Why is prostitution only legal in certain counties of Nevada?

Sex workers do business in every state, but only in Nevada is prostitution legalized, specifically in brothels. ... read more

Under Nevada (state) state law, any county with a population under 400,000, as of the last decennial U.S. Census, is allowed to license brothels if it so chooses. Incorporated towns and cities in counties that allow prostitution may regulate the trade further or prohibit it altogether. 8 out of 16 counties in Nevada have active brothels. read more

Of all the prostitution business in Nevada, only about 10% is legal, and 90% of illegal prostitution occurs in Las Vegas. Legal prostitution in Nevada grosses about $75 million per year while illegal prostitution in the Las Vegas area grosses about $5 billion per year. read more

Today, it's the only state to have legalized prostitution through brothels and there are 28 in business as of 2008. With theories circulating that California may be next in legalizing prostitution, it seems brothel establishments won't be going anywhere, anytime soon. read more