POSSESSION OF CONTAINERS FIT OR INTENDED FOR BEVERAGE PURPOSES

Las Vegas Municipal Code tit. 10, div. X, ch. 10.77

in effect

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 10.77.010 Definitions.

10.77.010 - Definitions. As used in this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them: "Right-of-way" means any publicly-owned property which is dedicated for use as a street, alley, or other means of vehicular access, and includes any publicly-owned area which is used as a sidewalk or walkway for the use of pedestrians. "Special event" includes sporting events, competitive races, athletic activities, block parties, grand openings, fireworks displays, building implosions, and other similar types of entertainment which are not offered on a continuous basis, whether or not a fee is charged for admission, entrance or other participation. The term includes but is not limited to events which require the closure of one or more rights-of-way or portions thereof. (Ord. 5189 § 4 (part), 1999)

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 10.77.020 Prohibited—When.

10.77.020 - Prohibited—When. Except as otherwise provided in Section 10.77.030, it is unlawful for any person to be in possession of any glass or metal container which is fit for beverage purposes or intended for beverage purposes while that person is: (A) Attending or participating in a special event; and (B) On any right-of-way which is temporarily closed to vehicular traffic during the following times: (1) Between the hours of 6:00 P.M. on December 31st and 6:00 A.M. on January 1st of each year. (2) During the period of time beginning two hours before the start of the special event and ending two hours after the special event is over. (Ord. No. 6806, § 55, 4-6-22; Ord. 5189 § 4 (part), 1999)

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 10.77.030 Alcoholic beverages prohibited within the Pedestrian Mall.

10.77.030 - Alcoholic beverages prohibited within the Pedestrian Mall. (A) Except as otherwise provided in Subsection (B), it is unlawful for a person to do any of the following within the Pedestrian Mall described in LVMC Chapter 11.68 or the Downtown Entertainment Overlay District described in LVMC 19.12.120: (1) Possess an alcoholic beverage in an open glass container, an open metal container or in its original packaging in an open condition; or (2) Consume any alcoholic beverage in any glass container, metal container or from its original packaging. (B) The prohibitions contained in Subsection (A) do not apply to any activity authorized under or in connection with: (1) A special event permit issued pursuant to LVMC Chapter 12.02; or (2) Activity specifically authorized by and conditioned under a full alcohol on-premises license issued under LVMC Chapter 6.50. (Ord. No. 6806, § 56, 4-6-22; Ord. No. 6657, § 6, 11-21-18; Ord. No. 6329, § 4, 6-18-14; Ord. 5189 § 4 (part), 1999)

Source: City of Las Vegas, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/nv/las_vegas/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT10PUPEMOWE_DIVXMICR_CH10.77POCOFIINBEPUFetched: 10/28/2026