North Las Vegas, NV Business Licensing & Operations: Massage Establishments (2026)
Key Facts
- License required
- Both therapist and establishment (5.28.030)
- Therapist fee
- $50 semi-annual (5.28.120)
- Police investigation fee
- $100 per applicant (5.28.060)
- Health card
- Current Clark County Health District card required
- Training minimum
- 500-hour recognized school program
- Max criminal penalty
- $1,000 fine / 6 months jail (5.28.280)
Summary
North Las Vegas requires a city license before anyone can operate a massage establishment or work as a massage therapist. The Department of Finance issues licenses only after a police background investigation, and the semi-annual therapist fee is $50.
It is unlawful for any person to engage in the practice of massage or operate a massage establishment without first obtaining and thereafter maintaining a valid, unexpired license pursuant to this Code. ... A massage establishment license allows the holder to operate a massage establishment. Prior to being issued a massage establishment license all applicants seeking such a license must obtain all necessary land use approvals in accordance with Title 17 of this Code.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 146 Update 1).
Full Breakdown
030, it is unlawful to practice massage or operate a massage establishment without a valid, unexpired license. 140), who is liable for employees' acts even without direct knowledge of violations. 100). 060 requires a police department suitability investigation with a nonrefundable $100 fee per listed applicant, waived only if the applicant was investigated for another Title 5 purpose within the prior six months. 170). 210). 220).
Violations & Fines
Violating any provision of Chapter 5.28 is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $1,000, up to six months in the city detention center, or both, plus mandatory court costs and assessments that cannot be suspended (5.28.280). A violation is also independent grounds for license suspension, limitation, or revocation by the city council after notice and hearing (5.28.240), including for an unqualified operator, a work-card or health-card lapse, or an unlawful outcall massage.
Frequently Asked Questions
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