1. 1. The Task Force on Safe Sidewalk Vending created by NRS 225.600 shall:

   1. (a) Review the existing laws of this State, the cities and counties in this State and those of other states and municipalities relating to sidewalk vending; and

   2. (b) Recommend approaches to improve the laws of this State and the cities and counties of this State to:

      1. (1) Legalize sidewalk vending;
      2. (2) Simplify and standardize the laws governing sidewalk vending;
      3. (3) Remove unnecessary barriers to sidewalk vending;
      4. (4) Protect the public health, safety and welfare by ensuring sidewalk vendors follow clear and narrowly tailored laws which address demonstrable health, safety and welfare risks; and
      5. (5) Develop enforcement mechanisms, including, without limitation, civil penalties for sidewalk vendors that operate in authorized areas.
2. 2. On or before September 1 of each even-numbered year, the Task Force shall submit to the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau for submission to the Legislative Commission a written report. The report must include, without limitation, a summary of the work of the Task Force and any recommendations for legislation and regulations.

(Added to NRS by 2023, 1438)