LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The Las Vegas Metropolis Council handed a brand new ordinance Wednesday that will ban Las Vegas pet outlets from promoting a number of completely different sorts of animals, together with canine and cats.
The council handed the ordinance in a 5-2 vote, setting new requirements and updating pet store rules to make sure the well being and welfare of animals and to cut back the dangers related to large-scale breeding operations, the town mentioned.
Beginning Wednesday, new pet outlets in Las Vegas can’t promote canine, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, or potbellied pigs. The outlets can as an alternative accomplice with native rescues and shelters to assist pets get adopted.
Present pet outlets are exempt from the ordinance till Nov. 6, 2028. After that date, all pet outlets in Las Vegas, new and current, might be prohibited from promoting these animals. There are 13 current licensed pet outlets in Las Vegas promoting these animals. If an current store adjustments possession, relocates or loses its license, that exemption ends instantly.
The brand new guidelines pet outlets should comply with below the ordinance are:
Maintain canine in protected, enclosed areas that stop unrestricted public entry
Separate incompatible canine and guarantee all enclosures reduce stress and danger of damage
Keep a written illness management plan and supply correct quarantine rooms with separate air flow, if wanted
Present a one-year guarantee for canine below 12 months outdated and 30 days of free pet insurance coverage
Clearly show the value and kennel of origin for canine and cats
Guarantee veterinary well being certificates are supplied inside 10 days previous to sale
Pet outlets with three or extra violations of the municipal code might now face allow revocation for repeated or critical violations
“This change helps prevent puppy-mill sales, protects animal welfare and supports the amazing rescue groups doing this work every day,” the Metropolis of Las Vegas mentioned in a social media publish Wednesday.
Unlawful animal gross sales will carry penalties of $250 to $500 per violation. Violations could also be handled as a felony misdemeanor or civil infraction.
Clark County beforehand handed the same ordinance that bans the sale of canine, cats, and pigs in pet shops.
For extra data on the ordinance, CLICK HERE.
