Clark County, NV - Title 12 - PUBLIC PEACE, SAFETY AND MORALS

Clark County, Nevada - Code of Ordinances Title 12 - PUBLIC PEACE, SAFETY AND MORALS SHOW CHANGES MORE VERSION: FEB 6, 2026 (CURRENT) PRINT OR DOWNLOAD TABLE OF CONTENTS CLARK COUNTY CODE 1966 (This content was modified in this version of the code.) modified FOREWORD SUPPLEMENT HISTORY TABLE (This content was modified in this version of the code.) modified EXPAND TITLE 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS Title 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS EXPAND TITLE 2 - ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL Title 2 - ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL EXPAND TITLE 3 - COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND DISTRICTS Title 3 - COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND DISTRICTS EXPAND TITLE 4 - REVENUE AND TAXATION Title 4 - REVENUE AND TAXATION EXPAND TITLE 5 - FRANCHISES Title 5 - FRANCHISES EXPAND TITLE 6 - BUSINESS LICENSES* Title 6 - BUSINESS LICENSES* EXPAND TITLE 7 - BUSINESS REGULATIONS* Title 7 - BUSINESS REGULATIONS* EXPAND TITLE 8 - LIQUOR AND GAMING LICENSES AND REGULATIONS* Title 8 - LIQUOR AND GAMING LICENSES AND REGULATIONS* EXPAND TITLE 9 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND SANITATION* Title 9 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND SANITATION* EXPAND TITLE 10 - ANIMALS Title 10 - ANIMALS EXPAND TITLE 11 - ABATEMENT OF NUISANCES Title 11 - ABATEMENT OF NUISANCES COLLAPSE TITLE 12 - PUBLIC PEACE, SAFETY AND MORALS Title 12 - PUBLIC PEACE, SAFETY AND MORALS EXPAND CHAPTER 12.02 - ORDER OUT CORRIDOR Chapter 12.02 - ORDER OUT CORRIDOR EXPAND CHAPTER 12.04 - FIREARMS AND AIR GUNS Chapter 12.04 - FIREARMS AND AIR GUNS EXPAND CHAPTER 12.06 - DRUG PARAPHERNALIA Chapter 12.06 - DRUG PARAPHERNALIA EXPAND CHAPTER 12.07 - CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES Chapter 12.07 - CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES EXPAND CHAPTER 12.08 - PROSTITUTION Chapter 12.08 - PROSTITUTION EXPAND CHAPTER 12.10 - UNLAWFUL MARRIAGES Chapter 12.10 - UNLAWFUL MARRIAGES EXPAND CHAPTER 12.12 - MINORS—CURFEW AND LIQUOR Chapter 12.12 - MINORS—CURFEW AND LIQUOR EXPAND CHAPTER 12.14 - MINORS—OBSCENE MATERIALS Chapter 12.14 - MINORS—OBSCENE MATERIALS EXPAND CHAPTER 12.16 - UNAUTHORIZED USE OF OFFICIAL INSIGNIA AND FALSE ALARMS Chapter 12.16 - UNAUTHORIZED USE OF OFFICIAL INSIGNIA AND FALSE ALARMS EXPAND CHAPTER 12.20 - OBSCENE EXHIBITIONS AND ITEMS Chapter 12.20 - OBSCENE EXHIBITIONS AND ITEMS EXPAND CHAPTER 12.24 - REGISTRATION OF CONVICTED PERSONS Chapter 12.24 - REGISTRATION OF CONVICTED PERSONS EXPAND CHAPTER 12.28 - PUBLIC DISORDER CONTROL AND PREVENTION Chapter 12.28 - PUBLIC DISORDER CONTROL AND PREVENTION EXPAND CHAPTER 12.29 - CONDUCT AT ATHLETIC EVENTS Chapter 12.29 - CONDUCT AT ATHLETIC EVENTS EXPAND CHAPTER 12.30 - REGULATING THE POSSESSION OF CERTAIN ITEMS AT PUBLIC PROTESTS, DEMONSTRATIONS, RALLIES, PICKET LINES AND PUBLIC ASSEMBLIES. Chapter 12.30 - REGULATING THE POSSESSION OF CERTAIN ITEMS AT PUBLIC PROTESTS, DEMONSTRATIONS, RALLIES, PICKET LINES AND PUBLIC ASSEMBLIES. EXPAND CHAPTER 12.33 - DISORDERLY CONDUCT Chapter 12.33 - DISORDERLY CONDUCT EXPAND CHAPTER 12.34 - BARRIERS Chapter 12.34 - BARRIERS EXPAND CHAPTER 12.35 - PACKAGE LIQUOR DRINKING Chapter 12.35 - PACKAGE LIQUOR DRINKING EXPAND CHAPTER 12.36 - SALES AND DISPLAY ON VACANT LOTS Chapter 12.36 - SALES AND DISPLAY ON VACANT LOTS EXPAND CHAPTER 12.38 - TICKET SCALPING Chapter 12.38 - TICKET SCALPING EXPAND CHAPTER 12.40 - PORTABLE AUDIO EQUIPMENT Chapter 12.40 - PORTABLE AUDIO EQUIPMENT EXPAND CHAPTER 12.42 - GRAFFITI Chapter 12.42 - GRAFFITI EXPAND CHAPTER 12.43 - CONTAINER AND PACKAGE RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN STREETS Chapter 12.43 - CONTAINER AND PACKAGE RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN STREETS EXPAND CHAPTER 12.46 - DISTRIBUTION OF HANDBILLS, NEWSPAPERS AND ADVERTISEMENTS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY Chapter 12.46 - DISTRIBUTION OF HANDBILLS, NEWSPAPERS AND ADVERTISEMENTS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY EXPAND CHAPTER 12.48 - PROHIBITION OF DISCRIMINATION IN HOUSING Chapter 12.48 - PROHIBITION OF DISCRIMINATION IN HOUSING EXPAND CHAPTER 12.49 - CAMPING, LODGING AND SIMILAR ACTIVITIES Chapter 12.49 - CAMPING, LODGING AND SIMILAR ACTIVITIES EXPAND CHAPTER 12.50 - SCRAP METAL Chapter 12.50 - SCRAP METAL EXPAND TITLE 13 - FIRE AND FIRE PREVENTION Title 13 - FIRE AND FIRE PREVENTION EXPAND TITLE 14 - TRAFFIC* Title 14 - TRAFFIC* EXPAND TITLE 15 - TRANSPORTATION Title 15 - TRANSPORTATION EXPAND TITLE 16 - ROADS AND HIGHWAYS Title 16 - ROADS AND HIGHWAYS EXPAND TITLE 18 - PUBLIC PROPERTY Title 18 - PUBLIC PROPERTY EXPAND TITLE 19 - PARKS AND RECREATION Title 19 - PARKS AND RECREATION EXPAND TITLE 20 - AIRPORTS* Title 20 - AIRPORTS* EXPAND TITLE 22 - BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION Title 22 - BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION EXPAND TITLE 24 - WATER, SEWAGE AND OTHER UTILITIES Title 24 - WATER, SEWAGE AND OTHER UTILITIES EXPAND TITLE 25 - PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL REGULATIONS* Title 25 - PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL REGULATIONS* Title 30 - UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE EXPAND APPENDICES APPENDICES ORDINANCE LIST (This content was modified in this version of the code.) modified BONDING ORDINANCES GAMING REGULATIONS LIQUOR LICENSING ORDINANCES 11.16.050 - Appeal. Title 13 - FIRE AND FIRE PREVENTION Title 12 - PUBLIC PEACE, SAFETY AND MORALS SHARE LINK TO SECTION PRINT SECTION DOWNLOAD (DOCX) OF SECTIONS EMAIL SECTION Chapter 12.02 - ORDER OUT CORRIDOR 12.02.010 - Definitions. 12.02.020 - Order out corridor—Condition of suspended sentence. 12.02.030 - Violation of order out corridor order. Chapter 12.04 - FIREARMS AND AIR GUNS 12.04.010 - Definitions. 12.04.020—12.04.170 - Reserved. 12.04.180 - Concealed weapons prohibited without permit. 12.04.185 - Possession of bludgeoning device unlawful. 12.04.190 - Law enforcement officer excepted. 12.04.200—12.04.220 - Reserved. 12.04.230 - Discharging into unsafe locations unlawful—Exceptions. 12.04.240 - Populated area designated. 12.04.250 - Penalty for violation of Section 12.04.230. 12.04.260 - Unlawful use of electronic stun device. 12.04.270 - Reserved. Chapter 12.06 - DRUG PARAPHERNALIA 12.06.010 - Definitions. 12.06.020 - Selling or furnishing prohibited. 12.06.030 - Exemptions. 12.06.040 - Penalties. 12.06.050 - Policy and abatement. Chapter 12.07 - CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES 12.07.010 - Definitions. 12.07.020 - Imitation controlled substance—Manufacture, sale or distribution prohibited. 12.07.030 - Imitation controlled substance—Use or possession prohibited. 12.07.040 - Imitation controlled substance—Use as placebo. Chapter 12.08 - PROSTITUTION 12.08.010 - Definitions. 12.08.015 - Prostitution unlawful. 12.08.020 - Accosting and soliciting unlawful. 12.08.025 - Maintaining a place of prostitution unlawful. 12.08.030 - Loitering for the purpose of soliciting unlawful. 12.08.035 - Reserved. 12.08.040 - Aiding and abetting unlawful. 12.08.050 - Allowing premises to be used for prostitution unlawful. 12.08.060 - Resorting unlawful. 12.08.070 - Applicability. 12.08.080 - Severability. 12.08.090 - Penalties. Chapter 12.10 - UNLAWFUL MARRIAGES 12.10.010 - Unlawful officiate. 12.10.020 - Appeal procedures. 12.10.030 - Payment of penalties. Chapter 12.12 - MINORS—CURFEW AND LIQUOR 12.12.010 - Curfew—Ages and hours designated. 12.12.015 - Curfew—Prohibited locations. 12.12.016 - Curfew—Arcades. 12.12.017 - Arcade defined. 12.12.020 - Curfew—Exceptions. 12.12.023 - Security attendants required in arcades. 12.12.025 - Curfew—Permitting violation by child unlawful. 12.12.030 - Curfew—Enforcement authority. 12.12.035 - Curfew—Fine for violation. 12.12.040 - Curfew—Severability of provisions. 12.12.050 - Possession of liquor unlawful. 12.12.060 - Possession with parent's permission. 12.12.070 - Possession defined. 12.12.080 - Penalty for violation of Sections 12.12.050 or 12.12.060. Chapter 12.14 - MINORS—OBSCENE MATERIALS 12.14.010 - Definitions. 12.14.020 - Distribution. 12.14.025 - Display. 12.14.030 - Admission to exhibitions. 12.14.040 - Penalty for violations. Chapter 12.16 - UNAUTHORIZED USE OF OFFICIAL INSIGNIA AND FALSE ALARMS 12.16.010 - Unauthorized use or display of markings or insignia on motor vehicles. 12.16.020 - Unauthorized wearing of insignia. 12.16.025 - Unauthorized sale of badges. 12.16.030 - False alarms. 12.16.040 - Exceptions. 12.16.050 - Application. 12.16.060 - Penalty for violations. Chapter 12.20 - OBSCENE EXHIBITIONS AND ITEMS 12.20.010 - Definitions. 12.20.020 - Materials and acts unlawful. 12.20.030 - Refusal to accept obscene items. 12.20.040 - Penalty for violation. Chapter 12.24 - REGISTRATION OF CONVICTED PERSONS 12.24.010 - Convicted persons defined. 12.24.020 - Registering statement—Information required. 12.24.030 - Time limit for registering. 12.24.040 - Photograph and fingerprints. 12.24.050 - Filing information—Supplying other agencies and officials—Inspection. 12.24.060 - Change of residence—Notification—Time limit. 12.24.070 - Penalty for false statements. 12.24.080 - Penalty for violation. Chapter 12.28 - PUBLIC DISORDER CONTROL AND PREVENTION 12.28.010 - Citation. 12.28.020 - Definitions. 12.28.030 - Protection of state of emergency—Notice—Termination. 12.28.040 - Acts which may be proclaimed prohibited. 12.28.050 - Penalty for violation. 12.28.060 - Offenses. 12.28.070 - Provisions applicable during state of emergency. Chapter 12.29 - CONDUCT AT ATHLETIC EVENTS 12.29.010 - Definitions. 12.29.020 - Prohibited conduct at athletic events. Chapter 12.30 - REGULATING THE POSSESSION OF CERTAIN ITEMS AT PUBLIC PROTESTS, DEMONSTRATIONS, RALLIES, PICKET LINES AND PUBLIC ASSEMBLIES. 12.30.010 - Regulating the possession of certain items at public protests, demonstrations, rallies, picket lines and public assemblies Chapter 12.33 - DISORDERLY CONDUCT 12.33.010 - Disorderly conduct. Chapter 12.34 - BARRIERS 12.34.010 - Definitions. 12.34.020 - Unmarked barriers—Public danger. 12.34.030 - Unmarked barriers—Deemed unlawful—Fence marking. 12.34.040 - Marking of barriers and fences. 12.34.050 - Maintenance of markers. 12.34.060 - Construction on property of another. 12.34.070 - Violation of Sections 12.34.010 through 12.34.060—Penalty. 12.34.080 - Removal of markers—Penalty. Chapter 12.35 - PACKAGE LIQUOR DRINKING 12.35.010 - Unlawful—Where. 12.35.020 - Open containers unlawful in motor vehicles. Chapter 12.36 - SALES AND DISPLAY ON VACANT LOTS 12.36.010 - Definitions. 12.36.020 - Prohibited sales and display. 12.36.030 - Exceptions. 12.36.040 - Vehicle removal. Chapter 12.38 - TICKET SCALPING 12.38.010 - Printing price on ticket. 12.38.020 - Ticket scalping prohibited. 12.38.030 - Private enforcement. Chapter 12.40 - PORTABLE AUDIO EQUIPMENT 12.40.010 - Findings. 12.40.020 - Public disturbance noise from portable or motor vehicle audio equipment. 12.40.030 - Penalty for violation. Chapter 12.42 - GRAFFITI 12.42.010 - Graffiti—Legislative findings. 12.42.020 - Definitions. 12.42.030 - Graffiti—Prohibited. 12.42.040 - Spray paint and markers—Sale to minors prohibited. 12.42.050 - Spray paint and markers—Display restrictions. 12.42.055 - Spray paint and markers—Possession. 12.42.060 - Violation—Penalty. 12.42.070 - Reward for information leading to arrest of perpetrator. 12.42.080 - County victim. Chapter 12.43 - CONTAINER AND PACKAGE RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN STREETS 12.43.010 - Definitions. 12.43.020 - Possession of glass container—During specified holidays and special events. 12.43.025 - Possession of glass beverage containers in general. 12.43.026 - Additional prohibited items—During New Years' Eve. 12.43.030 - Violation—Penalty. Chapter 12.46 - DISTRIBUTION OF HANDBILLS, NEWSPAPERS AND ADVERTISEMENTS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY 12.46.010 - Unlawful to leave papers or bills on posted property. Chapter 12.48 - PROHIBITION OF DISCRIMINATION IN HOUSING 12.48.010 - [Prohibited discrimination; definitions; exceptions.] 12.48.020 - [Prohibition of discrimination in housing on the basis of source of income or prior eviction related to the COVID-19 pandemic.] 12.48.030 - [Penalties.] Chapter 12.49 - CAMPING, LODGING AND SIMILAR ACTIVITIES 12.49.010 - Purpose and findings. 12.49.020 - Definitions. 12.49.030 - Camping—Prohibitions. 12.49.040 - Laying down, sleeping, or storing, maintaining, or placing personal property in public places, public building, the public right-of-way, or other paths. 12.49.050 - Enforcement. 12.49.060 - Stored property—Impoundment. 12.49.070 - Notice; storage and disposal. 12.49.080 - Outdoor fires prohibited on public land without permit. 12.49.090 - Outdoor fires prohibited on private land without permit. 12.49.100 - Penalty. Chapter 12.50 - SCRAP METAL 12.50.010 - Prohibitions and limitations on the purchase of scrap metal. 12.50.020 - Exception. 12.50.030 - Enforcement. 12.50.040 - Penalties for violation. 11.16.050 - Appeal. Title 13 - FIRE AND FIRE PREVENTION Loading complete