Nevada § 574.490 - Duties upon determination that pet was sold with condition that requires immediate treatment

Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 574.490 — Duties upon determination that pet was sold with condition that requires immediate treatment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 574.490. Duties upon determination that pet was sold with condition that requires immediate treatment

If a person purchases a pet from a retailer or dealer and, within 10 days after the

sale, a veterinarian determines that the pet has an illness, disease or other condition

that is terminal or requires immediate hospitalization or immediate surgical intervention

and that was in existence on the date of the sale, the retailer or dealer shall, at

the option of the purchaser, either: 1. Refund the purchase price of the pet if the pet is returned or provide the purchaser

with another pet of equal value; or 2. Reimburse the purchaser, in an amount not to exceed the purchase price of the pet,

for expenses incurred by the purchaser in obtaining a diagnosis and treatment for

the pet from a veterinarian chosen by the retailer or dealer.

Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 574.490

What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 574.490 cover?

Section 574.490 ("Duties upon determination that pet was sold with condition that requires immediate treatment") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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