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2015 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 574 - Cruelty to Animals: Prevention and Penalties
NRS 574.500 - Separating dog or cat from mother; penalty.

NV Rev Stat § 574.500 (2015) What's This?

1. A retailer, dealer or operator shall not separate a dog or cat from its mother until it is 8 weeks of age or accustomed to taking food or nourishment other than by nursing, whichever is later.

2. A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.

(Added to NRS by 1993, 2151; A 2009, 2020; 2011, 1608)

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