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Strip Clubs Sue the State of Nevada Over Entertainment Taxes

Published on February 24, 2015, by Matthew Sharp

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A lawsuit filed by a number of Las Vegas strip clubs, alleging a violation of their dancers’ First Amendment rights, will be heard by the Nevada Supreme Court. The Washington Post reports that eight strip clubs have joined in filing the lawsuit against the Nevada Department of Taxation, concerning a 2003 tax levied by the state legislature. The “entertainment tax” was placed on food and drinks sold at the clubs, as well as cover fees for entrance. Under the threat of criminal prosecution for non-payment, the strip clubs [...]
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