Enforcement authority.
Henderson Municipal Code § 4.04.200
in effect4.04.200 - Enforcement authority.
A. It shall be the duty of the director, his officers, and all officials charged with the issuance of licenses, and/or those with police powers, and the city attorney as set forth in this title, to enforce the provisions of this title.
B. Such enforcement power shall include, but not be limited to, the power to issue citations, serve notices of correction, issue orders of suspension or limitation, prohibit unlawful business activities, prevent activities in contravention of the licensing ordinances, require findings of suitability, and all other duties relating to licensing enforcement as provided in this title. In addition, the business license officers shall have the authority to prepare, sign and serve misdemeanor citations pursuant to NRS Chapter 171 to enforce the provisions of this title.
C. The director and his officers shall have the authority to issue a "red tag/stop work order." Said order shall direct the unlicensed person or the licensee, his officers, servants, or employees to cease and desist from the activity, or activities, so designated in the order. The "red tag/stop work order" shall be given by the director or his officers in writing, to the licensee, his agents, servants, or employees, clearly stating in writing, the violation(s) being committed. The city attorney may direct the issuance of a "red tag/stop work order."
D. Any violation of a "red tag/stop work order," in subsection C of this section, shall be deemed a separate violation of this title; and, a citation may be issued for each violation, for each and every day of continued violation.
E. The director, the business license officers and auditors shall have access to any business during normal business hours for any purpose related to license administration or enforcement. Any person who willfully hinders, delays, or obstructs any business license officer, compliance agent, or auditor in the discharge of his or her official powers or duties shall be in violation of this title and may be subject to the penalties set forth in section 4.04.230.
F. When, in the course of enforcing the provisions of this title relative to emergency suspension or a "red tag/stop work order," the division shall have the authority to lock and seal the premises wherein or whereon the business is operating.
G. This section is supplemental to, and not exclusive of, enforcement duties imposed upon other officials regarding this title.
(Ord. No. 3290, § 1, 10-6-2015)
Source: City of Henderson, Nevada, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/nv/henderson/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT4BURELI_CH4.04GEBULIPR_4.04.200ENAUFetched: 11/1/2026