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  • Bill – 2024005 – LAS VEGAS, NV CITY COUNCIL

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    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.

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  • Bill – 2024001 – HENDERSON, NV CITY COUNCIL

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    Bill No. 3768 amends Title 7 (Animals) of Henderson, NV Municipal Code by adding a new Chapter 7.75 (Commercial Animal Establishments) to prohibit permits from being issued to new commercial animal establishments that sell dogs, cats, and/or rabbits.

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  • Bill – 2024002 – LAS VEGAS, NV CITY COUNCIL

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    Ordinance No. 2024-32 amends Title 7 (Animals), Chapters 7.08 (Dog and Cat Licenses and Permits), 7.42 (Pet Shops and Related Businesses) and 7.44 (Enforcement) of Las Vegas, NV Municipal Code to: (1) To limit to four the number of guinea pigs that may be kept at one location; (2) Limit the number of animals that can be sold by a pet shop or breeder to one person or household during a calendar year; (3) Establish corresponding documentation and compliance requirements; and (4) Update penalty provisions pertaining to the keeping and sale of animals.

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  • Bill – 2024003 – FERNLEY, NV CITY COUNCIL

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    Ordinance No. 357 amends Title 6 (Animals) of Fernley, NV Municipal Code by adding a new Section 6.17 (Retail sale of dogs and cats in commercial establishments) to prohibit the retail sale of dogs and cats in city pet stores.

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  • Bill – 2024004 – LAS VEGAS, NV CITY COUNCIL (RECOMMENDING COMMITTEE)

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    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.

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