<P> The state of Nevada is the only jurisdiction in the United States where prostitution is permitted . Strictly regulated brothels operate legally in isolated rural areas, away from the majority of Nevada's population . Prostitution is illegal in the following counties: Clark (which contains Las Vegas), Washoe (which contains Reno), Douglas, and Lincoln . Prostitution is also illegal in Nevada's capital, Carson City, an independent city . The rest of Nevada's counties are permitted by state law to license brothels, but only eight counties have done so . As of August 2013, there are 19 brothels in Nevada . </P> <P> Despite there being a legal option, the vast majority of prostitution in Nevada takes place illegally in Reno and Las Vegas . About 66 times more money is spent by customers on illegal prostitution in Nevada than in the regulated brothels . </P>

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