Reno has no breed-specific legislation. Nevada has no statewide breed-ban preemption, but Reno regulates dangerous and vicious dogs individually based on behavior under RMC Title 6, not by breed.
Nevada state law does not preempt local breed-specific legislation, meaning Nevada cities are legally free to enact breed bans. However, Reno has chosen not to regulate by breed. Instead, Reno Municipal Code Title 6 and Washoe County Code Chapter 55 regulate dangerous and vicious dogs based on documented behavior. A dog can be declared potentially dangerous after one incident of unprovoked aggression or biting, and vicious after subsequent incidents or a serious attack. Consequences for dangerous/vicious declarations include mandatory secure enclosure, muzzling in public, liability insurance (often $100,000+), microchipping, sterilization, and warning signage. The North Las Vegas pit bull advocacy movement and the 2013 Nevada legislative session resulted in NRS 202.500 which regulates dangerous dogs statewide but does not mandate or prohibit breed bans. Landlords and insurance carriers in Reno may still impose breed restrictions on tenants and policyholders independently.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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