A. Definitions: Whenever used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires, the following words and terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them herein:
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: Means and includes any and all distilled or rectified spirits, potable alcohol, brandy, whiskey, rum, gin, aromatic bitters, beer, wine and every liquid or solid containing alcohol capable of being consumed by a human being.
EMPLOYEES OF ESTABLISHMENTS WHERE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE SOLD AT RETAIL ON THE PREMISES: Bartenders, waiters and any other person who serves alcoholic beverages to patrons for consumption on the premises.
EMPLOYEES OF GAMBLING HOUSES: All employees of the owners of gambling houses.
GAMING EMPLOYEE: As defined in Nevada Revised Statutes 463.0157:
1. "Gaming employee" means any person connected directly with an operator of a slot route, the operator of a pari-mutuel system, the operator of an inter-casino linked system or a manufacturer, distributor or disseminator, or with the operation of a gaming establishment licensed to conduct any game, 16 or more slot machines, a race book, sports pool or pari- mutuel wagering, including:
(a) Accounting or internal auditing personnel who are directly involved in any recordkeeping or the examination of records associated with revenue from gaming;
(b) Boxmen;
(c) Cashiers;
(d) Change personnel;
(e) Counting room personnel;
(f) Dealers;
(g) Employees of a person required by NRS 464.010 to be licensed to operate an off-track pari-mutuel system;
(h) Employees of a person required by NRS 463.430 to be licensed to disseminate information concerning racing;
(i) Employees of manufacturers or distributors of gaming equipment within this state whose duties are directly involved with the manufacture, repair or distribution of gaming equipment;
(j) Employees of operators of slot routes who have keys for slot machines or who accept and transport revenue from the slot drop;
(k) Employees of operators of inter-casino linked systems;
(l) Floormen;
(m) Hosts or other persons empowered to extend credit or complimentary services;
(n) Keno runners;
(o) Keno writers;
(p) Machine mechanics;
(q) Odds makers and line setters;
(r) Security personnel;
(s) Shift or pit bosses;
(t) Shills;
(u) Supervisors or managers; and
(v) Ticket writers.
2. "Gaming employee" does not include bartenders, cocktail waitresses or other persons engaged exclusively in preparing or serving food or beverages.
INDEPENDENT AGENT: As defined in Nevada Revised Statutes 463.0164:
1. "Independent agent" means any person who:
(a) Approves or grants the extension of gaming credit on behalf of a state gaming licensee or collects a debt evidenced by a credit instrument; or
(b) Contracts with a state gaming licensee or its affiliate to provide services outside of Nevada consisting of arranging complimentary transportation, food, lodging or other services, or any combination thereof, whose combined retail price per person exceeds $1,000 in any 7-day period for guests at a licensed gaming establishment.
2. The term does not include:
(a) A state gaming licensee;
(b) A bonded collection agency licensed by the local government authorities in the jurisdiction where the agency has its principal place of business;
(c) A licensed attorney;
(d) A supplier of transportation;
(e) A travel agency which receives compensation solely on the price of the transportation or lodging arranged for by the agency;
(f) An employee of a state gaming licensee or its affiliate; or
(g) A person who receives compensation for his services, other than cash, in an amount of not more than $1,000.
LICENSED GAMING ESTABLISHMENT: As defined in Nevada Revised Statutes 463.0169:
"Licensed gaming establishment" means any premises licensed pursuant to the provisions of this chapter wherein or whereon gaming is done.
NONRESTRICTED LICENSE OR NONRESTRICTED OPERATION: As defined in Nevada Revised Statutes 463.0177:
"Nonrestricted license" or "nonrestricted operation" means a state gaming license for, or an operation consisting of, 16 or more slot machines or a license for or operation of any number of slot machines together with any other game, gaming device, race book or sports pool at one establishment.
OWNERS OF GAMBLING HOUSES: Means and includes all persons who have an interest in or title to any gambling devices or apparatus to conduct and operate gambling and banking games as such games are defined by Nevada Revised Statutes chapter 463, except slot machines, pinball machines and any other mechanically operated game where no attendant is required.
B. County Policy: It is the policy of the Board of County Commissioners, as herein expressed by the Board, that the safety, morals, good order and general welfare of the inhabitants of the County will be better protected and served by requiring the registration with the Sheriff and the thumb and finger printing of all owners of licensed gaming establishments holding a nonrestricted license or having a nonrestricted operation, gaming employees and independent agents, and all owners of establishments where alcoholic beverages are sold at retail and served on the premises.
C. Fingerprinting And Registration:
1. Required:
a. It is unlawful for any person or entity to own and operate or conduct any licensed gaming establishment holding a nonrestricted license or having a nonrestricted operation, or establishment where alcoholic beverages are sold at retail and consumed on the premises, unless such person shall first have registered his or her name and address with the Sheriff and shall have had his or her thumbprints and fingerprints taken and filed with the Sheriff.
b. It is unlawful for any person or entity to own and operate or conduct any licensed gaming establishment or for any person operating a gambling game to employ any person as a gaming employee or independent agent unless such person shall have registered with the Sheriff, completed all applications and provided the information required by the Sheriff and/or any agency of the State, complied with State laws for a State work permit for gaming employees and independent agents, and had his or her thumbprints and fingerprints taken and filed with the Sheriff at Yerington, Nevada.
2. Work Permit: The Sheriff may issue a work permit to any gaming employee or independent agent pursuant to and subject to the requirements of Nevada Revised Statutes 463.335. If the Sheriff denies the work permit, the Sheriff shall so notify the person and state the reasons for the denial.
3. Compliance: The Sheriff shall comply with the requirements of the State of Nevada Gaming Control Board, other State of Nevada agencies and the Nevada Revised Statutes regarding applications for work permits for gaming employees and independent agents. The State Gaming Control Board is solely responsible for approving the work permits for gaming employees and independent agents. Any gaming employee or independent agent shall provide to the Sheriff the information required by the State and the Sheriff shall forward the information provided to the State Gaming Control Board as required by law.
4. FBI Background Check: Any owner, operator or employee who must be subject to a background check must comply with the following conditions:
a. Applicants for this license or work card must be fingerprinted.
b. Applicants must provide a written authorization, along with their application materials, allowing the submission of their fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The authorization will allow the FBI to conduct a national background check of the applicant.
c. This FBI background check shall be authorized under this section as well as under Nevada Revised Statutes 239B.010(a).
D. Revocation Of Licenses: If any employee or the owner of any gambling house or any owner of a liquor dispensing business, as heretofore defined, fails to comply with the provisions of this section, it shall be considered good cause for the revocation of any and all licenses issued to the owner by the board or any board or agency authorized by law to revoke such licenses. (Ord. 594, 10-19-2017, eff. 11-1-2017)