Nevada § 202.500 - Dangerous or vicious dogs: Unlawful acts; penalties

§ 202.500. Dangerous or vicious dogs: Unlawful acts; penalties

1. 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: (I) Off the premises of its owner or keeper; or (II) Not confined in a cage, pen or vehicle. (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, is guilty of a misdemeanor. 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.