File #: 26-1413   
Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 3/23/2026 In control: Clark County Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 4/7/2026 Final action:
Title: Conduct a public hearing and approve, adopt, and authorize the Chair to sign an ordinance to amend Clark County Code Title 8, Chapter 8.20 to modify the requirement for a structural barrier separating minors from bar and/or lounge areas in restaurants and taverns by allowing, in lieu of such barrier, a written security plan approved by the department director that effectively prevents minors from entering the bar area; and providing for other matters properly related thereto. Commission District: All (Sitting as Liquor and Gaming Licensing Board) (For possible action)
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Bill 3-17-26-1
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CLARK COUNTY LIQUOR AND GAMING LICENSING BOARD

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Petitioner:

Vincent V. Queano, Director of Business License

Recommendation: 

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Conduct a public hearing and approve, adopt, and authorize the Chair to sign an ordinance to amend Clark County Code Title 8, Chapter 8.20 to modify the requirement for a structural barrier separating minors from bar and/or lounge areas in restaurants and taverns by allowing, in lieu of such barrier, a written security plan approved by the department director that effectively prevents minors from entering the bar area; and providing for other matters properly related thereto. Commission District: All (Sitting as Liquor and Gaming Licensing Board) (For possible action)  

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BACKGROUND: 

On February 3, 2026, the Board of County Commissioners directed staff to review Clark County Code Chapter 8.20 and relax the requirement for a structural barrier separating minors from bar and/or lounge areas in restaurants and taverns.

The proposed ordinance was introduced at the Board of County Commissioners meeting on March 17, 2026, and a public hearing was set for April 7, 2026.

Staff recommends approval of the ordinance to amend Title 8 by amending Chapter 8.20.