NRS 202.500
Dangerous or vicious dogs: Unlawful acts
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For the purposes of this section, a dog is:(a)
“Dangerous” if:(1)
It is so declared pursuant to subsection 2; or(2)
Without provocation, on two separate occasions within 18 months, it behaved menacingly, to a degree that would lead a reasonable person to defend himself or herself against substantial bodily harm, when the dog was:(b)
“Provoked” when it is tormented or subjected to pain.(c)
“Vicious” if:(1)
Without being provoked, it killed or inflicted substantial bodily harm upon a human being; or(2)
After its owner or keeper had been notified by a law enforcement agency that the dog is dangerous, the dog continued the behavior described in paragraph (a).2.
A dog may be declared dangerous by a law enforcement agency if it is used in the commission of a crime by its owner or keeper.3.
A dog may not be found dangerous or vicious:(a)
Based solely on the breed of the dog; or(b)
Because of a defensive act against a person who was committing or attempting to commit a crime or who provoked the dog.4.
A person who knowingly:(a)
Owns or keeps a vicious dog, for more than 7 days after the person has actual notice that the dog is vicious; or(b)
Transfers ownership of a vicious dog after the person has actual notice that the dog is vicious,5.
If substantial bodily harm results from an attack by a dog known to be vicious, its owner or keeper is guilty of a category D felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130. In lieu of, or in addition to, a penalty provided in this subsection, the judge may order the vicious dog to be humanely destroyed.6.
A local authority shall not adopt or enforce an ordinance or regulation that deems a dog dangerous or vicious based solely on the breed of the dog.7.
This section does not apply to a dog used by a law enforcement officer in the performance of his or her duty.8.
As used in this section, “local authority” means the governing board of a county, city or other political subdivision having authority to enact laws or ordinances or promulgate regulations relating to dogs.
Source:
Section 202.500 — Dangerous or vicious dogs: Unlawful acts; penalties., https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-202.html#NRS202Sec500
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