LOCKSMITHS AND SAFE MECHANICS

Las Vegas Municipal Code tit. 6, ch. 6.51

in effect

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 6.51.005 Privileged business finding.

6.51.005 - Privileged business finding. The City Council hereby finds that the businesses of locksmiths and safe mechanics seriously affect the wellbeing of the City and its residents, and that it is necessary to regulate such activities carefully in order to insure that persons of honesty and integrity are operating such businesses and that they are operated in a responsible manner to the public. Such businesses must therefore comply with Chapter 6.06. (Ord. 5998 § 95, 2008: Added at City's request, letter of 4-11-83)

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 6.51.007 Definitions.

6.51.007 - Definitions. As used in this Chapter: "Key" means a mechanical, electromechanical, electronic, or electromagnetic device used for operating a lock and includes, but is not limited to: (1) A change key or a key designed to operate a specific lock. (2) A manipulation key or a key designed so that when variously positioned in the keyways of locks will operate the locks. (3) A master key or a key designed to operate a series of locks in a larger series of locks. (4) A tryout key or a key that will operate a series of locks in a larger series of locks. (5) A card or other device that contains, stores or transmits an electromagnetic code or electronic data that enables the operation of a lock. "Lock" means a mechanical, electromechanical, electronic, or electromagnetic device that is designed to control access from one area to another or control the use of a vehicle or device. "Locksmith" means a person whose occupation consists in whole or in part, of: (1) Making, repairing or adjusting locks; or (2) Operating locks by means other than those intended by the manufacturers of the locks. "Safe mechanic" means a person whose occupation consists in whole or in part of repairing, operating, adjusting or changing combinations on safes or vaults. (Ord. No. 6213, § 23, 9-5-12)

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 6.51.010 License required.

6.51.010 - License required. No person shall engage in the business of a locksmith or a safe mechanic without first obtaining and thereafter maintaining a valid, unexpired license pursuant to this Code. (Ord. 2265 § 1 (part), 1982: prior code § 5-10-5 (A))

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 6.51.020 License fee.

6.51.020 - License fee. Each person who is required to be licensed by this Chapter must pay in advance an annual license fee of three hundred dollars. (Ord. No. 6213, § 22, 9-5-12; Ord. 3843 § 79, 1994: Ord. 2265 § 1 (part), 1982: prior code § 5-10-5(C))

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 6.51.030 Employees required to have work card.

6.51.030 - Employees required to have work card. Each employee of a locksmith or a safe mechanic, other than one who is required to be found suitable, who performs the function of a locksmith or a safe mechanic, as defined in NRS, Chapter 655 must first obtain and thereafter maintain a valid, unexpired work card pursuant to Chapter 6.86 of this Code. (Ord. 2265 § I (part), 1982: prior code § 5-10-5(B))

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 6.51.040 Identification.

6.51.040 - Identification. (A) All business vehicles must clearly identify the name of the business and license number of the locksmith or safe mechanic. The lettering must be at least four inches in height and shall be displayed on at least two surfaces of the vehicle. (B) All persons who perform the function of a locksmith or safe mechanic must wear identifiable uniforms during work hours. The uniform must include the name of the business in such a manner that allows a reasonable person to clearly view the business name from a distance of three feet. (C) All physical locations except those in residential zones must clearly identify the name and license number of the business on signage on or within one foot of the door of the office using letters that must be at least four inches in height. (Ord. No. 6213, § 25, 9-5-12)

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 6.51.050 Prohibited advertising.

6.51.050 - Prohibited advertising. No licensee shall indicate in any print matter or in any other directory or listing, internet advertising, online or any other advertising medium that the licensee conducts a locksmith business under any name other than the name for which they are licensed. (Ord. No. 6213, § 26, 9-5-12)

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_CH6.51LOSAMEFetched: 10/28/2026