that occasion; and
(2) Submit to the City, on a calendar quarter basis, a report detailing the information recorded pursuant to Paragraph (1) of this Subsection (B). Each such report must be submitted within thirty days following the end of each calendar quarter.
(C) Each pet shop shall post signage in a prominent location, or provide a handout to each purchaser of an animal listed in Subsection (A), a listing of the limits established by this Title regarding the number of such animals that can be kept at a residence or premises within the City, as well as the number limits applicable to dog fanciers, cat fanciers and pet fanciers.
(D) A violation of this Section is subject to the enforcement provisions of LVMC Chapter 7.44. In addition, a second violation of Subsection (A) shall be grounds for disciplinary action in accordance with LVMC Chapter 6.88 regarding the business license of a pet shop or breeder responsible for the violation.
(Ord. No. 6895, § 1, 1-15-25)
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_7.42.075LINUSAHOFetched: 10/28/2026