Brothels

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Brothels

Prostitution is illegal in Clark County. Nevada's licensed brothels are in the neighbouring counties — Sheri's Ranch and the Chicken Ranch in Pahrump, about an hour west, and the Alien Cathouse further out on the Amargosa Valley road.

Frequently Asked Questions — Brothels in Las Vegas

Are there legal brothels in Las Vegas?

There are no legal brothels in Las Vegas. Prostitution is illegal in Clark County, where Las Vegas sits, because Nevada permits licensed brothels only in counties below a population threshold that Clark County passed long ago. Any business advertising itself as a brothel inside Las Vegas is not a licensed house.

Where are the closest legal brothels to Las Vegas?

The closest legal brothels to Las Vegas are in Nye County, about an hour's drive west. Sheri's Ranch and the Chicken Ranch both operate in Pahrump, roughly 60 miles from the Strip. The Alien Cathouse sits further out in Amargosa Valley, on the road toward Death Valley.

Is street prostitution legal anywhere in Nevada?

Street prostitution is illegal everywhere in Nevada, including in the counties where brothels are licensed. Nevada's legalisation covers licensed brothel premises only; solicitation outside one is a crime statewide, and that has never included Las Vegas.

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