The City of Las Vegas is currently soliciting written comments regarding a proposed ordinance that would allow restaurants to offer curbside pickup and delivery of “cocktails to-go” – either through the restaurant’s own employees or a licensed third-party delivery support service. This development follows the enactment of Nevada Assembly Bill 375 (“AB 375”), signed into law on June 9, 2025, which authorizes local jurisdictions to permit the delivery of prepared alcoholic beverages by qualifying food establishments holding an on-premises liquor license.
AB 375 amends Nevada Revised Statutes Chapters 369 and 597 and operates as a local-option framework: the state law authorizes – but does not require – cities and counties to enact their own ordinances before restaurants may begin offering cocktails-to-go. Rather than creating an entirely new regulatory structure, the City of Las Vegas is proposing to incorporate cocktails-to-go into its existing framework governing alcohol deliveries by grocery stores and third-party delivery support services. Restaurants should be aware that the state law alone does not permit cocktail delivery; local authorization through a city or county ordinance is required before operations may begin.
Under the proposed Las Vegas ordinance, restaurants wishing to offer delivery of alcoholic beverages would be required to apply for an internet and related sales endorsement, regardless of whether deliveries are made by restaurant employees or a licensed third-party delivery support service. Key compliance requirements under both AB 375 and the proposed ordinance include: (1) all cocktails-to-go must be sold in conjunction with a meal and provided in sealed, tamper-evident containers; (2) a 50-cent surcharge applies to each alcoholic beverage sold for off-premises consumption, with proceeds directed to DUI intervention and prevention programs; (3) delivery drivers must be properly trained, and customers must provide proof of age through an ID scanning system upon delivery; (4) deliveries cannot be left unattended and must be made in compliance with all applicable local and state licensing requirements; and (5) the Restaurant must adopt a delivery policy meeting certain codified requirements. Restaurants partnering with third-party delivery services must ensure those services are properly licensed as delivery support services under Nevada law.
The City of Las Vegas is currently accepting industry comments as part of the ordinance review process until June 25th. Early participation in this process provides an opportunity to shape the final regulatory framework governing Las Vegas alcohol delivery for restaurants. If you would like assistance preparing and submitting comments, or if you have questions about Nevada liquor license compliance, the AB 375 local authorization process, or the internet and related sales endorsement requirement, please do not hesitate to contact our attorneys.
DISCLAIMER: This blog post is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. The regulatory landscape surrounding Nevada’s cocktails-to-go law is actively evolving as local jurisdictions – including the City of Las Vegas – develop their own implementing ordinances. The information contained herein reflects the state of the law as of the date of publication and is subject to change. Restaurants and other food service businesses should consult with a qualified Nevada liquor licensing attorney before making operational or compliance decisions based on this information.
