Cocktails-to-Go Is Now Permanent
Assembly Bill 375 permanently authorizes the sale of sealed, to-go cocktails from licensed restaurants across Nevada. It passed with near-unanimous bipartisan support — 41 to 1 in the Assembly, 20 to 1 in the Senate — and was signed into law by Governor Lombardo on June 9, 2025.
For operators, this is a new revenue line that requires no additional staff, no kitchen buildout, and no new license. NvRA estimates AB 375 could generate $286 million in new annual revenue for Nevada's restaurant industry.
Revenue Created for Nevada Restaurants
Bills NvRA supported that passed into law — and what they mean for your bottom line.
AB 375 — Cocktails-to-Go
Permanently allows cocktail sales for off-premises consumption from licensed restaurants. Where local ordinances are in place, this is new revenue with no new infrastructure required.
SB 169 — Reservation Protection
Stops third-party platforms from scalping restaurant reservations without permission. Bots and sites were reselling tables at Nevada restaurants for up to $1,000. This law ends that — and protects the revenue and reputation that comes with a full, legitimate dining room.
AB 116 — Delivery Platform Protection
Requires delivery apps to only list licensed, health-permitted restaurants. Stops scammers from impersonating your restaurant on UberEats or Grubhub — stealing your orders, damaging your reviews, and putting customers at risk.
AB 171 — Egg Supply Relief
Authorized temporary suspension of Nevada's cage-free egg mandate during the 2025 bird flu outbreak. Invoked immediately upon signing — egg supply returned to normal levels within 30 days, stabilizing food costs across the state.
AB 404 — Brew Pub Expansion
Gives Nevada craft breweries new tools — direct-to-consumer shipping and up to two off-site taproom locations. Supports the growing craft beverage segment and the restaurants that anchor Nevada's food and drink economy.
Total Revenue Impact
Combined across all five bills, NvRA-supported legislation creates or protects an estimated $338–$436 million in annual revenue for Nevada's restaurant industry.
Costs Stopped Before They Hit Your Books
NvRA opposed seven bills this session that would have added an estimated $35,000 per year in costs to a typical Nevada restaurant. All were defeated or vetoed.
| What Was Stopped | What It Would Have Cost You | Per Restaurant / Year |
|---|---|---|
| Expanded paid leave mandate | Mandatory paid leave accrual regardless of existing PTO, plus compliance overhead | $11,000 |
| Paid family leave program | New payroll contribution plus administrative and compliance requirements | $6,000 |
| Employee rights waiver ban | Eliminated training repayment agreements, increased litigation exposure | $6,000 |
| Styrofoam container ban | Higher-cost container replacements at scale across daily operations | $4,500 |
| Wage payment timeline changes | Payroll system overhauls and expanded penalty exposure | $2,500 |
| Packaging and delivery mandates | Multiple operational compliance requirements across supply chain | $3,000 |
| Latex glove ban | Glove replacement, retraining, and operational process changes | $2,000 |
| Total annual cost avoided per restaurant | ~$35,000 | |
Statewide impact: Across approximately 3,000 Nevada restaurants materially affected by these bills, NvRA's advocacy avoided an estimated $105 million in annual costs to the industry. Calculations use conservative assumptions based on BLS wage data, NRA industry benchmarks, and comparable state program data. Full methodology available on request.
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