A franchise is an arrangement or an agreement granted by the County authorizing a particular business the use of public property or services in order to provide services for the good of the public for a fee. Examples of such services are trash collection, ambulance service, telephone service, electric and natural gas services, etc. The franchise agreement may require certain performance standards to be met to keep the agreement active.
How do I find out if I need a franchise agreement for my business and, if I do, what do I do?
Contact Mike Harwell at mikeh@ClarkCountyNV.gov or (702) 455-6588 to learn more about when a franchise agreement may be necessary and what the process is if such an agreement is needed. Business franchises, such as restaurants, convenience stores, hotels, etc., that are strictly a commercial venture and do not include the use of County Right-of-Ways should be directed to our main number (702) 455-0174.
What utilities are licensed and how do their operations differ from a traditional business regarding licensure?
Nevada state law established several years ago provisions for the collection of taxes from its customers for the benefit of local government entities. The utilities that are included in this are providers and resellers of telephone, electric, natural gas, personal wireless and cable television services. Generally, only businesses physically located within the unincorporated areas of the County or that enter the unincorporated areas of the County to perform their services or sell goods require a license from our Department. Utilities, however, must be licensed with our Department and collect and remit fees according to our Code if they sell, resell or otherwise provide services to a customer located within the unincorporated areas of the County.
As of April 1, 2008, the current fees that the utilities must charge their customers.
| Telephone services |
5% of intrastate charges
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| Electric services |
4.75% of total charges
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| Natural gas services |
4.75% of total charges
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| Personal wireless services |
5% of the first $15 per month access line.
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Certain types of businesses may manufacture, store or use chemicals of a type and quantity that warrant special requirements. These types of businesses may require a permit from other County departments such as the Fire Department or the Building Division of the Developmental Services Department. If you have questions regarding your business activities concerning HAZMAT licensing requirements please contact Mike Harwell at (702) 455-6588 or mikeh@ClarkCountyNV.gov.
