Amusement Park

1.      Confirm that the proposed business location is within the Las Vegas city limits and properly zoned for this activity. For information on planning, zoning, and building requirements, call (702) 229-6301 or visit our Development Services Center at 731 South 4^th Street. 

2.      Each licensee of an amusement park shall provide, at its own expense, security protection as required by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.

3.      Provide certificate of insurance of at least $500,000/$250,000 coverage.

4.      Anyone employed in this category of business, whether a full-time or part-time employee or trainee, and whether or not paid, must possess a valid work card issued by Metro and, must comply with all applicable health card requirements of the Southern Nevada Health District prior to the commencement of work.

5.      Make application for a Nevada sales/use tax permit and state business license from the Nevada Department of Taxation located at 555 East Washington Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada 89101.  For additional information call (702) 486-2300 or visit their website at http://tax.state.nv.us/. 

6.      Apply for a health permit with the Southern Nevada Health District at 625 Shadow Lane if the business will include food sales, swimming or wading pools or water rides.  Call (702) 759-1258 for information on Health District Requirements.

7.      30 days prior to commencing business, bring a completed license application and all applicable items listed above to the Business Services Division, 400 Stewart Avenue, 3^rd Floor (City Hall).

8.      A $55.00 fee is due at the time the application is submitted.  ($25.00 semiannual license fee + $30.00 processing fee).  Make checks payable to CITY OF LAS VEGAS. (License fees are based on gross revenues and are due in advance semiannually.  A pick-up fee may be required if your gross revenue is more than $12,000 the first 6 months.)

9.      Business license applications are sent to the Planning Department and Fire Department for review and inspection.  Upon approval from these agencies and completion of all items listed above, the Business Services Division will issue your business license.