Animal Laws-Effective October 1, 2009

The 2009 Nevada State Legislature passed important animal related laws which take effect October 1, 2009.

SB132: Limits the amount of time a dog can be tethered or chained to a total of 14 hours out of a 24 hour day and determines how it can be tethered; requires that ties and chains must be at least 12 feet.

AB199: Makes it unlawful to own a fighting dog.

AB15: Requires signage in a veterinarian’s office when a locality requires spaying/neutering; requires localities to post at parks signage if the locality legislates spaying and neuter; requires pet stores to provide the name and address of the breeder and to post local regulations regarding spay and neuter; requires that puppies and kittens be 8 weeks old before they can be sold or transferred.