An operator shall ensure that:
1. Insects, ectoparasites and avian, mammalian and reptilian pests are kept under control.
2. Supplies of food and bedding material are stored in facilities that afford adequate protection from infestation or contamination by vermin.
3. For primary enclosures used to restrict the immediate movement of a dog or cat:
(a) Excreta are removed at least once daily to prevent contamination and to reduce to a minimum odors and the risk of disease; and
(b) Each such primary enclosure is disinfected at least once daily and before placing another dog or cat in the primary enclosure. If a hosing or flushing method of cleaning is used, all dogs and cats must be removed from the primary enclosure and adequate measures must be taken to protect the dogs and cats in other primary enclosures from being contaminated with water and other wastes.
4. Primary enclosures used to restrict the immediate movement of an animal other than a dog or cat are cleaned, washed and disinfected at least once every 2 weeks to prevent any accumulation of debris or excreta and to reduce to a practical minimum substances and organisms injurious to the health of animals or humans.
5. Pens or runs with hard surfaces, and cages and rooms, are sanitized at least once every 2 weeks by:
(a) Washing them with water of a temperature not less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit and with soap or detergent;
(b) Washing all soiled surfaces with a safe and effective disinfectant; or
(c) Cleaning all soiled surfaces with live steam.
6. Pens or runs with gravel, sand or dirt surfaces are cleaned as often as necessary by removing and replacing the soiled gravel, sand or dirt.
7. Sewage, solid wastes, soiled bedding, dead animals and debris are removed from housing facilities regularly and disposed of properly.
8. Facilities for disposal are maintained in such a manner as to reduce to a minimum odors and the risk of disease or infestation by vermin.
9. Adequate facilities, such as washrooms, basins or sinks, are provided for the cleanliness of persons handling animals.
(Added to NRS by 1993, 2149; A 2011, 1596)
Structure Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 574 - Cruelty to Animals: Prevention and Penalties
NRS 574.030 - Elections; reports.
NRS 574.053 - Reporting acts of cruelty; penalty for releasing identity of person making report.
NRS 574.090 - Disposition of animals or implements used in fights among animals.
NRS 574.107 - Mistreatment of dogs used for certain events unlawful; penalties.
NRS 574.110 - Abandonment of disabled animal unlawful; penalty.
NRS 574.130 - Selling, offering to sell or exposing diseased animal unlawful; penalty.
NRS 574.140 - Sale of disabled horses unlawful.
NRS 574.150 - Poisoning or attempting to poison animals unlawful; penalties; exception.
NRS 574.160 - Throwing substance injurious to animals in public places unlawful; penalty.
NRS 574.180 - Running horses on highway; penalty.
NRS 574.190 - Carrying animal in cruel manner; penalty.
NRS 574.200 - Intended applicability of provisions.
NRS 574.2015 - "Animal" defined.
NRS 574.202 - "Animal rescue organization" defined.
NRS 574.2025 - "Animal shelter" defined.
NRS 574.203 - Right to request hearing; timing of hearing.
NRS 574.2035 - Determinations of court.
NRS 574.204 - Recovery of costs for care and shelter.
NRS 574.220 - "Ambient temperature" defined.
NRS 574.230 - "Animal" defined.
NRS 574.240 - "Animal shelter" defined.
NRS 574.245 - "Breeder" defined.
NRS 574.250 - "Cattery" defined.
NRS 574.260 - "Dealer" defined.
NRS 574.270 - "Housing facility" defined.
NRS 574.280 - "Kennel" defined.
NRS 574.290 - "Operator" defined.
NRS 574.310 - "Primary enclosure" defined.
NRS 574.320 - "Retailer" defined.
NRS 574.330 - "Veterinarian" defined.
NRS 574.350 - Enforcement by society for prevention of cruelty to animals prohibited.
NRS 574.353 - Annual permits: Application; fees; suspension, revocation or denial.
NRS 574.356 - Prohibited acts.
NRS 574.360 - Buildings and grounds; housing facilities.
NRS 574.370 - Enclosures generally.
NRS 574.380 - Dogs and cats kept outdoors.
NRS 574.390 - Primary enclosures generally.
NRS 574.400 - Floor space of primary enclosure.
NRS 574.410 - Dogs or cats kept in primary enclosures together.
NRS 574.440 - Program to control disease and care for health.
NRS 574.480 - Posting of notice concerning dog or cat offered for sale.
NRS 574.500 - Separating dog or cat from mother; penalty.
NRS 574.605 - "Agreement for sterilization" defined.
NRS 574.610 - "New owner" defined.
NRS 574.620 - "Releasing agency" defined.
NRS 574.625 - "Sterilization" defined.
NRS 574.630 - "Veterinarian" defined.
NRS 574.640 - Restrictions on release of certain pets; exceptions.