Dog leash laws and penalties in Nevada
In general, dogs must be kept on leashes in Nevada whenever they are out in public. The only exception is dog parks or certain rural areas .Leashes are also required in HOA communities whether or not they are gated: Once the dog enters a communal area such as the sidewalk, a leash becomes necessary.
Even hunting with unleashed dogs is unlawful in Nevada Dog leash laws are regulated mostly at the county- and city-level rather than the state level. So always check the local rules before taking out your dog in Nevada, no matter how well trained your dog is.
Clark County dog leash laws (unincorporated area, including the Strip)
Clark County Code 10.36.040 makes it a misdemeanor to willfully take a dog in public without a leash.2 The penalties include:
- up to 6 months in jail, and/or
- up to $1,000 in fines
There are special rules on the Strip between Sahara Avenue and Sunset Road: Dogs are completely prohibited — even with a leash — between 5 a.m. and 12 noon. The only exception is service animals.3
Las Vegas dog leash laws (incorporated area, including Downtown)
Las Vegas Municipal Code 7.36.030 makes it a misdemeanor to willfully take a dog in public without a leash.4
In most cases, the city of Las Vegas elects to impose a civil penalty instead of a criminal charge on the defendant. These civil “infractions” typically carry just a small fine.
But if the defendant does get charged with a misdemeanor, he or she faces the following sentence for a first-time conviction:
- 2 days to 6 months in jail (which may be served intermittently in no less than four-hour spans),
- 48 to 120 hours of community service, and
- $200 to $1,000 in fines
Meanwhile, a second-time offense within seven years of the first carries:
- 10 days to 6 months in jail,
- 100 to 200 hours of community service, and
- $500 to $1,000 in fines5
Henderson dog leash laws (incorporated area)
Henderson Municipal Code 7.08.020 makes it a misdemeanor to take a dog in public without a leash. The penalties carry:
- up to 6 months in jail, and/or
- up to $1,000 in fines
Furthermore, the city can impound an “at large” dog for at least 72 hours at the Henderson Animal Care and Control Facility, 300 E Galleria. The owner can reclaim the dog by showing proof of ownership (or a Henderson animal license) as well as proof of current rabies vaccination.6
North Las Vegas dog leash laws (incorporated area)
North Las Vegas Municipal Code 6.08.060 makes it a misdemeanor to take a dog in public without a leash. The penalties carry:
- up to 6 months in jail, and/or
- up to $1,000 in fines
Furthermore, the city can impound an “at large” dog for at least 72 hours. The owner can reclaim the dog by showing proof of ownership and paying $25, plus boarding costs.7
North Las Vegas also specifically prohibits dogs to go without a leash in a mobile home park or recreational vehicle park.8Finally, North Las Vegas permits people to take out “dangerous” dogs in public only if the owner keeps the dog leashed, muzzled, and under an adult’s control.9
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