NRS 574.450 – Examination by veterinarian; sale of cat or dog that requires immediate treatment prohibited; conditions under which presence of parasites requires treatment.

1. A retailer or dealer shall, after the acquisition of a cat or dog for resale, cause the cat or dog to be examined by a veterinarian. The retailer or dealer shall not sell the cat or dog before it is initially examined by a veterinarian. 2. A retailer or dealer shall cause a cat […]

NRS 574.460 – Provision of written statement to purchaser of cat: Required disclosures; signature of seller and purchaser.

1. A retailer or dealer shall, before selling a cat, provide the purchaser of the cat with a written statement that discloses: (a) The name, address and telephone number of the retailer or dealer. (b) The date the cat was born, if known. (c) The name and address of the person from whom the retailer […]

NRS 574.470 – Provision of written statement to purchaser of dog: Required disclosures; signature of seller and purchaser.

1. A retailer or dealer shall, before selling a dog, provide the purchaser of the dog with a written statement that discloses: (a) The name, address and telephone number of the retailer or dealer. (b) The date the dog was born, if known. (c) The name and address of the person from whom the retailer […]

NRS 574.480 – Posting of notice concerning dog or cat offered for sale.

A retailer or dealer shall conspicuously post within close proximity to the primary enclosure of a dog or cat offered for sale the following notice printed in at least 48-point type upon paper that is at least 11 inches wide and 17 inches long: NEVADA LAW REQUIRES THAT INFORMATION CONCERNING THE DATE OF BIRTH, SOURCE, […]

NRS 574.485 – Imposition of administrative fines for violation of NRS 574.460, 574.470 or 574.480; deposit in State General Fund.

1. In addition to any other penalty provided by law, the Director of the State Department of Agriculture may impose an administrative fine on any retailer or dealer who violates the provisions of NRS 574.460, 574.470 or 574.480 in an amount not to exceed: For the first violation………………………………………………………………………………. $250 For the second violation……………………………………………………………………………. 500 For […]

NRS 574.490 – Duties upon determination that pet was sold with condition that requires immediate treatment.

If a person purchases a pet from a retailer or dealer and, within 10 days after the sale, a veterinarian determines that the pet has an illness, disease or other condition that is terminal or requires immediate hospitalization or immediate surgical intervention and that was in existence on the date of the sale, the retailer […]

NRS 574.500 – Separating dog or cat from mother; penalty.

1. A retailer, dealer or operator shall not separate a dog or cat from its mother until it is 8 weeks of age or accustomed to taking food or nourishment other than by nursing, whichever is later. 2. A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor. (Added to NRS […]

NRS 574.510 – Knowingly selling dog or cat with condition requiring immediate treatment prohibited; penalties.

1. A retailer or dealer who sells a dog or cat that the retailer or dealer knows has any illness, disease or other condition that is terminal or requires immediate hospitalization or immediate surgical intervention and fails to disclose such information at the time of sale is guilty of a misdemeanor. In addition to any […]