Nev. Admin. Code § 638.049

Current through June 11, 2024

Section 638.049 - Grounds for disciplinary action: "Willfully committing any inhumane or cruel act on any animal" interpreted

As used in NRS 638.1408, the Board will not interpret "willfully committing any inhumane or cruel act on any animal" to include:

1. Any emergency treatment given to an ill or injured animal without the consent of an owner if the owner is not available;

2. The performance of euthanasia on such an animal if necessary to relieve pain and suffering;

3. The performance of any essential service on an animal without the consent of an owner if necessary to save the life or relieve the suffering of the animal; or

4. The declination of treatment of an animal by a veterinarian pursuant to NAC 638.046.

Nev. Admin. Code § 638.049

Added to NAC by Bd. of Veterinary Med. Exam'rs, eff. 11-17-88; A by R117-23A, eff. 2/16/2024

NRS 638.070