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Clark County, NV Animal Ordinances: Bird Protection (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Governing section
Clark County Code § 10.36.035
Prohibited act
Feeding wild pigeons on property
Declared
Public nuisance
Max penalty
$1,000 fine / 6 months jail
Applies to
Unincorporated Clark County only

Summary

Feeding wild pigeons on public or residential property is unlawful in unincorporated Clark County: the county code declares their roosting a public nuisance.

City-specific rules exist: North Las Vegas, and Las Vegas have their own bird protection rules that differ from Clark County's county-level regulations. If you live in one of those cities, check the city-specific page instead.

It shall be unlawful for any person to encourage the lingering, roosting and/or congregating of wild pigeons by providing food—including but not limited to, grain seeds, greens, bread crumbs and miscellaneous food scraps—intended for wild pigeon ingestion on public or residential property.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 147).

Full Breakdown

Clark County Code Section 10.36.035 makes it unlawful to encourage wild pigeons to linger, roost, or congregate by feeding them grain, seeds, greens, bread crumbs, or other food scraps on public or residential property. The county cites the buildup of pigeon droppings and roosting as a health and property hazard as well as an aesthetic nuisance. This applies countywide in unincorporated areas, including Paradise and Winchester townships where the Las Vegas Strip sits. A separate section, 10.36.030, requires racing or homing pigeons to be confined except for up to one hour of daily free flight.

Violations & Fines

No specific penalty is listed for Section 10.36.035, so the code's general penalty under Section 1.01.040 applies: up to $1,000 in fines and/or six months in county jail, with each day of continued violation a separate offense.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I feed pigeons in my Clark County yard?
No. Section 10.36.035 bans providing food that encourages wild pigeons to linger or roost on public or residential property in unincorporated Clark County.
Does this rule cover racing pigeons?
No, kept racing or homing pigeons are addressed separately under Section 10.36.030, which allows up to one hour of daily free flight if otherwise confined.

Sources & Official References

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