Definitions.
Las Vegas Municipal Code § 11.62.020
in effect11.62.020 - Definitions.
As used in this Chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms shall have the meanings that are ascribed to them as follows:
(A) "Charitable organization" means an organization which:
(1) The Secretary of the Treasury has determined is an exempt organization pursuant to the provisions of Section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code; and
(2) Holds a current certificate of organization or is currently qualified by the Secretary of State to do business in this State.
(B) "Highway" means the entire width between the boundary lines of every way maintained by a public authority when any part thereof is open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular traffic. The term does not include a "freeway" as that term is defined in NRS 408.060.
(C) "Highway solicitation permit" means a certificate of authority issued by the Department of Public Works to a charitable organization which allows the holder of the permit to solicit charitable contributions for its organization while standing on the median strip of any highway or the sidewalk adjacent to the highway within the jurisdiction of the City.
(Ord. No. 6296, § 34, 2-5-14; Ord. 3600 § 3, 1991)
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=TIT11VETR_CH11.62HISO_11.62.020DEFetched: 10/28/2026