NV AB78

Local governments (county commissions and city governing bodies) would provide recommendations on alcoholic beverage distribution license applications rather than approvals, with the Department of Taxation making final approval or disapproval decisions

The Department of Taxation gains authority to independently investigate complaints against licensees, conduct hearings, and suspend or revoke licenses without requiring a local government recommendation

Counties and incorporated cities are prohibited from issuing local liquor licenses to persons required to obtain a state license from the Department of Taxation unless that state license has been issued and is in good standing

Applicants for distribution licenses must demonstrate they are not importers or wholesalers seeking to engage in prohibited business activities under NRS 597.220, in addition to existing requirements

The Department and local governments may extend the deadline for licensees to answer complaints by up to 30 days for good cause, with corresponding extensions to decision deadlines (from 60 to 90 days)