Clark County has recently passed an ordinance aimed at curbing alcohol consumption by minors in hotel rooms and specific entertainment venues. This ordinance, approved by the County Commission, targets alcohol provisions in hotel rooms and private areas within movie theaters, sports arenas, and convention halls. The Las Vegas Strip, governed by Clark County, is included under this ordinance.
Under the new regulations, adult guests staying with minors must sign a written acknowledgment taking responsibility for any alcohol stocked in their accommodations. They must also agree to prevent those under 21 from consuming the alcohol. If guests do not comply, the venue is obligated to remove the alcoholic beverages.
Vince Queano, director of the county’s business license department, noted that this practice is already common among many hotels and large venues. The ordinance was approved unanimously by the County Commission and is expected to take effect as soon as two weeks after its passage, following public notification.
The ordinance replaces a previous, unenforceable requirement that alcohol be stored in locked refrigerators or cabinets. Queano cited a lack of resources to inspect all potential venues for compliance as a reason for the change.
The ordinance applies to locations with “individual access” liquor licenses, which include hotels with at least 100 rooms, movie theaters with seating for at least 400 people, and arenas that can host at least 8,000 patrons. Major operators on the Strip, such as Caesars Entertainment, MGM Resorts International, and Resorts World, have not commented on this new policy.
