Nevada § 574.640 - Restrictions on release of certain pets; exceptions
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 574.640 — Restrictions on release of certain pets; exceptions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 574.640. Restrictions on release of certain pets; exceptions
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a releasing agency shall not release
a pet that is: (a) Four months old or older unless the pet has been sterilized; or (b) Less than 4 months old unless the pet is released to a new owner who: (1) Is of competent legal capacity; (2) Pays to the releasing agency a deposit equal to the prevailing cost to sterilize
that type of pet in the county in which the releasing agency is located, as determined
by the releasing agency, or $25, whichever is greater; and (3) Signs an agreement for sterilization that meets the requirements set forth in NRS 574.645 . 2. This section does not apply to: (a) A pet that: (1) Is reclaimed from a releasing agency by a person who already owns the pet; or (2) Cannot be sterilized because it is exotic or for another legitimate reason, as
determined by a veterinarian. (b) A releasing agency that imposes higher or more stringent standards for the adoption
of pets. (c) The temporary transfer of the custody of a pet that requires medical attention
from a releasing agency to a veterinarian. (d) The temporary or permanent transfer of the custody of a pet from one releasing
agency to another releasing agency.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 574.640 cover?
Section 574.640 ("Restrictions on release of certain pets; exceptions") 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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