Nevada Code § 574.450

Examination by veterinarian; sale of cat or dog that requires immediate treatment prohibited; conditions under which presence of parasites requires treatment
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1. A retailer or dealer shall, after the
acquisition of a cat or dog for resale, cause the cat or dog to be examined by
a veterinarian. The retailer or dealer shall not sell the cat or dog before it
is initially examined by a veterinarian.
2. A retailer or dealer shall cause a cat
or dog acquired for resale to be reexamined by a veterinarian:
(a) Fourteen days after the date of its initial
examination; and
(b) Every 30 days thereafter until sold.
3. If a veterinarian conducting an
examination pursuant to this section finds that the cat or dog has no illness,
disease or other condition that is terminal or requires immediate
hospitalization or immediate surgical intervention, the veterinarian shall
provide a written statement setting forth his or her findings to the retailer
or dealer.
4. A retailer or dealer shall not
knowingly sell a cat or dog if it has an illness, disease or other condition
that is terminal or requires immediate hospitalization or immediate surgical
intervention.
5. For the purposes of this section, the
presence of internal or external parasites does not constitute an illness,
disease or other condition that is terminal or requires immediate
hospitalization or immediate surgical intervention unless the cat or dog is
clinically ill as a result of the parasite.

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