Wild and farm animals regulated under LVMC Chapter 7.38. Non-domestic animals must be 1,500 ft from residences, schools, or parks if kept outdoors.
LVMC Chapter 7.38 (Wild and Farm Animals) governs exotic and non-domestic animals. Exotic animals kept outdoors must be located at least 1,500 feet from any residential dwelling, school, child care facility, or public park. Small livestock (sheep/goats): max 3 per half-acre. Wild animal permits required for dangerous species. Nevada generally allows more exotic pets than California — ferrets and hedgehogs are legal in Nevada.
Keeping without permit: animal confiscation plus fine. Africanized bee zone violation: NDA enforcement. Dangerous animal escape: criminal liability.
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