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🐔 Animal Ordinances/Exotic Pets

Las Vegas vs North Las Vegas

How do exotic pets rules compare between Las Vegas, NV and North Las Vegas, NV?

Las Vegas has fewer restrictions than North Las Vegas.

Las Vegas, NV

Clark County

Some Restrictions

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.

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North Las Vegas, NV

Clark County

Heavy Restrictions

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.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactLas VegasNorth Las Vegas
CodeLVMC Chapter 7.38-
Outdoor Exotic Animals1,500 ft setback from residences/schools-
Small Livestock3 sheep/goats per 0.5 acre-
Nevada NoteFerrets/hedgehogs legal in NV (unlike CA)-
Code Citation-NLVMC Title 6 Animals
State Authority-Nevada Department of Wildlife under NAC 503
Banned Examples-Big cats, primates, wolf hybrids, venomous reptiles
Permitted-Dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, small reptiles
HOA Rules-Further restrictions under NRS 116

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Las Vegas FAQ

Can I own an exotic pet in las Vegas?

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.

What exotic animals are prohibited in las Vegas?

Code: LVMC Chapter 7.38. Outdoor Exotic Animals: 1,500 ft setback from residences/schools. Small Livestock: 3 sheep/goats per 0.5 acre. Nevada Note: Ferrets/hedgehogs legal in NV (unlike CA).

North Las Vegas FAQ

Can I keep a ferret in North Las Vegas?

Yes. Ferrets are legal in Nevada and in North Las Vegas. Rabies vaccination per NRS 441A is recommended though the virus is rare in ferrets.

Is a wolf-dog hybrid legal?

No. Wolf-dog hybrids are prohibited as pets in North Las Vegas under Title 6, regardless of dilution percentage.

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