Brew pubs may sell drinks at limited store locations

Brew pub operators may sell certain drinks at their pubs and at limited store locations. These rules cover people who operate one or more brew pubs in Nevada and their commonly controlled liquor stores. At a pub, other alcoholic drinks must be bought from a licensed wholesaler, and the operator must have any required local retail license or permit. At store locations, the operator must have required licenses, buy from a licensed wholesaler, and meet location rules. Most operators may use no more than two commonly controlled stores. An operator with the specified licenses or permits on March 31, 2025, may use a third store while its license or permit stays with that person and location. Operators may make and sell an additional 20,000 barrels of beer for sale to out-of-state wholesalers or, where allowed by law, to people in other states. The third-store exception applies to an operator who held the specified licenses or permits on March 31, 2025, and lasts only while the store's license or permit is not transferred.

The Department of Taxation may investigate complaints and suspend or revoke liquor licenses. These procedures apply to liquor licensees and complaints about conduct covered by liquor laws. A licensee may answer a complaint and take part in a hearing. The Department may suspend a license right away if it finds a violation; after notifying the local governing body, it must hold a public hearing and decide whether to issue a final order revoking the license. After notifying the county or city governing body of a summary suspension, the Department must hold a public hearing within 10 days.

Retail liquor stores and wholesalers must follow the payment and invoice steps stated in the law. These rules cover retail liquor stores paying wholesale dealers for beer, wine, or distilled spirits. Unless a store chooses to pay by credit card, payment for delivered beer, wine, or spirits must use an electronic transfer started by the wholesaler from the store's bank account. The wholesaler cannot pay the store's transfer fees. A store that chooses credit card payment must notify the wholesaler and cover processing costs. At delivery, both sides must check the invoice, and the store must sign it if it is accurate. The electronic transfer must be completed no later than the 30th day after delivery.

People who make or obtain liquor under a license or permit, and retail liquor dealers, must keep liquor records for inspection. The rule covers licensed or permitted liquor manufacturers and buyers, as well as retail liquor dealers. Records must list the kind and amount of liquor, the supplier for liquor purchased or received, and the place and date. Records must be kept for four years.