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Mineral County, NV Code of Ordinances
COUNTY CODE of MINERAL COUNTY, NEVADA
PREFACE
ORDINANCES PENDING REVIEW FOR CODIFICATION
TITLE 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
TITLE 2 ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
TITLE 3 REVENUE AND FINANCE
TITLE 4 RESERVED
TITLE 5 BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS
TITLE 6 ANIMALS
CHAPTER 6.04 DOGS AND CATS1
CHAPTER 6.08 LIVESTOCK1
CHAPTER 6.12 SAGE HEN, SAGE COCK AND PRAIRIE CHICKEN
CHAPTER 6.16 ANIMALS ON COUNTY PROPERTY
CHAPTER 6.28 ANIMALS RUNNING AT LARGE (HAWTHORNE)1
CHAPTER 6.32 BURROS AND HORSES (HAWTHORNE, LUNING, MINA)1,2
TITLE 7 LIQUOR CONTROL
TITLE 8 HEALTH AND SAFETY
TITLE 9 PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE
TITLE 10 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
TITLE 11 COUNTY PROPERTY
TITLE 12 STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
TITLE 13 WATER AND SEWERS
TITLE 14 HAZARD ZONING
TITLE 15 BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
TITLE 16 SUBDIVISIONS
TITLE 17 ZONING
TITLE 18 FRANCHISES
TITLE 6
ANIMALS
CHAPTER 6.04
DOGS AND CATS 1
SECTION:
6.04.010: Definitions
6.04.020: Number Of Animals An Owner May Keep
6.04.030: License And Vaccination Requirements
6.04.040: License Application
6.04.050: Rabies Vaccination Required
6.04.060: Issuance Of Tag
6.04.070: License Fees; Animals
6.04.080: Failure To Obtain License; Penalty
6.04.090: Unlawful Use Of Tags
6.04.100: License; Failure To Pay Fee
6.04.110: Animals At Large
6.04.120: Impounding
6.04.130: Notice Of Impounding; Reclaiming; Fees
6.04.140: Confinement Of Certain Animals; Revocation Of License; Disposal Of Certain Animals
6.04.150: Impounding Dangerous Animal; Fines
6.04.160: Disposition Of Unclaimed Or Diseased Animal
6.04.170: Adoption Of Animals From Pound
6.04.180: Barking Or Vociferous Animals, Excreta; Public Nuisance
6.04.190: Revocation Of License; Appeals To County Commissioners
6.04.200: Rabies Control
6.04.210: Confinement Of Animal Suspected Of Having Rabies
6.04.220: Removal Of Animal Suspected Of Rabies From Premises Unlawful
6.04.230: Failure To Notify Sheriff Of Suspected Rabies
6.04.240: Dog Or Cat With Rabies; Procedure When Human Has Been Bitten
6.04.250: Unlawful To Mistreat Animals
6.04.260: Animal Establishments; Permits Required
6.04.270: Use Of Animal Control Devices By Animal Control Officer
6.04.280: Animal Control Officer
6.04.290: Records And Reports
6.04.300: Animal Control Officer; Vacancy
6.04.310: Interference With Animal Control Officer
6.04.320: Civil Actions And Fees And Charges
6.04.330: Arrests
6.04.340: Violation; Penalty

 

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1. See NRS §§ 269.225, 244.359(1)(B).
6.04.010: DEFINITIONS:
As used in this chapter:
ANIMAL:
Dog or cat.
ANIMAL:
Dog or cat.
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER:
The person or persons designated by the Mineral County commissioners to enforce this chapter.
ANIMAL ESTABLISHMENT:
Unless otherwise provided for in this chapter, "animal establishment" means any person owns and keeps more than a total of five (5) animals all of which are six (6) months of age or older at any residence, any pet shop, animal auction, performing animal exhibition, kennel or animal shelter; except, this term shall not include veterinary medical facilities, licensed research facilities, facilities operated by government agencies, or licensed animal dealers regulated by the USDA under the provisions of U.S. public law 89544 and 91579.
ANIMAL SHELTER:
A facility designated or recognized by the county for the purpose of impounding and caring for animals.
AT LARGE:
An Animal shall be deemed to be "at large" when off the property of the owner and not under restraint, unless such Animal and owner are in an unpopulated area of Mineral County and the Animal is under the voice control of the owner.
CAT:
Any domesticated animal of the feline species over the age of six (6) months. A special authorization from the county sheriff's department will be required for any of the wild feline species.
DAY:
Any reference to "day" shall mean calendar day.
DOG:
Any domesticated animal of the canine family over the age of six (6) months, including domesticated coyotes, wolves or other wild species. A special authorization from the Mineral County sheriff's department will be required for any of the wild canine species.
HUMANE MANNER:
Care of an animal to include, but not be limited to, adequate heat, ventilation and sanitary shelter, wholesome food and water, consistent with the animal requirements and feeding habits of the animal's size, species and breed.
KENNEL:
An establishment kept for the purpose of breeding, selling or boarding Animals, or engaged in training Animals.
LICENSING AUTHORITY:
The agency or department of Mineral County, Nevada, or any designated representative thereof, charged with administering the issuance and/or revocation of permits and licenses under the provisions of this chapter.
NEUTERED OR SPAYED:
Rendered permanently incapable of reproduction.
NUISANCE:
An Animal shall be considered a "nuisance" if it damages, soils, defiles or defecates on private property other than that of the owner or on public walks and recreation areas unless such waste is immediately removed and properly disposed of by the owner: causes unsanitary, dangerous or offensive conditions; causes a disturbance by excessive barking or other noisemaking; chases vehicles; or molests, attacks or interferes with persons or other domestic animals on public property.
OWNER:
A person who is the head of a household residence or private business having the right of property or custody of an Animal or who keeps or harbors an Animal or knowingly permits an Animal to remain on or about any premises occupied by that person. There shall be only one owner per household residence or business for the purposes of this chapter.
PERSON:
Any individual, corporation, partnership, organization or institution commonly recognized by law as a unit.
PET SHOP:
An establishment engaged in the business of buying or selling, at retail, Animal, or other animals for profit making purposes.
POUND:
A facility designated by the board of county commissioners for receiving and holding animals.
RESTRAINT:
A shall be considered under "restraint" if it is within the real property limits of its owner or secured by a leash or lead or under the voice control of a responsible person.
VICIOUS ANIMAL:
An Animal that constitutes a physical threat to humans or other domestic animals. (Ord. 268A, 2024: MC Ord. 102A § 2, 1986)
 
6.04.020: NUMBER OF ANIMALS AN OWNER MAY KEEP:
   A.   It is unlawful for any owner to keep more than five (5) Animals over the age of six (6) months within the county of Mineral, except:
      1.   If any owner has more than five (5) Animals over the age of six (6) months at the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter; or
      2.   If any owner moves to Mineral County to permanently reside and has more than five (5) Animals over the age of six (6) months after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter; such owner shall not thereafter add another Animal or replace a Animal until the Animal population at his residence drops to four and then shall not add but one Animal.
   B.   The provisions of this section do not apply to animals owned by a licensed research facility or held in a veterinary medical facility or government operated or government licensed animal shelter. (Ord. 268A, 2024: MC Ord. 102A § 2, 1986)
6.04.030: LICENSE AND VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS:
   A.   It is unlawful for any person to own, keep or harbor any Animal over the age of six (6) months within Mineral County unless such Animal is vaccinated for rabies.
   B.   It is unlawful for any person to own or harbor any Animal over the age of six (6) months within Mineral County unless such Animal is licensed.
      1.   Written application for a Animal license shall be made to the county sheriff's office. Applicants also shall pay the prescribed licensing fee and provide proof of current rabies vaccination.
      2.   The license required shall be issued by the sheriff for the period beginning January 1 and ending on the following December 31, and shall be payable in advance of January 1 of each year period. A license may be issued for a portion of a year at the same fee as that charged for a full year.
      3.   License renewal may be applied for within sixty (60) days prior to the expiration date.
   C.   The provisions of this section do not apply to animals owned by a licensed research facility, held in a veterinary medical facility or held in a government operated or government licensed animal shelter. (Ord. 268A, 2024: MC Ord. 102A § 2, 1986)
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