City of Las Vegas restricts retail pet stores from selling commercially bred dogs, cats, and rabbits, requiring partnerships with rescues or shelters and full source-disclosure consistent with surrounding Clark County humane-pet-store rules.
LVMC Title 6 amendments adopted alongside Clark County's humane pet-store ordinance restrict retail sales of dogs, cats, and rabbits to animals sourced from public shelters, registered rescues, or recognized humane societies. Stores must post each animal's source name, license, and intake date in plain view. Routine inspections by Animal Protective Services confirm sourcing records, vaccinations, and adequate housing. Existing breeder-store grandfathering has expired, so any new pet-store license requires the rescue model. Backyard breeders selling more than one litter per year must obtain breeder permits separately. Online sales and home-based breeding still trigger licensing thresholds.
License revocation, fines up to $1,000 per animal sold improperly, retail-cease orders, and forfeiture of animals to The Animal Foundation pending investigation.
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