North Las Vegas prohibits wild and exotic animals as pets under NLVMC Title 6 and Nevada Department of Wildlife rules. Big cats, primates, and venomous reptiles are banned.
NLVMC Title 6 Animals prohibits keeping wild and exotic animals as pets within city limits. Prohibited species typically include big cats (tigers, lions, cougars, bobcats), non-human primates (monkeys, chimpanzees), venomous reptiles, constrictor snakes over specified lengths, and hybrid wolves or wolf-dogs. Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) regulates wildlife possession statewide under NAC 503 with a list of unrestricted, restricted, and prohibited species. Nevada is notably permissive on some exotics at the state level (no state permit required for many reptiles and hedgehogs), but North Las Vegas remains more restrictive. Common domestic pets including dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, hamsters, guinea pigs, most lizards, and non-venomous small snakes are permitted. Federal USDA rules apply to commercial exhibitors. HOA CC and R rules under NRS 116 may further restrict pet species.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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