Alcohol Licenses General Information – Form PL231 Revised 04/13/2022
ALCOHOL LICENSES AND RELATED BUSINESS LICENSES AND ACTIVITY
All licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages require a background check and are considered a license of
privilege by the City of Las Vegas. Applicants will be required to submit a business license application,
personal history and various financial documents for their business. Please see the Checklist for Privileged
License Checklist – New Business for requirements.
BEER/WINE LICENSES
BEER WINE ON-PREMISE: Application Fee - $5000, License Fee - $700 semi-annual; Additional Bar stations - $400
semi-annual
Authorizes the sale of beer, wine, and coolers only for consumption within the licensed area(s).
o Nightclub or General Entertainment Establishment
o Restaurant
Internet Sales of manufacturer packaged beer and wine beverages in connection with a meal for
delivery, pick-up or take-out. This activity is an endorsement on the license with a
$500 semi-annual
renewal fee.
o Limousine Service Company only as a complimentary service the driver may provide one bottle of sparkling
wine or champagne, no larger than 750 ml. for consumption only within the confines of the limousine
during the specific trip for which is provided.
o Beer wine bar “Taproom”
o Banquet Facilities
o Hotel, Sports Arena or Convention Facilities
Individual Access authorizes “mini-bars”, secured cabinet or refrigerator with alcoholic beverages,
access to which is controlled by an adult. This activity is an endorsement on the license with a
$500
semi-annual renewal fee.
o Other compatible business models
o Catering of Beer and wine may be provided under this license with an approved alcohol catering permit at
a properly license establishment or special event. See LVMC 6.50.350 for additional permit requirements.
o Alcohol Control Plan Required
o No Gaming Allowed
BEER WINE OFF-PREMISE: Application Fee - $5000, License Fee - $500 semi-annual
Authorizes the sale of beer, wine, and coolers only in original sealed or corked containers. For consumption off
the premises only.
o Convenience Store must be at least 1,200 square feet retail floor space exclusive of warehouse and office
areas. Fifty-one percent (51%) or more of gross retail floor area must be dedicated to convenience store
merchandise, no more than ten percent (10%) of gross retail floor area can be devoted to alcohol beverages
o Grocery Store must be at least 5,000 square feet of floor space area exclusive of warehouse and office
space, no more than ten percent (10%) of gross retail area can be devoted to alcoholic beverage.
o Drug Store must have a State licensed pharmacist present at all times; gross revenue of prescription
pharmaceuticals must be in excess of 50% of the establishment’s gross revenue.
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o General Retail Store (formerly Specialty Merchandise Store, Mega Store) must be at least 5,000 square feet
of floor space area exclusive of warehouse and office space, no more than ten percent (10%) of gross retail
area can be devoted to alcoholic beverages.
o Gift Shop, Resort Hotel Leased authorizes a resort hotel tenant to obtain this license for the gift shop, the
display of alcoholic beverages shall not exceed fifty (50) square feet.
o A manufacturer of beer, malt or wine beverages licensed by State of Nevada under NRS 369. This license
authorizes the sale for off-premise sale the beer, malt or wine beverages that have been manufactured by
the licensee at a different location and licensed as a brew pub or winery in another jurisdiction or another
location in the city.
o Endorsement activity, applicant may add an endorsement on the license with a $500 semi-annual renewal
fee per type:
▪ Internet Sales of manufacturer package alcoholic beverages for delivery.
▪ Instructional Wine-Making classes with State Liquor approval under NRS 369.
▪ Tasting of beverages for education or promotional purposes, samples may not exceed on-half
ounce per drink.
o May Allow Growler Refill Station
o Gaming may be allowed
FULL ALCOHOL LICENSES
FULL ALCOHOL ON-PREMISE: Application Fee - $5000, License Fee $1,200 semi-annual; Additional Bar - $900 semi-
annual
Authorizes the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption only within the licensed area(s).
o Night Club
o Resort Hotel includes hotel owned gift shops as an additional bar station and is limited to a display are of
alcoholic beverages that does not exceed fifty (50) square feet.
o Banquet Facilities
o Restaurant
Internet Sales of alcohol beverages in connection with a meal. This activity is a conditional
endorsement on the license with a
$500 semi-annual renewal fee.
o Standalone Bar
o Hotel, Sports Arena or Convention Facilities
Individual Access authorizes “mini-bars”, secured cabinet or refrigerator with alcoholic beverages,
access to which is controlled by an adult. This activity is an endorsement on the license with a
$500
semi-annual renewal fee.
o Other Compatible Business Models
o Alcohol Control Plan Required
o Catering of alcohol may be provided under this license with an approved alcohol catering permit at a
properly license establishment or special event. See LVMC 6.50.350 for additional permit requirements.
o Gaming may be allowed
PACKAGE ALCOHOL: Application Fee - $5000, License Fee - $750 semi-annual
Authorizes the sale, to consumer only and not for resale, of alcoholic beverages, in original sealed or corked
containers, for consumption off the premises only.
o Grocery Store must be at least 5,000 square feet of floor space area exclusive of warehouse and office
space, no more than ten percent (10%) of gross retail area can be devoted to alcoholic beverages.
o Liquor Store must be at least 1,200 square feet of retail floor space exclusive of warehouse and office
areas. Entry to minors is not allowed, except as provided for in LVMC 6.50.170.
o Endorsement activity, applicant may add an endorsement on the license with a $500 semi-annual renewal
fee per type:
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▪ Internet Sales of manufacturer package alcoholic beverages for delivery.
▪ Instructional Wine-Making classes with State Liquor approval under NRS 369.
▪ Tasting of beverages for education or promotional purposes, samples may not exceed on-half
ounce per drink.
o May allow growler refill station
o Gaming may be allowed
ALCOHOL LICENSES WITH STATE LIQUOR LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
The following licenses are not eligible for a temporary license without the appropriate State of Nevada Liquor
approval.
BREW PUB (MICROBREWERY): Application Fee - $5000, License Fee - $1,200 semi-annual
Authorizes the manufacturing and sale of malt beverages produced at an establishment for on and off premise
consumption.
o Alcohol Control Plan Required
o May allow growler refill station
o No Gaming Allowed
CRAFT DISTILLERY: Application Fee - $5000, License Fee - $1,200 semi-annual
Authorizes the manufacturing and sale of craft distilled beverages at an establishment for on and off premise
consumption.
o Alcohol Control Plan Required
o No Gaming allowed
CRAFT WINERY: Application Fee - $5000, License Fee - $1,200 semi-annual
Authorizes manufacturing and sale of wine beverages produced at an establishment for on and off premise
consumption.
o Alcohol Control Plan Required
o No Gaming Allowed
LIQUOR MANUFACTURER: Application Fee - $5000, License Fee - $1,000 semi-annual
Authorizes the manufacture, production and bottling of alcoholic beverages of all kinds, including the brewing,
distilling and rectifying activities associated therewith. The holder of such a license is subject to all Federal and
State statutes and regulations.
o Tasting of beverages for education or promotional purposes, samples may not exceed on-half ounce per
drink, if authorized by the State of Nevada. This activity is an endorsement on the license with a
$500
semi-annual renewal fee.
o Alcohol Control Plan may be required
o No Gaming Allowed
WHOLESALE GENERAL (ALCOHOL): Application Fee - $5000, License Fee - $1,000 semi-annual
Authorizes the sale of alcoholic beverages in original sealed or corked containers to any licensee for resale. A
Wholesale General Licensee may ONLY sell to a properly licensed retailer; they may not sell to the public.
o Tasting of beverages for education or promotional purposes, samples may not exceed on-half ounce per
drink, if authorized by the State of Nevada. This activity is an endorsement on the license with a
$500
semi-annual renewal fee.
o Alcohol Control Plan may be required
o No Gaming Allowed
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ALCOHOL SERVICE LICENSES
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CATERER: Application Fee $5000, License Fee - $500 semi-annual; Permit Fee - $25 per
bar/per day
Authorizes the sale, pouring or serving of alcoholic beverages or the delivery of keg beer to the premises of a
purchaser pursuant to a permit at banquet facilities or permitted special events. Permitted activity must be in
compliance with provisions set forth in LVMC 6.50.350.
ALCOHOL DELIVERY SUPPORT SERVICE: Application Fee $5000, License Fee - $500 semi-annual
Authorizes a person to deliver alcoholic beverages on behalf of an establishment that sells alcoholic beverages for
off-premise consumption and who holds an Ancillary Internet Sales endorsement for alcohol. Each alcoholic
beverage delivered under this license must be in the original manufacturer-sealed container and in compliance
with sales and delivery restrictions set forth in LVMC 6.50.100.
ALCOHOL PERMITS
COMPLIMENTARY ALCOHOL BEVERAGE PERMIT: $100 processing fee and $100 annual permit fee
Authorizes the limited service and on premise consumption of complimentary alcoholic beverages at the
following locations: Art Galleries in conjunction with the sale of art; Cosmetology establishments; Barbershops;
Professional businesses; Bridal shops; Suit Shops; Hospitals; or Wedding Chapels.
o Alcohol Control Plan Required
SPECIAL EVENT ALCOHOL PERMIT: $100 for first bar/per day, plus $75 per additional bar/per day
Authorizes the sale ore service of alcoholic beverages for consumption only on the premises of the location
specified in the permit. The permit shall be limited to the period and times specified in the license and can only
be issued in conjunction with an approved Special Event Permit issued under Las Vegas Municipal Code, Chapter
12.02.
o Alcohol Control Plan Required
GAMING (NON-RESTRICTED AND RESTRICTED GAMING)
NON-RESTRICTED GAMING is only authorized at “Resort Hotel” establishments as defined under LVMC 6.40.030.
RESTRICTED GAMING (1-15 Slot Machines) may be authorized at the following type of establishments:
o Convenience Store
No alcohol are limited to four (4) slot machines.
Alcohol license and less than 5000 square is limited to up to seven (7) slot machines.
Alcohol license and over 5000 square feet with or without alcohol are limited to up to fifteen (15) slot
machines.
o Grocery Store
No alcohol are limited to four (4) slot machines.
Alcohol license and less than 5000 square is limited to up to seven (7) slot machines.
Alcohol license and over 5000 square feet with or without alcohol are limited to up to fifteen (15) slot
machines.
o Drug Store
No alcohol are limited to four (4) slot machines.
Alcohol license and less than 5000 square is limited to up to seven (7) slot machines.
Alcohol license and over 5000 square feet with or without alcohol are limited to up to fifteen (15) slot
machines.
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o Full Alcohol On-Premise licensed establishments with an approved Special Use Permit under Title 19 up to
fifteen (15) gaming slot machines may apply for a restricted gaming license if they meet the following
minimum operating criteria:
2,500 sq./ft. patron space
Permanent physical bar
On-premise kitchen (12 hour operation minimum)
At least 25 dining room seats away from the bar
o Full Alcohol On-Premise licensed establishment who are ONLY eligible for a Special Use Permit under Title
19 for up to five (5) tabletop gaming slot machines may apply for a restricted gaming license if they meet
the following minimum operating criteria:
At least 100 dining room seats away from the bar (except in the Arts District, only 25 dining room
seats are required)
2,500 sq./ft. patron space
Permanent physical bar
Sever meals during all hours bar is open (except in the Arts District, only on premise kitchen for 12
hours)
Food must be 55% of the gross sales (this is not a requirement in the Arts District)
ENTERTAINMENT
GENERAL ENTERTAINMENT ESTABLISHMENT means an establishment that is generally open to the public, or a
segment of the public, as a place to view live or other entertainment performances in an amphitheater,
auditorium, ballroom, concert hall, theatre or showroom setting; for hosting or accommodating a concert,
convention, competition, sporting event or trade show; or any combination thereof. The term applies whether or
not events or activities hosted or accommodated by the facility generally, or in particular cases, are open or
closed to the general public and whether or not reservations or ticket sales are available in advance. This term
does not include an Erotic Dance Establishment, Teenage Nightclub or Nightclub.
o Alcohol and Security Plan Required
NIGHTCLUB means an indoor or outdoor entertainment establishment with an occupancy load of 100 or more
persons that:
1. Provides any combination of live music, recorded music, or other entertainment for the primary
purpose of encouraging social interaction amongst the patrons of the establishment;
2. Contains one or more delineated dance floor areas; and
The term is also deemed to include a “day club,” which possesses the same characteristics as a nightclub, but
operates primarily during the daytime hours. The term does not include an Erotic Dance Establishment, Teenage
Nightclub Club or General Entertainment Establishment.
o Alcohol and Security Plan Required
ANCILLARY (LIMITED) ENTERTAINMENT CONDITIONAL APPROVAL may be considered by Director or Designee for
entertainment that meets the minimum following conditional criteria to be considered:
Entertainment provided no later than 11:00pm
Limited to one or two days a week
Primary business must remain operational during the time of the ancillary entertainment and no cover
charge or admission fee may be imposed
o Alcohol and Security Plan Required
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SECURITY AND ALCOHOL CONTROL PLANS
ALCOHOL CONTROL PLAN shall include at minimum the following details:
o The type of venue, is the venue 21 and over only or is it an all age venue.
o The days and hours of operation of the primary business as well as the limited entertainment, if approved
o The occupancy limit of the establishment
o The method by which the establishment will prevent minors (anyone under 21 years of age) from
bringing in or gaining access to alcoholic beverages
o Identify the procedure for checking ID’s, as well as the staff that will be responsible for checking ID’s
o The number of security officers that are/will be present and where the security officers will be stationed,
if applicable
SECURITY PLAN STANDARDS AND “BEST PRACTICES” In addition to alcohol control requirements, the following are
some of the minimum security requirements for nightclubs, general entertainment establishments, special events
and other establishments are required by the Director:
o Perform security-related searches, including searches using metal detectors or wanding and searches
based on the results of those devices, and limit the types of items that can be brought into the
establishment, including without limitation weapons, backpacks, bags and other carrying devices.
o Provide adequate security to manage lines of patrons seeking entry.
o Provide minimum levels of security both inside and outside the establishment, at a ratio of security to
attendees that is commensurate with the size and operation of the establishment.
o Ensure that security officers are trained in areas such as use of force, counter-terrorism and de-
escalation.
o Engage special events officers of Metro for occasions and events where such a presence is deemed
important by the Director.
o Provide fully operational and adequate video surveillance for the venue especially for restroom
entries, ingress/egress areas, and the front of the establishment.
o Provide for the presence of medical personnel for events with over one thousand patrons.
o Provide for the vetting of independent hosts, special guest DJ's, live acts, etc. through open sources.
o Establish, maintain in place, and implement written policies and procedures that seek to foster the
public health, safety, morals, good order, and general welfare of the patrons.
o Implement a program by which employees and others retained by the establishment have received
copies of, and training, regarding the written policies and procedures referred to above.
o Provide details associated to the mitigation of noise where it can’t be heard beyond fifty (50) feet of
the source.
o Unless otherwise permitted by land use entitlement approved for such establishment, any and all
activities associated with a licensed establishment shall be conducted entirely within the interior of
such establishment, except for the following:
The checking of patrons' identification;
Valet parking activities;
The sale of admission tickets for current or future events;
Each outdoor patron line must be on private property or on a public sidewalk. If on a
public sidewalk, an outdoor patron line shall:
o Be parallel to and against the structure of the licensed establishment;
o Be maintained so that not more than two persons are abreast (next to one
another);
o Not restrict reasonable pedestrian movement on the sidewalk; and
o Not obstruct the entrance to any other establishment that is open for business.
