Nevada Local Ordinances

Current Legislation

• Bill – 2024005 – LAS VEGAS, NV CITY COUNCIL

  Summary:

  Ordinance No. 2024-45 amends Title 7 (Animals), Chapters 7.42 (Pet Shops and Related Businesses) and 7.44 (Enforcement) of Las Vegas, NV Municipal Code to: (1) Limit the number of animals that can be sold by a pet shop or breeder to one person or household during a calendar year; (2) Establish corresponding documentation and compliance requirements; and (3) Update penalty provisions pertaining to the keeping and sale of animals.

  Status:

  Bill Location:

  LAS VEGAS, NV CITY COUNCIL

  Bill Action:

  REINTRODUCED AND REFERRED TO CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON 12/18/24 – RELEASED BY RECOMMENDING COMMITTEE ON 1/13/25 – ADOPTED BY CITY COUNCIL ON 1/15/25

• Bill – 2024004 – LAS VEGAS, NV CITY COUNCIL

  Summary:

  Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-41 amends Title 2 (Administration) of Las Vegas, NV Municipal Code by adding a new Chapter 2.67 to establish the Animal Advisory Committee.

  Status:

  Bill Location:

  LAS VEGAS, NV CITY COUNCIL

  Bill Action:

  CITY COUNCIL ACCEPTED RECOMMENDING COMMITTEE’S “DO NOT PASS” RECOMMENDATION (6-1 VOTE) ON 2/19/25 (MEASURE FAILED)

• Bill – 2025001 – LAS VEGAS, NV CITY COUNCIL

  Summary:

  Ordinance No. 2025-13 amends Title 7 (Animals), Chapter 7.40 (Professional Animal Handlers) and Chapter 7.42 (Pet Shops and Related Businesses) of Las Vegas, NV Municipal Code to amend certain pet shop regulations to include: (1) Requirements for animal enclosures; (2) Disease control and quarantine of animals with a communicable disease; and (3) Warranties for the sale of dogs under 12 months of age.

  Status:

  Bill Location:

  LAS VEGAS, NV CITY COUNCIL

  Bill Action:

  ORDINANCE STRICKEN FROM FULL CITY COUNCIL 8/6/25 AGENDA – ORDINANCE NO. 2025-35 (PET SALE BAN W/PET SHOP REGS) ADOPTED ON 11/5/25

• Bill – 2025002 – LAS VEGAS, NV CITY COUNCIL

  Summary:

  Ordinance No. 2025-14 amends Title 7 (Animals), Chapter 7.40 (Professional Animal Handlers) and Chapter 7.42 (Pet Shops and Related Businesses) of Las Vegas, NV Municipal Code to amend certain pet shop regulations by adding new sections: (1) Prohibiting newly licensed pet shops from selling dogs, cats, rabbits, or potbellied pigs; and (2) Establishing penalties for violations of Title 7 (Animals).

  Status:

  Bill Location:

  LAS VEGAS, NV CITY COUNCIL

  Bill Action:

  ORDINANCE STRICKEN FROM FULL CITY COUNCIL 8/6/25 AGENDA – ORDINANCE NO. 2025-35 (PET SALE BAN W/PET SHOP REGS) ADOPTED ON 11/5/25

• Bill – 2025003 – LAS VEGAS, NV CITY COUNCIL

  Summary:

  Ordinance No. 2025-35 amends Title 7 (Animals) of Las Vegas, NV Municipal Code by: (1) prohibiting newly licensed pet shops from selling dogs, cats, rabbits, potbellied pigs, or guinea pigs; and (2) amending certain pet shop regulations to include requirements for animal enclosures, disease control, and warranties for the sale of dogs under 12 months of age.

  Status:

  Bill Location:

  LAS VEGAS, NV CITY COUNCIL

  Bill Action:

  ADOPTED BY CITY COUNCIL (5-2 VOTE) ON 11/5/25 – EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY FOR NEW STORES – EFFECTIVE 11/6/28 FOR EXISTING STORES