TEMPORARY MERCHANTS

Las Vegas Municipal Code tit. 6, ch. 6.80A

in effect

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 6.80A.010 Definitions.

6.80A.010 - Definitions. As used in this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the following terms shall have the meanings which are ascribed to them, as follows: "Temporary merchant" means any person who engages in the temporary business of selling, offering for sale, or soliciting orders for goods or services from a permanent or fixed location. For purposes of this definition, a business is temporary if its operation at the fixed location is for a period of thirty-one days or less. The term does not include a parade vendor or any other exhibitor or vendor at a special event that has been approved by means of a special event permit pursuant to LVMC Chapter 12.02. "Temporary commercial permit" has the meaning ascribed to it in LVMC 19.16.160. "Agent" is an individual who has been designated by a temporary merchant as a person authorized to offer for sale or solicit orders for the sale of goods or services on behalf of that temporary merchant. "Parade vendor" means any person who engages in the temporary business of selling or offering for sale any merchandise in conjunction with a parade that has been approved by means of a special event permit pursuant to LVMC Chapter 12.02. (Ord. No. 6183, § 13, 3-7-12; Ord. 5352 § 11, 2001: Ord. 5066 § 4, 1998)

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 6.80A.020 Permit required.

6.80A.020 - Permit required. No person shall engage in the business of a temporary merchant without first obtaining and thereafter maintaining a valid, unexpired temporary merchant permit pursuant to this Chapter for each business location within the City. (Ord. 5066 § 5, 1998)

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 6.80A.030 Exemptions.

6.80A.030 - Exemptions. This Chapter does not apply to: (A) Charitable solicitations conducted in compliance with State law governing that activity; (B) The selling, offering for sale, or soliciting of orders for goods or services from a licensed wholesale or retail business at the licensed location of that business; or (C) Vending activity covered by a multi-vendor permit issued pursuant to LVMC 6.78.037 concerning which the permittee is fully compliant. (Ord. No. 6466, § 3, 10-7-15; Ord. No. 6296, § 27, 2-5-14; Ord. 5352 § 12, 2001: Ord. 5066 § 6, 1998)

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 6.80A.040 Application—Contents.

6.80A.040 - Application—Contents. Any person who is required to have a permit under this Chapter must file an application with the Director. The application must be made upon a form provided by the Department and shall include the following information: (A) The dates on which the applicant desires to conduct business; (B) The location(s) from which the applicant desires to conduct business; (C) Location agreement(s) or contract(s); (D) Designated agent(s) for additional locations; (E) A description of the selling methods to be used and the nature of the products or services to be offered; and (F) Such other information or documentation as the Department may require in order to establish the applicant's suitability and fitness for approval. (Ord. 5066 § 7, 1998)

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 6.80A.050 Application—Submitted when.

6.80A.050 - Application—Submitted when. In order to ensure that the applicant can commence operations as soon as desired, the application for a temporary merchant permit must be submitted at least ten working days prior to the desired commencement date in order to allow reasonable time for review of the application. If an application requires an extended review period, the applicant may be granted a temporary permit in accordance with the temporary license provisions set forth in LVMC 6.02.070. (Ord. 5352 § 13, 2001: Ord. 5066 § 8, 1998)

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 6.80A.060 Temporary commercial permit—Work card.

6.80A.060 - Temporary commercial permit—Work card. (A) If the operation of a temporary merchant requires a temporary commercial permit pursuant to LVMC 19.16.160, the applicant shall file, along with the application for a temporary merchant permit, written evidence that a temporary commercial permit has been obtained. (B) An applicant for a temporary merchant permit who does not possess a valid business license will be referred to Metro to obtain a work card pursuant to LVMC Chapter 6.86. Approval of the work card must be obtained before issuance of a temporary merchant permit. (Ord. No. 6305, § 7, 3-19-14; Ord. 5386 § 10, 2001: Ord. 5352 § 14, 2001: Ord. 5066 § 9, 1998)

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 6.80A.070 Bond.

6.80A.070 - Bond. Each temporary merchant who accepts moneys or other value in advance as consideration for the future delivery of goods or services must file with the Department and maintain a surety bond in the sum of five thousand dollars, issued by a surety acceptable to the City Attorney. The bond must be conditioned to be paid to the City or to any person suffering injury by reason of any violation of the provisions of this Code by the principal, his agents or employees. The bond shall also require the principal therein named to faithfully comply with each and every condition and restriction imposed in connection with the issuance of the permit. (Ord. 5066 § 10, 1998)

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 6.80A.080 Fee.

6.80A.080 - Fee. Each temporary merchant shall pay in advance a per location license fee based upon the following schedule: Days of Operation | Fee 1—5 | $10.00 per day 6—10 | 100.00 11—15 | 150.00 16—20 | 200.00 21—25 | 250.00 26—31 | 300.00 (Ord. 5352 § 15, 2001: Ord. 5066 § 11, 1998)

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 6.80A.090 Display of permit and work card.

6.80A.090 - Display of permit and work card. A permit issued under this Chapter shall include information to identify the permittee and state the specific dates and location authorized by the permit. Each person required to have a permit or work card under this Chapter must exhibit those documents at the request of any person. (Ord. 5066 § 12, 1998)

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 6.80A.100 Inspection fees.

6.80A.100 - Inspection fees. The permittee shall be responsible for reimbursing the Department for all permit related inspections conducted outside of the City's normal operating hours. Inspection fees shall be assessed for a three-hour minimum at fifty dollars per hour per staff member required to conduct the permit inspection. The permittee may also be charged inspection fees by other City departments whose inspections are required in connection with the issuance of a permit pursuant to this Chapter, including without limitation the Department of Fire and Rescue and the Department of Community Development. All fees shall be paid at the completion of each inspection. (Ord. No. 6816, § 22, 8-17-22; Ord. 5998 § 145, 2008: Ord. 5066 § 13, 1998)

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 6.80A.110 Permit required—Parade vendors.

6.80A.110 - Permit required—Parade vendors. No person shall engage in the business of a parade vendor without obtaining a permit therefor in accordance with this Section. A parade vendor permit shall be required for each vendor who intends to sell merchandise at a parade, and a permit shall be valid only for the date of the parade. Application for a parade vendor permit shall be made on a form provided by the Director. The application shall list all types of items that the vendor proposes to sell at the parade. If the Director determines that any item proposed to be sold is likely to be used in a manner to disrupt the parade or to endanger the health, safety and welfare of the public, he may deny a permit or impose conditions upon the issuance of the permit that are designed to prevent or limit such disruption or danger. Each parade vendor shall pay in advance a permit fee of ten dollars. A parade vendor shall comply with all requirements of the Health District and the Nevada Department of Taxation. (Ord. 5998 § 146, 2008: Ord. 5352 § 16, 2001)

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=TIT6BUTALIRE_CH6.80ATEMEFetched: 10/28/2026