STATE

YEAR

PROVISIONS

REMEDY OR PENALTY

NEVADA

(Animals – Cruelty To Animals: Prevention And Penalties – Care Of Animals – Retailers And Dealers) §574.450 Examination by veterinarian; sale of cat or dog that requires immediate treatment prohibited; conditions under which presence of parasites requires treatment

1993

A retailer or dealer must not sell a cat or dog before a vet examines it.

A retailer or dealer must have a cat or dog (that is acquired for resale) examined by a vet:

·         14 days after initial exam; and

·         every 30 days thereafter (until animal is sold).

[See Pet Dealer chapter for additional provisions relating to the vet exams.]

If a vet conducting an exam finds that the cat or dog has no illness, disease or other condition that is terminal or requires immediate hospitalization or surgery, the vet must provide to the retailer or dealer a written statement setting forth findings.

A retailer or dealer cannot knowingly sell a cat or dog if it has an illness, disease or other condition that is terminal or requires immediate hospitalization or surgery.

Exception: The presence of internal or external parasites (unless the cat or dog is clinically ill as a result of the parasite).

Note:  Contracts by purchaser to waive any of these rights are void.

N/S

(Animals – Cruelty To Animals: Prevention And Penalties – Care Of Animals – Retailers And Dealers) §574.460 Provision of written statement to purchaser of cat: Required disclosures; signature of seller and purchaser

1993

A retailer or dealer must provide the purchaser of a cat with a written statement prior to sale disclosing:

·         Name, address and telephone number of retailer or dealer;

·         Date of birth, if known;

·         Name and address of the person from whom the retailer or dealer obtained the cat and, if the person holds a license issued by the USDA, the federal identification number;

·         Name and address of breeder, if any, and, if breeder holds a license issued by the USDA, the breeder's federal identification number;

·         Registration numbers, if any, of sire and dam with breed registry or any health certifications from a health certification organization;

·         Record of any immunizations administered before sale, including the type, date of administration and name and address of the vet who prescribed the immunizations;

·         Medical history, including:

o      Date of vet exam in which it was determined that cat did not have any illness, disease or other condition that is terminal or requires immediate hospitalization / surgery;

o      Whether any treatment or medication has been administered and if so, the date it was administered and for what illness, disease or condition; and

o      Name and address of examining or treating vet; and

·         That a copy of the vet’s evaluation is available.

The statement must be signed and dated by the retailer or dealer and contain a space for the purchaser to sign and date (as an attestation that purchaser has read and understands the disclosures).

As per §574.485: Administrative fine by agriculture department. 

1^st Violation:  Maximum $250 fine.

2^nd Violation: Maximum $500 fine.

3^rd Violation: Maximum $1,000 fine.

(Animals – Cruelty To Animals: Prevention And Penalties – Care Of Animals – Retailers And Dealers) §574.470 Provision of written statement to purchaser of dog: Required disclosures; signature of seller and purchaser

1993

A retailer or dealer must provide the purchaser of a dog (before sale) with a written statement disclosing:

·         Name, address and telephone number of retailer or dealer;

·         Date of birth, if known;

·         Name and address of the person from whom the retailer or dealer obtained the dog and, if the person holds a license issued by the USDA, the federal identification number;

·         Name and address of breeder, if any, and, if breeder holds a license issued by the USDA, the breeder's federal identification number;

·         Registration numbers, if any, of sire and dam with breed registry or any health certifications from a health certification organization;

·         Record of any immunizations administered before sale, including the type, date of administration and name and address of the vet who prescribed them;

·         Medical history, including:

o      Date of vet exam in which it was determined that dog did not have any illness, disease or other condition that is terminal or requires immediate hospitalization / surgery;

o      Whether any treatment or medication has been administered and if so, date it was administered and for what illness, disease or condition; and

o      Name and address of examining or treating vet; and

·         That a copy of the vet’s evaluation is available to purchaser.

The statement must be signed and dated by the retailer or dealer and contain a space for the purchaser to sign and date it (as an attestation that the purchaser has read and understands the disclosures).

As per §574.485: Administrative fine by agriculture department. 

1^st Violation: Maximum $250 fine.

2^nd Violation: Maximum $500 fine.

3^rd Violation: Maximum $1,000 fine.

(Animals – Cruelty To Animals: Prevention And Penalties – Care Of Animals – Retailers And Dealers) §574.480 Posting of notice concerning dog or cat offered for sale

1993

Requires dealer or retailer to conspicuously post the following notice within close proximity to the primary enclosure of a dog or cat offered for sale. The notice must be printed in at least 48-point type on paper that is at least 11”x17”.

“NEVADA LAW REQUIRES THAT INFORMATION CONCERNING THE DATE OF BIRTH, SOURCE, LINEAGE AND MEDICAL HISTORY OF THESE DOGS (OR CATS) BE PROVIDED TO THE PURCHASER BEFORE THE COMPLETION OF ANY SALE.”

As per §574.485:   Administrative fine by agriculture department.

1^st Violation:  Maximum $250 fine.

2^nd Violation: Maximum $500 fine.

3^rd Violation: Maximum $1,000 fine.

(Animals – Cruelty To Animals: Prevention And Penalties – Care Of Animals – Retailers And Dealers) §574.490 Duties upon determination that pet was sold with condition that requires immediate treatment

1993

N/A

If, within 10 days after sale, a vet determines that a pet purchased from a retailer or dealer has an illness, disease or other condition that is terminal or requires immediate hospitalization or surgery and that was in existence on the date of sale, the purchaser can choose to obtain:

·         A refund of the purchase price if the pet is returned;

·         Another pet of equal value; or

·         Reimbursement for expenses incurred in obtaining a diagnosis and treatment for the pet from a vet chosen by the retailer / dealer (maximum is the purchase price).

(Animals – Cruelty To Animals: Prevention And Penalties – Care Of Animals – Retailers And Dealers) §574.510 Knowingly selling dog or cat with condition requiring immediate treatment prohibited; penalties

1993

Prohibits a retailer or dealer from knowingly selling a dog or cat with any illness, disease or other condition that is terminal or requires immediate hospitalization or surgery and failing to disclose the information at the time of sale.

Exception: The presence of internal or external parasites (unless the dog or cat is clinically ill as a result of the parasite).

Misdemeanor.  Also can be prohibited from selling dogs and cats for maximum of 1 year.