Tethering/Chaining

Clark County, Nevada

10.32.140 – Enclosures and restraints.

(b) It is unlawful to restrict any animal by leash, cord, or chain of a length which causes cruelty or torture to the animal.

(c) Except for situations described in NRS 574.100(4), it is unlawful to tether, tie, chain or use other restraint on a dog for longer than ten hours during a twenty-four-hour period or at any time when the National Weather Service issues a heat advisory. Any tether, tie, chain or other restraint used on a dog must be at least twelve feet long. Dogs tied to a stationary object must have a restraint that allows the dog to move at least twelve feet. Dogs tied on trolleys or pulleys must be able to move a total of at least twelve feet.

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