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Nevada Revised Statutes Title 21. Cities and Towns § 268.4296. Denial of license: Grounds; notice

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

1. After holding the hearing required under NRS 268.4294, the city council may deny issuance of the license if it finds any of the following:

(a) That the applicant fails to meet the conditions imposed pursuant to the provisions of NRS 268.429 to 268.4298, inclusive.

(b) That the proposed assembly will be held in a manner or location not meeting the health, zoning, fire or building and safety standards established by the ordinances of the city or the laws of the State of Nevada.

(c) That the applicant has knowingly made a false, misleading or fraudulent statement of material fact in the application for a license.

(d) That the applicant, an employee or agent of the applicant or any person connected or associated with the applicant as partner, director, officer, stockholder, associate or manager has previously conducted the type of assembly indicated in the application which resulted in the creation of a public or private nuisance.

(e) That the applicant, an employee or agent of the applicant or any person associated with the applicant as partner, director, officer, stockholder, associate or manager has been convicted in a court of competent jurisdiction, by final judgment of:

(1) An offense involving the presentation, exhibition or performance of an obscene production, motion picture or place, or of selling obscene matter;

(2) An offense involving lewd conduct;

(3) An offense involving the use of force and violence upon the person of another;

(4) An offense involving misconduct with children; or

(5) A felony.

2. Where the application is denied, the city clerk shall mail to the applicant written notice of denial within 14 days of such action, which notice shall include a statement of the reasons the application was denied.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 21. Cities and Towns § 268.4296. Denial of license: Grounds; notice - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-21-cities-and-towns/nv-rev-st-268-4296/

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