Nevada Governor Approved Law on Casino Security Efforts

Las Vegas casino operators will face additional pressure to survive. According to a report from the Las Vegas Review-Journal, governor, Steve Sisolak, signed a bill to put additional responsibility on operators. From now on, they will need to submit emergency response plans.

Legal Background

Nevada Senate and Assembly has just approved Bill 69 which states that casinos must submit emergency plans every year until November 1. In addition, the Bill considers special force for the examination of security plans. It also accentuates the necessity of electronic systems for the tracing of emergency plans.

Bill recommendations will support Nevada Resort Planning Task Force, a body created after the Mandalay Bay shooting when 58 people were killed. If casino operators don’t submit emergency plans on time, the task force has the ability to report them to the Nevada Gaming Control Board. It can result in potential fines, license suspension or loss of operation rights.

A Word from the Governor

On this occasion, governor Sisolak said:

“I was proud to sign the legislation into law that strengthens requirements for emergency response plans for cities, counties, schools, and resorts hotels to improve our ability to keep Nevadans and visitors safe.”

More Details

The Emergency plans should include maps of the casino complex and venues, with an explanation of access directions and evacuation plan. All casinos should provide a list of staff responsible for full compliance.

The plans will incur additional costs for casino operators. However, visitors will enjoy an enhanced level of safety in the future. The plans will theoretically prevent the possibility of future massacres and poor casino reputations.

Senate Bill 69

According to the approved Bill, both casinos and resorts have an obligation to file an annual emergency plan to the state. All plans and reports should be completed in cooperation with law enforcement and fire sectors. In addition, local governments should file plans with an explanation of how they will react to cybersecurity attacks. The Bill also requires that schools, cities, and counties draw and submit emergency plans. All these entities should submit the plans to the Department of Public Safety.

Source:

“Nevada gov signs law requiring security plans from casinos“, Derek Tonin, calvinayre.com, June 7, 2019.

“Gov. Steve Sisolak signs bill that requires casinos to file emergency response plan“, Gabriella Benavidez, fox5vegas.com, June 7, 2019.