Gov. Joe Lombardo on Tuesday held a bill signing ceremony with Secretary of State Francisco Aguilar and other officials. Senate Bill 92, also known as the street food vendors bill, became law earlier this month.
The bill is intended to allow street food vendors an opportunity to become legitimate small businesses.
For Nayeli Hernandez, a street vendor who sells aguas frescas, fruit-infused water, this law opens a new world of possibilities.
“This law brings peace of mind to families like mine and represents an important step in the right direction for Nevada’s economy. Today, I feel stronger and more confident than ever, because this law brings us out of the darkness,” said Hernandez.
Sponsored by Sen. Fabian Donate of Las Vegas, he said this bill streamlines a process that was once complicated and burdensome.
“We want to make it easier for everyone to start a business. That was the mission of this bill," said Donate.
Vendors and grassroots organizations will work with the Secretary of State’s office to further develop and refine rules for street vendors.
Lombardo said the signing of this bill into law is an example of what he meant during his inaugural speech when he said, “Nevada is open for business.” Lombardo said it is important for street vendors to operate as legitimate businesses.
