Las Vegas, NV Animal Ordinances: Wildlife Feeding (2026)
Key Facts
- Prohibited act
- Putting out food for wild pigeons
- Where it applies
- Public property and private residences
- Max penalty
- $1,000 fine / 6 months jail
- Exception
- Feeding under a Chapter 7.38 permit
- Enforced as
- Public nuisance violation
Summary
Las Vegas bans putting out food meant for wild pigeons on any property, public or private, to stop them from lingering, roosting, or congregating; unpermitted feeding is a public nuisance enforced citywide.
it is unlawful and a public nuisance for any person to encourage the lingering, roosting or congregating of wild pigeons by providing food intended for ingestion by wild pigeons, whether on public property or private residential property. For purposes of the preceding sentence, "food" includes without limitation grain, seeds, greens, bread crumbs, and miscellaneous food scraps.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 61).
Full Breakdown
Las Vegas Municipal Code 7.38.055 makes it unlawful and a public nuisance to provide food intended for wild pigeons anywhere in the city, on public property or private residential lots alike. The ban covers grain, seed, greens, bread crumbs, and any other food scraps left out to encourage pigeons to linger, roost, or congregate. Animal Protection Services enforces the section, and because no specific fine is written into Chapter 7.38, violations default to the Chapter 1.24 general penalty. The only carve-out is feeding conducted under a permit issued pursuant to Chapter 7.38; without one, putting out pigeon feed anywhere in city limits is a code violation.
Violations & Fines
Violating LVMC 7.38.055 falls under the Chapter 1.24 general penalty: a fine up to $1,000, up to six months in jail, or both, and each day the feeding continues is a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
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