Clark County’s legal street vendors are in the single digits. That could soon change. - The Nevada Independent

Clark County’s legal street vendors are in the single digits. That could soon change. - The Nevada Independent

It's been two years since Nevada legalized street vending, but the paltry number of vendors who have successfully obtained a license suggests the path to establishing a legal business remains more trouble than it’s worth for vendors marred by high fees and burdensome licensing requirements. But two new proposals in the Legislature could help change that. AB180, sponsored by Assm. Reuben D’Silva (D-North Las Vegas), seeks to streamline the licens…

The San José Council approved stricter regulations for street vendors, including greater efforts to comply with the rules during events. “For example, sales around the SAP Center, Paypal Park, the Convention Center or Christmas in the Park,” said Peter Ortiz, City Councillor of District 5. Ortiz explained that these entities have complained about the sale of illegal substances, but also about congestion after the high number of vendors saturatin…