Nevada

This is a supplement to the training materials presented in the Affordable Alcohol Training Responsible Beverage Service Education Program and must be reviewed.

Governing Liquor Authority:

State of Nevada

Department of Taxation

1550 College Parkway

Carson City, Nevada 89706-7921

Phone: 775-684-2000

Fax: 775-6874-2020

Website: www.tax.state.nv.us

Legal Age to Serve Alcohol:

21 years of age

Legal Age to Pour Alcohol:

21 years of age

Legal Age to Consume Alcohol:

21 years of age

Legal Age to Sell Packaged Alcohol

Minors who are 16 - 17 years of age may be employed to sell packaged alcohol but must be under the direct supervision of another employee who is at least 18 years of age. The supervising employee must be present at all times.

Minors between the ages of 18-20 may sell packaged alcohol without any supervision.

Entry for Minors into a Liquor Establishment:

Minors are not permitted entry into bars or taverns.

Legal Age for Employment:

21 years of age

Additional Notes Regarding Age:

Consent Laws (Parents Serving Minors):

Yes

Alcohol Service Hours:

Regulated at the city and county level of government.

Local ordinances may prohibit sales of alcohol during voting hours on election days.

Acceptable ID’s:

Acceptable forms of identification include but are not limited to:

· Drivers License

· Military ID

· Selective Service ID

BAC for Operation of a Motor Vehicle:

.08

Dram Shop Laws:

None at the state level - local ordinances should be consulted.

Confiscating False ID’s:

Not regulated by the state government. Check for regulations at the county and/or city level of government.

Alcohol Service Restrictions on Time and Quantity:

Drink specials and “Happy Hours” must be offered throughout the entire business day, not just for a limited time period. There are no distinctions between happy hour, drink specials or promotions.

Licensees are prohibited from:

· Giving away free drinks.

· Offering two-for-one drink specials or promotions.

· Offering a food and drink combo for a special price.

Local ordinances should be consulted for additional regulations.

Penalty for Serving and/or Selling Alcohol to a Minor:

For the first offense: It is a misdemeanor that is punishable by a fine in the range of $500.00 to $1,000.00.

For any additional offense: It is a misdemeanor that is punishable by a fine in the range of $1,000.00 to $2,000.00 and/or up to 1 year in jail.

Program State Approval Status:

State Certification Fees:

Required Training:

Training of employees is voluntary. It becomes mandatory in counties that have populations of 400,000 or more.

Re-certification Requirement:

Mitigation Benefit:

N/A

Nevada’s Governing Liquor Authority

Nevada’s Governing Liquor Authority:

The State of Nevada’s governing liquor authority is the Department of Taxation.
The phone number for the Department of Taxation is: 775-684-2000.
The website for the Department of Taxation is: www.tax.state.nv.us.
Nevada’s Legislature is the body responsible for enacting the state’s alcohol laws. However, individual counties and municipalities regulate alcoholic beverage permits and licensed establishments.
In general, responsible alcohol service training is voluntary. However, as of July 1, 2007, alcohol awareness training became a mandatory requirement in counties that have a population of 400,000 or more. This requirement does not apply to wholesale dealers, private clubs, or other facilities that are not open to the general public.
Posting of alcohol warning signs is not a state requirement. Local ordinances should be consulted.

Liquor License and Alcohol Beverage Laws for the State of Nevada

Nevada’s Department of Taxation requires:

Licensees to uphold all the liquor laws for the state of Nevada.

Licensees to also be knowledgeable of and abide by any local ordinances as well.

Under Nevada’s Alcohol Laws:

Drink specials and “Happy Hours” must be offered throughout the entire business day, not just for a limited time period. There are no distinctions between happy hour, drink specials or promotions.
Licensees are prohibited from:

o Giving away free drinks.

o Offering two-for-one drink specials or promotions.

o Offering a food and drink combo for a special price.

Local ordinances should be consulted for additional regulations.

Identification

In the state of Nevada, identification is defined as:

Bona fide documentary evidence of the majority and identity of the person issued by a federal, state, county or municipal government, or subdivision or agency thereof.

In the state of Nevada, acceptable forms of identification include but are not limited to:

Drivers License
Military ID
Selective Service ID

Nevada’s Laws Regarding Age

Under Nevada law:

A person must be at least 21 years old to purchase and consume alcohol.
It is illegal to sell or serve alcohol to a minor.
Minors are not permitted entry into bars or taverns.
Minors who are 16 - 17 years of age may be employed to sell packaged alcohol but must be under the direct supervision of another employee who is at least 18 years of age. The supervising employee must be present at all times.
Minors between the ages of 18-20 may sell packaged alcohol without any supervision.

Dram Shop Laws for the State of Nevada

Dram Shop Liability:

Licensees are not held liable for 3rd party injuries or damages at the state level of government.
Local ordinances should be consulted.

ADDENDUM: Individual counties that regulate beverage alcohol permits:

Carson City

Department of Taxation
1550 College Parkway, Suite 115
Carson City, NV 89706
Phone: (775) 684-2000
Fax: (775) 684-2020

Reno

Department of Taxation
4600 Kietzke Lane
Building L, Suite 235
Reno, NV 89502
Phone: (775) 688-1295
Fax: (775) 688-1303

Elko

Department of Taxation
1010 Ruby Vista Drive
Suite 102
Elko, NV 89801
Phone: (775) 753-1115
Fax: (775) 778-6814

Henderson
Department of Taxation
2550 Paseo Verde
Suite 180
Henderson, NV
Phone: (702) 486-2300
Fax: (702) 486-3377

Las Vegas
Grant Sawyer Office Building
555 E. Washington Ave Suite 1300
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101
Phone: (702) 486-2300
Fax: (702) 486-2372