A new ordinance aimed at curbing underage drinking on the Strip wants Las Vegas hotel guests to sign waivers accepting responsibility for in-room alcohol
Clark County has decided to tighten the rules around alcohol access in hotel rooms, with special emphasis on resort properties spread along the Las Vegas Strip. The unanimous decision comes to curb underage drinking.
Guests Must Sign Written Agreements
County officials passed a new ordinance placing added responsibility on both hotels and their guests.
Beginning July 15, guests are asked to sign written agreements provided alcoholic beverages are present in their room. The agreements will confirm that the respective guests will be fully responsibility for preventing anyone under the age of 21 from consuming alcohol inside their rooms.
“We added the requirement that licensees must obtain a written acknowledgment and agreement to assume control of the alcoholic liquor and prevent consumption by minors,” explained Vincent Queano, who heads the Clark County Business License Department…