Nevada · Nevada Revised Statutes — Title 15, Crimes and Punishments

NRS (Crimes) § 202.487: Leaving pet unattended in motor vehicle; authority to remove pet; exceptions; penalty

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

A person cannot leave a pet unattended in a parked vehicle if extreme heat or cold creates significant health risk. Authorized officials and certain civilians may remove the pet without liability under specified conditions.

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