NEVADA; breeder licensing, anti-tethering...bills introduced
Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2009 7:59 pm
Breeder licensing, animal 'fighting' and new kennel size and exercise restrictions, anti-tethering, euthanasia only legal through licensed veteranarian...the list goes on...DO NOT IGNORE THESE BILLS...yes Nevada is rural but sooner or later Animal Control is going to show up at your door.
Bills introduced to the Nevada legislature can be found at
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/75th2009/BDR ... ?showAll=1
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/75th2009/Rep ... cfm?ID=656 Nevada bill
SB241 as introduced http://www.leg.state.nv.us/75th2009/Bills/SB/SB241.pdf
requires licensing cat or dog breeder for an annual licensing fee of $500.
Licenses can be refused to applicants convicted of provisions under the
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRs/NRS-574.html cruelty to animals laws of Nevada.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/75th2009/Rep ... .cfm?ID=43 Nevada bill AB15
as introduced http://www.leg.state.nv.us/75th2009/Bills/AB/AB15.pdf requires
pet sellers, veterinarians and public parks to post notices of any local
ordinances requiring sterilization of dogs or cats.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/75th2009/Rep ... cfm?ID=340 Nevada bill
SB133 as introduced http://www.leg.state.nv.us/75th2009/Bills/SB/SB133.pdf
expands the prohibitions under existing law to include a person who possesses
any animal with the intent to use the animal in a fight with another animal or
to engage in certain other acts that are prohibited under NRS 574.070. The bill,
however, is under going amendment that will require
(1) an "operator" to provide specified minimum floor space
calculated as
((6 inches+length of animal) squared) / 144 = required square footage. An
animal 18 inches long would require 4 square feet. (6+18)=24 24*24=576 576/144=4
It prohibits stacking of cages.
(2) daily exercise periods totaling at least one hour for each dog in which
the dog is removed from the primary enclosure and given free mobility for the
entire exercise period by either leash walking or giving the dog access to a
space at least four times the size of the primary enclosure. Mechanical exercise
devices are prohibited.
(3) Requires annual veterinary exams and exams "prior to each attempt at
breeding," prompt treatment of any illness or injury by a licensed
veterinarian; and, "where needed, humane euthanasia to be performed only by
a licensed veterinarian using techniques identified as “Acceptable”.
(4) Prohibits breeding consecutive heat cycles or breeding dogs younger than
one year.
(5) Limits breeders to 50 or fewer breeding animals.
----- Note the above provisions are not yet officially published ---
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/75th2009/Rep ... cfm?ID=339 Nevada bill
SB132 as introduced http://www.leg.state.nv.us/75th2009/Bills/SB/SB132.pdf
this bill prohibits a person from tethering, chaining, tying or otherwise
restraining a dog using a device that is less than 12 feet in length or for more
than 9 hours during a 24-hour period or from placing a dog in an outdoor
enclosure for more than 9 hours during a 24-hour period unless the dog weighs a
specified amount and the enclosure is a certain size.
To be used longer than 9 hours the pen must be at least 60 square feet for dogs
under 20 pounds, 120 square feet for dogs under 60 pounds, 160 square feet for
dogs under 100 pounds, and 200 square feet for dogs over over 100.
It exempts a dog that is: (1) being treated by a veterinarian; (2) being used
for hunting or being trained to hunt; (3) participating in a dog show; (4) being
kept in a shelter or boarding facility or temporarily in a camping area; (5)
temporarily being cared for during a rescue operation; or (6) being used as part
of an agricultural operation.
You can vote in polls on Nevada legislation at
https://www.leg.state.nv.us/75th2009/opinions/poll/
One tactic to getting laws passed against breeders is to introduce the bill as
something everyone can support, like anti-dog fighting, encourage a big show of
support, and then change the language to target breeders. Once people have seen
the intial bill as harmless they may fail to follow its amendment and in any
case their early support can be used as evidence that the provisions are
popular.
You can track bills of interest to you at
https://www.leg.state.nv.us/75th2009/subscriber
Bills introduced to the Nevada legislature can be found at
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/75th2009/BDR ... ?showAll=1
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/75th2009/Rep ... cfm?ID=656 Nevada bill
SB241 as introduced http://www.leg.state.nv.us/75th2009/Bills/SB/SB241.pdf
requires licensing cat or dog breeder for an annual licensing fee of $500.
Licenses can be refused to applicants convicted of provisions under the
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRs/NRS-574.html cruelty to animals laws of Nevada.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/75th2009/Rep ... .cfm?ID=43 Nevada bill AB15
as introduced http://www.leg.state.nv.us/75th2009/Bills/AB/AB15.pdf requires
pet sellers, veterinarians and public parks to post notices of any local
ordinances requiring sterilization of dogs or cats.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/75th2009/Rep ... cfm?ID=340 Nevada bill
SB133 as introduced http://www.leg.state.nv.us/75th2009/Bills/SB/SB133.pdf
expands the prohibitions under existing law to include a person who possesses
any animal with the intent to use the animal in a fight with another animal or
to engage in certain other acts that are prohibited under NRS 574.070. The bill,
however, is under going amendment that will require
(1) an "operator" to provide specified minimum floor space
calculated as
((6 inches+length of animal) squared) / 144 = required square footage. An
animal 18 inches long would require 4 square feet. (6+18)=24 24*24=576 576/144=4
It prohibits stacking of cages.
(2) daily exercise periods totaling at least one hour for each dog in which
the dog is removed from the primary enclosure and given free mobility for the
entire exercise period by either leash walking or giving the dog access to a
space at least four times the size of the primary enclosure. Mechanical exercise
devices are prohibited.
(3) Requires annual veterinary exams and exams "prior to each attempt at
breeding," prompt treatment of any illness or injury by a licensed
veterinarian; and, "where needed, humane euthanasia to be performed only by
a licensed veterinarian using techniques identified as “Acceptable”.
(4) Prohibits breeding consecutive heat cycles or breeding dogs younger than
one year.
(5) Limits breeders to 50 or fewer breeding animals.
----- Note the above provisions are not yet officially published ---
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/75th2009/Rep ... cfm?ID=339 Nevada bill
SB132 as introduced http://www.leg.state.nv.us/75th2009/Bills/SB/SB132.pdf
this bill prohibits a person from tethering, chaining, tying or otherwise
restraining a dog using a device that is less than 12 feet in length or for more
than 9 hours during a 24-hour period or from placing a dog in an outdoor
enclosure for more than 9 hours during a 24-hour period unless the dog weighs a
specified amount and the enclosure is a certain size.
To be used longer than 9 hours the pen must be at least 60 square feet for dogs
under 20 pounds, 120 square feet for dogs under 60 pounds, 160 square feet for
dogs under 100 pounds, and 200 square feet for dogs over over 100.
It exempts a dog that is: (1) being treated by a veterinarian; (2) being used
for hunting or being trained to hunt; (3) participating in a dog show; (4) being
kept in a shelter or boarding facility or temporarily in a camping area; (5)
temporarily being cared for during a rescue operation; or (6) being used as part
of an agricultural operation.
You can vote in polls on Nevada legislation at
https://www.leg.state.nv.us/75th2009/opinions/poll/
One tactic to getting laws passed against breeders is to introduce the bill as
something everyone can support, like anti-dog fighting, encourage a big show of
support, and then change the language to target breeders. Once people have seen
the intial bill as harmless they may fail to follow its amendment and in any
case their early support can be used as evidence that the provisions are
popular.
You can track bills of interest to you at
https://www.leg.state.nv.us/75th2009/subscriber