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Legislation Details
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On agenda:
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1/21/2025
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Final action:
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Title:
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Introduce an ordinance to amend Title 1 of the Clark County Code by revising Chapter 1.14 subsections 1.14.010 - Penalty, 1.14.020 - Citation Form, 1.14.030 - Service of Citation, 1.14.080 - Indigency Waiver, 1.14.110 - Hearing Officer's Decision, 1.14.120 - Collection of Unpaid Fines, and 1.14.130 - Right to Judicial Review; and proposed amendments to Title 10 of the Clark County Code by revising Chapter 10.04 subsections 10.04.100 - At Large, 10.04.125 - Breeder; Chapter 10.06 subsection 10.06.060 - Enforcement of Provisions by the Animal Protection Services Office; Chapter 10.08 subsections 10.08.070 - Tagging, Microchipping Tag/Rabies Certification Misuse, 10.08.132 - Sterilization, 10.08.135 - Breeder/Show Permit, 10.08.140 - Sales of Animals; Chapter 10.16 subsection 10.16.050 - Dangerous and Vicious Animal Hearings; Chapter 10.18 subsection 10.18.020 - Exemptions; Chapter 10.24 subsections 10.24.010 - Impounding Dogs and Cats, Ferrets and Pet Rabbits and Potbellied Pigs, 10.24.040 - Voluntary Surrender; Chapter 10.28 subsections 10.28.030 - Biting Animal: Home Quarantine, 10.28.040 - Biting Animal: Offsite Quarantine; Chapter 10.32 subsections 10.32.020 Taking Possession of Animal Being Treated Cruelly, 10.32.130 - Depriving of Sustenance, Shelter or Medical Care, 10.32.135 - Animals Kept Outdoors; Chapter 10.36 subsection 10.36.030 - Poultry and Birds; Chapter 10.40 subsection 10.40.040 - Violation - Penalty; by adding new Chapter 10.04 subsections 10.04.015 - Abandoned Live Animal and 10.04.017 - Abandoned Dead Animal; Chapter 10.30 subsections 10.30.190 - Animal Handler Training of Pet Service Providers and 10.30.200 - Animal Welfare Notification; Chapter 10.32 subsection 10.32.155 - Trapping; Chapter 10.36 subsection 10.36.050 - Owner Responsibility for Animal Attacks and providing for other matters properly relating thereto; and set a public hearing. (For possible action)
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CLARK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM
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Petitioner: |
Jeanine D'Errico, Director, Administrative Services |
Recommendation:
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Introduce an ordinance to amend Title 1 of the Clark County Code by revising Chapter 1.14 subsections 1.14.010 - Penalty, 1.14.020 - Citation Form, 1.14.030 - Service of Citation, 1.14.080 - Indigency Waiver, 1.14.110 - Hearing Officer's Decision, 1.14.120 - Collection of Unpaid Fines, and 1.14.130 - Right to Judicial Review; and proposed amendments to Title 10 of the Clark County Code by revising Chapter 10.04 subsections 10.04.100 - At Large, 10.04.125 - Breeder; Chapter 10.06 subsection 10.06.060 - Enforcement of Provisions by the Animal Protection Services Office; Chapter 10.08 subsections 10.08.070 - Tagging, Microchipping Tag/Rabies Certification Misuse, 10.08.132 - Sterilization, 10.08.135 - Breeder/Show Permit, 10.08.140 - Sales of Animals; Chapter 10.16 subsection 10.16.050 - Dangerous and Vicious Animal Hearings; Chapter 10.18 subsection 10.18.020 - Exemptions; Chapter 10.24 subsections 10.24.010 - Impounding Dogs and Cats, Ferrets and Pet Rabbits and Potbellied Pigs, 10.24.040 - Voluntary Surrender; Chapter 10.28 subsections 10.28.030 - Biting Animal: Home Quarantine, 10.28.040 - Biting Animal: Offsite Quarantine; Chapter 10.32 subsections 10.32.020 Taking Possession of Animal Being Treated Cruelly, 10.32.130 - Depriving of Sustenance, Shelter or Medical Care, 10.32.135 - Animals Kept Outdoors; Chapter 10.36 subsection 10.36.030 - Poultry and Birds; Chapter 10.40 subsection 10.40.040 - Violation - Penalty; by adding new Chapter 10.04 subsections 10.04.015 - Abandoned Live Animal and 10.04.017 - Abandoned Dead Animal; Chapter 10.30 subsections 10.30.190 - Animal Handler Training of Pet Service Providers and 10.30.200 - Animal Welfare Notification; Chapter 10.32 subsection 10.32.155 - Trapping; Chapter 10.36 subsection 10.36.050 - Owner Responsibility for Animal Attacks and providing for other matters properly relating thereto; and set a public hearing. (For possible action)
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BACKGROUND:
At the August 6, 2024, Board of County Commissioners meeting, Commissioner Naft brought forward a discussion item to amend County code to mitigate illegal breeding in Clark County. Direction was given to staff to provide a presentation to the Board within 30 days defining recommendations to Title 10. On September 3, 2024, a presentation was made to the Board outlining high level changes to code to mitigate illegal breeding, update permitting processes, require mandatory microchipping, establish a training program for pet service establishments and other related items. The Board directed staff to introduce an ordinance to meet these recommendations.
The purpose of the amendment is to bring Title 1 current with legislative updates and clarify the lien process related to administrative citations and to update Title 10 to provide enforcement tools to use to combat illegal breeding and reduce overcrowding in shelters while also addressing mandatory microchipping requirements and training for pet service providers.
Staff recommends that the ordinance to amend Chapters 1.14, 10.04, 10.06, 10.08, 10.16, 10.18, 10.24, 10.28, 10.32, 10.36, and 10.40, as well as additions to Chapters 10.04, 10.30, 10.32 and 10.36 of the County Code be introduced and a public hearing be set for February 4, 2025.
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