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Full Service Liquor Bars – Clark County

Bars have long faced a dilemma in unincorporated Clark County, Nevada. They must either apply for a tavern license, which is subject to various location restrictions, or apply for a supper club license, which is subject to substantial regulatory requirements, such as the need to ensure that food sales make up at least 50% of…

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Nevada Winery Law Update

Beginning on October 1, 2023, all Nevada wineries will have the ability to open up one additional location to sell wine at retail or serve by the glass pursuant to Senate Bill 259. This comes with one caveat, if less than 25% of the wine is produced, aged, or blended from fruit grown or honey…

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Las Vegas Brewery Row – Waiver of Liquor License Application

The City of Las Vegas is continuing to incentivize its burgeoning “Brewery Row,” located primarily within its downtown Arts District, by waiving the City’s $5,000 application fee associated with obtaining a liquor license. There are now six breweries and taprooms along with many restaurants, art galleries, other nightlife activities, and more in Brewery Row. This…

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Clark County Liquor Updates

On April 4, 2023, the Clark County Board of Commissioners (the “Board”) discussed three liquor related potential amendments: (1) to restrict where package liquor licensees may display liquor; (2) to allow apartment complexes to operate beer gardens for its residents and guests; and (3) to allow deliveries of alcoholic beverages by retail liquors stories and…

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Nevada Underage Drinking Laws

Nevada Underage Drinking Laws

What is the legal drinking age in Las Vegas Nevada? Generally, under Nevada law, any person, including a business and its employees, who knowingly sells or furnishes an alcoholic beverage to a person under 21 (a “minor”) is guilty of a misdemeanor. Local jurisdictions also establish penalties for businesses that allow minors into certain areas…

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Clark County Package Liquor Restrictions

On November 15, 2022, the Board of Clark County Commissioners (the “Board”) discussed a possible amendment of the Clark County liquor code to require certain package liquor licensees to establish plans to prevent access to liquor by minors and/or to require liquor to be stored in an enclosed and/or isolated area within the store. This…

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Carson City Brewery Update

On October 20, 2022, the Carson City Board of Supervisors (the “Board”) amended the Carson City Municipal Code (the “Code”) to allow breweries with a tasting room as a conditional use within the Tourist Commercial zoning district. The Board recognized the growing popularity of microbreweries and brew pubs in Nevada as opposed to large scale…

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Clark County Hookah License Update

On October 4, 2022, the Board of Clark County Commissioners (the “Board”) held a meeting to discuss a possible ordinance regulating County hookah businesses. The Clark County Department of Business License (“CCBL”) and Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (“Metro”) identified concerns about the number of hookah establishments they believe are operating outside the bounds of…

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Nevada Alcohol Delivery Update

The demand for expanded alcohol delivery options in Nevada remains high as the Nevada Department of Taxation finalizes new alcohol delivery regulations. Saltzman Mugan Dushoff, PLLC shareholder, Ryan Saxe, was quoted in a recent article in the Las Vegas Sun’s Vegas Inc. publication titled, “Demand grows for streamlined local liquor-delivery laws.” “Our clients are trying to meet their…

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20 Small Business Ideas for Nevada

From agriculture to tourism and mining to machining, Nevada is a business friendly state to begin a small business opportunity. 1. Purchase a Franchise Chain businesses from all over the world are looking to expand. Why not bring your favorite brand to your neighborhood? Reputable franchise brands are looking for partners in cities like Las…

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City of Las Vegas – Curbside Pickup

On March 26, 2020, as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, the City of Las Vegas allowed certain liquor retailers to offer curbside services and deliveries upon issuance of a time limited permit. These permits will not be renewed following their expiration on June 30, 2022. However, the City of Las Vegas recently approved an amendment…

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Clark County Curbside Pickup Update

The Clark County, Nevada Business License Director has announced that it will begin rolling back certain temporary privileges that were afforded to retailers in response to the pandemic. In March 2020, Clark County began approving temporary curbside package beer and wine licenses for certain licensed restaurants. Those restaurants have been able to renew those licenses since that…

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Liquor Licenses for Clark County Drive Thru Businesses

The Clark County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to conduct a public hearing an approve an ordinance to allow certain businesses to have a drive-thru and/or walk-up window with a liquor license under certain conditions. Businesses affected by this ordinance include restaurants, Category 2 restaurants, retail beer licensees, retail beer and wine licensees, retail wine licensees, specialty…

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Nevada Liquor Law: Brewpub License

Nevada liquor laws promote the establishment of local microbreweries as consumers’ beer preferences are quickly moving to craft beer. Savvy craft beer-business owners who understand these brewpub license laws may sell craft beer at a higher profit margin or a lower cost to the consumer by becoming a brewpub.  Nevada brewpubs may not only brew…

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Reno Package Liquor Update

The moratorium on new package liquor licenses in the City of Reno will expire at the end of this year. Starting in January, the Reno Business License Department will begin accepting new applications for package liquor licenses for convenience stores, liquor stores, and other retailers who may not have previously been eligible. The Reno City Council is…

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Las Vegas Liquor Code Amendments

The City of Las Vegas has announced that it is in the early stages of amending its liquor code. Proposed changes include an overhaul of liquor license categories as well as new land use requirements. The draft ordinance includes changes to the applications costs and procedures as well as new regulations for different types of…

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Nevada Alcohol Delivery Update

The Nevada Department of Taxation has published a letter summarizing recent changes to Nevada’s liquor laws. One recent change was the creation of a framework for licensed retailers and unaffiliated third-party delivery support services to deliver alcoholic beverages to Nevada customers. The Department’s letter provides that Nevada law was “amended to allow a retail liquor store or a…

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Historic Pioneer Saloon Changes Ownership

The Pioneer Saloon has remained opened and operating through a change in ownership this year. The Saloon’s new ownership has vowed to keep its history alive. The historic Nevada landmark first opened its doors and began operating over 100 years ago. The saloon’s colorful history makes it a popular destination for tourists, travelers, and locals. Following the change…

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How to Form A Trust Company

Trust companies have the unique ability to act as a trustee — a person or company that administers financial assets for the benefit of someone else. If you are interested in learning how to form a trust company, we can help you through the process. Saltzman Mugan Dushoff, PLLC is the preeminent financial institutional law…

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Why Choose Nevada For Your Trust Company?

Have you read the first article in our Trust Company series? Read about forming successful trust companies now. By several measures, Nevada offers numerous benefits as a state in which to incorporate and operate a trust company:  No State Tax. Nevada has no state corporate or personal income tax, which means it does not tax…

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Forming A Trust Company in Nevada

Saltzman Mugan Dushoff, PLLC has a robust practice advising clients on trust company matters. We have worked with clients to charter many Nevada retail trust companies. We also routinely represent clients who form family trust companies that may be licensed or unlicensed.  In Nevada, a natural person can act as a trustee of a trust…

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Las Vegas Incentives for Breweries

The city of Las Vegas has announced that it is offering incentives to craft breweries and brew pubs looking to open in the newly created “Brewery Row” in the downtown Las Vegas Arts District. The Las Vegas City Council approved a waiver of certain alcoholic beverage license charges for qualifying businesses located in Brewery Row. The incentive…

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Nevada Legislature Paves the Way for Liquor Delivery

Governor Sisolak has recently signed SB 307 which makes various changes to NRS Chapters 369 and 597 concerning the sale of alcoholic beverages. Section 4.7 of the Bill paves the way for licensed retailers and unaffiliated third party delivery support services acting on behalf of the retailers to deliver alcoholic beverages to Nevada customers. The Bill requires the Nevada…

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Restaurant Revitalization Fund

Restaurants financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic are now eligible to apply for assistance under the Restaurant Revitalization Fund. The American Rescue Plan Act established the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) to provide funding to help restaurants and other eligible businesses keep their doors open. This program will provide restaurants with funding equal to their pandemic-related…

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Las Vegas Approves Alcohol Delivery Expansion

The Las Vegas City Council has approved an ordinance expanding alcohol delivery opportunities for City of Las Vegas retailers. The ordinance makes the following two sets of changes: The ordinance expands the types of businesses that are eligible for applying for and obtaining an ancillary alcohol delivery license. Under pre-existing code, only certain grocery stores were eligible…

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Nevada – 3 Week “pause”

Nevada – 3 Week “Pause”

As part of the response to COVID-19, Nevada Governor Sisolak has announced a set of new restrictions on businesses and gatherings. Governor Sisolak has declared that Nevada will be on a “pause” for three weeks beginning at 12:01 AM on Tuesday, November 24th. The Governor indicated that the restrictions during the three-week pause are subject…

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Reno City Council to Extend Package Liquor License Moratorium

Reno, Nevada will likely extend a moratorium on the issuance of new package liquor licenses at tomorrow’s City Council Meeting. The moratorium prohibits the City of Reno from accepting any applications for an alcoholic beverage package license or wine and beer package privilege licenses, unless the business meets specific identified exceptions. Those exceptions notably include:…

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Bars to Open Throughout Nevada Next Week

Bars throughout Nevada may re-open beginning at 11:59 P.M. on Sunday September 20th. Nevada’s COVID-19 Mitigation and Management Task Force voted today to allow bars, taverns, wineries, breweries and distilleries to re-open in Clark and Elko Counties. Although both counties continue to have elevated risks of the spread of the virus, Nevada’s COVID-19 Mitigation and…

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Bars in Nevada – Update

Bars and taverns in certain parts of Nevada will begin to re-open following months of closures. The Nevada COVID-19 Mitigation and Management Task Force decided to allow bars to re-open in Washoe County, including the Cities of Reno and Sparks, and the town of Pahrump in Nye County. The bars, taverns, wineries, distilleries, breweries and…

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Nevada Bars to Remain Closed

On August 20th, the Nevada COVID-19 Mitigation and Management Task Force approved action plans requiring certain liquor licensees to remain closed or otherwise restricted. Notably, the Task Force extended the closures of bars, pubs, taverns, breweries, distilleries, and wineries in Elko, Washoe, and Clark Counties. Bars in Nye County outside the town of Pahrump may re-open. However,…

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Clark County Caps Third Party Restaurant Delivery Fees

On August 4, 2020, the Clark County Board of County Commissioners approved a temporary ordinance capping restaurant delivery fees. This ordinance is the first of its kind in Nevada and follows a new trend in major cities across the United States. The Commissioners approved the fee cap unanimously under their emergency powers. The ordinance will…

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Clark County Business License Department Temporarily Suspends Collecting Certain Business License Penalties and Fees

Clark County Business License has announced that it is temporarily suspending late penalties and fees and other disciplinary actions for Clark County businesses while the community deals with the impacts of the Coronavirus. Specifically, the following actions will be taken: 1. Penalties and late fees will not be assessed on business licenses that become due…

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City of Las Vegas Allows Curbside Alcohol Pickup

In response to our requests on behalf of our clients the City of Las Vegas now will allow curbside pickup of alcohol with food orders for certain retailers. Click here for more info.https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/food/alcohol-now-allowed-in-curbside-meal-pickup-in-las-vegas-1991715/?utm_source=onesignal&utm_medium=push_notification

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5 KEYS TO A SUCCESSFUL TELECOMMUTING POLICY

5 KEYS TO A SUCCESSFUL TELECOMMUTING POLICY

With the COVID-19 pandemic in full swing, many employers are allowing employees to work from home in order to facilitate social distancing and ensure compliance with state and local government orders.  It is important that employers document their policies with respect to employees who telecommute to limit potential liability and make sure that expectations are…

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THE NEVADA SUPREME COURT EXPANDS ENFORCEMENT OF ARBITRATION PROVISIONS WITH RECENT HOLDING

For the past several years, there has been much uncertainty as to when an arbitration provision can be enforced pursuant to Nevada law. Adopted in 2013, NRS 597.995 provides that an enforceable arbitration provision must include “specific authorization” indicating that the person has affirmatively agreed to arbitrate all disputes concerning the agreement. Subsequent to the…

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AB 248 PUTS NEW LIMITS ON CONFIDENTIALITY PROVISIONS IN CERTAIN SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS

The Nevada legislature recently passed AB 248 which places new limits on confidentiality provision found in certain settlement agreements. Effective July 1, 2019, a  settlement  agreement  must  not  contain  a  provision  that  prohibits  or  otherwise  restricts  a  party  from  disclosing  factual  information relating to a claim in a civil or administrative action if the claim…

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Nevada Liquor Law – 2017 Legislative Update – New Nevada Law Pertaining to Distilleries, Craft Breweries and Brew Pubs.

In the recent 2017 Session, the Nevada Legislature enacted two bills that present changes and new opportunities for Nevada’s alcohol industry. These bills include Senate Bill 199 and Assembly Bill 431. “Estate Distilleries” Nevada law currently allows for the operation of craft distilleries, which are establishments authorized to manufacture and sell distilled spirits made from…

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Robot Bartenders Coming to Las Vegas

Robot bartenders selling liquor have arrived in Las Vegas!  We have had a number of inquiries over the years as to how a Nevada liquor retailer could provide automated on-sale liquor to customers.  While the use of vending machines or self service taps can be tricky, this service by Las Vegas business Robotic Innovations is being introduced…

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Amendments to Liquor Code Proposed by Clark County

Amendments to Liquor Code Proposed by Clark County

On January 10, 2017 the Clark County, Nevada Department of Business License  proposed a number of changes to its liquor code.  The proposed changes are: Allowing for sale of “growlers” from certain package licensees Allowing restaurant floor plan flexibility by allowing a business to submit a security plan rather than mandatory physical barriers between bars…

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Lvrj: More Alcohol Flowing Across Nevada

A recent article in the Las Vegas Review Journal discusses trends in Nevada’s liquor industry.  Business seems to be increasing in all categories.  The article also includes a nice summary of Nevada winery law, which is quickly evolving after new legislation was enacted in 2015.  The full article is at the link: Click Here

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How to Apply for a Nevada Liquor License

Nevada cities and counties are responsible for issuing retail liquor licenses, and the application process varies from one municipality to another. For the Las Vegas area, the application process is different for the cities of North Las Vegas, the City of Las Vegas, Boulder City, Henderson County, and Clark County. So depending on the exact…

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