City Of Las Vegas: Animal Cruelty Ordinance

Las Vegas NV

13 June, 2022

1:54 PM

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Press release from the City of Las Vegas: June 9, 2022 We've strengthened our animal cruelty laws to help protect pets. The Las Vegas City Council has updated the city's municipal code related to animal cruelty by requiring: Cooling devices when the temperature is expected to exceed 105 degrees (misters, swamp coolers, or air conditioners)No animal is tethered, tied, or restrained for more than 10 hours in a 24-hour period; andNo animal can be tethered during a National Weather Service heat advisory In addition, the court may prohibit anyone convicted of animal cruelty from owning an animal, living in a home where an animal is present, and working in a business where animals are present, for four years. If an animal dies as a result of animal cruelty, the court will prohibit the defendant from owning an animal, living in a home where an animal is present, and working in a business where animals are present, for a minimum two years. Report any animal welfare concerns to Animal Control at 702-229-6444 option 2. This press release was produced by the City of Las Vegas. The views expressed here are the author's own.