Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240.1655 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.1655
Notarial acts
Status: in_force

1. A notarial act must be evidenced by a certificate that: (a) Identifies the county, including, without limitation, Carson City, in this State in which the notarial act was performed in substantially the following form: State of Nevada County of __________ (b) Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, includes the name of the person whose signature is being notarized. If the certificate is for certifying a copy of a document, the certificate must include the name of the person presenting the document. If the certificate is for the jurat of a subscribing witness, the certificate must include the name of the subscribing witness. (c) Is signed and dated in ink by the notarial officer performing the notarial act. If the notarial officer is a notary public, the certificate must be signed in the same manner as the signature of the notarial officer that is on file with the Secretary of State. (d) If the notarial officer performing the notarial act is a notary public, includes the statement imprinted with the stamp of the notary public, as described in NRS 240.040 . (e) If the notarial officer performing the notarial act is not a notary public, includes the title of the office of the notarial officer and may include the official stamp or seal of that office. If the officer is a commissioned officer on active duty in the military service of the United States, the certificate must also include the officer's rank.

2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 8, a notarial officer shall: (a) In taking an acknowledgment, determine, from personal knowledge or satisfactory evidence, that the person making the acknowledgment is the person whose signature is on the document. The person who signed the document shall present the document to the notarial officer in person. (b) In administering an oath or affirmation, determine, from personal knowledge or satisfactory evidence, the identity of the person taking the oath or affirmation. (c) In certifying a copy of a document, photocopy the entire document and certify that the photocopy is a true and correct copy of the document that was presented to the notarial officer. (d) In making or noting a protest of a negotiable instrument, verify compliance with the provisions of subsection 2 of NRS 104.3505 . (e) In executing a jurat, administer an oath or affirmation to the affiant and determine, from personal knowledge or satisfactory evidence, that the affiant is the person named in the document. The affiant shall sign the document in the presence of the notarial officer. The notarial officer shall administer the oath or affirmation required pursuant to this paragraph in substantially the following form: Do you (solemnly swear, or affirm) that the statements in this document are true, (so help you God)?

3. A certificate of a notarial act is sufficient if it meets the requirements of subsections 1 and 2 and it: (a) Is in the short form set forth in NRS 240.166 to 240.169 , inclusive; (b) Is in a form otherwise prescribed by the law of this State; (c) Is in a form prescribed by the laws or regulations applicable in the place in which the notarial act was performed; or (d) Sets forth the actions of the notarial officer and those are sufficient to meet the requirements of the designated notarial act.

4. For the purposes of paragraphs (a), (b) and (e) of subsection 2, a notarial officer has satisfactory evidence that a person is the person whose signature is on a document if the person: (a) Is personally known to the notarial officer; (b) Is identified upon the oath or affirmation of a credible witness who personally appears before the notarial officer; (c) Is identified on the basis of an identifying document which contains a signature and a photograph; (d) Is identified on the basis of a consular identification card; (e) Is identified upon an oath or affirmation of a subscribing witness who is personally known to the notarial officer; or (f) In the case of a person who is 65 years of age or older and cannot satisfy the requirements of paragraphs (a) to (e), inclusive, is identified upon the basis of an identification card issued by a governmental agency or a senior citizen center.

5. An oath or affirmation administered pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 4 must be in substantially the following form: Do you (solemnly swear, or affirm) that you personally know __________(name of person who signed the document)__________, (so help you God)?

6. A notarial officer shall not affix his or her signature over printed material.

7. By executing a certificate of a notarial act, the notarial officer certifies that the notarial officer has complied with all the requirements of this section.

8. If a person is physically unable to sign a document that is presented to a notarial officer pursuant to this section, the person may direct a person other than the notarial officer to sign the person's name on the document. The notarial officer shall insert “Signature affixed by (insert name of other person) at the direction of (insert name of person)” or words of similar import.

9. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires, “ consular identification card ” means an identification card issued by a consulate of a foreign government, which consulate is located within the State of Nevada.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239C.090 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239C / Section 239C.090
“Restricted document” defined
Status: in_force

“ Restricted document ” means any blueprint or plan of a school, place of worship, airport other than an international airport, gaming establishment, governmental building or any other building or facility which is likely to be targeted for a terrorist attack.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239.130 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239 / Section 239.130
Rerecording of instrument if county records lost or destroyed
Status: in_force

1. Whenever the records, or any material part thereof, of any county in this State have been lost or destroyed by fire or otherwise, or shall hereafter be lost or destroyed by fire or otherwise, any map, plat, deed, conveyance, contract, mortgage, deed of trust, power of attorney, or other instrument in writing, of whatever nature or character, or record in any proceeding authorized by law to be recorded, affecting the title to real property or water rights in such county, which have been heretofore recorded, or which may be hereafter recorded, may be rerecorded in the proper office therefor.

2. In rerecording the same, the officer shall record the certificate of the previous record with the date of original filing for record shown by the official endorsement on such original instrument, which shall be deemed and taken as the date of the recording of the instrument to which it is attached.

3. Where the person desiring such record shall produce to the recorder an affidavit showing that the original is lost or destroyed, or that the same is not in the person’s possession or control, a duly certified copy of the original may be recorded in the same manner and with the same force and effect as the original under this chapter.

4. Copies of records herein authorized to be made, duly certified, shall have the same force and effect as evidence as certified copies of the original instrument or record.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 241.028 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 241 / Section 241.028
Holding closed meeting to engage in certain predecisional and deliberative discussions with federal agency
Status: in_force

1. A public body that has entered into a memorandum of understanding or other agreement with a federal agency for the purpose of engaging with the federal agency on an action under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, 42 U.S.C. §§ 4321 et seq., may hold a closed meeting to engage in predecisional and deliberative discussions on the subject of the memorandum or agreement. Any such discussions in a closed meeting must: (a) Occur only during the period before the federal agency publicly releases the document addressing the action under the National Environmental Policy Act and begins the corresponding public comment period; and (b) Be required by the federal agency to be kept confidential under the memorandum of understanding or other agreement.

2. If a public body holds a closed meeting pursuant to subsection 1, the public body shall not include any item in the discussions for the closed meeting other than the subject of the memorandum or agreement entered into with the federal agency.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 241.033 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 241 / Section 241.033
Meeting to consider character, misconduct, competence or health of person or to consider appeal of results of examination: Written notice to person required; exception; public body required to allow person whose character, misconduct, competence or health is to be considered to attend with representative and to present evidence; attendance of additional persons; copy of record
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 7, a public body shall not hold a meeting to consider the character, alleged misconduct, professional competence, or physical or mental health of any person or to consider an appeal by a person of the results of an examination conducted by or on behalf of the public body unless it has: (a) Given written notice to that person of the time and place of the meeting; and (b) Received proof of service of the notice.

2. The written notice required pursuant to subsection 1: (a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, must be given to the person in one of the following manners: (1) Delivered personally to that person at least 7 calendar days before the meeting; (2) Sent by certified mail to the last known address of that person at least 14 calendar days before the meeting; (3) If the person is represented by an attorney in connection with the matter, delivered personally to the attorney of the person at least 7 calendar days before the meeting; or (4) If the public body makes decisions directly concerning the employment of the person, delivered personally to the person at his or her place of employment during a time at which the person is required to be present at work that is at least 7 calendar days before the meeting. (b) May, with respect to a meeting to consider the character, alleged misconduct, professional competence, or physical or mental health of a person, include an informational statement setting forth that the public body may, without further notice, take administrative action against the person if the public body determines that such administrative action is warranted after considering the character, alleged misconduct, professional competence, or physical or mental health of the person. (c) Must include: (1) A list of the general topics concerning the person that will be considered by the public body during the closed meeting; and (2) A statement of the provisions of subsection 4, if applicable.

3. The Nevada Athletic Commission is exempt from the requirements of paragraph (a) of subsection 2, but must give written notice of the time and place of the meeting and must receive proof of service of the notice before the meeting may be held.

4. If a public body holds a closed meeting or closes a portion of a meeting to consider the character, alleged misconduct, professional competence, or physical or mental health of a person, the public body must allow that person to: (a) Attend the closed meeting or that portion of the closed meeting during which the character, alleged misconduct, professional competence, or physical or mental health of the person is considered; (b) Have an attorney or other representative of the person's choosing present with the person during the closed meeting; and (c) Present written evidence, provide testimony and present witnesses relating to the character, alleged misconduct, professional competence, or physical or mental health of the person to the public body during the closed meeting.

5. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, with regard to the attendance of persons other than members of the public body and the person whose character, alleged misconduct, professional competence, physical or mental health or appeal of the results of an examination is considered, the chair of the public body may at any time before or during a closed meeting: (a) Determine which additional persons, if any, are allowed to attend the closed meeting or portion thereof; or (b) Allow the members of the public body to determine, by majority vote, which additional persons, if any, are allowed to attend the closed meeting or portion thereof.

6. A public body shall provide a copy of any record of a closed meeting prepared pursuant to NRS 241.035 , upon the request of any person who received written notice of the closed meeting pursuant to subsection 1.

7. For the purposes of this section: (a) A meeting held to consider an applicant for employment is not subject to the notice requirements otherwise imposed by this section. (b) Casual or tangential references to a person or the name of a person during a meeting do not constitute consideration of the character, alleged misconduct, professional competence, or physical or mental health of the person. (c) A meeting held to recognize or award positive achievements of a person, including, without limitation, honors, awards, tenure and commendations, is not subject to the notice requirements otherwise imposed by this section.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 236.075 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 236 / Section 236.075
Archeological Awareness and Historic Preservation Month
Status: in_force

1. The month of May of each year is designated as Archeological Awareness and Historic Preservation Month in this State.

2. The Governor shall issue annually a proclamation encouraging the observance of Archeological Awareness and Historic Preservation Month. The proclamation may, without limitation: (a) Call upon state and local officers, private nonprofit groups and foundations, schools, businesses and other public and private entities to work toward the goal of preserving the irreplaceable historic, archeological and cultural resources of this State; (b) Recognize the important contributions of many cultures to the history of this State; and (c) Recognize the importance of specific historic, archeological and cultural sites in this State, including, without limitation: (1) Tule Springs in southern Nevada as an area well known in the scientific community as one of the best Pleistocene paleontologic sites in the western United States and in which the fossil remains of several extinct animals have been found, including ground sloths, mammoths, prehistoric horses and American camels; (2) Springs Preserve in southern Nevada as a site organized to manage the rich cultural and biological resources of the 180-acre Big Springs Archaeological District, which is considered to be the birthplace of the City of Las Vegas and in which archaeological discoveries have been made, including a Pueblo Indian pithouse, one of the last undisturbed spring mounds, pottery, arrowheads and other artifacts, endangered plants and animals, as well as historic buildings and infrastructure from southern Nevada's first water system; and (3) Other specific historic, archeological and cultural sites located throughout this State in both urban and rural areas, regardless of whether those sites are listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239.013 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239 / Section 239.013
Confidentiality of records of library which identify user with property used
Status: in_force

Any records of a public library or other library which contain the identity of a user and the books, documents, films, recordings or other property of the library which were used are confidential and not public books or records within the meaning of NRS 239.010 . Such records may be disclosed only in response to an order issued by a court upon a finding that the disclosure of such records is necessary to protect the public safety or to prosecute a crime.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 237.300 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 237 / Section 237.300
Provision to State Demographer by certain counties; provision to certain state agencies upon request by State Demographer; exception; provision of summary of research; confidentiality
Status: in_force

1. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, not later than September 1 of each year, each county which possesses or maintains a digital parcel base map for the county shall provide the digital parcel base map for the county, as of June 30 of that year, to the State Demographer at no charge. The State Demographer may not require a county to provide a digital parcel base map in a particular electronic format or to use any specific software to provide the digital parcel base map. The State Demographer shall keep confidential the information provided to him or her pursuant to this subsection, except that the State Demographer shall provide such information at no charge to a state agency which satisfies the requirements of this section.

2. A state agency engaged in activities related to economic development or population estimate research may request the digital parcel base maps for each county that possesses or maintains a digital parcel base map by submitting a written request to the State Demographer. The written request must include, without limitation: (a) The name and address of the state agency; (b) A statement of the purpose for which the state agency is seeking the digital parcel base maps; and (c) A summary of the research or statistical reports which will be produced from the digital parcel base maps.

3. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, if the State Demographer finds that a written request complies with subsection 2, the State Demographer shall provide to the state agency at no charge the digital parcel base maps provided to the State Demographer pursuant to subsection 1.

4. The State Demographer may refuse a request submitted by a state agency pursuant to subsection 2 if the State Demographer has provided the requested information to the state agency during the calendar year in which the request is made.

5. A state agency receiving a digital parcel base map pursuant to this section shall provide to the county that provided the digital parcel base map and the Office of Economic Development, at no charge, a summary of the research produced from that information.

6. A state agency receiving a digital parcel base map pursuant to this section shall keep the digital parcel base map confidential, and, except as otherwise provided in subsection 5, the State Demographer, or any employee or other agent of a state agency receiving a digital parcel base map for a county pursuant to this section, shall not provide the digital parcel base map to any person or governmental agency.

7. As used in this section: (a) “ Digital parcel base map ” means a map in an electronic format that contains the boundaries of the parcels in the county. (b) “ State agency ” means: (1) The State of Nevada, or any agency, instrumentality or corporation thereof; and (2) Faculty of the Nevada System of Higher Education or any branch or facility thereof. (c) “ State Demographer ” means the demographer employed pursuant to NRS 360.283 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239A.160 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239A / Section 239A.160
Limitation of actions
Status: in_force

An action based upon the violation of any of the provisions of this chapter shall not be commenced more than 3 years after the date on which the violation occurred.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 238.080 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 238 / Section 238.080
Void legal notices and legal advertisements
Status: in_force

Any and every legal notice or advertisement published in a newspaper or on an Internet website maintained by a newspaper in violation of any of the provisions of NRS 238.010 to 238.080 , inclusive, shall be absolutely void.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239.051 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239 / Section 239.051
Requirements before destruction
Status: in_force

1. Unless destruction of a particular record without reproduction is authorized by a schedule adopted pursuant to NRS 239.080 or 239.125 , any custodian of public records in this State may destroy documents, instruments, papers, books and any other records or writings in the custodian's custody only if an image of those records or writings has been placed on microfilm or has been saved in an electronic recordkeeping system which permits the retrieval of the information contained in the records or writings and the reproduction of the records or writings. A reproduction of an image of a record or writing that has been placed on microfilm or saved pursuant to this section shall be deemed to be the original record or writing, regardless of whether the original exists.

2. A microfilmed image made pursuant to this section must be made on film which complies with minimum standards of quality approved by the American National Standards Institute and the Association for Information and Image Management.

3. Any image of a record or writing which is saved in an electronic recordkeeping system pursuant to this section must comply with any applicable regulations adopted by the State Library, Archives and Public Records Administrator pursuant to NRS 378.255 relating to the management of records.

4. A microfilmed image of a record or writing made pursuant to this section or an image of the record or writing saved in an electronic recordkeeping system pursuant to this section must be durable, accurate, complete and clear.

5. If, pursuant to this section, an image of a record or writing is placed on microfilm or is saved in an electronic recordkeeping system, the custodian of the record or writing shall: (a) Promptly store at least one copy of the microfilm or any tape, disc or other medium used for the storage of the saved image in a manner and place: (1) Such as to protect it reasonably from loss or damage; and (2) Which complies with any applicable regulations adopted by the State Library, Archives and Public Records Administrator pursuant to NRS 378.255 relating to the management of records; and (b) Maintain for the use of authorized persons a copy of a reproduction of the record or writing.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 242.135 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 242 / Section 242.135
Employment of one or more persons to provide information services for agency or elected officer of State
Status: in_force

1. The Chief may recommend to the Governor that a state agency or elected officer that is required to use the Office's equipment or services be authorized to employ one or more persons to provide information services exclusively for the agency or officer if: (a) The Chief finds that it is in the best interests of the State to authorize the employment by the agency or elected officer; (b) The agency or elected officer agrees to provide annually to the Office sufficient information to determine whether the authorized employment continues to be in the best interests of the State; and (c) The agency or elected officer agrees to ensure that the person or persons employed comply with the provisions of this chapter and the regulations adopted thereunder.

2. The Chief may recommend to the Governor the revocation of the authority of a state agency or elected officer to employ a person or persons pursuant to subsection 1 if the Chief finds that the person or persons employed have not complied with the provisions of this chapter or the regulations adopted thereunder.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240.202 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.202
Use of electronic signature and electronic seal; safeguarding of electronic signature, electronic seal and notarial records; maintenance of technology or device used to create electronic signature
Status: in_force

1. The electronic signature and electronic seal of an electronic notary public must be used only for the purposes of performing electronic notarial acts.

2. An electronic notary public shall safeguard his or her electronic signature, the electronic seal and all notarial records maintained by the electronic notary public as follows: (a) When not in use, the electronic notary public shall keep the electronic signature, electronic seal and all notarial records secure, under the exclusive control of the electronic notary public and protected by a password where applicable. (b) An electronic notary public shall not permit his or her electronic signature or electronic seal to be used by any other person. (c) An electronic notary public shall not surrender or destroy his or her notarial records except as otherwise required by the order of a court or as allowed pursuant to NRS 240.001 to 240.206 , inclusive, or any regulations adopted pursuant thereto. (d) Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, an electronic notary public, within 10 days after discovering that his or her electronic signature or electronic seal has been stolen, lost, damaged or otherwise rendered incapable of affixing a legible image, shall: (1) Inform the appropriate law enforcement agency in the case of theft or vandalism; and (2) Notify the Secretary of State and the entity from which the electronic notary public obtained the electronic signature or electronic seal in writing, including, without limitation, a signature using the name under which the electronic notary public is registered pursuant to NRS 240.192 .

3. An electronic notary public shall take reasonable steps to maintain the technology or device used to create his or her electronic signature, and to ensure that the technology or device has not been recalled, revoked, terminated or otherwise rendered ineffective or unsecure by the entity that created the technology or device. Upon learning that the technology or device used to create his or her electronic signature has been rendered ineffective or unsecure, an electronic notary public shall cease performing electronic notarial acts until: (a) A new technology or device is acquired; and (b) The electronic notary public sends an electronic notice to the Secretary of State that includes the electronic signature of the electronic notary public required pursuant to paragraph (c) of subsection 2 of NRS 240.192 relating to the new technology or device.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239C.170 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239C / Section 239C.170
Appointment of committees
Status: in_force

1. The Chair of the Commission shall, with the approval of the Commission, appoint a Committee on Finance and any other committees deemed necessary by the Chair to assist in carrying out the duties of the Commission. The Chair of the Commission shall appoint to a committee the number of voting members or nonvoting members, or both, that the Chair determines to be appropriate. The Chair may appoint any person the Chair deems appropriate to serve on a committee, except that a committee must include at least one member of the Commission. At its first meeting and annually thereafter, a committee shall select a chair and a vice chair from the members of the committee.

2. If a member of a committee formed pursuant to subsection 1 is a public employee, the member’s employer must grant the member administrative leave from his or her duties to serve on the committee without loss of the member’s regular compensation and without reducing the amount of any other accrued leave the member may have.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239C.430 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239C / Section 239C.430
Compensation of members
Status: in_force

1. A member of the Nevada Resilience Advisory Committee or any subcommittee formed pursuant to NRS 239C.450 may not receive any compensation for his or her services as a member of the Committee or the subcommittee.

2. Any member of the Committee or any subcommittee formed pursuant to NRS 239C.450 who is a public employee must be granted administrative leave from his or her duties to engage in the business of the Committee or subcommittee, as applicable, without loss of his or her regular compensation. Such leave does not reduce the amount of his or her other accrued leave.

3. Each member of the Committee or any subcommittee formed pursuant to NRS 239C.450 is entitled, while engaged in the business of the Committee or subcommittee, to receive the per diem allowance and travel expenses provided for state officers and employees generally. The per diem allowance and travel expenses provided to a member of the Committee or subcommittee who is an officer or employee of the State of Nevada or a political subdivision of this State must be paid by the state agency or political subdivision which employs him or her.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 236.050 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 236 / Section 236.050
Nevada Mineral Industry Week
Status: in_force

1. The Governor shall annually proclaim the first week in June to be Nevada Mineral Industry Week to commemorate the important role of mining in the history and economy of the State.

2. The proclamation shall call upon news media, educators and state officials to bring to the attention of Nevada's citizens the history of mining in the State and the role it plays in the development of the culture and economy of its people.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239A.120 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239A / Section 239A.120
Release of financial records by one agency to another
Status: in_force

A governmental agency shall not provide financial records obtained under this chapter to any other governmental agency unless that other agency has independently obtained authorization to receive such financial records in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 242.123 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 242 / Section 242.123
Information Technology Advisory Board: Meetings; compensation
Status: in_force

1. The Board shall meet at least once every 3 months and may meet at such further times as deemed necessary by the Chair.

2. Members of the Board who are officers or employees of the Executive Department of State Government serve without additional compensation. Members who are not officers or employees of the Executive Department of State Government are entitled to a salary of $80 for each day or part of a day spent on the business of the Board. All members of the Board are entitled to receive the per diem allowance and travel expenses provided for state officers and employees generally.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240.240 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.240
Creation of office
Status: in_force

The office of commissioned abstracter, in and for the several counties of this State, is hereby created.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 238.010 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 238 / Section 238.010
“Legal notice” and “legal advertisement” defined
Status: in_force

Any notice or other written matter whatsoever, required to be published in a newspaper by any law of this State, or by the order of any court of record in this State, shall be deemed and held to be a legal notice or advertisement within the meaning of NRS 238.010 to 238.080 , inclusive.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239.121 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239 / Section 239.121
Local governmental records: Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in NRS 239.121 to 239.125 , inclusive:

1. “Custodian of records” means any person authorized to have the care, custody and control of any documents, instruments, papers, books, pamphlets or any other records or writings of a local governmental entity.

2. “Governing body” means the governing body of a local governmental entity.

3. “Local governmental entity” means a county, an incorporated city, an unincorporated town, a township, a school district or any other public district or agency designed to perform local governmental functions.

4. “Old records” means documents, instruments, papers, books, pamphlets or any other records or writings of a local governmental entity which are retained for any purpose by the local governmental entity beyond the minimum period for retention established by the Division or for 5 years or more, whichever is earlier.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 235.050 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 235 / Section 235.050
State flower
Status: in_force

The shrub known as Sagebrush ( Artemisia tridentata or trifida ) is hereby designated as the official state flower of the State of Nevada.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 242.221 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 242 / Section 242.221
Approval and payment of claims; temporary advances
Status: in_force

1. All claims made pursuant to NRS 242.122 to 242.241 , inclusive, must, when approved by the Office, be paid as other claims against the State are paid.

2. If the State Controller finds that current claims against the Fund for Information Services exceed the amount available in the Fund to pay the claims, the State Controller may advance temporarily from the State General Fund to the Fund the amount required to pay the claims, but no more than 25 percent of the revenue expected to be received in the current fiscal year from any source authorized for the Fund. No amount may be transferred unless requested by the Chief of the Budget Division of the Office of Finance created by NRS 223.400 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239C.040 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239C / Section 239C.040
“Commission” defined
Status: in_force

“ Commission ” means the Nevada Commission on Homeland Security created by NRS 239C.120 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239.0107 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239 / Section 239.0107
Requests for inspection or copying of public books or records: Actions by governmental entities
Status: in_force

1. Not later than the end of the fifth business day after the date on which the person who has legal custody or control of a public book or record of a governmental entity receives a written or oral request from a person to inspect, copy or receive a copy of the public book or record, a governmental entity shall do one of the following, as applicable: (a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, allow the person to inspect or copy the public book or record or, if the request is for the person to receive a copy of the public book or record, provide such a copy to the person. (b) If the governmental entity does not have legal custody or control of the public book or record, provide to the person, in writing: (1) Notice of the fact that it does not have legal custody or control of the public book or record; and (2) The name and address of the governmental entity that has legal custody or control of the public book or record, if known. (c) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (d), if the governmental entity is unable to make the public book or record available by the end of the fifth business day after the date on which the person who has legal custody or control of the public book or record received the request: (1) Provide to the person, in writing, notice of the fact that it is unable to make the public book or record available by that date and the earliest date and time after which the governmental entity reasonably believes the public book or record will be available for the person to inspect or copy or after which a copy of the public book or record will be available to the person. If the public book or record or the copy of the public book or record is not available to the person by that date and time, the governmental entity shall provide to the person, in writing, an explanation of the reason the public book or record is not available and a date and time after which the governmental entity reasonably believes the public book or record will be available for the person to inspect or copy or after which a copy of the public book or record will be available to the person. (2) Make a reasonable effort to assist the requester to focus the request in such a manner as to maximize the likelihood the requester will be able to inspect, copy or receive a copy of the public book or record as expeditiously as possible. (d) If the governmental entity must deny the person's request because the public book or record, or a part thereof, is confidential, provide to the person, in writing: (1) Notice of that fact; and (2) A citation to the specific statute or other legal authority that makes the public book or record, or a part thereof, confidential.

2. If a public book or record of a governmental entity is readily available for inspection or copying, the person who has legal custody or control of the public book or record shall allow a person who has submitted a request to inspect, copy or receive a copy of a public book or record as expeditiously as practicable.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 237.040 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 237 / Section 237.040
“Business” defined
Status: in_force

1. “ Business ” means any trade or occupation conducted for profit, regardless of whether the trade or occupation is a small business.

2. As used in this section, “ small business ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 233B.0382 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240.1825 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.1825
“Dynamic knowledge-based authentication assessment” defined
Status: in_force

“ Dynamic knowledge-based authentication assessment ” means an identity assessment that is based on a set of questions formulated from public or private data sources for which the person taking the assessment has not previously provided an answer and that meets any rules or regulations adopted by the Secretary of State.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 241.035 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 241 / Section 241.035
Public meetings: Minutes; aural and visual reproduction; transcripts
Status: in_force

1. Each public body shall keep written minutes of each of its meetings, including: (a) The date, time and place of the meeting. (b) Those members of the public body who were present, whether in person, by use of a remote technology system or by means of electronic communication, and those who were absent. (c) The substance of all matters proposed, discussed or decided and, at the request of any member, a record of each member's vote on any matter decided by vote. (d) The substance of remarks made by any member of the general public who addresses the public body if the member of the general public requests that the minutes reflect those remarks or, if the member of the general public has prepared written remarks, a copy of the prepared remarks if the member of the general public submits a copy for inclusion. (e) Any other information which any member of the public body requests to be included or reflected in the minutes. Unless good cause is shown, a public body shall approve the minutes of a meeting within 45 days after the meeting or at the next meeting of the public body, whichever occurs later.

2. Minutes of public meetings are public records. Minutes or an audio recording of a meeting made in accordance with subsection 4 must be made available for inspection by the public within 30 working days after adjournment of the meeting. A copy of the minutes or audio recording must be made available to a member of the public upon request at no charge. The minutes shall be deemed to have permanent value and must be retained by the public body for at least 5 years. Thereafter, the minutes may be transferred for archival preservation in accordance with NRS 239.080 to 239.125 , inclusive. Minutes of meetings closed pursuant to: (a) Paragraph (a) of subsection 1 of NRS 241.030 become public records when the public body determines that the matters discussed no longer require confidentiality and the person whose character, conduct, competence or health was considered has consented to their disclosure. That person is entitled to a copy of the minutes upon request whether or not they become public records. (b) Paragraph (b) of subsection 1 of NRS 241.030 become public records when the public body determines that the matters discussed no longer require confidentiality. (c) Paragraph (c) of subsection 1 of NRS 241.030 become public records when the public body determines that the matters considered no longer require confidentiality and the person who appealed the results of the examination has consented to their disclosure, except that the public body shall remove from the minutes any references to the real name of the person who appealed the results of the examination. That person is entitled to a copy of the minutes upon request whether or not they become public records.

3. All or part of any meeting of a public body may be recorded on audiotape or any other means of sound or video reproduction by a member of the general public if it is a public meeting so long as this in no way interferes with the conduct of the meeting.

4. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 8, a public body shall, for each of its meetings, whether public or closed, record the meeting on audiotape or another means of sound reproduction or cause the meeting to be transcribed by a court reporter who is certified pursuant to chapter 656 of NRS . If a public body makes an audio recording of a meeting or causes a meeting to be transcribed pursuant to this subsection, the audio recording or transcript: (a) Must be retained by the public body for at least 3 years after the adjournment of the meeting at which it was recorded or transcribed; (b) Except as otherwise provided in this section, is a public record and must be made available for inspection by the public during the time the recording or transcript is retained; and (c) Must be made available to the Attorney General upon request.

5. The requirement set forth in subsection 2 that a public body make available a copy of the minutes or audio recording of a meeting to a member of the public upon request at no charge does not prohibit a court reporter who is certified pursuant to chapter 656 of NRS from charging a fee to the public body for any services relating to the transcription of a meeting.

6. A court reporter who transcribes a meeting is not required to provide a copy of any transcript, minutes or audio recording of the meeting prepared by the court reporter directly to a member of the public at no charge.

7. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 8, any portion of a public meeting which is closed must also be recorded or transcribed and the recording or transcript must be retained and made available for inspection pursuant to the provisions of subsection 2 relating to records of closed meetings. Any recording or transcript made pursuant to this subsection must be made available to the Attorney General upon request.

8. If a public body makes a good faith effort to comply with the provisions of subsections 4 and 7 but is prevented from doing so because of factors beyond the public body's reasonable control, including, without limitation, a power outage, a mechanical failure or other unforeseen event, such failure does not constitute a violation of the provisions of this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240.1665 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.1665
Short form for acknowledgment in representative capacity
Status: in_force

Upon compliance with the requirements of NRS 240.1655 , the following certificate is sufficient for an acknowledgment in a representative capacity:
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240.195 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.195
Courses of study required; persons required to successfully complete course of study; fees; regulations
Status: in_force

1. In addition to any courses of study a notary public is required to complete pursuant to NRS 240.018 , the Secretary of State may, by rule or regulation, require a notary public who registers with the Secretary of State as an electronic notary public pursuant to NRS 240.192 to complete an additional course of study on electronic notarization in accordance with this section.

2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, a registrant as an electronic notary public must successfully: (a) Complete any course of study on electronic notarization that is required pursuant to subsection 1 in accordance with the requirements of subsection 6; and (b) Pass an examination at the completion of the course.

3. The following persons are required to enroll in and successfully complete any course of study on electronic notarization that is required pursuant to subsection 1: (a) A person registering for the first time as an electronic notary public; (b) A person renewing his or her registration as an electronic notary public; and (c) A person who has committed a violation of this chapter or whose registration as an electronic notary public has been suspended, and who has been required by the Secretary of State to enroll in a course of study provided pursuant to this section.

4. A course of study required to be completed pursuant to subsection 1 must: (a) Be taken online and be of a duration of not more than 3 hours, including instruction and completion of an examination of the course content; (b) Provide instruction in electronic notarization, including, without limitation, notarial law and ethics, technology and procedures; (c) Comply with any regulations adopted pursuant to NRS 240.206 relating to courses of study on electronic notarization; and (d) Be approved by the Secretary of State.

5. The Secretary of State may, with respect to a course of study required to be completed pursuant to subsection 1, charge a reasonable fee to each person who enrolls in such a course of study.

6. A course of study provided pursuant to this section: (a) Must satisfy the criteria set forth in subsection 4 and comply with any requirements set forth in the regulations adopted pursuant to NRS 240.206 relating to courses of study on electronic notarization. (b) May be provided by the Secretary of State or a vendor approved by the Secretary of State.

7. The Secretary of State shall deposit the fees collected pursuant to subsection 5 in the Notary Public Training Account created pursuant to NRS 240.018 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239A.020 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239A / Section 239A.020
“Customer” defined
Status: in_force

“Customer” means any person who has transacted business with or has used the services of a financial institution or for whom a financial institution has acted as a fiduciary.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 241.036 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 241 / Section 241.036
Action taken in violation of chapter void
Status: in_force

The action of any public body taken in violation of any provision of this chapter is void.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 242.183 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 242 / Section 242.183
Investigation, resolution and notification of certain breaches or applications of information systems or certain unauthorized acquisitions of computerized data
Status: in_force

1. The Chief of the Office of Information Security shall investigate and resolve any breach of an information system of a state agency or elected officer that uses the equipment or services of the Office of the Chief Information Officer or an application of such an information system or unauthorized acquisition of computerized data that materially compromises the security, confidentiality or integrity of such an information system.

2. The Chief Information Officer or Chief of the Office of Information Security, at his or her discretion, may inform members of the Technological Crime Advisory Board created by NRS 205A.040 , the Nevada Commission on Homeland Security created by NRS 239C.120 and the Information Technology Advisory Board created by NRS 242.122 of any breach of an information system of a state agency or elected officer or application of such an information system or unauthorized acquisition of computerized data or information that materially compromises the security, confidentiality or integrity of such an information system.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240A.260 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240A / Section 240A.260
Investigation by Secretary of State of alleged violation; suspension of registration for failure to provide information during investigation; permissible actions upon determining that violation has occurred; filing of complaint of alleged violation; service of notice of complaint; determination of violation and imposition of penalty are public records
Status: in_force

1. If the Secretary of State obtains information that a provision of this chapter or a regulation or order adopted or issued pursuant thereto has been violated by a registrant or another person, the Secretary of State may conduct or cause to be conducted an investigation of the alleged violation.

2. If, within a reasonable period of time, a registrant fails to provide the Secretary of State with any information requested by the Secretary of State during an investigation of an alleged violation by the registrant, the Secretary of State may suspend or refuse to renew the registration of the registrant.

3. If, after investigation, the Secretary of State determines that a violation has occurred, the Secretary of State may: (a) Serve, by certified mail addressed to the person who has committed the violation, a written order directing the person to cease and desist from the conduct constituting the violation. The order must notify the person that any willful violation of the order may subject the person to prosecution and criminal penalties pursuant to NRS 240A.290 and penalties pursuant to this section and NRS 240A.280 . (b) If a registrant has committed the violation: (1) Revoke or suspend the registration of the registrant; or (2) Impose a penalty of not more than $1,000 for each violation. The authority of the Secretary of State to impose a penalty applies regardless of whether the person is still a registrant at the time that the penalty is imposed so long as the person was a registrant at the time that he or she committed the violation. The Secretary of State shall afford any person upon whom such a penalty is imposed an opportunity for a hearing pursuant to the provisions of NRS 233B.121 . (c) If a person engaged in the business of a document preparation service and was not a registrant at the time of the violation, after a hearing on the matter, impose a penalty for each violation of not more than $5,000 or the amount of economic benefit derived from the violation, whichever is greater. (d) Refer the alleged violation to the Attorney General or a district attorney for commencement of a civil action against the person pursuant to NRS 240A.280 . (e) Refer the alleged violation to the Attorney General or a district attorney for prosecution of the person pursuant to NRS 240A.290 . (f) Take any combination of the actions described in this subsection.

4. Any person who is aware of a violation of this chapter by a document preparation service, a person applying for registration as a document preparation service or a person who is engaging in the business of a document preparation service and is not registered by the Secretary of State pursuant to this chapter may file a complaint with the Secretary of State setting forth the details of the violation that are known by the person who is filing the complaint.

5. If the Secretary of State receives a complaint alleging a violation of this chapter, the Secretary of State shall notify the document preparation service or other person who is the subject of the complaint. The notice: (a) Must be sent by certified mail; (b) Is deemed to have been received 3 days after the notice is mailed; (c) Must include, without limitation: (1) A description of each allegation contained in the complaint; (2) A statement of each statutory provision which the document preparation service or other person is alleged to have violated; (3) An explanation of any disciplinary action that may be taken against the document preparation service or other person if the Secretary of State determines that the alleged violation occurred; (4) A statement that the document preparation service or other person must respond to the notice not later than 15 days after the notice is received; and (5) Instructions on the manner in which the document preparation service or other person may respond to the notice.

6. Any determination by the Secretary of State that a provision of this chapter or a regulation or order adopted or issued pursuant thereto has been violated by a registrant or another person and the imposition of any penalty by the Secretary of State pursuant to this section is a public record.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239.210 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239 / Section 239.210
Limitations affecting restored records
Status: in_force

Where any judgment, mortgage, deed of trust, lien or the record thereof has been restored under this chapter, such judgment, mortgage, deed of trust or lien shall not continue to extend beyond the limitation prescribed by law at the time the original judgment, mortgage, deed of trust or lien was entered, recorded or created.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240.161 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.161
Short title; uniformity of application and construction
Status: in_force

1. NRS 240.161 to 240.169 , inclusive, may be cited as the Uniform Law on Notarial Acts.

2. These sections must be applied and construed to effectuate their general purpose to make uniform the law with respect to the subject of these sections among states enacting them.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240A.040 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240A / Section 240A.040
“Legal matter” defined
Status: in_force

“ Legal matter ” means:

1. The preparation of any will or trust;

2. Any proceeding, filing or action affecting the immigration or citizenship status of a person and arising under: (a) Immigration and naturalization law; (b) An executive order or presidential proclamation; or (c) An action of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services of the Department of Homeland Security, the United States Department of State or the United States Department of Labor; or

3. Any proceeding, filing or action otherwise affecting the legal rights, duties, obligations or liabilities of a person.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240.280 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.280
Seal
Status: in_force

1. Each commissioned abstracter shall provide an official seal with which the commissioned abstracter shall authenticate all his or her official acts. There shall be engraved on the official seal: (a) The name of the county for which the commissioned abstracter has been commissioned. (b) The name of the State. (c) The name of the commissioned abstracter. (d) The words “Commissioned Abstracter.”

2. An impression of the official seal shall be made on the official bond of each commissioned abstracter before recording the bond.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 235.062 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 235 / Section 235.062
State insect
Status: in_force

The insect known as the Vivid Dancer Damselfly ( Argia vivida ) is hereby designated as the official state insect of the State of Nevada.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239C.260 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239C / Section 239C.260
Plan for continuation of state and local governmental operations in event of catastrophic emergency
Status: in_force

1. In accordance with the provisions of Section 37 of Article 4 of the Nevada Constitution , the Nevada Legislature hereby establishes a plan for continuation of state and local governmental operations. The provisions set forth in this section apply only in, and must be used in accordance with, the circumstances described in subsection 2.

2. In the event that this State or a portion of this State is stricken by a catastrophic emergency of such magnitude that, in the opinion of the Governor or, in the absence of the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, the existing provisions of the Nevada Constitution and the statutes of this State relating to the filling of vacancies in office are not able to provide for a sufficiently expedient continuity of government and temporary succession of power as a result of vacancies in office created by the catastrophic emergency, the provisions of subsections 3 to 11, inclusive, apply.

3. If a vacancy occurs in the Office of Governor as a result of a catastrophic emergency and none of the successors described in NRS 223.080 are able or available to act as Governor, the Legislature shall elect a person to serve as Governor. If the Legislature is not in session at the time the vacancy occurs, the members of the Legislature may convene a special session to elect a person to serve as Governor.

4. If vacancies occur in more than 15 percent of the seats in either house of the Legislature as a result of a catastrophic emergency: (a) The remaining Legislators available for duty constitute the Legislature and have full power to act in separate or joint assembly by majority vote of those present; (b) Any requirements for a quorum applicable to the Legislature must initially be suspended and must subsequently be adjusted as vacant offices are filled pursuant to NRS 218A.260 ; and (c) If the affirmative vote of a specified proportion of members of the Legislature is required for the approval of a legislative measure, the same proportion of remaining members of the Legislature is sufficient for approval of that measure.

5. If vacancies occur in more than 15 percent of the positions held by justices on the Supreme Court as a result of a catastrophic emergency, the vacancies must be filled by appointment of the Governor.

6. If vacancies occur in more than 50 percent of the positions held by judges on the Court of Appeals as a result of a catastrophic emergency, the vacancies must be filled by appointment of the Supreme Court.

7. If vacancies occur in more than 15 percent of the positions held by the district judges in any one judicial district as a result of a catastrophic emergency, the vacancies must be filled by appointment of the Supreme Court.

8. If vacancies occur on a board of county commissioners as a result of a catastrophic emergency: (a) The remaining members of the board available for duty constitute the board and have full power to act by majority vote of those present; and (b) Any requirements for a quorum applicable to the board must initially be suspended and must subsequently be adjusted as vacant offices are filled. If a board of county commissioners is rendered entirely vacant as a result of a catastrophic emergency, such other elected officers of the county as may be available to serve on the board have full authority to act in all matters as a board of county commissioners.

9. If vacancies occur on a city council as a result of a catastrophic emergency: (a) The remaining members of the council available for duty constitute the council and have full power to act by majority vote of those present; and (b) Any requirements for a quorum applicable to the council must initially be suspended and must subsequently be adjusted as vacant offices are filled. If a city council is rendered entirely vacant as a result of a catastrophic emergency, such other elected officers of the city as may be available to serve on the council have full authority to act in all matters as a city council.

10. If, during or following a catastrophic emergency, a majority of the members of a legislative body described in this section determines that, for purposes of safety or to address related concerns, the legislative body should meet at a location other than the location at which the legislative body ordinarily meets, the legislative body may arrange to meet at an alternate location.

11. After a catastrophic emergency has taken place, the Governor or, in the absence of the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, shall: (a) Determine and announce publicly when conditions have normalized within this State or the portion thereof affected by the catastrophic emergency. (b) In cooperation with the Secretary of State, develop procedures and a reasonable schedule for filling by regular election the various offices filled temporarily pursuant to this section.

12. As used in this section, “ catastrophic emergency ” means an emergency resulting from disasters caused by enemy attack, in accordance with Section 37 of Article 4 of the Nevada Constitution .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 241A.090 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 241A / Section 241A.090
Gifts, grants, appropriations or donations; deposit of money in designated Account
Status: in_force

1. The Council may apply for any available grants and accept any gifts, grants, appropriations or donations to assist the Council in carrying out its duties pursuant to the provisions of NRS 241A.010 to 241A.090 , inclusive.

2. Any money received by the Council must be deposited in the Account for the Advisory Council for Prosecuting Attorneys created pursuant to NRS 241A.080 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239C.230 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239C / Section 239C.230
Custodian of restricted document; log of inspections
Status: in_force

1. A public officer or employee who is the custodian of a restricted document shall establish a log to record: (a) The information described in subsection 1 of NRS 239C.220 when a person is allowed to inspect the document; and (b) The date and time of the inspection.

2. The log is not a public record and may be inspected only by: (a) A representative of a law enforcement agency; or (b) A reporter or editorial employee who is employed by or affiliated with a newspaper, press association or commercially operated and federally licensed radio or television station.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240A.275 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240A / Section 240A.275
Petition for review of criminal history; fee
Status: in_force

1. The Secretary of State shall develop and implement a process by which a person with a criminal history may petition the Secretary of State to review the criminal history of the person to determine if the person's criminal history will disqualify the person from obtaining a registration pursuant to NRS 240A.100 .

2. Not later than 90 days after a petition is submitted to the Secretary of State pursuant to subsection 1, the Secretary of State shall inform the person of the determination of the Secretary of State of whether the person's criminal history will disqualify the person from obtaining a registration. The Secretary of State is not bound by his or her determination of disqualification or qualification and may rescind such a determination at any time.

3. The Secretary of State may provide instructions to a person who receives a determination of disqualification to remedy the determination of disqualification. A person may resubmit a petition pursuant to subsection 1 not earlier than 6 months after receiving instructions pursuant to this subsection if the person remedies the determination of disqualification.

4. A person with a criminal history may petition the Secretary of State at any time, including, without limitation, before obtaining any education or paying any fee required to obtain a registration from the Secretary of State.

5. A person may submit a new petition to the Secretary of State not earlier than 2 years after the final determination of the initial petition submitted to the Secretary of State.

6. The Secretary of State may impose a fee of up to $50 upon the person to fund the administrative costs in complying with the provisions of this section. The Secretary of State may waive such fees or allow such fees to be covered by funds from a scholarship or grant.

7. The Secretary of State may post on its Internet website: (a) The requirements to obtain a registration pursuant to NRS 240A.100 from the Secretary of State; and (b) A list of crimes, if any, that would disqualify a person from obtaining a registration from the Secretary of State.

8. The Secretary of State may request the criminal history record of a person who petitions the Secretary of State for a determination pursuant to subsection 1. To the extent consistent with federal law, if the Secretary of State makes such a request of a person, the Secretary of State shall require the person to submit his or her criminal history record which includes a report from: (a) The Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History; and (b) The Federal Bureau of Investigation.

9. A person who petitions the Secretary of State for a determination pursuant to subsection 1 shall not submit false or misleading information to the Secretary of State.

10. The Secretary of State shall, on or before the 20th day of January, April, July and October, submit to the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau in an electronic format prescribed by the Director, a report that includes: (a) The number of petitions submitted to the Secretary of State pursuant to subsection 1; (b) The number of determinations of disqualification made by the Secretary of State pursuant to subsection 1; (c) The reasons for such determinations; and (d) Any other information that is requested by the Director or which the Secretary of State determines would be helpful.

11. The Director shall transmit a compilation of the information received pursuant to subsection 10 to the Legislative Commission quarterly, unless otherwise directed by the Commission.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239.140 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239 / Section 239.140
Certain deeds prima facie evidence of regularity of proceedings after destruction or loss of records
Status: in_force

1. In all cases where real property has been sold by a sheriff, executor, administrator, guardian, assignee, receiver, trustee or other person appointed or authorized by the court, and the record of the action in which the sale had been made is lost or destroyed by fire or otherwise, the deed to the property made by the sheriff, executor, administrator, guardian, assignee, receiver, trustee or other person appointed or authorized by the court shall be prima facie evidence of the legality and regularity of the sale, and of the correctness of the proceeding in the action or proceeding wherein the property was sold.

2. The deeds made by the treasurer of any county of lands sold at delinquent or forfeited tax sales shall not be prima facie evidence of the title in the purchasers of such lands, and no such presumption shall be indulged in favor of such tax deeds or sales when the records of the sales and the proceedings upon which the sale was based have been lost or destroyed by fire or otherwise.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239.123 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239 / Section 239.123
Local governmental records: Submission to Division; accounting; return or reclamation
Status: in_force

1. As an alternative to the destruction of old records, the records, with the consent of the governing body and the State Library, Archives and Public Records Administrator, may be submitted to the Division.

2. The custodian of records shall maintain an accounting of all old records disposed of pursuant to subsection 1, indicating the nature or identity of the records as well as the date of submission to the Division.

3. The Division may return the records so submitted, or any part thereof, if they have no historical or permanent value.

4. Records so submitted may be reclaimed, in whole or in part, by the local government if: (a) The Division did not acquire title to them in an agreement between the State Library, Archives and Public Records Administrator and the local government; and (b) The local government serves written notice upon the Division of its intention to reclaim the records and pays the cost of transportation for the return.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 241.0353 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 241 / Section 241.0353
Certain statements and testimony are privileged
Status: in_force

1. Any statement which is made by a member of a public body during the course of a public meeting is absolutely privileged and does not impose liability for defamation or constitute a ground for recovery in any civil action.

2. Subject to a qualified privilege, a witness who is testifying before a public body may publish defamatory matter as part of a public meeting. It is unlawful to misrepresent any fact knowingly when testifying before a public body.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 234.130 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 234 / Section 234.130
Ratification and approval of Compact
Status: in_force

The Interstate Compact Defining a Portion of the Common Boundary Between the States of Nevada and Arizona on the Colorado River between the point where the Nevada-California state line intersects the 35th degree of latitude north and Davis Dam, which was executed on February 6, 1960, by the Colorado River Boundary Commissions of Nevada and Arizona, is hereby ratified and approved.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 235.040 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 235 / Section 235.040
State trees
Status: in_force

The trees known as the Single-Leaf Pinon ( Pinus monophylla ) and the Bristlecone Pine ( Pinus longaeva ) are hereby designated as the official state trees of the State of Nevada.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240.330 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.330
Penalties
Status: in_force

1. For any misconduct or neglect in any of the matters in which any commissioned abstracter appointed under the authority of NRS 240.240 to 240.330 , inclusive, is authorized to act, the commissioned abstracter shall be liable on his or her official bond to the person or persons injured thereby for all damages sustained.

2. For any willful violation or neglect any commissioned abstracter shall be subject to criminal prosecution, and may be punished by fine not exceeding $2,000 and removal from office.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 238.060 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 238 / Section 238.060
Publication of legal notice or advertisement once each week for full period in qualified newspaper; exceptions for notice or advertisement published on Internet website of qualified newspaper
Status: in_force

1. Whenever any legal notice or advertisement is required by law to be given by publication, unless otherwise specified, such provision shall be satisfied, except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, by publishing the required legal notice or advertisement, at least once a week, consecutively, for not less than the full period of time so required in a qualified, legal and competent newspaper.

2. If a legal notice or advertisement is published on the Internet website of a qualified, legal and competent newspaper: (a) An error in the legal notice or advertisement made by the newspaper, a temporary Internet website outage or service interruption that prevents the posting or display of a notice is harmless; and (b) The legal notice or advertisement shall be deemed sufficient provided that the legal notice or advertisement is printed and published in a qualified, legal and competent newspaper pursuant to this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239A.050 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239A / Section 239A.050
“Governmental agency” defined
Status: in_force

“ Governmental agency ” means an officer, board, commission, department, division, bureau, district or any other unit of government, including political subdivisions, of this State.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 234.250 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 234 / Section 234.250
Recording of plat of boundaries of local governments; changes in boundaries; restrictions on taxation for failure to comply
Status: in_force

1. In addition to any other requirement of law, each local government, as defined in NRS 354.474 , shall record the original official plat with: (a) The county recorder, the county clerk or the registrar of voters, and the county assessor of each county in which its territory or any part thereof is situated. (b) The Department of Taxation.

2. All changes in boundaries made after the original recording of such plat must be recorded immediately with the offices with which copies of the original plat were recorded.

3. Until a local government complies with the requirements of subsections 1 and 2, it shall not levy or receive any ad valorem or other tax or any other mandatory assessment.

4. This section applies to all local governments receiving and expending funds on behalf of the public, regardless of their designation.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239C.440 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239C / Section 239C.440
Duties
Status: in_force

The Nevada Resilience Advisory Committee shall, within the limits of available money:

1. Annually develop state resilience goals and related objectives for the Committee;

2. Formulate advisory recommendations and policies regarding the emergency management, emergency response and homeland security efforts for the State, as well as statewide mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery efforts;

3. In accordance with the state resilience goals and related objectives developed pursuant to subsection 1: (a) Review grants proposed by state agencies, political subdivisions or tribal governments that are responsible for homeland security and make recommendations and provide related advice concerning such grants to the Committee on Finance appointed pursuant to NRS 239C.170 ; (b) Review grants proposed by agencies of this State, political subdivisions or tribal governments that are responsible for emergency management or emergency response and make recommendations and provide related advice concerning such grants to the Chief of the Division; and (c) Review statewide mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery efforts in consultation with political subdivisions and tribal governments and make recommendations to such political subdivisions and tribal governments concerning these coordination efforts; and

4. Develop the annual report required pursuant to NRS 239C.480 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239B.028 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239B / Section 239B.028
Collection of information related to race or ethnicity: Inclusion of separate categories for certain races or ethnicities
Status: in_force

An agency of criminal justice, as defined in NRS 179A.030 , that collects information from a person related to the race or ethnicity of the person may include a separate category for persons of Middle Eastern or North African descent. Any other governmental agency, as defined in NRS 239B.024 , that collects information from a person related to the race or ethnicity of the person shall include a separate category for persons of Middle Eastern or North African descent.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240.185 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.185
“Electronic notarial act” defined
Status: in_force

“ Electronic notarial act ” means an act that an electronic notary public of this State is authorized to perform. The term includes:

1. Taking an acknowledgment;

2. Administering an oath or affirmation;

3. Executing a jurat;

4. Certifying a true and correct copy; and

5. Performing such other duties as may be prescribed by a specific statute.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239C.100 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239C / Section 239C.100
“System of communication” defined
Status: in_force

“ System of communication ” includes, without limitation, any public safety radio system or telecommunication system.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239.160 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239 / Section 239.160
Proceeding to establish contents and record of lost or destroyed deed or will; parties defendant
Status: in_force

1. Whenever the record of any deed or other instrument affecting the title to or concerning any interest in real property or water rights in this state, which is authorized or required by law to be recorded, or any will, or the probate thereof, is lost or destroyed by fire or otherwise, and the original of the deed or will or the probate thereof, or other instrument, or a certified copy thereof, cannot be found, any person claiming title to such real property or water right or any interest under the will may institute a proceeding in the district court of the county in which the property so affected is situated, to establish the fact of the existence, contents and record of the deed, will and probate thereof, or other instrument, prior to such loss or destruction, and the decree in the case shall be entered in the proper office of such county.

2. Any person having or claiming an interest in the real property or water right or being in possession and enjoyment thereof, as well as the parties to the lost deed or other instrument, and their privies, and all persons interested under the will, shall be made parties defendant in such proceeding.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239A.130 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239A / Section 239A.130
Determination by financial institution of compliance with chapter; limitation on liability of financial institution
Status: in_force

1. A financial institution is not required to inquire or determine that a governmental agency seeking disclosure of financial records has complied with the requirements of this chapter if the customer authorization, subpoena or search warrant served upon the financial institution shows compliance on its face.

2. A financial institution which refuses to disclose the financial records of a customer in reliance in good faith upon the provisions of this chapter is not liable to its customer, to a governmental agency or to any other person for any loss or damage caused by the refusal.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239.0105 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239 / Section 239.0105
Confidentiality of certain records of local governmental entities
Status: in_force

1. Records of a local governmental entity are confidential and not public books or records within the meaning of NRS 239.010 if: (a) The records contain the name, address, telephone number or other identifying information of a natural person; and (b) The natural person whose name, address, telephone number or other identifying information is contained in the records provided such information to the local governmental entity for the purpose of: (1) Registering with or applying to the local governmental entity for the use of any recreational facility or portion thereof that the local governmental entity offers for use through the acceptance of reservations; or (2) On his or her own behalf or on behalf of a minor child, registering or enrolling with or applying to the local governmental entity for participation in an instructional or recreational activity or event conducted, operated or sponsored by the local governmental entity.

2. The records described in subsection 1 must be disclosed by a local governmental entity only pursuant to: (a) A subpoena or court order, lawfully issued, requiring the disclosure of such records; (b) An affidavit of an attorney setting forth that the disclosure of such records is relevant to an investigation in anticipation of litigation; (c) A request by a reporter or editorial employee for the disclosure of such records, if the reporter or editorial employee is employed by or affiliated with a newspaper, press association or commercially operated, federally licensed radio or television station; or (d) The provisions of NRS 239.0115 .

3. Except as otherwise provided by specific statute or federal law, a natural person shall not provide, and a local governmental entity shall not require, the social security number of any natural person for the purposes described in subparagraphs (1) and (2) of paragraph (b) of subsection 1.

4. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires, “ local governmental entity ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 239.121 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 241.039 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 241 / Section 241.039
Complaints; enforcement by Attorney General; confidentiality of information compiled during investigation; subpoenas; penalty for failure or refusal to comply with subpoena; exception for public records; completion of investigation
Status: in_force

1. A complaint that alleges a violation of this chapter may be filed with the Office of the Attorney General. The Office of the Attorney General shall notify a public body identified in a complaint of the alleged violation not more than 14 days after the complaint is filed.

2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3 and NRS 241.0365 , the Attorney General: (a) Shall investigate and prosecute any violation of this chapter alleged in a complaint filed not later than 120 days after the alleged violation with the Office of the Attorney General. (b) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (c), shall not investigate and prosecute any violation of this chapter alleged in a complaint filed with the Office of the Attorney General later than 120 days after the alleged violation. (c) May, at his or her discretion, investigate and prosecute any violation of this chapter alleged in a complaint filed more than 120 days after the alleged violation with the Office of the Attorney General if: (1) The alleged violation was not discoverable at the time that the alleged violation occurred; and (2) The complaint is filed not more than 1 year after the alleged violation with the Office of the Attorney General.

3. The Attorney General is not required to investigate or prosecute any alleged violation of this chapter if the Attorney General determines that the interests of the person who filed the complaint are not significantly affected by the action of the public body that is alleged to violate this chapter. For purposes of this subsection, the interests of the person who filed the complaint are not significantly affected by the action of the public body that is alleged to violate this chapter unless: (a) The person who filed the complaint would have standing to challenge the action of the public body in a court of law; or (b) The person who filed the complaint: (1) Is a natural person and resides within the geographic area over which the public body has jurisdiction; or (2) Is any form of business, a social organization, a labor organization or any other nongovernmental legal entity in this State that has a mission or purpose to foster or protect democratic principles or promote transparency in government.

4. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 7 and NRS 239.0115 , all documents and other information compiled as a result of an investigation conducted pursuant to subsection 2 are confidential until the investigation is closed.

5. In any investigation conducted pursuant to subsection 2, the Attorney General may issue subpoenas for the production of any relevant documents, records or materials.

6. A person who willfully fails or refuses to comply with a subpoena issued pursuant to this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.

7. The following are public records: (a) A complaint filed pursuant to subsection 1. (b) Every finding of fact or conclusion of law made by the Attorney General relating to a complaint filed pursuant to subsection 1. (c) Any document or information compiled as a result of an investigation conducted pursuant to subsection 2 that may be requested pursuant to NRS 239.0107 from a governmental entity other than the Office of the Attorney General.

8. Upon completion of an investigation conducted pursuant to subsection 2, the Attorney General shall inform the public body that is the subject of the investigation and issue, as applicable: (a) A finding that no violation of this chapter occurred; or (b) A finding that a violation of this chapter occurred, along with findings of fact and conclusions of law that support the finding that a violation of this chapter occurred.

9. A public body or, if authorized by the public body, an attorney employed or retained by the public body, shall submit a response to the Attorney General not later than 30 days after receipt of any finding that the public body violated this chapter. If the Attorney General does not receive a response within 30 days after receipt of the finding, it shall be deemed that the public body disagrees with the finding of the Attorney General.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240.017 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.017
Regulations of Secretary of State
Status: in_force

The Secretary of State:

1. May adopt regulations: (a) Prescribing the procedure for the appointment and mandatory training of a notary public. (b) Establishing procedures for the notarization of digital or electronic signatures.

2. Shall adopt regulations prescribing the form of each affidavit required pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS 240.030 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 235.005 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 235 / Section 235.005
“Director” defined
Status: in_force

As used in NRS 235.005 to 235.016 , inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, “Director” means the Director of the Office of Finance created by NRS 223.400 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240A.120 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240A / Section 240A.120
Cash bond or surety bond required; conditions and requirements; release of surety; return of bond; suspension and reinstatement of registration
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 240A.123 and 240A.125 , a registrant shall file with the Secretary of State a cash bond or surety bond in the penal sum of $25,000 which is approved as to form by the Attorney General and conditioned to provide: (a) Indemnification to a client or any other person who is determined in an action or proceeding to have suffered damage as a result of: (1) An act or omission of the registrant, or an agent or employee of the registrant, which violates a provision of this chapter or a regulation or order adopted or issued pursuant thereto; (2) A wrongful failure or refusal by the registrant, or an agent or employee of the registrant, to provide services in accordance with a contract entered into pursuant to NRS 240A.190 ; (3) The fraud, dishonesty, negligence or other wrongful conduct of the registrant or an agent or employee of the registrant; or (4) An act or omission of the registrant in violation of any other federal or state law for which the return of fees, an award of damages or the imposition of sanctions have been awarded by a court of competent jurisdiction in this State; or (b) Payment to the Secretary of State for any civil penalty or award of attorney's fees or costs of suit owing and unpaid by the registrant to the Secretary of State pursuant to this chapter.

2. No part of the bond may be withdrawn while the registration of the registrant remains in effect, or while a proceeding to suspend or revoke the registration is pending.

3. If a surety bond is filed pursuant to subsection 1: (a) The bond must be executed by the registrant as principal and by a surety company qualified and authorized to do business in this State. (b) The bond must cover the period of the registration of the registrant, except when the surety is released in accordance with this section. (c) The surety shall pay any final, nonappealable judgment of a court of this State that has jurisdiction, upon receipt of written notice that the judgment is final. (d) The bond may be continuous, but regardless of the duration of the bond, the aggregate liability of the surety does not exceed the penal sum of the bond. (e) If the penal sum of the bond is exhausted, the surety shall give written notice to the Secretary of State and the registrant within 30 days after its exhaustion. (f) The surety may be released after giving 30 days' written notice to the Secretary of State and the registrant, but the release does not discharge or otherwise affect any claim resulting from an act or omission which is alleged to have occurred while the bond was in effect.

4. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, if a cash bond is filed pursuant to subsection 1, the Secretary of State may retain the bond until the expiration of 3 years after the date the registrant has ceased to do business, or 3 years after the date of the expiration or revocation of the registration, to ensure that there are no outstanding claims against the bond. A court of competent jurisdiction may order the return of the bond, or any part of the bond, at an earlier date upon evidence satisfactory to the court that there are no outstanding claims against the bond or that the part of the bond retained by the Secretary of State is sufficient to satisfy any outstanding claims. Interest on a cash bond filed pursuant to subsection 1 must accrue to the account of the depositor.

5. The registration of a registrant is suspended by operation of law when the registrant is no longer covered by a bond or the penal sum of the bond is exhausted. If the Secretary of State receives notice pursuant to subsection 3 that the penal sum of a surety bond is exhausted or that the surety is being released, the Secretary of State shall immediately notify the registrant in writing that his or her registration is suspended by operation of law until another bond is filed in the same manner and amount as the former bond.

6. The Secretary of State may reinstate the registration of a registrant whose registration has been suspended pursuant to subsection 5 if, before the current term of the registration expires, the registrant files with the Secretary of State a new bond meeting the requirements of this section.

7. Except as specifically authorized or required by this chapter, a registrant shall not make or cause to be made any oral or written reference to the registrant's compliance with the requirements of this section.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 242.191 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 242 / Section 242.191
Amount receivable for use of services of Office: Determination; itemized statement
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, the amount receivable from a state agency or officer or local governmental agency which uses the services of the Office must be determined by the Chief in each case and include: (a) The annual expense, including depreciation, of operating and maintaining the Network Services Unit, distributed among the agencies in proportion to the services performed for each agency. (b) A service charge in an amount determined by distributing the monthly installment for the construction costs of the computer facility among the agencies in proportion to the services performed for each agency.

2. The Chief shall prepare and submit monthly to the state agencies and officers and local governmental agencies for which services of the Office have been performed an itemized statement of the amount receivable from each state agency or officer or local governmental agency.

3. The Chief may authorize, if in his or her judgment the circumstances warrant, a fixed cost billing, including a factor for depreciation, for services rendered to a state agency or officer or local governmental agency.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 236.015 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 236 / Section 236.015
Legal holidays; closing of state, county and city offices, courts, public schools and Nevada System of Higher Education
Status: in_force

1. The following days are declared to be legal holidays for state, county and city governmental offices: January 1 (New Year's Day) Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday is on January 15 but is to be observed on the third Monday in January Washington's birthday is on February 22 but is to be observed on the third Monday in February Last Monday in May (Memorial Day) June 19 (Juneteenth Day) July 4 (Independence Day) First Monday in September (Labor Day) Nevada Day is October 31 but is to be observed on the last Friday in October November 11 (Veterans Day) Fourth Thursday in November (Thanksgiving Day) Friday following the fourth Thursday in November (Family Day) December 25 (Christmas Day) Any day that may be appointed by the President of the United States for public fast, thanksgiving or as a legal holiday except for any Presidential appointment of the fourth Monday in October as Veterans Day.

2. Except as otherwise provided by NRS 293.560 and 293C.527 , all state, county and city offices, courts, public schools and the Nevada System of Higher Education must close on the legal holidays enumerated in subsection 1 unless in the case of appointed holidays all or a part thereof are specifically exempted.

3. If January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11 or December 25 falls upon a: (a) Sunday, the Monday following must be observed as a legal holiday. (b) Saturday, the Friday preceding must be observed as a legal holiday.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239C.240 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239C / Section 239C.240
Suspicious or unusual request to inspect restricted document
Status: in_force

Nothing in NRS 239C.220 or 239C.230 shall be deemed to prohibit a public officer or employee from contacting a law enforcement agency to report a suspicious or unusual request to inspect a restricted document.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240.004 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.004
“Notarial act” defined
Status: in_force

“ Notarial act ” means an act that a notarial officer of this state is authorized to perform. The term includes:

1. Taking an acknowledgment;

2. Administering an oath or affirmation;

3. Certifying a copy;

4. Executing a jurat;

5. Noting a protest of a negotiable instrument; and

6. Performing such other duties as may be prescribed by a specific statute.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 236.025 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 236 / Section 236.025
Columbus Day
Status: in_force

The Governor of this State is authorized and requested to issue annually a proclamation designating the second Monday in October as “Columbus Day” in commemoration of the arrival of Cristoforo Columbo in the New World.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 242.181 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 242 / Section 242.181
Adherence by using agencies and elected officers of State to regulations; reporting of certain incidents; uniformity of services
Status: in_force

1. Any state agency or elected state officer which uses the equipment or services of the Office shall adhere to the regulations, standards, practices, policies and conventions of the Office.

2. Each state agency or elected state officer described in subsection 1 shall report any suspected incident of: (a) Unauthorized access to an information system or application of an information system of the Office used by the state agency or elected state officer; and (b) Noncompliance with the regulations, standards, practices, policies and conventions of the Office that is identified by the Office as security-related, to the Office of Information Security of the Office within 24 hours after discovery of the suspected incident. If the Office of Information Security determines that an incident of unauthorized access or noncompliance occurred, it shall immediately report the incident to the Chief. The Chief shall assist in the investigation and resolution of any such incident.

3. The Office shall provide services to each state agency and elected state officer described in subsection 1 uniformly with respect to degree of service, priority of service, availability of service and cost of service.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240A.230 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240A / Section 240A.230
Receipt for client’s payment to registrant; required information on receipt
Status: in_force

A registrant shall provide a signed receipt to a client for each payment made to the registrant by the client. The receipt must be printed or typewritten on the letterhead of the registrant and must include the name, business address and telephone number, registration number and taxpayer identification number of the registrant.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 237A.060 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 237A / Section 237A.060
Application by political subdivision for trade district
Status: in_force

The governing body of any political subdivision of this State or the governing bodies of two or more political subdivisions of this State, acting together, may apply to the Governor for the certification of a trade district pursuant to any federal law providing for the establishment and administration of a trade district in Nevada.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239.330 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239 / Section 239.330
Offering false instrument for filing or record
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a person who knowingly procures or offers any false or forged instrument to be filed, registered or recorded in any public office, which instrument, if genuine, might be filed, registered or recorded in a public office under any law of this State or of the United States, is guilty of a category C felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130 .

2. The provisions of subsection 1 do not apply to a person who is punishable pursuant to NRS 293.800 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239.0103 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239 / Section 239.0103
Privatization contracts open to inspection
Status: in_force

Any privatization contract executed by or on behalf of a governmental entity is a public record and must be open to public inspection during the regular business hours of the governmental entity.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239C.400 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239C / Section 239C.400
Creation; appointment of members; designation of officers; term
Status: in_force

1. The Nevada Resilience Advisory Committee is hereby created.

2. With the approval of the Adjutant General of the Office of the Military, the Chief of the Division shall appoint to the Committee not more than 34 voting members that the Chief determines to be appropriate and who have expertise in: (a) Emergency management; (b) Homeland security; (c) Public safety; (d) Cybersecurity; (e) School safety; or (f) Public health.

3. With the approval of the Adjutant General of the Office of the Military, the Chief or his or her designee shall: (a) Serve as the Chair and a voting member of the Committee; and (b) Appoint one voting member of the Committee to serve as Vice Chair.

4. The term of office of each voting member of the Committee is 2 years. This term limit does not apply to the Chair. A member may be reappointed.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 242.124 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 242 / Section 242.124
Information Technology Advisory Board: Duties; powers
Status: in_force

1. The Board shall: (a) Advise the Office concerning issues relating to information technology, including, without limitation, the development, acquisition, consolidation and integration of, and policies, planning and standards for, information technology. (b) Periodically review the Office's statewide strategic plans and standards manual for information technology. (c) Review the Office's proposed budget before its submission to the Budget Division of the Office of Finance created by NRS 223.400 .

2. The Board may: (a) With the consent of the Office, recommend goals and objectives for the Office, including periods and deadlines in which to achieve those goals and objectives. (b) Upon request by a using agency, review issues and policies concerning information technology to resolve disputes with the Office. (c) Review the plans for information technology of each using agency.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240.184 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.184
“Electronic document” defined
Status: in_force

“ Electronic document ” means a document that is created, generated, sent, communicated, received or stored by electronic means.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 235.020 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 235 / Section 235.020
State flag
Status: in_force

The official flag of the State of Nevada is hereby created. The body of the flag must be of solid cobalt blue. On the field in the upper left quarter thereof must be two sprays of Sagebrush with the stems crossed at the bottom to form a half wreath. Within the sprays must be a five-pointed silver star with one point up. The word “Nevada” must also be inscribed below the star and above the sprays, in a semicircular pattern with the letters spaced apart in equal increments, in the same style of letters as the words “Battle Born.” Above the wreath, and touching the tips thereof, must be a scroll bearing the words “Battle Born.” The scroll and the word “Nevada” must be golden-yellow. The lettering on the scroll must be black-colored sans serif gothic capital letters.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240.197 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.197
Fees for services; additional fees for travel expenses; electronic notarial acts performed within and outside scope of employment; exceptions
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section: (a) An electronic notary public may charge the following fees: (1) For taking an acknowledgment, for each signature $25 (2) For executing a jurat, for each signature $25 (3) For administering an oath or affirmation $25 (b) An electronic notary public shall not charge a fee to perform an electronic notarial act unless he or she is authorized to charge a fee for such an electronic notarial act pursuant to this section. (c) All fees prescribed in this section are payable in advance, if demanded. (d) An electronic notary public may charge an additional fee for traveling to perform an electronic notarial act if: (1) The person requesting the electronic notarial act asks the electronic notary public to travel; (2) The electronic notary public explains to the person requesting the electronic notarial act that the fee for travel is in addition to the fee authorized in paragraph (a) and is not required by law; (3) The person requesting the electronic notarial act agrees in advance upon the hourly rate that the electronic notary public will charge for the additional fee for travel; and (4) The additional fee for travel does not exceed: (I) If the person requesting the electronic notarial act asks the electronic notary public to travel between the hours of 6 a.m. and 7 p.m., $10 per hour. (II) If the person requesting the electronic notarial act asks the electronic notary public to travel between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m., $25 per hour. The electronic notary public may charge a minimum of 2 hours for such travel and shall charge on a pro rata basis after the first 2 hours. (e) An electronic notary public is entitled to charge the amount of the additional fee for travel agreed to in advance by the person requesting the electronic notarial act pursuant to paragraph (d) if: (1) The person requesting the electronic notarial act cancels the request after the electronic notary public begins traveling to perform the requested electronic notarial act. (2) The electronic notary public is unable to perform the requested electronic notarial act as a result of the actions of the person who requested the electronic notarial act or any other person who is necessary for the performance of the electronic notarial act. (f) For each additional fee for travel that an electronic notary public charges pursuant to paragraph (d), the electronic notary public shall enter in the electronic journal that he or she keeps pursuant to NRS 240.201 : (1) The amount of the fee; and (2) The date and time that the electronic notary public began and ended such travel. (g) An electronic notary public may charge a reasonable fee to recover any cost of providing a copy of an entry or a recording of an audio-video communication in an electronic journal maintained pursuant to NRS 240.201 .

2. A person who employs an electronic notary public may prohibit the electronic notary public from charging a fee for an electronic notarial act that the electronic notary public performs within the scope of the employment. Such a person shall not require the electronic notary public whom the person employs to surrender to the person all or part of a fee charged by the electronic notary public for an electronic notarial act performed outside the scope of the employment of the electronic notary public.

3. An electronic notary public who is an officer or employee of the State or a local government shall not charge a fee for an electronic notarial act that the electronic notary public performs within the scope of such employment.

4. This section does not apply to any compensation for services provided by an electronic notary public which do not constitute electronic notarial acts or comply with the other requirements of this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 237.360 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 237 / Section 237.360
Duty of state agencies to make electronic version of certain administrative forms available on Internet website; waiver
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, a state agency shall, as soon as reasonably practicable, but not later than June 30, 2015, make available on an Internet website maintained by the state agency an electronic version of each administrative form of the state agency which is used by any person to submit information to the state agency. The electronic version of each administrative form must be in a format that allows a person to complete or prepare the form electronically, download and save an electronic copy of the form to a computer and submit the form to the state agency securely via the Internet.

2. A state agency may, in the discretion of the state agency: (a) Utilize, in the manner that the state agency determines is appropriate, any program, software or technology that the state agency determines is appropriate for the purposes of complying with the requirements of subsection 1; (b) Collaborate with another state agency to carry out the provisions of subsection 1, including, without limitation, for the purpose of sharing technology; and (c) Comply with the provisions of subsection 1 in phases or separate portions over time, if the state agency determines that such an approach would be useful in fully complying with the provisions of subsection 1 by June 30, 2015.

3. A state agency may apply to the Interim Finance Committee for a waiver of the requirements of subsection 1. The Committee shall grant such a waiver to a state agency if the Committee determines that extenuating circumstances exist or that the cost to comply with subsection 1 is unreasonable and would place an undue burden on the operations of the state agency.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 237.030 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 237 / Section 237.030
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in NRS 237.030 to 237.150 , inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 237.040 , 237.050 and 237.060 have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239.0113 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239 / Section 239.0113
Burden of proof where confidentiality of public book or record is at issue
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in NRS 239.0115 , if:

1. The confidentiality of a public book or record, or a part thereof, is at issue in a judicial or administrative proceeding; and

2. The governmental entity that has legal custody or control of the public book or record asserts that the public book or record, or a part thereof, is confidential,

the governmental entity has the burden of proving by a preponderance of the evidence that the public book or record, or a part thereof, is confidential.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 236.055 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 236 / Section 236.055
Tartan Day
Status: in_force

1. The Governor shall annually proclaim April 6 to be Tartan Day in Nevada to commemorate the contributions that Scots and Scots-Americans have made to the history and development of the United States.

2. The proclamation must call upon news media, educators and state officers to bring to the attention of Nevada's residents the important contributions the Scots and Scots-Americans have made to the State of Nevada and the United States.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 242.171 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 242 / Section 242.171
Responsibilities of Office; review of proposed applications of information systems
Status: in_force

1. The Office is responsible for: (a) The applications of information systems; (b) Designing and placing those information systems in operation; (c) Any application of an information system which it furnishes to state agencies and officers after negotiation; and (d) The security validation, testing, including, without limitation, penetration testing, and continuous monitoring of information systems, for using agencies and for state agencies and officers which use the equipment or services of the Office pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS 242.131 .

2. The Chief shall review and approve or disapprove, pursuant to standards for justifying cost, any application of an information system having an estimated developmental cost of $50,000 or more. No using agency may commence development work on any such applications until approval and authorization have been obtained from the Chief.

3. As used in this section, “ penetration testing ” means a method of evaluating the security of an information system or application of an information system by simulating unauthorized access to the information system or application.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 241A.050 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 241A / Section 241A.050
Meetings; designation of representative; quorum; effect of membership upon holding public office or public employment
Status: in_force

1. The members of the Council shall meet at least quarterly and at the times and places specified by a call of the Chair or a majority of the members of the Council.

2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, a member of the Council may designate in writing a person to represent the member at a meeting of the Council. A representative designated pursuant to this subsection who attends the meeting of the Council for which the representative is designated: (a) Shall be deemed to be a member of the Council for the purpose of determining a quorum at the meeting; and (b) May vote on any matter which is voted on by the regular members of the Council at the meeting.

3. The Attorney General may designate a representative to serve in his or her place on the Council or to attend a meeting of the Council in his or her place.

4. Four members of the Council constitute a quorum, and a quorum may exercise all the power and authority conferred on the Council.

5. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, county ordinance or city charter, a member of the Council: (a) Is not disqualified from holding a public office or from public employment; and (b) Does not forfeit any such public office or employment, because of his or her membership on the Council.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240.007 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.007
Information and documents filed with or obtained by Secretary of State: Public examination; confidentiality; disclosure
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsections 2 and 3, information and documents filed with or obtained by the Secretary of State pursuant to NRS 240.001 to 240.206 , inclusive, are public information and are available for public examination.

2. Information and documents filed with or obtained by the Secretary of State pursuant to or in accordance with subsection 3 of NRS 240.010 are not public information and are confidential.

3. Except as otherwise provided in subsections 4 and 5 and in NRS 239.0115 , information and documents obtained by or filed with the Secretary of State in connection with an investigation concerning a possible violation of the provisions of NRS 240.001 to 240.206 , inclusive, are not public information and are confidential.

4. The Secretary of State may submit any information or evidence obtained in connection with an investigation concerning a possible violation of the provisions of NRS 240.001 to 240.206 , inclusive, to the appropriate district attorney for the purpose of prosecuting a criminal action.

5. The Secretary of State may disclose any information or documents obtained in connection with an investigation concerning a possible violation of the provisions of NRS 240.001 to 240.206 , inclusive, to an agency of this State or a political subdivision of this State.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239.260 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239 / Section 239.260
Service of citation on parties residing outside of county or State
Status: in_force

1. When parties upon whom citation is required to be served reside outside of the county, but within the State, service shall be made in the same manner as is prescribed by the Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure for the service of summons in civil actions in this State, and upon a citation issued from a justice court under this chapter, the service of the same upon parties residing out of the county, but within the State, shall be in the same manner as that required for the service of summons in civil actions in the district courts.

2. Where the parties upon whom service is required to be made reside out of this State, service shall be made by publication, in the same manner as is required for service of summons in civil cases in the courts of this State.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240.270 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.270
Fee for commission; oath and bond
Status: in_force

1. Each commissioned abstracter, before entering upon the acts authorized in NRS 240.240 to 240.330 , inclusive, and at the time the commissioned abstracter receives his or her commission, shall: (a) Pay to the Secretary of State the sum of $10. (b) Take the official oath as prescribed by law, which oath shall be endorsed on his or her commission. (c) Enter into a bond to the State of Nevada in the sum of $2,000, to be approved by the district judge of the county for which the commissioned abstracter may be appointed.

2. Each commissioned abstracter shall have his or her commission, together with the bond, recorded in the office of the clerk of the county for which the commissioned abstracter has been appointed.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 242.080 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 242 / Section 242.080
Creation; composition
Status: in_force

1. The Office of the Chief Information Officer is hereby created within the Office of the Governor.

2. The Office consists of the Chief and: (a) The Administration Unit. The Chief is the head of the Administration Unit. (b) The Client Services Unit. (c) The Computing Services Unit. (d) The Network Services Unit. (e) The Office of Information Security. (f) Other units, groups, divisions or departments deemed necessary by the Chief to the extent such functions are supported by the appropriations allocated to the functions of the Office.

3. A Network Transport Services Group and a Telecommunications Group are hereby created within the Network Services Unit of the Office.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240A.240 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240A / Section 240A.240
Prohibited acts by registrant; exceptions; penalties
Status: in_force

1. A registrant shall not: (a) After the date of the last service performed for a client, retain any fees or costs for services not performed or costs not incurred. (b) Make, orally or in writing: (1) A promise of the result to be obtained by the filing or submission of any document, unless the registrant has some basis in fact for making the promise; (2) A statement that the registrant has some special influence with or is able to obtain special treatment from the court or agency with which a document is to be filed or submitted; or (3) A false or misleading statement to a client if the registrant knows that the statement is false or misleading or knows that the registrant lacks a sufficient basis for making the statement. (c) Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, in any advertisement or written description of the registrant or the services provided by the registrant, or on any letterhead or business card of the registrant, use the term “legal aid,” “legal services,” “law office,” “notario,” “notario publico,” “notary public,” “notary,” “paralegal,” “legal assistant,” “licensed,” “licenciado,” “attorney,” “lawyer” or any similar term, in English, Spanish or any other language, which implies that the registrant: (1) Offers services without charge if the registrant does not do so; (2) Is an attorney authorized to practice law in this State; or (3) Is acting under the direction and supervision of an attorney. (d) Represent himself or herself, orally or in writing, as a paralegal or legal assistant which implies that the registrant is acting under the direction and supervision of an attorney licensed to practice law in this State. (e) Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, negotiate with another person concerning the rights or responsibilities of a client, communicate the position of a client to another person or convey the position of another person to a client. (f) Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, appear on behalf of a client in a court proceeding or other formal adjudicative proceeding, unless the registrant is ordered to appear by the court or presiding officer. (g) Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, provide any advice, explanation, opinion or recommendation to a client about possible legal rights, remedies, defenses, options or the selection of documents or strategies, except that a registrant may provide to a client published factual information, written or approved by an attorney, relating to legal procedures, rights or obligations. (h) Seek or obtain from a client a waiver of any provision of this chapter. Any such waiver is contrary to public policy and void.

2. The provisions of paragraphs (e), (f) and (g) of subsection 1 do not apply to a registrant to the extent that compliance with such provisions would violate federal law.

3. A registrant who is also a notary public appointed by the Secretary of State pursuant to chapter 240 of NRS and in good standing with the Secretary of State may, in any advertisement or written description of the registrant or the services provided by the registrant, use the term “notary public.”

4. If the Secretary of State finds a registrant in violation of the provisions of subsection 1, the Secretary of State may: (a) Suspend the registration of the registrant for not less than 1 year. (b) Revoke the registration of the registrant for a third or subsequent offense. (c) Assess a penalty of not more than $1,000 for each violation.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 237.150 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 237 / Section 237.150
Nevada Tax Commission authorized to adopt certain regulations and required to advise local governments regarding procedures and forms required for compliance at request of Committee on Local Government Finance
Status: in_force

At the request of the Committee on Local Government Finance, the Nevada Tax Commission:

1. May adopt regulations interpreting the provisions of NRS 237.030 to 237.150 , inclusive, that are recommended by the Committee on Local Government Finance.

2. Shall advise officers of local governments regarding procedures and forms that are required for compliance with the provisions of NRS 237.030 to 237.150 , inclusive, and any regulations adopted that interpret those provisions.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240.250 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.250
Appointment and commission
Status: in_force

The Secretary of State is empowered to appoint and commission commissioned abstracters in and for the several counties of this State, in any number in which applications may be made to the Secretary of State, as in his or her judgment may be deemed advisable.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 241.0356 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 241 / Section 241.0356
Vacancy in voting membership of public body; reduction of quorum; exception
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2 or by specific statute, if a vacancy occurs in the voting membership of a public body, the necessary quorum and number of votes necessary to take action on a matter is reduced as though the voting membership does not include the vacancy.

2. The provisions of subsection 1 do not apply to a public body if all members of the public body must be elected officials.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239A.140 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239A / Section 239A.140
Record of examination or disclosure of financial records: Maintenance; availability to customer
Status: in_force

1. A financial institution shall maintain for a period of 5 years a record of all examinations or disclosures of the financial records of a customer, including: (a) The identity of the person examining the financial records; (b) The name of the governmental agency he or she represented; and (c) A copy of the customer authorization, subpoena or search warrant providing for the examination or disclosure or a copy of the certification received pursuant to NRS 239A.150 .

2. Any record maintained under this section shall be available within 5 days after the request for examination or disclosure for review by the customer during normal business hours at the office or branch where the customer's account was located when examined or disclosed. A copy of the record shall be furnished to the customer upon request and payment of the reasonable cost of the copy.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240.201 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.201
Duty to keep electronic journal of electronic notarial acts; suspension of registration for failure to produce electronic journal entry; period of retention of notarial records upon surrender, revocation or expiration of registration
Status: in_force

1. An electronic notary public shall keep an electronic journal of each electronic notarial act which includes, without limitation, the requirements of subsections 1 and 5 of NRS 240.120 , but does not include the electronic signatures of the person for whom the electronic notarial act was performed and any witnesses.

2. An electronic notary public who performs electronic notarial acts shall: (a) Describe each electronic notarial act in the electronic journal and specify whether the electronic notarial act was performed using audio-video communication; (b) Maintain and protect the electronic journal at all times under his or her sole control; and (c) Provide for lawful inspection and copying of the electronic journal.

3. An electronic notary public may maintain more than one electronic journal to record electronic notarial acts.

4. The fact that the employer or contractor of an electronic notary public keeps a record of electronic notarial acts does not relieve the electronic notary public of the duties required by this section.

5. An electronic journal must: (a) Enable access by a password or other secure means of authentication; and (b) Be capable of providing tangible or electronic copies of any entry made therein.

6. The Secretary of State may suspend the registration of an electronic notary public who fails to produce any electronic journal entry within 10 days after receipt of a request from the Secretary of State.

7. Upon surrender, revocation or expiration of a registration as an electronic notary public, all notarial records required pursuant to NRS 240.001 to 240.206 , inclusive, must, except as otherwise provided by law, be kept by the electronic notary public for a period of 7 years after the termination of the registration of the electronic notary public.

8. As used in this section, “ sole control ” means being in the direct physical custody of or safeguarded by an electronic notary public with a password or other secure means of authentication.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239A.190 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239A / Section 239A.190
Penalty
Status: in_force

Any person who knowingly participates in or knowingly induces or attempts to induce a violation of any prohibition in this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239.180 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239 / Section 239.180
Character of evidence which court may admit
Status: in_force

Upon the hearing of the application provided in NRS 239.170 , the court or judge may admit in evidence oral testimony, and any complete or partial abstract of such lost or destroyed instrument, record, docket entries or indexes, and any other written evidence of the contents or effect of such instrument or record, or published reports concerning such instrument or record when the court or judge is of the opinion that such abstracts, writings and publications were fairly and honestly made before the loss or destruction of such instrument or record.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 241.021 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 241 / Section 241.021
Public comments: Requirements
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, comments by the general public must be taken by a public body: (a) At the beginning of the meeting before any items on which action may be taken are heard by the public body and again before the adjournment of the meeting; or (b) After each item on the agenda on which action may be taken is discussed by the public body, but before the public body takes action on the item.

2. Regardless of whether a public body takes comments from the general public pursuant to paragraph (a) or (b) of subsection 1, the public body must allow the general public to comment on any matter that is not specifically included on the agenda as an action item at some time before adjournment of the meeting. No action may be taken upon a matter raised during a period devoted to comments by the general public until the matter itself has been specifically included on an agenda as an item upon which action may be taken pursuant to subparagraph (2) of paragraph (d) of subsection 3 of NRS 241.020 .

3. The provisions of subsections 1 and 2 do not prohibit a public body from taking comments by the general public in addition to what is required pursuant to subsection 1 or 2.

4. If the agenda for a meeting authorizes the continuation of the meeting of a public body to one or more other calendar days, the public body must have a period devoted to comments by the general public: (a) At the beginning of each day that the meeting is held before any item on which action may be taken is heard by the public body and again before the meeting recesses for the day or the adjournment of the meeting; or (b) After each item on the agenda on which action may be taken is discussed by the public body, but before the public body takes action on the item.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 241.020 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 241 / Section 241.020
Meetings to be open and public; size of facilities; limitations on closure of meetings; notice of meetings; copy of materials; exceptions
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided by specific statute, all meetings of public bodies must be open and public, and all persons must be permitted to attend any meeting of these public bodies at a physical location or by means of a remote technology system. A meeting that is closed pursuant to a specific statute may only be closed to the extent specified in the statute allowing the meeting to be closed. All other portions of the meeting must be open and public, and the public body must comply with all other provisions of this chapter to the extent not specifically precluded by the specific statute. Public officers and employees responsible for these meetings shall make reasonable efforts to assist and accommodate persons with physical disabilities desiring to attend.

2. If any portion of a meeting is open to the public, the public officers and employees responsible for the meeting must make reasonable efforts to ensure the facilities for the meeting are large enough to accommodate the anticipated number of attendees. No violation of this chapter occurs if a member of the public is not permitted to attend a public meeting because the facilities for the meeting have reached maximum capacity if reasonable efforts were taken to accommodate the anticipated number of attendees. Nothing in this subsection requires a public body to incur any costs to secure a facility outside the control or jurisdiction of the public body or to upgrade, improve or otherwise modify an existing facility to accommodate the anticipated number of attendees.

3. Except in an emergency, written notice of all meetings must be given at least 3 working days before the meeting. The notice must include: (a) The time, place and location of the meeting. If the meeting is held using a remote technology system pursuant to NRS 241.023 and has no physical location, the notice must include information on how a member of the public may: (1) Use the remote technology system to hear and observe the meeting; (2) Participate in the meeting by telephone; and (3) Provide live public comment during the meeting and, if authorized by the public body, provide prerecorded public comment. (b) A list of the locations where the notice has been posted. (c) The name, contact information and business address for the person designated by the public body from whom a member of the public may request the supporting material for the meeting described in subsection 7 and: (1) A list of the locations where the supporting material is available to the public; or (2) Information about how the supporting material may be found on the Internet website of the public body. (d) An agenda consisting of: (1) A clear and complete statement of the topics scheduled to be considered during the meeting. (2) A list describing the items on which action may be taken and clearly denoting that action may be taken on those items by placing the term “for possible action” next to the appropriate item or, if the item is placed on the agenda pursuant to NRS 241.0365 , by placing the term “for possible corrective action” next to the appropriate item. (3) Periods devoted to comments by the general public, if any, and discussion of those comments. (4) If any portion of the meeting will be closed to consider the character, alleged misconduct or professional competence of a person, the name of the person whose character, alleged misconduct or professional competence will be considered. (5) If, during any portion of the meeting, the public body will consider whether to take administrative action regarding a person, the name of that person. (6) Notification that: (I) Items on the agenda may be taken out of order; (II) The public body may combine two or more agenda items for consideration; and (III) The public body may remove an item from the agenda or delay discussion relating to an item on the agenda at any time. (7) Any restrictions on comments by the general public. Any such restrictions must be reasonable and may restrict the time, place and manner of the comments, but may not restrict comments based upon viewpoint. (8) If the meeting is being held using a remote technology system pursuant to NRS 241.023 and does not have a physical location designated for the meeting where members of the general public are permitted to attend and participate, clear and complete instructions for a member of the general public to be able to call in to the meeting to provide public comment, including, without limitation, a telephone number and any necessary identification number of the meeting or other access code.

4. Minimum public notice is: (a) Posting a copy of the notice at the principal office of the public body or, if the meeting has a physical location, at the building in which the meeting is to be held. If the meeting is held using a remote technology system pursuant to NRS 241.023 and has no physical location, the public body must also post the notice to the Internet website of the public body not later than 9 a.m. of the third working day before the meeting is to be held unless the public body is unable to do so because of technical problems relating to the operation or maintenance of the Internet website of the public body. (b) Posting the notice on the official website of the State pursuant to NRS 232.2175 not later than 9 a.m. of the third working day before the meeting is to be held, unless the public body is unable to do so because of technical problems relating to the operation or maintenance of the official website of the State. (c) Providing a copy of the notice to any person who has requested notice of the meetings of the public body. A request for notice lapses 6 months after it is made. The public body shall inform the requester of this fact by enclosure with, notation upon or text included within the first notice sent. The notice must be: (1) Delivered to the postal service used by the public body not later than 9 a.m. of the third working day before the meeting for transmittal to the requester by regular mail; or (2) Transmitted to the requester by electronic mail sent not later than 9 a.m. of the third working day before the meeting.

5. For each of its meetings, a public body shall document in writing that the public body complied with the minimum public notice required by paragraph (a) of subsection 4. The documentation must be prepared by every person who posted a copy of the public notice and include, without limitation: (a) The date and time when the person posted the copy of the public notice; (b) The address of the location where the person posted the copy of the public notice; and (c) The name, title and signature of the person who posted the copy of the notice.

6. Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (a) of subsection 4, if a public body maintains a website on the Internet or its successor, the public body shall post notice of each of its meetings on its website unless the public body is unable to do so because of technical problems relating to the operation or maintenance of its website. Notice posted pursuant to this subsection is supplemental to and is not a substitute for the minimum public notice required pursuant to subsection 4. The inability of a public body to post notice of a meeting pursuant to this subsection as a result of technical problems with its website shall not be deemed to be a violation of the provisions of this chapter.

7. Upon any request, a public body shall provide, at no charge, at least one copy of: (a) An agenda for a public meeting; (b) A proposed ordinance or regulation which will be discussed at the public meeting; and (c) Subject to the provisions of subsection 8 or 9, as applicable, any other supporting material provided to the members of the public body for an item on the agenda, except materials: (1) Submitted to the public body pursuant to a nondisclosure or confidentiality agreement which relates to proprietary information; (2) Pertaining to the closed portion of such a meeting of the public body; or (3) Declared confidential by law, unless otherwise agreed to by each person whose interest is being protected under the order of confidentiality. The public body shall make at least one copy of the documents described in paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) available to the public at the meeting to which the documents pertain. As used in this subsection, “proprietary information” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 332.025 .

8. Unless it must be made available at an earlier time pursuant to NRS 288.153 , a copy of supporting material required to be provided upon request pursuant to paragraph (c) of subsection 7 must be: (a) If the supporting material is provided to the members of the public body before the meeting, made available to the requester at the time the material is provided to the members of the public body; or (b) If the supporting material is provided to the members of the public body at the meeting, made available at the meeting to the requester at the same time the material is provided to the members of the public body. If the requester has agreed to receive the information and material set forth in subsection 7 by electronic mail, the public body shall, if feasible, provide the information and material by electronic mail.

9. Unless the supporting material must be posted at an earlier time pursuant to NRS 288.153 , and except as otherwise provided in subsection 11, the governing body of a county or city whose population is 52,000 or more shall post the supporting material described in paragraph (c) of subsection 7 to its website not later than the time the material is provided to the members of the governing body or, if the supporting material is provided to the members of the governing body at a meeting, not later than 24 hours after the conclusion of the meeting. Such posting is supplemental to the right of the public to request the supporting material pursuant to subsection 7. The inability of the governing body, as a result of technical problems with its website, to post supporting material pursuant to this subsection shall not be deemed to be a violation of the provisions of this chapter.

10. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 11, a public body may provide the public notice, information or supporting material required by this section by electronic mail. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, if a public body makes such notice, information or supporting material available by electronic mail, the public body shall inquire of a person who requests the notice, information or supporting material if the person will accept receipt by electronic mail. If a public body is required to post the public notice, information or supporting material on its website pursuant to this section, the public body shall inquire of a person who requests the notice, information or supporting material if the person will accept by electronic mail a link to the posting on the website when the documents are made available. The inability of a public body, as a result of technical problems with its electronic mail system, to provide a public notice, information or supporting material or a link to a website required by this section to a person who has agreed to receive such notice, information, supporting material or link by electronic mail shall not be deemed to be a violation of the provisions of this chapter.

11. If a public body holds a meeting using a remote technology system pursuant to NRS 241.023 and has no physical location for the meeting, the public body must: (a) Have an Internet website; and (b) Post to its Internet website: (1) The public notice required by this section; and (2) Supporting material not later than the time the material is provided to the members of the governing body or, if the supporting material is provided to the members of the governing body at a meeting, not later than 24 hours after the conclusion of the meeting. The inability of the governing body, as a result of technical problems with its Internet website, to post supporting material pursuant to this subsection shall not be deemed to be a violation of the provisions of this chapter.

12. As used in this section, “ emergency ” means an unforeseen circumstance which requires immediate action and includes, but is not limited to: (a) Disasters caused by fire, flood, earthquake or other natural causes; or (b) Any impairment of the health and safety of the public.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240.1882 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.1882
“In the presence of” or “appear before” defined
Status: in_force

“ In the presence of ” or “ appear before ” means being:

1. In the same physical location as another person and close enough to see, hear, communicate with and exchange credentials with that person; or

2. In a different physical location from another person but able to see, hear and communicate with the person by means of audio-video communication that meets any rules or regulations adopted by the Secretary of State.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240.191 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.191
Unlawful acts; injunctive relief
Status: in_force

1. It is unlawful for a person to: (a) Represent himself or herself as an electronic notary public if the person has not registered with the Secretary of State pursuant to NRS 240.192 . (b) Submit a registration as an electronic notary public that contains a substantial and material misstatement or omission of fact.

2. The Secretary of State may request that the Attorney General bring an action to enjoin any violation of paragraph (a) of subsection 1.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 238.040 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 238 / Section 238.040
Second-class mailing permit required for qualification
Status: in_force

After December 31, 1954, no newspaper is competent as the means for the publication of any legal notice or advertisement unless the newspaper possesses and maintains in force a valid second-class mailing permit issued by the United States Postal Service.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 237A.020 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 237A / Section 237A.020
Organization of corporation to establish, operate and maintain foreign trade zone
Status: in_force

Corporations whose purpose is to establish, operate and maintain foreign trade zones under the provisions of the laws of the United States may be organized under and shall comply with the appropriate provisions of title 7 of NRS.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239.270 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239 / Section 239.270
Counter-affidavits; hearing; decree
Status: in_force

1. In all cases the parties interested shall, upon motion, have an opportunity of appearing and using counter-affidavits and contesting the application.

2. If it appear to the court at the hearing that the record in the case is lost, destroyed or defaced, and what its contents were, it may then make, order or cause to be made, a new roll or record, corresponding to the old one as near as can be done, and enter the same as of record in the court.

3. The matter thus substituted will thenceforward be received in all courts and given in all respects the same effect as though it were the original record.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 242.011 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 242 / Section 242.011
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 242.013 to 242.068 , inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240A.270 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240A / Section 240A.270
Denial, suspension, revocation or refusal to renew registration
Status: in_force

1. The Secretary of State may deny, suspend, revoke or refuse to renew the registration of any person who violates a provision of this chapter or a regulation or order adopted or issued pursuant thereto. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a suspension or revocation may be imposed only after a hearing. The registration of a registrant may be suspended or revoked by the Secretary of State pending a hearing if the Secretary of State believes it is in the public interest or is necessary to protect the public.

2. The Secretary of State may suspend the registration of any person who is also appointed as a notary public pursuant to NRS 240.010 and whose appointment as a notary public is suspended for violating the provisions of NRS 240.001 to 240.169 , inclusive, or a regulation or order adopted or issued pursuant thereto. If the Secretary of State suspends the registration of a registrant pursuant to this subsection: (a) The Secretary of State shall notify the registrant in writing of the suspension. (b) The registrant may have his or her registration as a document preparation service reinstated by the Secretary of State if his or her registration as a document preparation service has not expired during the suspension upon a showing that his or her suspension as a notary public has been lifted.

3. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, the Secretary of State shall immediately revoke the registration of a registrant upon the receipt of an official document or record showing: (a) The entry of a judgment or conviction; or (b) The occurrence of any other event, that would disqualify the registrant from registration pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS 240A.100 .

4. Upon the suspension or revocation of or refusal to renew the registration of a document preparation service pursuant to this section, the Secretary of State shall notify the Department of Motor Vehicles of the name of the document preparation service for the purposes of NRS 481.062 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240.203 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.203
Notice to Secretary of State of death of electronic notary public or surrender, revocation or expiration of registration; duty to erase, delete, destroy or otherwise render ineffective notary’s electronic signature technology or device
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, if an electronic notary public dies during his or her period of registration, or if the registration of the electronic notary public is surrendered or revoked or expires, the electronic notary public, the executor of his or her estate or an authorized representative of the electronic notary public, as appropriate, shall: (a) Notify the Secretary of State of the death, surrender, revocation or expiration; and (b) Erase, delete, destroy or otherwise render ineffective the technology or device used to create his or her electronic signature.

2. Upon receipt of the notice required by subsection 1, the Secretary of State shall cancel the registration of the electronic notary public, effective on the date on which the notice was received.

3. A former electronic notary public whose previous registration as an electronic notary public was not revoked and whose previous registration as an electronic notary public was not denied is not required to erase, delete, destroy or otherwise render ineffective the technology or device used to create his or her electronic signature if the former electronic notary public renews his or her registration, using the same electronic signature, within 3 months after the expiration of his or her previous registration as an electronic notary public.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240.075 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.075
Prohibited acts
Status: in_force

A notary public shall not:

1. Influence a person to enter or not enter into a lawful transaction involving a notarial act performed by the notary public.

2. Certify an instrument containing a statement known by the notary public to be false.

3. Perform any act as a notary public with intent to deceive or defraud, including, without limitation, altering the journal that the notary public is required to keep pursuant to NRS 240.120 .

4. Endorse or promote any product, service or offering if his or her appointment as a notary public is used in the endorsement or promotional statement.

5. Certify photocopies of a certificate of birth, death or marriage or a divorce decree.

6. Allow any other person to use his or her notary's stamp.

7. Allow any other person to sign the notary's name in a notarial capacity.

8. Perform a notarial act on a document that contains only a signature.

9. Perform a notarial act on a document, including a form that requires the signer to provide information within blank spaces, unless the document has been filled out completely and has been signed.

10. Make or note a protest of a negotiable instrument unless the notary public is employed by a depository institution and the protest is made or noted within the scope of that employment. As used in this subsection, “depository institution” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 657.037 .

11. Affix his or her stamp to any document which does not contain a notarial certificate.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239C.200 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239C / Section 239C.200
Annual report of Governor
Status: in_force

On or before February 15 of each year, the Governor shall:

1. Prepare a report setting forth: (a) The activities of the Commission; and (b) A description of any matters with respect to which the Commission held a closed meeting or closed a portion of a meeting, if any, accompanied by an explanation of the reasons why the Commission determined that the meeting or portion thereof needed to be closed; and

2. Submit a copy of the report to the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau for transmittal to: (a) If the Legislature is in session, the standing committees of the Legislature which have jurisdiction of the subject matter; or (b) If the Legislature is not in session, the Legislative Commission.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 237A.040 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 237A / Section 237A.040
Operation of foreign trade zone by corporation
Status: in_force

Each foreign trade zone corporation may establish, operate and maintain a foreign trade zone, upon receipt of and in accordance with the grant provided in NRS 237A.030 , subject to the laws of the United States and with all the powers and subject to all the restrictions contained in the appropriate provisions of title 7 of NRS.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240.030 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.030
Application for appointment; oath and bond; fingerprints; additional requirements for resident of adjoining state; commencement of term; fee for original, duplicate or amended certificate of appointment
Status: in_force

1. Each person applying for appointment as a notary public must: (a) At the time the applicant submits his or her application, pay to the Secretary of State $35. (b) Take and subscribe to the oath set forth in Section 2 of Article 15 of the Constitution of the State of Nevada as if the applicant were a public officer. (c) Submit to the Secretary of State proof satisfactory to the Secretary of State that the applicant has enrolled in and successfully completed a course of study provided pursuant to NRS 240.018 . (d) Enter into a bond to the State of Nevada in the sum of $10,000, to be filed with the clerk of the county in which the applicant resides or, if the applicant is a resident of an adjoining state, with the clerk of the county in this State in which the applicant maintains a place of business or is employed. The applicant must submit to the Secretary of State a certificate issued by the appropriate county clerk which indicates that the applicant filed the bond required pursuant to this paragraph. (e) Submit to the Secretary of State a declaration under penalty of perjury stating that the applicant has not had an appointment as a notary public revoked or suspended in this State or any other state or territory of the United States. (f) If required by the Secretary of State, submit: (1) A complete set of the fingerprints of the applicant and written permission authorizing the Secretary of State to forward the fingerprints to the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History for submission to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for its report; and (2) A fee established by regulation of the Secretary of State which must not exceed the sum of the amounts charged by the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for processing the fingerprints.

2. In addition to the requirements set forth in subsection 1, an applicant for appointment as a notary public who resides in an adjoining state must submit to the Secretary of State with the application: (a) An affidavit setting forth the adjoining state in which the applicant resides, the applicant's mailing address and the address of the applicant's place of business or employment that is located within the State of Nevada; (b) A copy of the applicant's state business license issued pursuant to chapter 76 of NRS and any business license required by the local government where the business is located, if the applicant is self-employed; and (c) Unless the applicant is self-employed, a copy of the state business license of the applicant's employer, a copy of any business license of the applicant's employer that is required by the local government where the business is located and an affidavit from the applicant's employer setting forth the facts which show that the employer regularly employs the applicant at an office, business or facility which is located within the State of Nevada.

3. In completing an application, bond, oath or other document necessary to apply for appointment as a notary public, an applicant must not be required to disclose his or her residential address or telephone number on any such document which will become available to the public.

4. The bond, together with the oath, must be filed and recorded in the office of the county clerk of the county in which the applicant resides when the applicant applies for the appointment or, if the applicant is a resident of an adjoining state, with the clerk of the county in this State in which the applicant maintains a place of business or is employed. On a form provided by the Secretary of State, the county clerk shall immediately certify to the Secretary of State that the required bond and oath have been filed and recorded. Upon receipt of the application, fee and certification that the required bond and oath have been filed and recorded, the Secretary of State shall issue a certificate of appointment as a notary public to the applicant.

5. The term of a notary public commences on the effective date of the bond required pursuant to paragraph (d) of subsection 1. A notary public shall not perform a notarial act after the effective date of the bond unless the notary public has been issued a certificate of appointment.

6. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the Secretary of State shall charge a fee of $10 for each duplicate or amended certificate of appointment which is issued to a notary. If the notary public does not receive an original certificate of appointment, the Secretary of State shall provide a duplicate certificate of appointment without charge if the notary public requests such a duplicate within 60 days after the date on which the original certificate was issued.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 242.241 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 242 / Section 242.241
Repayment of costs of construction of computer facility
Status: in_force

1. Until the construction costs of $535,600 for the computer facility in Carson City, Nevada, have been paid, the Chief shall pay annually from the Fund for Information Services to the State Treasurer for deposit in the State General Fund 2 percent of the facility's original acquisition cost.

2. For any subsequent capital additions to the computer facility, the Chief shall pay annually from that Fund to the State Treasurer for deposit in the State General Fund 2 percent of the original cost of such capital additions, until this cost has been fully paid.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 237.370 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 237 / Section 237.370
Transmittal of records between state agencies
Status: in_force

A state agency may, upon receiving a written request from any other state agency, provide to the requesting state agency a copy of any record maintained by the state agency other than a record which is declared by law to be confidential. For the purposes of this section, if a record is declared by law to be confidential in part and not confidential in part, the state agency may provide to the requesting state agency a copy of that portion of the record which is not confidential.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239A.170 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239A / Section 239A.170
Injunctive relief; costs and attorney's fees
Status: in_force

1. In addition to any other remedy provided by law, a customer aggrieved by a violation or threatened violation of the provisions of this chapter may seek injunctive relief as provided by law.

2. If a customer prevails in any proceeding to enforce any of the provisions of this chapter, the customer may recover costs and reasonable attorney's fees.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 237.200 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 237 / Section 237.200
Acceptance of consular identification cards, permanent resident cards or tribal identification cards
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, with respect to any activity or transaction in which a local government accepts an identification card issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles to identify a person, the local government may also accept a consular identification card, permanent resident card or tribal identification card to identify a person.

2. The provisions of subsection 1 apply only to the presentation of a consular identification card, permanent resident card or tribal identification card for purposes of identification and do not convey an independent right to receive benefits of any type.

3. To be accepted pursuant to subsection 1 to identify a person, an identification card issued by a tribal government must contain: (a) The full legal name of the holder of the card; (b) The date of birth of the holder of the card; (c) A unique number assigned to the holder of the card; (d) A digital photograph of the full face of the holder of the card; (e) The address of the principal residence of the holder of the card; (f) A physical description of the holder of the card, including, without limitation, the height, weight, hair color and eye color of the holder of the card; (g) The usual signature of the holder of the card; (h) The date on which the card is issued; and (i) A reference to the tribal government which issued the card.

4. As used in this section: (a) “ Consular identification card ” means an identification card issued by a consulate of a foreign government, which consulate is located within the State of Nevada. (b) “ Identification card issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles ” means an identification card of the type described in NRS 483.810 to 483.890 , inclusive. (c) “ Local government ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 237.050 . (d) “ Permanent resident card ” means a Permanent Resident Card issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services of the Department of Homeland Security. (e) “ Tribal government ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 239C.105 . (f) “ Tribal identification card ” means an identification card issued by a tribal government which satisfies the requirements of subsection 3.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239B.010 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239B / Section 239B.010
Request by agency of State or political subdivision for information on certain persons from Federal Bureau of Investigation
Status: in_force

1. Any agency of the State or any political subdivision may request of and receive from the Federal Bureau of Investigation information on the background and personal history of any person: (a) Who has applied to it for a license as required by any statute or local ordinance which it has the power to grant or deny; (b) With whom it intends to enter into a relationship of employment or a contract for personal services; (c) Who has applied to it to attend an academy for training peace officers approved by the Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission; or (d) About whom it is authorized by law to have accurate personal information for the protection of the agency or the people within its jurisdiction.

2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3: (a) To request and receive information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation concerning a person pursuant to subsection 1, the agency or political subdivision must: (1) Require the person to submit a complete set of his or her fingerprints; and (2) Forward the fingerprints to the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History for submission to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for its report. (b) Only the Central Repository may: (1) Receive fingerprints from an agency of the State or any political subdivision for submission to the Federal Bureau of Investigation pursuant to this section; (2) Submit those fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation; and (3) Receive a report from the Federal Bureau of Investigation based on the submission of those fingerprints.

3. If an agency or political subdivision that wishes to request and receive information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation concerning a person pursuant to subsection 1 is required by federal law to comply with specific procedures to request and receive such information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation: (a) The provisions of subsection 2 do not apply to the agency or political subdivision; and (b) The agency or political subdivision must comply with the specific procedures required by federal law.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239B.022 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239B / Section 239B.022
Request by governmental agency for certain information related to sexual orientation or gender identity or expression: Legislative declaration
Status: in_force

The Legislature finds and declares that:

1. It is the intent of the Legislature that, in collecting information, governmental agencies must gather accurate information in order for the State and local governments to be able to enhance and improve public services to people in this State.

2. Various governmental agencies collect information on race and ethnicity but there is limited collection by governmental agencies of information related to sexual orientation and gender identity or expression.

3. Compared to the broader community, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning persons experience disparities in their health and welfare and disproportionately high rates of poverty, suicide, homelessness, isolation, substance use disorders and violence. These problems are more prevalent for youth and seniors, communities of color and immigrants.

4. It is in the best interests of the State to respect, embrace and understand the full diversity of residents by collecting accurate information to effectively implement and deliver critical services and programs.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240A.130 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240A / Section 240A.130
Payment of child support: Statement by applicant for registration; grounds for denial of registration; duties of Secretary of State
Status: in_force

<See notes for changes to this section effective under certain conditions.>

1. In addition to any other requirements set forth in this chapter: (a) A person who applies for registration or the renewal of registration as a document preparation service pursuant to NRS 240A.100 or 240A.110 must include the social security number of the applicant in the application submitted to the Secretary of State. (b) An applicant described in paragraph (a) shall submit to the Secretary of State the statement prescribed by the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services of the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to NRS 425.520 . The statement must be completed and signed by the applicant.

2. The Secretary of State shall include the statement required pursuant to subsection 1 in: (a) The application or any other forms that must be submitted for registration or the renewal of registration; or (b) A separate form prescribed by the Secretary of State.

3. Registration as a document preparation service may not be issued or renewed by the Secretary of State if the applicant: (a) Fails to submit the statement required pursuant to subsection 1; or (b) Indicates on the statement submitted pursuant to subsection 1 that the applicant is subject to a court order for the support of a child and is not in compliance with the order or a plan approved by the district attorney or other public agency enforcing the order for the repayment of the amount owed pursuant to the order.

4. If an applicant indicates on the statement submitted pursuant to subsection 1 that the applicant is subject to a court order for the support of a child and is not in compliance with the order or a plan approved by the district attorney or other public agency enforcing the order for the repayment of the amount owed pursuant to the order, the Secretary of State shall advise the applicant to contact the district attorney or other public agency enforcing the order to determine the actions that the applicant may take to satisfy the arrearage.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 235.140 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 235 / Section 235.140
State element
Status: in_force

The chemical element known as neon is hereby designated as the official state element of the State of Nevada.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240A.140 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240A / Section 240A.140
Suspension of registration for failure to pay child support or comply with certain subpoenas or warrants; reinstatement of registration
Status: in_force

<See notes for changes to this section effective under certain conditions.>

1. If the Secretary of State receives a copy of a court order issued pursuant to NRS 425.540 that provides for the suspension of all professional, occupational and recreational licenses, certificates and permits issued to a natural person who is registered as a document preparation service, the Secretary of State shall deem the registration to be suspended at the end of the 30th day after the date on which the court order was issued unless the Secretary of State receives a letter issued to the registrant by the district attorney or other public agency pursuant to NRS 425.550 stating that the registrant has complied with the subpoena or warrant or has satisfied the arrearage pursuant to NRS 425.560 .

2. The Secretary of State shall reinstate a registration as a document preparation service that has been suspended by a district court pursuant to NRS 425.540 if the Secretary of State receives a letter issued by the district attorney or other public agency pursuant to NRS 425.550 to the natural person whose registration was suspended stating that the person whose registration was suspended has complied with the subpoena or warrant or has satisfied the arrearage pursuant to NRS 425.560 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 242.057 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 242 / Section 242.057
“Information system” defined
Status: in_force

“ Information system ” means any communications or computer equipment, software, firmware, procedures, personnel or technology used to acquire, store, process, manage, use, maintain, display, distribute, dispose of, transmit or retrieve data or information.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239C.250 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239C / Section 239C.250
Response plans of political subdivisions; confidentiality
Status: in_force

1. Each political subdivision shall adopt and maintain a response plan. Each new or revised plan must be filed within 10 days after adoption or revision with: (a) The Division; and (b) Each response agency that provides services to the political subdivision.

2. The response plan required by subsection 1 and any revised response plan pursuant to subsection 3 must include: (a) A drawing or map of the layout and boundaries of the political subdivision; (b) A drawing or description of the streets and highways within, and leading into and out of, the political subdivision, including any approved routes for evacuation; (c) The location and inventory of emergency response equipment and resources within the political subdivision; (d) The location of any unusually hazardous substances within the political subdivision; (e) A telephone number that may be used by residents of the political subdivision to receive information and to make reports with respect to an act of terrorism or related emergency; (f) The location of one or more emergency response command posts that are located within the political subdivision; (g) A depiction of the location of each police station, sheriff's office and fire station that is located within the political subdivision; (h) Plans for the continuity of the operations and services of the political subdivision, which plans must be consistent with the provisions of NRS 239C.260 ; and (i) Any other information that the Commission may determine to be relevant.

3. Each political subdivision shall review its response plan at least once each year and, as soon as practicable after the review is completed but not later than December 31 of each year, file with the Division and each response agency that provides services to the political subdivision: (a) Any revised response plan resulting from the review; or (b) A written certification that the most recent response plan filed pursuant to subsection 1 is the current response plan for the political subdivision.

4. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 239.0115 , a plan filed pursuant to the requirements of this section, including any revisions adopted thereto, is confidential and must be securely maintained by the entities with whom it is filed pursuant to subsection 1 or 3. An officer, employee or other person to whom the plan is entrusted by the entity with whom it is filed shall not disclose the contents of such a plan except: (a) Upon the lawful order of a court of competent jurisdiction; (b) As is reasonably necessary in the case of an act of terrorism or related emergency; or (c) Pursuant to the provisions of NRS 239.0115 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 237.250 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 237 / Section 237.250
Prohibited practices by local government employer: Exceptions; remedies
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a local government employer shall not: (a) Prohibit or restrict an employee from engaging in the display of the flag of the United States: (1) On the person of the employee; (2) In the workplace of the employee; or (3) On a vehicle owned by the local government employer that is operated by the employee in the course of performing the employee's duties; or (b) Discharge or otherwise discriminate against any employee because the employee has exercised his or her right to engage in the display of the flag of the United States as described in paragraph (a).

2. The provisions of this section do not: (a) Apply to the display of the flag of the United States for commercial advertising purposes. (b) Preclude a local government employer from imposing reasonable restrictions as to the time, place and manner of display of the flag of the United States if the local government employer determines that such restrictions are necessary to preserve the order or discipline of the workplace.

3. An employee who is prohibited or restricted from engaging in the display of the flag of the United States in violation of paragraph (a) of subsection 1 or is discharged or otherwise discriminated against in violation of paragraph (b) of subsection 1 may bring a civil action against a local government employer who violates the provisions of subsection 1 and obtain: (a) Any wages and benefits lost as a result of the violation; (b) An order of reinstatement without loss of position, seniority or benefits; and (c) Damages equal to the amount of the lost wages and benefits.

4. The court shall award reasonable costs, including court costs and attorney's fees to the prevailing party in an action brought pursuant to this section.

5. The remedy provided for in this section is the exclusive remedy for an action brought pursuant to this section.

6. As used in this section: (a) “ Display of the flag of the United States ” means a flag of the United States that is: (1) Made of cloth, fabric, paper, plastic or metal; (2) Displayed: (I) From a pole or staff or in a window; or (II) In the form of a brooch, button, pin, sticker, transfer or transparency; (3) If applicable, displayed in a manner that is consistent with 4 U.S.C. chapter 1 ; and (4) Of a size to allow the flag, or depiction thereof, to be displayed in the workplace without undue disruption or the creation of a safety hazard. (b) “ Local government employer ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 288.060 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240.1997 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.1997
Electronic notarial acts using audio-video communication: Confirmation of identity
Status: in_force

1. For the purposes of performing an electronic notarial act for a person using audio-video communication, an electronic notary public has satisfactory or documentary evidence of the identity of the person if the electronic notary public confirms the identity of the person by: (a) Personal knowledge; (b) Each of the following: (1) Remote presentation by the person of a government-issued identification credential that contains a photograph and the signature of the person; (2) Credential analysis of the government-issued identification credential and the data thereon; and (3) A dynamic knowledge-based authentication assessment; (c) Any other method that complies with any rules or regulations adopted by the Secretary of State; or (d) A valid certificate that complies with any rules or regulations adopted by the Secretary of State.

2. As used in this section: (a) “Certificate” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 720.030 . (b) “ Credential analysis ” means a process or service that complies with any rules or regulations adopted by the Secretary of State through which a third party affirms the validity of a government-issued identification credential or any data thereon through the review of data sources. (c) “ Remote presentation ” means the transmission of a quality image of a government-issued identification credential to an electronic notary public through communication technology for the purpose of enabling the electronic notary public to identify the person appearing before the electronic notary public and to perform a credential analysis.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239C.300 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239C / Section 239C.300
Submission of written report to Commission required
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, if the State, a political subdivision or a tribal government submits an application to and is approved to receive money from the Federal Government, this State, any other state, a local government, any agency or instrumentality of those governmental entities, or any private entity, to pay for a project or program relating to the prevention of, detection of, mitigation of, preparedness for, response to and recovery from acts of terrorism, the State, political subdivision or tribal government shall, not later than 60 days after receiving such approval, submit to the Commission a written report that includes, without limitation: (a) The total amount of money that the State, political subdivision or tribal government has been approved to receive for the project or program; (b) A description of the project or program, unless the State, political subdivision or tribal government previously submitted a written report pursuant to this section relating to the same project or program; and (c) The items to be paid for with the money that the State, political subdivision or tribal government has been approved to receive for the project or program.

2. A project or program for which the State, a political subdivision or a tribal government is required to report the receipt of money pursuant to subsection 1 includes, without limitation, a project or program related to: (a) Homeland security; (b) Emergency management; (c) Health or hospitals; (d) Emergency medical services; and (e) Chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, explosive, agricultural or environmental acts of terrorism.

3. A report is not required to be submitted to the Commission if the money was awarded by the Division pursuant to the regulations adopted pursuant to NRS 414.040 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240A.210 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240A / Section 240A.210
Duties of registrant concerning documents of client
Status: in_force

1. A registrant shall take reasonable measures to safeguard from loss or damage any document provided to the registrant by a client in connection with services rendered by the registrant.

2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, a registrant shall immediately return to a client any original document provided by the client: (a) Upon the request of the client; (b) If the contract required by NRS 240A.190 is not signed or is cancelled for any reason; or (c) If the document is no longer needed for the services rendered by the registrant.

3. If a copy of any original document provided by a client is sufficient for the purposes of a legal matter, the registrant shall make or cause to be made a copy of the original document and immediately return the original to the client.

4. The duties of a registrant pursuant to this section are not affected by a dispute existing between the registrant and the client over the registrant's fees or costs.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239C.460 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239C / Section 239C.460
Staff assistance
Status: in_force

The Chief of the Division shall provide such staff assistance to the Nevada Resilience Advisory Committee as the Chief deems appropriate.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240.002 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.002
“Acknowledgment” defined
Status: in_force

“Acknowledgment” means a declaration by a person that he or she has executed an instrument for the purposes stated therein and, if the instrument is executed in a representative capacity, that the person signed the instrument with proper authority and executed it as the act of the person or entity represented and identified therein.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239A.075 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239A / Section 239A.075
Disclosure of balance of account to certain persons upon presentation of proof of death; fee
Status: in_force

Upon presentation of a death certificate, affidavit of death or other proof of death, a financial institution shall provide the Director of the Department of Health and Human Services or a public administrator or a person employed or contracted with pursuant to NRS 253.125 , as applicable, with a statement which sets forth the identifying number and account balance of any accounts on which only the name of the deceased person appears. A financial institution may charge a reasonable fee, not to exceed $2, to provide a public administrator or a person employed or contracted with pursuant to NRS 253.125 , as applicable, with a statement pursuant to the provisions of this section.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239C.410 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239C / Section 239C.410
Meetings; quorum
Status: in_force

1. The Nevada Resilience Advisory Committee shall meet at the call of the Chair of the Committee as frequently as required to perform its duties, but not less than once each quarter.

2. A majority of the voting members of the Committee constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business, and a majority of those voting members present at any meeting is sufficient for any official action taken by the Committee.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239C.190 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239C / Section 239C.190
Gifts, grants and contributions
Status: in_force

The Commission may apply for and receive gifts, grants, contributions or other money from governmental and private agencies, affiliated associations and other persons to carry out the provisions of this chapter and to defray expenses incurred by the Commission in the discharge of its duties.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239.012 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239 / Section 239.012
Immunity for good faith disclosure or refusal to disclose information
Status: in_force

A public officer or employee who acts in good faith in disclosing or refusing to disclose information and the employer of the public officer or employee are immune from liability for damages, either to the requester or to the person whom the information concerns.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 242.231 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 242 / Section 242.231
Payment by state agency or officer for services
Status: in_force

Upon the receipt of a statement submitted pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS 242.191 , each state agency or officer shall authorize the State Controller by transfer or warrant to draw money from the agency's account in the amount of the statement for transfer to or placement in the Fund for Information Services.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 238.050 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 238 / Section 238.050
Newspapers and Internet website of newspapers equally competent as means for publication
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided by law in express terms or by necessary implication, daily newspapers, triweekly newspapers, semiweekly newspapers, weekly newspapers and semimonthly newspapers and the Internet websites of such newspapers shall all be equally competent as the means for the publication of all legal notices and advertisements.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240.192 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.192
Registration; oath and bond; fee; electronic notary public
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 5, each person registering as an electronic notary public must: (a) At the time of registration, be a notarial officer in this State who has complied with the requirements pertaining to taking an oath and filing a bond set forth in NRS 240.030 and 240.033 and have complied with all applicable notarial requirements set forth in this chapter; (b) Register with the Secretary of State by submitting an electronic registration pursuant to subsection 2; (c) Pay to the Secretary of State a registration fee of $50, which is in addition to the application fee required pursuant to NRS 240.030 to be a notarial officer in this State; and (d) Submit to the Secretary of State with the registration proof satisfactory to the Secretary of State that the registrant has: (1) Successfully completed any required course of study on electronic notarization provided pursuant to NRS 240.195 ; and (2) Complied with the requirements pertaining to taking an oath and filing a bond set forth in NRS 240.030 and 240.033 .

2. Unless the Secretary of State establishes a different process for submitting a registration as an electronic notary public, the registration as an electronic notary public must be submitted as an electronic document by electronic mail to nvnotary@sos.nv.gov or, if another electronic mail address is designated by the Secretary of State, to such other designated electronic mail address, and must contain, without limitation, the following information: (a) All information required to be included in an application for appointment as a notary public pursuant to NRS 240.030 . (b) A description of the technology or device that the registrant intends to use to create his or her electronic signature in performing electronic notarial acts. (c) The electronic signature of the registrant. (d) Any other information required pursuant to any rules or regulations adopted by the Secretary of State.

3. Unless the Secretary of State establishes a different process for the payment of the registration fee required pursuant to paragraph (c) of subsection 1, the registration fee must be paid by check or draft, made payable to the Secretary of State and transmitted to the Office of the Secretary of State.

4. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 5, registration as an electronic notary public shall be deemed effective upon the payment of the registration fee required pursuant to paragraph (c) of subsection 1 if the registrant has satisfied all other applicable requirements.

5. The Secretary of State may establish a process for a person to simultaneously apply for appointment as a notary public and register as an electronic notary public. If the Secretary of State establishes such a process, registration as an electronic notary public shall be deemed effective upon the person complying with: (a) The requirements pertaining to taking an oath and filing a bond set forth in NRS 240.030 and 240.033 and with all other applicable notarial requirements set forth in this chapter; and (b) The requirements set forth in this section to register as an electronic notary.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239.083 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239 / Section 239.083
State records: Program of education and training on retention and disposition; letter of reprimand or other discipline for knowing and willful disposition of state record in manner contrary to schedule for retention and disposition
Status: in_force

1. The Division shall develop and, to the extent that resources are available, conduct a program of education and training on the retention and disposition of official state records for the employees of each agency, board and commission that is required to maintain its official state records in accordance with a schedule for the retention and disposition of official state records that has been developed pursuant to NRS 239.080 . The program must include, without limitation, instruction concerning: (a) The general standards of the Division for the development pursuant to NRS 239.080 of schedules for the retention and disposition of official state records; (b) The specific criteria for the retention and disposition of official state records in accordance with the approved schedule applicable to the agency, board or commission by which an employee is employed; and (c) Any criminal or civil penalties or other administrative or disciplinary action to which an employee may be subject as the result of the disposal of an official state record in a manner contrary to the approved schedule for the retention and disposition of official state records applicable to the agency, board or commission by which the employee is employed.

2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, the head of an agency, board or commission that is required to maintain its official state records in accordance with a schedule for the retention and disposition of official state records that has been developed pursuant to NRS 239.080 and approved by the Committee pursuant to NRS 239.077 : (a) Shall require each employee of the agency, board or commission, as applicable, whose duties include the management of the retention and disposal of any official state records of the agency, board or commission to complete the program of education and training on the retention and disposition of official state records that is developed and conducted by the Division pursuant to subsection 1. (b) May require other employees of the agency, board or commission, as applicable, to complete the program of education and training described in paragraph (a).

3. If sufficient resources are not available for the Division to conduct, in whole or in part, the program of education and training on the retention and disposition of official state records pursuant to subsection 1, the Division shall: (a) Determine which heads of agencies, boards or commissions that are required to maintain official state records in accordance with a schedule for the retention and disposition of official state records that has been developed pursuant to NRS 239.080 and approved by the Committee pursuant to NRS 239.077 are subject to the provisions of subsection 2; and (b) Notify the head of each agency, board or commission that is required to maintain its official state records in accordance with a schedule for the retention and disposition of official state records that has been developed pursuant to NRS 239.080 and approved by the Committee pursuant to NRS 239.077 whether the head of the agency, board or commission is: (1) Required to comply with the provisions of paragraph (a) of subsection 2; and (2) Authorized to comply with the provisions of paragraph (b) of subsection 2.

4. The head of an agency, board or commission that is required to maintain its official state records in accordance with a schedule for the retention and disposition of official state records that has been developed pursuant to NRS 239.080 and approved by the Committee pursuant to NRS 239.077 : (a) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b), shall issue a letter of reprimand to any employee of the agency, board or commission, as applicable, who knowingly and willfully disposes of an official state record of the agency, board or commission in a manner contrary to the approved schedule for the retention and disposition of the official state records of the agency, board or commission. (b) In lieu of a letter of reprimand issued pursuant to paragraph (a), may take more severe disciplinary action against an employee in a matter involving a repeated offense or where circumstances otherwise warrant such action.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239C.140 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239C / Section 239C.140
Meetings of Commission and appointed committees: Compliance with Open Meeting Law; exceptions; confidentiality
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsections 2 and 3, the Commission and any committee appointed pursuant to NRS 239C.170 shall comply with the provisions of chapter 241 of NRS and shall conduct all meetings in accordance with that chapter.

2. The Commission and, with the prior approval of the Commission, any committee appointed pursuant to NRS 239C.170 may hold a closed meeting to: (a) Receive security briefings; (b) Discuss procedures for responding to acts of terrorism and related emergencies; or (c) Discuss deficiencies in security with respect to public services, public facilities and infrastructure, if the Commission or committee determines, upon a majority vote of its members, that the public disclosure of such matters would be likely to compromise, jeopardize or otherwise threaten the safety of the public.

3. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 239.0115 , all information and materials received or prepared by the Commission or any committee appointed pursuant to NRS 239C.170 during a meeting closed pursuant to subsection 2 and all minutes and audiovisual or electronic reproductions of such a meeting are confidential, not subject to subpoena or discovery, and not subject to inspection by the general public.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239.320 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239 / Section 239.320
Injury to, concealment or falsification of records or papers by public officer
Status: in_force

An officer who mutilates, destroys, conceals, erases, obliterates or falsifies any record or paper appertaining to his or her office, is guilty of a category C felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239C.420 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239C / Section 239C.420
Compliance with Open Meeting Law; exceptions; confidentiality
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsections 2 and 3, the Nevada Resilience Advisory Committee and any subcommittee formed pursuant to NRS 239C.450 shall comply with the provisions of chapter 241 of NRS and shall conduct all meetings in accordance with that chapter.

2. The Committee and, with the prior approval of the Committee, any subcommittee formed pursuant to NRS 239C.450 may hold a closed meeting for sensitive issues relating to emergency management or homeland security if the Committee or subcommittee, as applicable, determines that the public disclosure of such matters would be likely to compromise, jeopardize or otherwise threaten the safety of the public.

3. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 239.0115 , all information and materials received or prepared by the Committee and any subcommittee formed pursuant to NRS 239C.450 during a meeting closed pursuant to subsection 2 and all minutes and audiovisual or electronic reproductions of such a meeting are confidential, are not subject to subpoena or discovery and are not subject to inspection by the general public.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240.300 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.300
Powers
Status: in_force

A commissioned abstracter shall have authority:

1. To make search and examination of all public records and compile abstracts of title to real property or other property therefrom.

2. To make abstracts or copies of any and all instruments of record in any public office within this state, and certify the same in the official name and title of the commissioned abstracter, and under his or her official seal.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 235.010 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 235 / Section 235.010
Contents and design of Seal; authorized use; official colors; exceptions; penalty
Status: in_force

1. There must be a Seal of the State of Nevada called The Great Seal of the State of Nevada, the design of which is as follows: In the foreground, there must be two large mountains, at the base of which, on the right, there must be located a quartz mill, and on the left a tunnel, penetrating the silver leads of the mountain, with a miner running out a carload of ore, and a team loaded with ore for the mill. Immediately in the foreground, there must be emblems indicative of the agricultural resources of the State, as follows: A plow, a sheaf and sickle. In the middle ground, there must be a railroad train passing a mountain gorge and a telegraph line extending along the line of the railroad. In the extreme background, there must be a range of snow-clad mountains, with the rising sun in the east. Thirty-six stars and the motto of our state, “All for Our Country,” must encircle the whole group. In an outer circle, the words “The Great Seal of the State of Nevada” must be engraved with “Nevada” at the base of the Seal and separated from the other words by two groups of three stars each.

2. The size of the Seal must not be more than 2 3/4 inches in diameter.

3. The Seal must be kept by the Governor and used by the Governor officially. The Secretary of State must have access to the Seal at all times, and may use it in verification of all of the Secretary of State’s official acts.

4. A reproduction or facsimile of the Seal may only be used: (a) With the written permission of the Governor; (b) In the performance of official acts by an agency of one of the branches of State Government; (c) On items distributed by an agency of one of the branches of State Government which are not necessary to carry out the duties of that agency, if the use of the reproduction or facsimile is approved by the head of that agency; (d) On medallions or bars minted pursuant to the direction of the Director; or (e) As otherwise permitted by a specific statute.

5. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 6, a colored reproduction or facsimile of the State Seal may only be used if it is in substantially the following colors:

6. A person or entity that is granted permission to use the State Seal pursuant to: (a) Paragraph (a) of subsection 4 may use a reproduction or facsimile of the State Seal that does not consist of the official colors provided in subsection 5 if the Governor has authorized such use in the written permission. (b) Paragraph (b), (c), (d) or (e) of subsection 4 may use a one-color, two-color or metallic reproduction or facsimile of the State Seal in addition to or in lieu of the official colors provided in subsection 5.

7. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 205.175 , a person who uses or allows to be used, any reproduction or facsimile of The Great Seal of the State of Nevada in violation of subsection 4 is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239.310 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239 / Section 239.310
Removing, injuring or concealing public records and documents
Status: in_force

A person who willfully and unlawfully removes, alters, mutilates, destroys, conceals or obliterates a record, map, book, paper, document or other thing filed or deposited in a public office, or with any public officer, by authority of law, is guilty of a category C felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239A.077 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239A / Section 239A.077
Provision of access to safe-deposit box to certain persons upon presentation of proof of death; costs and expenses
Status: in_force

Upon presentation of a death certificate, affidavit of death or other proof of death, a financial institution shall provide a public administrator or a person employed or contracted with pursuant to NRS 253.125 , as applicable, with access to a safe-deposit box rented in the sole name of the decedent, or jointly owned with a predeceased person for whom proof of death has been provided, for the purpose of the inspection and removal of any will or instructions for disposition of the remains of the decedent. The estate of the decedent is responsible for any costs and expenses incurred by drilling or forcing open a safe-deposit box.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 242.071 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 242 / Section 242.071
Legislative declaration; purposes of Office of the Chief Information Officer
Status: in_force

1. The Legislature hereby determines and declares that the creation of the Office of the Chief Information Officer within the Office of the Governor is necessary for the coordinated, orderly and economical processing of data and information in State Government, to ensure economical use of information systems and to prevent the unnecessary proliferation of equipment and personnel among the various state agencies.

2. The purposes of the Office are: (a) To perform information services for state agencies. (b) To provide technical advice but not administrative control of the information systems within the state agencies and, as authorized, of local governmental agencies.