2019 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 574 - Cruelty to Animals: Prevention and Penalties
NRS 574.390 - Primary enclosures generally.
1. An operator shall ensure that a primary enclosure:
(a) Has a solid floor;
(b) Is not stacked on top of another primary enclosure; and
(c) Is constructed and maintained in such a manner as to:
(1) Protect the dogs or cats inside from injury;
(2) Prevent the dogs or cats inside from escaping;
(3) Keep other dogs or cats out;
(4) Allow the dogs or cats inside convenient access to food and water;
(5) Enable the dogs or cats inside to remain clean and dry;
(6) Provide sufficient space for each dog or cat inside to turn about freely and to stand, sit and lie in a comfortable, normal position; and
(7) Prevent the dogs or cats inside from biting or otherwise harming an animal or person outside of the primary enclosure.
2. The provisions of paragraphs (a) and (b) of subsection 1 do not apply to an animal shelter.
(Added to NRS by 1993, 2148; A 2011, 1596)
