Promoting | Protecting | Educating

The Retirement of the Penny Could Cost Restaurants
With the U.S. Mint ending penny production and coin supplies running out, the National Restaurant Association is urging Congress to pass the Common Cents Act to establish federal rounding rules for cash transactions. Without guidance, businesses could face compliance confusion in states with mandatory cash acceptance laws.
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New Hemp Limits Could Reshape Beverage Menus
​Congress has set a new national cap of 0.4 mg total THC per container, effectively banning many hemp-derived drinks and edibles like Delta-8 seltzers and spirit alternatives. The $28.3 billion hemp-THC market now has one year to comply before enforcement begins. The National Restaurant Association is working with members and suppliers to assess the impact and urge clarity from Congress and federal agencies. Read More Here 

​Restaurants Join Swipe Fee Reform Fight
The National Restaurant Association and the Merchant Payments Coalition are launching a Swipe Fee Merchant Bootcamp on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. EST via Zoom, a 120-minute training designed to help operators prepare for next year’s legislative push on credit card fees. The session will walk participants through key talking points, advocacy strategies, and new tools to support swipe fee reform nationwide. Nevada will join the fight in the 2027 legislative session, pushing for fair swipe fee rules that protect Main Street restaurants and small businesses. Click Here to RSVP

Mandatory Retirement Plans Coming Sept. 1, 2025
Starting Sept. 1, 2025, all Nevada businesses with 6+ employees and operating 36+ months must offer a retirement plan under SB 305 — either their own or through the state’s Nevada Employee Savings Trust (NEST). No employer match required, but penalties apply for noncompliance. Learn how to stay compliant and take advantage of new federal tax credits. Learn more about SB 305 and NEST 

Founded in 1982, the Nevada Restaurant Association continues to carry out its mission to promote, protect, and educate Nevada's rapidly growing restaurant industry. 
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NvRA members represent many different facets of the industry including restaurants, hotels, casinos, taverns, and vendors of restaurant goods and services.