Nev. Rev. Stat. § 241.015 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 241 / Section 241.015
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:

1. “ Action ” means: (a) A decision made by a majority of the voting members present, whether in person, by use of a remote technology system or by means of electronic communication, during a meeting of a public body; (b) A commitment or promise made by a majority of the voting members present, whether in person, by use of a remote technology system or by means of electronic communication, during a meeting of a public body; (c) If a public body may have a member who is not an elected official, an affirmative vote taken by a majority of the voting members present, whether in person, by use of a remote technology system or by means of electronic communication, during a meeting of the public body; or (d) If all the members of a public body must be elected officials, an affirmative vote taken by a majority of all the members of the public body.

2. “ Administrative action against a person ” means an action that is uniquely personal to the person and includes, without limitation, the potential for a negative change in circumstances to the person. The term does not include the denial of any application where the denial does not change the present circumstance or situation of the person.

3. “ Deliberate ” means collectively to examine, weigh and reflect upon the reasons for or against the action. The term includes, without limitation, the collective discussion or exchange of facts preliminary to the ultimate decision.

4. “ Meeting ”: (a) Except as otherwise provided in paragraphs (b) and (c), means: (1) The gathering of members of a public body at which a quorum is present, whether in person, by use of a remote technology system or by means of electronic communication, to deliberate toward a decision or to take action on any matter over which the public body has supervision, control, jurisdiction or advisory power. (2) Any series of gatherings of members of a public body at which: (I) Less than a quorum is present, whether in person, by use of a remote technology system or by means of electronic communication, at any individual gathering; (II) The members of the public body attending one or more of the gatherings collectively constitute a quorum; and (III) The series of gatherings was held with the specific intent to avoid the provisions of this chapter. (b) Does not include any gathering or series of gatherings of members of a public body if the members do not deliberate toward a decision or take action on any matter over which the public body has supervision, control, jurisdiction or advisory power. (c) Does not include a gathering or series of gatherings of members of a public body at which a quorum is actually or collectively present, whether in person, by use of a remote technology system or by means of electronic communication, to receive information from the attorney employed or retained by the public body regarding potential or existing litigation involving a matter over which the public body has supervision, control, jurisdiction or advisory power and to deliberate toward a decision on the matter, or both.

5. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 241.016 , “ public body ” means: (a) Any administrative, advisory, executive or legislative body of the State or a local government consisting of at least two persons which expends or disburses or is supported in whole or in part by tax revenue or which advises or makes recommendations to any entity which expends or disburses or is supported in whole or in part by tax revenue, including, but not limited to, any board, commission, committee, subcommittee or other subsidiary thereof and includes a library foundation as defined in NRS 379.0056 and an educational foundation as defined in subsection 3 of NRS 388.750 , if the administrative, advisory, executive or legislative body is created by: (1) The Constitution of this State; (2) Any statute of this State; (3) A city charter and any city ordinance which has been filed or recorded as required by the applicable law; (4) The Nevada Administrative Code; (5) A resolution or other formal designation by such a body created by a statute of this State or an ordinance of a local government; (6) An executive order issued by the Governor; or (7) A resolution or an action by the governing body of a political subdivision of this State; (b) Any board, commission or committee consisting of at least two persons appointed by: (1) The Governor or a public officer who is under the direction of the Governor, if the board, commission or committee has at least two members who are not employees of the Executive Department of the State Government; (2) An entity in the Executive Department of the State Government, if the board, commission or committee otherwise meets the definition of a public body pursuant to this subsection; or (3) A public officer who is under the direction of an agency or other entity in the Executive Department of the State Government, if the board, commission or committee has at least two members who are not employed by the public officer or entity; (c) A limited-purpose association that is created for a rural agricultural residential common-interest community as defined in subsection 6 of NRS 116.1201 ; (d) A subcommittee or working group consisting of at least two persons who are appointed by a public body described in paragraph (a), (b) or (c) if: (1) A majority of the membership of the subcommittee or working group are members or staff members of the public body that appointed the subcommittee; or (2) The subcommittee or working group is authorized by the public body to make a recommendation to the public body for the public body to take any action; and (e) A university foundation as defined in subsection 3 of NRS 396.405 .

6. “ Quorum ” means a simple majority of the voting membership of a public body or another proportion established by law.

7. “ Remote technology system ” means any system or other means of communication which uses any electronic, digital or other similar technology to enable a person from a remote location to attend, participate, vote or take any other action in a meeting, even though the person is not physically present at the meeting. The term includes, without limitation, teleconference and videoconference systems.

8. “ Supporting material ” means material that is provided to at least a quorum of the members of a public body by a member of or staff to the public body and that the members of the public body would reasonably rely on to deliberate or take action on a matter contained in a published agenda. The term includes, without limitation, written records, audio recordings, video recordings, photographs and digital data.

9. “ Working day ” means every day of the week except Saturday, Sunday and any day declared to be a legal holiday pursuant to NRS 236.015 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 234.150 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 234 / Section 234.150
Secretary of State to transmit copy of law to Arizona; proclamation by Governor upon approval by Arizona and Congress; publication
Status: in_force

The Secretary of State of the State of Nevada shall transmit a duly certified copy of NRS 234.130 to 234.180 , inclusive, to the Governor of the State of Arizona. The Governor of this State, whenever officially advised that the State of Arizona has ratified and approved the Compact set forth in NRS 234.140 and whenever the Congress of the United States has approved the Compact, shall make proclamation of that fact. A copy of such proclamation shall be published for three consecutive weekly issues in a newspaper or newspapers of general circulation in Clark County, Nevada.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 236.030 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 236 / Section 236.030
Law Day U.S.A
Status: in_force

1. May 1 of each year shall be designated as Law Day U.S.A.

2. It is not the purpose of this section to declare a legal holiday, but a day to declare solemn allegiance to the principles of democracy and respect for law.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240.187 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.187
“Electronic seal” defined
Status: in_force

“ Electronic seal ” means information within a notarized electronic document that includes the name, jurisdiction and expiration date of the registration of an electronic notary public and generally includes the information required to be set forth in a mechanical stamp pursuant to NRS 240.040 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 235.060 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 235 / Section 235.060
State bird
Status: in_force

The bird known as the Mountain Bluebird ( Sialia currucoides ) is hereby designated as the official state bird of the State of Nevada.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240A.310 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240A / Section 240A.310
Effect of provisions of chapter
Status: in_force

The provisions of this chapter do not:

1. Authorize the practice of law by any person who is not an active member of the State Bar of Nevada or otherwise authorized to practice law in this State; or

2. Prohibit a person from representing or otherwise acting for himself or herself in a legal matter without the services of an attorney.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240.183 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.183
“Electronic” defined
Status: in_force

“ Electronic ” means of or relating to technology having electrical, digital, magnetic, wireless, optical, electromagnetic or similar capabilities.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240.155 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.155
Notarization of signature of person not in presence of notary public unlawful; penalty
Status: in_force

1. A notary public who is appointed pursuant to this chapter shall not willfully notarize the signature of a person unless the person is in the presence of the notary public and: (a) Is known to the notary public; or (b) If unknown to the notary public, provides a credible witness or documentary evidence of identification to the notary public.

2. Unless a greater penalty is provided pursuant to NRS 240.175 , a person who: (a) Violates the provisions of subsection 1; or (b) Aids and abets a notary public to commit a violation of subsection 1, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239.200 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239 / Section 239.200
Where proceedings are brought when county divided after destruction of records
Status: in_force

Whenever a county is segregated after the loss or destruction of the public records thereof, or any part of such records, and a portion of its territory is included in some new county created by an act of the Legislature, all original instruments or duly certified copies of such instruments mentioned in NRS 239.130 shall be recorded in the office of the county recorder of the county in which the property affected thereby is situated after such segregation, and all proceedings to restore lost records as provided in this chapter, which are commenced after the creation of such new county, shall be begun in the county in which the lands affected by such records are then situated.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240.290 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.290
Acts may be performed anywhere in State
Status: in_force

All acts of any commissioned abstracter performed anywhere within this State shall be of the same force and validity as if performed within the county for which the commissioned abstracter was appointed and in which he or she resides.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239.0115 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239 / Section 239.0115
Application to court for order allowing inspection or copying of public book or record in legal custody or control of governmental entity for at least 30 years; rebuttable presumption; exceptions
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection and subsection 3, notwithstanding any provision of law that has declared a public book or record, or a part thereof, to be confidential, if a public book or record has been in the legal custody or control of one or more governmental entities for at least 30 years, a person may apply to the district court of the county in which the governmental entity that currently has legal custody or control of the public book or record is located for an order directing that governmental entity to allow the person to inspect or copy the public book or record, or a part thereof. If the public book or record pertains to a natural person, a person may not apply for an order pursuant to this subsection until the public book or record has been in the legal custody or control of one or more governmental entities for at least 30 years or until the death of the person to whom the public book or record pertains, whichever is later.

2. There is a rebuttable presumption that a person who applies for an order as described in subsection 1 is entitled to inspect or copy the public book or record, or a part thereof, that the person seeks to inspect or copy.

3. The provisions of subsection 1 do not apply to any book or record: (a) Declared confidential pursuant to NRS 463.120 . (b) Containing personal information pertaining to a victim of crime that has been declared by law to be confidential.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239.240 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239 / Section 239.240
Restoration of judicial records not affecting real property or water rights: Contents of affidavit filed with court
Status: in_force

1. When any record of any court in this State, not affecting real property or water rights, has been lost, destroyed or defaced, so that its contents cannot be distinguished, the same may be restored by any party interested, by making and filing an affidavit in the court whose records it is proposed to restore.

2. The affidavit shall set forth: (a) The nature of the action, demand or claim upon which the lost, destroyed or defaced record was obtained. (b) About the date of the discovery of its loss or destruction as near as may be. (c) That the restoration of the record or records is necessary to secure the legal rights of the affiant, or of some other person, for whose benefit the record or records are sought to be restored.

3. When the record sought to be restored is that of a judgment, the affidavit shall set forth the amount and character of the judgment as nearly as can be ascertained.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240A.170 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240A / Section 240A.170
Display of business licenses
Status: in_force

1. A registrant required to obtain a state business license issued by the Secretary of State pursuant to chapter 76 of NRS shall: (a) Obtain a state business license before offering a document preparation service; and (b) Maintain a state business license during the period of the registrant's registration as a document preparation service.

2. Each registrant shall display conspicuously in the registrant's place of business a copy of: (a) The state business license issued to the registrant or the registrant's employer, as applicable, by the Secretary of State pursuant to chapter 76 of NRS; and (b) Any business license issued to the registrant or the registrant's employer, as applicable, by a local government in this State.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240.040 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.040
Use of stamp; embossed notarial seal not required; requirements of stamp; storage of stamp
Status: in_force

1. The statement required by paragraph (d) of subsection 1 of NRS 240.1655 must: (a) Be imprinted in indelible, photographically reproducible ink with a rubber or other mechanical stamp; and (b) Set forth: (1) The name of the notary public; (2) The phrase “Notary Public, State of Nevada”; (3) The date on which the appointment of the notary public expires; (4) The number of the certificate of appointment of the notary public; (5) If the notary public so desires, the Great Seal of the State of Nevada; and (6) If the notary public is a resident of an adjoining state, the word “nonresident.”

2. After July 1, 1965, an embossed notarial seal is not required on notarized documents.

3. The stamp required pursuant to subsection 1 must: (a) Be a rectangle, not larger than 1 inch by 2 1 / 2 inches, and may contain a border design; and (b) Produce a legible imprint.

4. A notary public shall not affix his or her stamp over printed material.

5. A notary public shall keep his or her stamp in a secure location during any period in which the notary public is not using the stamp to perform a notarial act.

6. As used in this section, “ mechanical stamp ” includes an imprint made by a computer or other similar technology.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 236.043 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 236 / Section 236.043
Buffalo Soldiers Day
Status: in_force

1. The Governor shall annually proclaim July 28 to be “Buffalo Soldiers Day” in the State of Nevada.

2. The proclamation must call upon the news media, educators, business and labor leaders and appropriate governmental officers to bring to the attention of Nevada residents the important contributions Buffalo Soldiers made to the State of Nevada and the United States.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 237A.030 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 237A / Section 237A.030
Application by corporation to establish, operate and maintain foreign trade zone
Status: in_force

Each foreign trade zone corporation organized under and subject to the appropriate provisions of title 7 of NRS, as provided in NRS 237A.020 , may apply for and receive from the proper United States authorities a grant of the privilege of establishing, operating and maintaining a foreign trade zone, wholly or partly within the State.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240.063 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.063
Evidentiary effect of signature; limitations on evidentiary effect of certification of documents
Status: in_force

1. The signature of a notary public on a document shall be deemed to be evidence only that the notary public knows the contents of the document that constitute the signature, execution, acknowledgment, oath, affirmation or affidavit.

2. When a notary public certifies that a document is a certified or true copy of an original document, the certification shall not be deemed to be evidence that the notary public knows the contents of the document.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240A.290 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240A / Section 240A.290
Criminal penalties; restitution
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a person who willfully violates a provision of this chapter or a regulation or order adopted or issued pursuant thereto: (a) For the first offense within the immediately preceding 5 years, is guilty of a misdemeanor. (b) For a second or subsequent offense within the immediately preceding 5 years, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor and shall be punished by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than 1 year, or by a fine of not more than $10,000, or by both fine and imprisonment.

2. A person who willfully violates a provision of this chapter or a regulation or order adopted or issued pursuant thereto is guilty of a category D felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130 if the offense results in irreparable harm to the client.

3. In addition to the penalties prescribed by subsection 1 or 2, the court may order a person described in subsection 1 or 2 to pay restitution to any person who has suffered a pecuniary loss as a result of the violation.

4. For the purposes of subsections 1, 2 and 3, evidence that a person has been served with an order by the Secretary of State pursuant to NRS 240A.260 before the date of the alleged violation is evidence that the alleged violation is intentional if it involves a repetition or a continuation of conduct of the kind described in the order.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240.168 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.168
Short form for certifying copy of document
Status: in_force

Upon compliance with the requirements of NRS 240.1655 , the following certificate is sufficient for certifying a copy of a document:
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239.190 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239 / Section 239.190
Proceedings brought in county where property is situated
Status: in_force

The district court of any county in which the property is situated which will be affected by proceedings to restore lost records, as provided in this chapter, shall have jurisdiction of such proceedings.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239C.180 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239C / Section 239C.180
Staff assistance
Status: in_force

The Governor shall provide, in addition to any persons employed pursuant to NRS 239C.175 , such staff assistance to the Commission as the Governor deems appropriate and may designate a state agency to provide such assistance.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 237.050 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 237 / Section 237.050
“Local government” defined
Status: in_force

“ Local government ” means a political subdivision of this State or a quasi-municipal agency, and includes, without limitation, a city, county, irrigation district, local health district, municipal utility, regional transportation commission, special improvement district, water district or water conservancy district.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 242.063 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 242 / Section 242.063
“Security validation” defined
Status: in_force

“ Security validation ” means a process or processes used to ensure that an information system or a network associated with an information system is resistant to any known threat.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239.090 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239 / Section 239.090
State records: Preservation of obsolete and noncurrent records by Division; right to control records
Status: in_force

1. Subject to the provisions of subsection 2, a state official may, with the prior approval of the State Library, Archives and Public Records Administrator, submit any obsolete official books, documents, original papers, newspaper files, printed books or other records not in current use in his or her office to the Division.

2. A state officer shall first obtain the consent and approval of the Governor. Any other state official shall obtain the consent of the department head under which the state official operates.

3. The Division may return a submission or any part thereof, if the submission has no historical or permanent value.

4. If the State Library, Archives and Public Records Administrator finds that any record so submitted has historical or permanent value and accepts it as an accession to the archives, the right to control and possession of it vests in the State Library, Archives and Public Records Administrator, and the submitting official is not entitled to reclaim it. If records are transferred to the Division by a state official only for the purpose of having the records stored safely on the state official’s behalf, the state official has constructive custody of the records and retains the right to control access to them.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239A.076 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239A / Section 239A.076
Disclosure of balance of encumbrance against real property 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 lender, trustee or assignee of an encumbrance against real property 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 encumbrance against real property on which the name of the deceased person appears. A lender, trustee or assignee 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. § 240A.180 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240A / Section 240A.180
Written disclosure of information to client; contents
Status: in_force

1. Before providing any services to a client or presenting a client with the contract required by NRS 240A.190 , a registrant must: (a) Furnish the client with a written form of disclosure meeting the requirements of this section, with a copy for the client to retain; and (b) Require the client to read and sign the disclosure, acknowledging that the client has read and understands it.

2. The disclosure must be written in English and, if different, the language in which the registrant transacts business with the client and must include: (a) The full name, business address and telephone number and registration number of the registrant. (b) The name and business address of the registrant's agent for service of process, if any, in this State. (c) A statement that the registrant is not an attorney authorized to practice in this State and is prohibited from providing legal advice or legal representation to any person. (d) Unless the registrant is an attorney licensed to practice in another state or other jurisdiction, a statement that any communication between the client and the registrant is not protected from disclosure by any privilege. (e) A statement that the registrant has posted or filed with the Secretary of State a cash bond or surety bond, stating the amount of the bond and any identifying number of the bond. (f) The expiration date of: (1) The state business license issued to the registrant or the registrant's employer, as applicable, by the Secretary of State pursuant to chapter 76 of NRS; and (2) Any business license issued to the registrant or the registrant's employer, as applicable, by a local government in this State.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240.0035 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.0035
“Jurat” defined
Status: in_force

“ Jurat ” means a declaration by a notarial officer that the signer of a document signed the document in the presence of the notarial officer and swore to or affirmed that the statements in the document are true.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 242.115 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 242 / Section 242.115
Development of policies, standards, guidelines and biennial state plan for information systems of Executive Branch of Government
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, the Chief shall: (a) Develop policies and standards for the information systems of the Executive Branch of Government; (b) Coordinate the development of a biennial state plan for the information systems of the Executive Branch of Government; (c) Develop guidelines to assist state agencies in the development of short- and long-term plans for their information systems; and (d) Develop guidelines and procedures for the procurement and maintenance of the information systems of the Executive Branch of Government.

2. This section does not apply to the Nevada System of Higher Education or the Nevada Criminal Justice Information System used to provide support for the operations of law enforcement agencies in this State.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240.0025 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.0025
“Credible witness” defined
Status: in_force

“ Credible witness ” means a person who:

1. Swears or affirms that the signer of a document is the person whom he or she claims to be; and

2. Is known personally to the signer of the document and the notarial officer.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 242.013 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 242 / Section 242.013
“Administrator” defined
Status: in_force

“ Administrator ” means the Administrator of the Division.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 241A.010 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 241A / Section 241A.010
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 241A.020 and 241A.030 have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 241.031 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 241 / Section 241.031
Meeting to consider character, misconduct or competence of elected member of public body or certain public officers
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a public body shall not hold a closed meeting to consider the character, alleged misconduct or professional competence of: (a) An elected member of a public body; or (b) A person who is an appointed public officer or who serves at the pleasure of a public body as a chief executive or administrative officer or in a comparable position, including, without limitation, a president of a university, state college or community college within the Nevada System of Higher Education, a superintendent of a county school district, a county manager and a city manager.

2. The prohibition set forth in subsection 1 does not apply if the consideration of the character, alleged misconduct or professional competence of the person does not pertain to his or her role as an elected member of a public body or an appointed public officer or other officer described in paragraph (b) of subsection 1, as applicable.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 235.115 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 235 / Section 235.115
State soil
Status: in_force

The soil series known as Orovada series, classified as coarse-loamy, mixed, superactive, mesic Durinodic Xeric Haplocambids, is hereby designated as the official state soil of the State of Nevada.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240.010 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.010
Appointment by Secretary of State; cancellation of appointment; unlawful acts; injunctive relief
Status: in_force

1. The Secretary of State may appoint notaries public in this State.

2. The Secretary of State shall not appoint as a notary public a person: (a) Who submits an application containing a substantial and material misstatement or omission of fact. (b) Whose previous appointment as a notary public in this State or another state has been revoked for cause. (c) Who, except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, has been convicted of, or entered a plea of guilty, guilty but mentally ill or nolo contendere to: (1) A crime involving moral turpitude; or (2) Burglary, conversion, embezzlement, extortion, forgery, fraud, identity theft, larceny, obtaining money under false pretenses, robbery or any other crime involving misappropriation of the identity or property of another person or entity, if the Secretary of State is aware of such a conviction or plea before the Secretary of State makes the appointment. (d) Against whom a complaint that alleges a violation of a provision of this chapter is pending. (e) Who has not submitted to the Secretary of State proof satisfactory to the Secretary of State that the person has enrolled in and successfully completed a course of study provided pursuant to NRS 240.018 .

3. A person who has been convicted of, or entered a plea of guilty, guilty but mentally ill or nolo contendere to, a crime involving moral turpitude may apply for appointment as a notary public if the person provides proof satisfactory to the Secretary of State that: (a) More than 10 years have elapsed since the date of the person's release from confinement or the expiration of the period of his or her parole, probation or sentence, whichever is later; (b) The person has made complete restitution for his or her crime involving moral turpitude, if applicable; (c) The person possesses his or her civil rights; and (d) The crime for which the person was convicted or entered a plea is not one of the crimes enumerated in subparagraph (2) of paragraph (c) of subsection 2.

4. A notary public may cancel his or her appointment by submitting a written notice to the Secretary of State.

5. It is unlawful for a person to: (a) Represent himself or herself as a notary public appointed pursuant to this section if the person has not received a certificate of appointment from the Secretary of State pursuant to this chapter, or if his or her appointment is expired, revoked or suspended or is otherwise not in good standing. (b) Submit an application for appointment as a notary public that contains a substantial and material misstatement or omission of fact. (c) Violate any provision of this chapter, including, without limitation, the provisions of NRS 240.085 .

6. Any person who violates a provision of paragraph (a) of subsection 5 is liable for a civil penalty of not more than $2,000 for each violation, plus reasonable attorney's fees and costs.

7. Any person who is aware of a violation of this chapter by a notary public or a person applying for appointment as a notary public 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.

8. The Secretary of State may request that the Attorney General bring an action to enjoin any violation of paragraph (a) of subsection 5 and recover any penalties, attorney's fees and costs.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240.188 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.188
“Electronic signature” defined
Status: in_force

“ Electronic signature ” means an electronic symbol or process attached to or logically associated with an electronic document and executed or adopted by a person with the intent to sign the electronic document.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 242.068 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 242 / Section 242.068
“Using agency” defined
Status: in_force

“Using agency” means an agency of the State which has a function requiring the use of information technology, information services or an information system.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239.085 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239 / Section 239.085
State records: Disposition by Department of Transportation
Status: in_force

1. The Director of the Department of Transportation shall, in cooperation with the Division, develop a schedule for the retention and disposition of each type of official state record in the care, custody and control of the Department of Transportation.

2. A record which has historical or permanent value must be preserved permanently by the Department of Transportation or submitted to the State Library, Archives and Public Records Administrator for preservation in the archives.

3. The Department of Transportation shall keep a record showing when any official state record mentioned in subsection 1 was destroyed, and the kind and nature of it.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239C.105 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239C / Section 239C.105
“Tribal government” defined
Status: in_force

“ Tribal government ” means a federally recognized American Indian tribe pursuant to 25 C.F.R. §§ 83.1 to 83.13 , inclusive.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 236.090 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 236 / Section 236.090
Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Status: in_force

1. The month of October of each year is designated as “Cybersecurity Awareness Month” in this State.

2. The Governor shall issue annually a proclamation encouraging the observance of Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The proclamation may, without limitation: (a) Call upon state and local governmental agencies, private nonprofit groups and foundations, schools, businesses and other public and private entities to work toward the goal of helping all Americans stay safer and more secure online; (b) Recognize the danger that cybersecurity threats pose to the economy and public infrastructure of this State; and (c) Recognize the importance of collaboration among the departments and agencies in this State, the Federal Government and the private sector to keep this State safe from cybersecurity threats and to protect the residents of this State in the digital domain.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 235.110 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 235 / Section 235.110
State semiprecious gemstone
Status: in_force

The semiprecious gemstone known as Nevada turquoise is hereby designated as the official state semiprecious gemstone of the State of Nevada.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 236.047 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 236 / Section 236.047
Veterans Day at the Legislature
Status: in_force

The third Wednesday in March during each regular session of the Legislature is established as “Veterans Day at the Legislature” in the State of Nevada in recognition of the contributions veterans have made to the prosperity of Nevada and the United States.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239C.110 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239C / Section 239C.110
“Utility” defined
Status: in_force

1. “ Utility ” means any public or private entity that: (a) Provides water service, wastewater service, electric service or natural gas service to 500 or more service locations; or (b) Operates any pipeline that is necessary to provide such service.

2. The term includes, without limitation: (a) A governmental utility. (b) A public utility that is regulated by the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada pursuant to chapter 704 of NRS . (c) A rural electric cooperative established pursuant to chapter 81 of NRS. (d) A cooperative association, nonprofit corporation, nonprofit association or provider of electric service which is declared to be a public utility pursuant to NRS 704.673 and which provides service only to its members. (e) A community water system that is subject to the requirements of 42 U.S.C. § 300i-2 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 241A.060 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 241A / Section 241A.060
Executive Director: Appointment; qualifications; duties
Status: in_force

1. Upon the approval of all its members, the Council shall appoint an Executive Director. The Executive Director is in the unclassified service of the State and serves at the pleasure of the Council. The Executive Director must be: (a) An attorney licensed to practice law in this State; and (b) Appointed on the basis of: (1) His or her professional ability and experience in conducting or supervising criminal and civil prosecutions in this State; and (2) His or her understanding of criminal law, evidence and the rules and procedures of the courts of this State.

2. The Executive Director shall: (a) Carry out the policies of and duties assigned to the Executive Director by the Council; (b) Prepare and administer the budget of the Council; and (c) Act as the nonvoting recording Secretary for the Council.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239C.070 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239C / Section 239C.070
“Political subdivision” defined
Status: in_force

“ Political subdivision ” means a city or county of this State.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240.320 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.320
Revocation of commission
Status: in_force

The Secretary of State may at any time, for cause, revoke the commission of a commissioned abstracter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239C.150 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239C / Section 239C.150
Compensation of members
Status: in_force

1. Each member of the Commission who is not a public employee is entitled to receive compensation of not more than $80 per day, as fixed by the Commission, while engaged in the business of the Commission.

2. A member of the Commission who is a public employee may not receive any compensation for his or her services as a member of the Commission. Any member of the Commission who is a public employee must be granted administrative leave from the member’s duties to engage in the business of the Commission without loss of his or her regular compensation. Such leave does not reduce the amount of the member's other accrued leave.

3. Except during a regular or special session of the Legislature, each legislative member of the Commission is entitled to receive the compensation provided for a majority of the members of the Legislature during the first 60 days of the preceding regular session for each day or portion of a day during which the legislative member attends a meeting of the Commission or is otherwise engaged in the business of the Commission. The compensation and expenses of the legislative members of the Commission must be paid from the Legislative Fund.

4. In addition to any compensation received pursuant to this section, while engaged in the business of the Commission, each member and employee of the Commission is entitled to receive the per diem allowance and travel expenses provided for state officers and employees generally.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239C.130 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239C / Section 239C.130
Meetings; quorum
Status: in_force

1. The Commission shall meet at the call of the Chair as frequently as required to perform its duties, but no less than quarterly.

2. A majority of the voting members of the Commission 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 Commission.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239B.024 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239B / Section 239B.024
Request by governmental agency for certain information related to sexual orientation or gender identity or expression: “Governmental agency” defined
Status: in_force

As used in NRS 239B.022 and 239B.026 , “ governmental agency ” means an officer, board, commission, department, division, bureau, district or any other unit of government of the State or a local government.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 235.130 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 235 / Section 235.130
State tartan
Status: in_force

1. The tartan designed by Richard Zygmunt Pawlowski and further described in this section is hereby designated as the official state tartan of the State of Nevada. The colors and design of the tartan represent the following features that make Nevada a unique and bountiful state: (a) Blue represents one of the state colors of Nevada, the pristine waters of Lake Tahoe and the Mountain Bluebird, the official state bird; (b) Silver represents the other state color, the official state mineral, the granite composition of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range and the silver country of northern Nevada; (c) Red represents the Virgin Valley black fire opal, the official state precious gemstone, and the red rock formations of southern Nevada; (d) Yellow represents Sagebrush, the official state flower, and symbolizes the Great Basin Region of central Nevada; (e) White represents the name of this state meaning snow-covered, which is the translation of the Spanish word “nevada”; (f) The crossing of the yellow and red stripes represents the different colors of Nevada sandstone, the official state rock; (g) The white intersection on the silver field stands for the snow-capped peaks of granite mountains, which make up the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range; (h) The four blue lines represent the four main rivers of Nevada which are the Colorado River, Truckee River, Humboldt River and Walker River; (i) The intersecting blue lines in the silver field represent the Colorado River as it meets Hoover Dam and creates Lake Mead; (j) The small solid “boxes” of silver and blue number 8 by 8, or 64, to signify the year (1864) that Nevada was admitted into statehood; (k) The 13 solid-colored intersections of the small stripes represent Boundary Peak, the highest point in Nevada, which stands at an elevation of 13,143 feet; and (l) The 16 solid silver intersections and the solid white intersection in the center of the tartan represent the 16 counties and the one consolidated city-county government of Nevada.

2. The official state tartan must be reproduced in the following colors, pattern and dimension of pattern:
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 241.040 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 241 / Section 241.040
Criminal and civil penalties; members attending meeting in violation of chapter not accomplices; reliance on legal advice
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 6, each member of a public body who attends a meeting of that public body where any violation of this chapter occurs, has knowledge of the violation and participates in the violation, is guilty of a misdemeanor.

2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 6, wrongful exclusion of any person or persons from a meeting is a misdemeanor.

3. A member of a public body who attends a meeting of that public body at which a violation of this chapter occurs is not the accomplice of any other member so attending.

4. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 6, in addition to any criminal penalty imposed pursuant to this section, each member of a public body who attends a meeting of that public body where any violation of this chapter occurs and who participates in such violation with knowledge of the violation, is subject to an administrative fine in an amount not to exceed: (a) For a first offense, $500; (b) For a second offense, $1,000; and (c) For a third or subsequent offense, $2,500.

5. The Attorney General may recover the penalty in a civil action brought in the name of the State of Nevada in any court of competent jurisdiction. Such an action must be commenced within 1 year after the fine is assessed.

6. No criminal penalty or administrative fine may be imposed upon a member of a public body pursuant to this section if a member of a public body violates a provision of this chapter as a result of legal advice provided by an attorney employed or retained by the public body.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 241.017 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 241 / Section 241.017
Board of Regents to establish requirements for student governments
Status: in_force

The Board of Regents of the University of Nevada shall establish for the student governments within the Nevada System of Higher Education requirements equivalent to those of this chapter and shall provide for their enforcement.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 236.045 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 236 / Section 236.045
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Status: in_force

1. December 7 of each year is designated as Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day to commemorate all the brave and heroic persons who served in the Armed Forces of the United States and defended their country against the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.

2. The Governor shall issue annually a proclamation encouraging the observance of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day by calling upon state officers to display the United States flag at half-mast at all state buildings and the residents of this State to display the flag at half-mast at their homes and other suitable places, in honor of the persons who sacrificed their lives in defending their country on December 7, 1941.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 236.036 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 236 / Section 236.036
Sarah Winnemucca Day
Status: in_force

1. The Governor shall annually proclaim October 16 to be “Sarah Winnemucca Day” in the State of Nevada.

2. The proclamation must call upon the news media, educators, business and labor leaders and appropriate governmental officers to bring to the attention of Nevada residents the important contributions Sarah Winnemucca made to the Paiute Tribe, the State of Nevada and the United States.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240A.150 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240A / Section 240A.150
Advertisement for services of registrant: Inclusion of required statement; prohibition on dissemination; penalties
Status: in_force

1. Any advertisement for the services of a registrant which the registrant disseminates or causes to be disseminated must include a statement in the same language as the rest of the advertisement. The statement must be of a conspicuous size, if in writing, and must appear in substantially the following form: I AM NOT AN ATTORNEY IN THE STATE OF NEVADA. I AM NOT AUTHORIZED TO GIVE LEGAL ADVICE OR LEGAL REPRESENTATION. I MAY NOT ACCEPT FEES FOR GIVING LEGAL ADVICE OR LEGAL REPRESENTATION.

2. A person shall not disseminate or cause to be disseminated any advertisement or other statement that he or she is engaged in the business of a document preparation service in this State unless he or she has complied with all the applicable requirements of this chapter.

3. 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.

4. Unless a greater penalty is provided pursuant to NRS 240A.290 , a registrant who is found guilty in a criminal prosecution of violating the provisions of subsection 1 shall be punished by a fine of not less than $100 or more than $5,000 for each violation.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 241.0333 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 241 / Section 241.0333
Meeting to consider administrative action against a person: Written notice required; exception
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 5, a public body shall not consider at a meeting whether to take administrative action against a person unless the public body has given written notice to that person of the time and place of the meeting.

2. The written notice required pursuant to subsection 1 must be given to the person in one of the following manners: (a) Delivered personally to that person at least 7 calendar days before the meeting; (b) Sent by certified mail to the last known address of that person at least 14 calendar days before the meeting; (c) 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 (d) 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.

3. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, a public body must receive proof of service of the written notice provided to a person pursuant to this section before the public body may consider the matter relating to that person at a meeting.

4. The written notice provided in this section is in addition to the notice of the meeting provided pursuant to NRS 241.020 .

5. The written notice otherwise required pursuant to this section is not required: (a) If the public body provided written notice to the person pursuant to NRS 241.033 before holding a meeting to consider the character, alleged misconduct, professional competence, or physical or mental health of the person, and the written notice provided pursuant to NRS 241.033 included the informational statement described in paragraph (b) of subsection 2 of that section; or (b) In an emergency.

6. As used in this section, “ emergency ” means an unforeseen circumstance which requires the public body to take immediate action and includes, without limitation: (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. § 236.032 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 236 / Section 236.032
Asian Culture Day
Status: in_force

1. The Governor shall annually proclaim May 18 to be “Asian Culture Day” in the State of Nevada.

2. The proclamation must call upon the news media, educators, business and labor leaders and appropriate governmental officers to bring to the attention of Nevada residents the important contributions of Asians and Asian-Americans to the State of Nevada and the United States of America.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 235.080 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 235 / Section 235.080
State fossil
Status: in_force

The prehistoric marine reptile known as the Ichthyosaur ( genus Shonisaurus ), now extinct, is hereby designated as the official state fossil of the State of Nevada.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239.124 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239 / Section 239.124
Local governmental records: Exclusive procedures for destruction
Status: in_force

The procedures set forth in NRS 239.051 , 239.110 and 239.123 , and any procedure specifically authorized by the special charter of an incorporated city, constitute the procedures for disposition by a local governmental entity of any old records which have been retained by the entity for any purpose. The disposition thereof must not occur except in compliance with one of those procedures.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240A.127 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240A / Section 240A.127
Claim against bond; requirements; interpleader; priority
Status: in_force

1. A claim against a bond filed pursuant to NRS 240A.120 or 240A.123 may be filed in a court of competent jurisdiction for damages to the extent covered by the bond. A claim may not be brought against a bond after 3 years from the date of the act on which the action is based.

2. If a person commences an action pursuant to subsection 1, he or she must notify the Secretary of State in writing upon filing the action. Upon receiving such notification, the Secretary of State shall notify the person: (a) Whether the bond is in effect; (b) The amount of the bond; and (c) If there is any other claim against the bond, the title, court and case number of the action and the amount sought by the plaintiff in the other action.

3. If a surety wishes to make payment without awaiting action by a court: (a) The amount of the bond must be reduced to the extent of any payment made by the surety in good faith under the bond; and (b) Any payment must be based on written claims received by the surety before any action is taken by a court.

4. A surety may bring an action for interpleader against all claimants upon the bond. If such an action for interpleader is brought, the surety: (a) Shall publish notice of the action at least once each week for 2 weeks in every issue of a newspaper of general circulation in the county of the principal place of business of the registrant or business entity, as applicable; and (b) May deduct its costs of the action, including, without limitation, costs for attorney's fees and publication, from its liability under the bond.

5. Claims against a bond have equal priority. If a bond is insufficient to pay all claims in full, the claims must be paid on a pro rata basis. Any claimant may bring action against the registrant or business entity, as applicable, for the unpaid balance of a claim.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240.120 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.120
Journal of notarial acts: Duty to maintain; contents; verification based upon credible witness; copy of entry; storage; period of retention; report of loss or theft; exceptions
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, each notary public shall keep a journal in his or her office in which the notary public shall enter for each notarial act performed, at the time the act is performed: (a) The fees charged, if any; (b) The title of the document; (c) The date on which the notary public performed the act; (d) Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, the name and signature of the person whose signature is being notarized; (e) Subject to the provisions of subsection 4, a description of the evidence used by the notary public to verify the identification of the person whose signature is being notarized; (f) An indication of whether the notary public administered an oath; and (g) The type of certificate used to evidence the notarial act, as required pursuant to NRS 240.1655 .

2. A notary public may make one entry in the journal which documents more than one notarial act if the notarial acts documented are performed: (a) For the same person and at the same time; and (b) On one document or on similar documents.

3. When performing a notarial act for a person, a notary public need not require the person to sign the journal if: (a) The notary public has performed a notarial act for the person within the previous 6 months; (b) The notary public has personal knowledge of the identity of the person; and (c) The person is an employer or coworker of the notary public and the notarial act relates to a transaction performed in the ordinary course of the person's business.

4. If, pursuant to subsection 3, a notary public does not require a person to sign the journal, the notary public shall enter “known personally” as the description required to be entered into the journal pursuant to paragraph (e) of subsection 1.

5. If the notary verifies the identification of the person whose signature is being notarized on the basis of a credible witness, the notary public shall: (a) Require the witness to sign the journal in the space provided for the description of the evidence used; and (b) Make a notation in the journal that the witness is a credible witness.

6. The journal must: (a) Be open to public inspection. (b) Be in a bound volume with preprinted page numbers.

7. A notary public shall, upon request and payment of the fee set forth in NRS 240.100 , provide a certified copy of an entry in his or her journal.

8. A notary public shall keep his or her journal in a secure location during any period in which the notary public is not making an entry or notation in the journal pursuant to this section.

9. A notary public shall retain each journal that the notary public has kept pursuant to this section until 7 years after the date on which he or she ceases to be a notary public.

10. A notary public shall file a report with the Secretary of State and the appropriate law enforcement agency if the journal of the notary public is lost or stolen.

11. The provisions of this section do not apply to a person who is authorized to perform a notarial act pursuant to paragraph (b), (c), (d) or (e) of subsection 1 of NRS 240.1635 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240.060 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.060
Powers of notary public
Status: in_force

A notary public may, during normal business hours, perform notarial acts in lawful transactions for a person who requests the act and tenders the appropriate fee.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 237.020 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 237 / Section 237.020
Effect of collusion among bidders or advance disclosures regarding purchase or lease of property of local government
Status: in_force

When sealed bids or proposals, or oral bids, are accepted for the purchase or lease of the property of a local government:

1. Any agreement or collusion among bidders or prospective bidders in restraint of freedom of competition, by agreement to bid a fixed price or otherwise, is unlawful and renders the bids or proposals of the colluding bidders void.

2. Advance disclosure of any information to a bidder which would give that bidder an advantage over another bidder, if made or permitted by a member, employee or representative of the governing body renders all bids or proposals void.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 237.110 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 237 / Section 237.110
Adoption of rule during emergency
Status: in_force

The governing body of a local government may adopt a rule without complying with the provisions of NRS 237.030 to 237.150 , inclusive, if the governing body declares, by unanimous vote, that emergency action is necessary to protect public health and safety. Such a rule may remain in effect for not more than 6 months after the date on which it was adopted.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239.250 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239 / Section 239.250
Court to issue citation upon filing of affidavit
Status: in_force

1. Except in all cases of citizenship or naturalization where no citation is required to issue, upon making and filing of the affidavits, the court or the judge thereof shall thereupon issue a citation to all parties interested, notifying them to appear and show cause why the record referred to in the case should not be restored. The citation shall state that the motion to restore the lost record is based upon affidavit on file in the court.

2. If the hearing of the case is before the district court, 10 days' notice shall be given to all parties interested. If the hearing is before a justice court, not less than 5 nor more than 10 days' notice shall be required.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240.0055 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.0055
“Notarial record” defined
Status: in_force

“ Notarial record ” means:

1. The journal that a notary public is required to keep pursuant to NRS 240.120 ;

2. The journal that an electronic notary public is required to keep pursuant to NRS 240.201 ; and

3. A document or other evidence retained by a notary public or an electronic notary public to record the performance of a notarial act or an electronic notarial act.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240A.280 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240A / Section 240A.280
Civil actions brought by Attorney General or district attorney
Status: in_force

1. Upon referral by the Secretary of State, the Attorney General or the district attorney of the county in which the defendant resides or maintains a place of business may bring an action in the name of the State of Nevada in a court of competent jurisdiction: (a) For injunctive relief against any person who violates or threatens to violate a provision of this chapter or a regulation or order adopted or issued pursuant thereto; (b) For the recovery of a civil penalty against the defendant of not less than $100 or more than $5,000 for each such violation; (c) For an order directing restitution to be made by the defendant to any person who suffers pecuniary loss as a result of such a violation; or (d) For any combination of the remedies described in this subsection.

2. Any civil penalty recovered pursuant to this section must be paid to the Secretary of State and deposited in the State General Fund.

3. If the court determines that the State of Nevada is the prevailing party in an action brought pursuant to this section, the court shall award the State the costs of suit and reasonable attorney's fees incurred in the action.

4. Upon the imposition of any remedy pursuant to this section against a document preparation service, the Attorney General or district attorney shall notify the Department of Motor Vehicles of the name of the document preparation service and the remedy imposed for the purposes of NRS 481.062 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 237.090 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 237 / Section 237.090
Business impact statement: Consideration at public meeting held before meeting to adopt proposed rule required; required information; inclusion on agenda before statement is available for public inspection prohibited
Status: in_force

1. A business impact statement prepared pursuant to NRS 237.080 must be considered by the governing body at a public meeting held at least 10 calendar days before the public meeting of the governing body held to adopt the proposed rule. The business impact statement must set forth the following information: (a) A description of the manner in which comment was solicited from affected businesses, a summary of their response and an explanation of the manner in which other interested persons may obtain a copy of the summary. (b) The total number of businesses likely to be affected by the proposed rule. (c) A list of the chambers of commerce and trade associations notified of the proposed rule pursuant to NRS 237.080 . (d) A summary of any workshop held pursuant to NRS 237.080 . (e) The estimated economic effect of the proposed rule on the businesses which it is to regulate. The statement of estimated economic effect must include, without limitation: (1) Both adverse and beneficial effects; and (2) Both direct and indirect effects. (f) A description of the methods that the governing body of the local government or its designee considered to reduce the impact of the proposed rule on businesses and a statement regarding whether the governing body or its designee actually used any of those methods. (g) The estimated cost to the local government for enforcement of the proposed rule. (h) If the proposed rule provides a new fee or increases an existing fee, the total annual amount the local government expects to collect and the manner in which the money will be used. (i) If the proposed rule includes provisions which duplicate or are more stringent than federal, state or local standards regulating the same activity, an explanation of why such duplicative or more stringent provisions are necessary. (j) The reasons for the conclusions regarding the impact of the proposed rule on businesses.

2. The county manager, city manager or other chief executive officer for the governing body of a local government shall sign the business impact statement certifying that, to the best of his or her knowledge or belief, the information contained in the statement was prepared properly and is accurate.

3. The governing body of a local government shall not include the consideration of a business impact statement on the agenda for a public meeting unless the statement has been prepared and is available for public inspection at the time the agenda is first posted.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240A.300 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240A / Section 240A.300
Private actions; recovery of double damages
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the provisions of NRS 240A.260 to 240A.290 , inclusive, any person who suffers a pecuniary loss as a result of a violation of this chapter or a regulation or order adopted or issued pursuant thereto by a registrant or other person may bring an action against that person in any court of competent jurisdiction and may recover the sum of $500 or twice the amount of the pecuniary loss sustained, whichever is greater. If the court determines that the plaintiff is the prevailing party in an action brought pursuant to this section, the court shall award the plaintiff the costs of suit and reasonable attorney's fees incurred in the action.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 236.037 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 236 / Section 236.037
Indigenous Peoples Day
Status: in_force

The Governor is authorized and requested to annually proclaim August 9 as “Indigenous Peoples Day” to celebrate the thriving culture and significant value that indigenous people add to the State of Nevada and the United States of America.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240.036 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.036
Amended certificate of appointment: Required for certain changes in information; suspension for failure to obtain; fee; issuance
Status: in_force

1. If, at any time during his or her appointment, a notary public changes his or her mailing address, county of residence or signature or, if the notary public is a resident of an adjoining state, changes his or her place of business or employment, the notary public shall submit to the Secretary of State a request for an amended certificate of appointment on a form provided by the Secretary of State. The request must: (a) Include the new information; (b) Be submitted within 30 days after making that change; and (c) Be accompanied by a fee of $10.

2. The Secretary of State may suspend the appointment of a notary public who fails to provide to the Secretary of State notice of a change in any of the information specified in subsection 1.

3. If a notary public changes his or her name during his or her appointment and the notary public intends to use his or her new name in the performance of notarial duties, the notary public shall submit to the Secretary of State a request for an amended certificate of appointment on a form provided by the Secretary of State. The request must: (a) Include the new name and signature and the address of the notary public; (b) Be submitted within 30 days after making the change; and (c) Be accompanied by a fee of $10.

4. Upon receipt of a request for an amended certificate of appointment and the appropriate fee, the Secretary of State shall issue an amended certificate of appointment.

5. When the notary public receives the amended certificate of appointment, the notary public shall: (a) Destroy his or her notary's stamp and obtain a new notary's stamp which includes the information on the amended certificate. (b) Notify the surety company which issued his or her bond of the changes.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240A.160 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240A / Section 240A.160
Display of copy of certificate of registration; display of notice relating to registrant
Status: in_force

1. Each registrant shall display conspicuously in his or her place of business a copy of his or her certificate of registration and a written notice meeting the requirements of this section.

2. The notice must: (a) Be not less than 12 by 20 inches in size, and each character of text in the notice must be not less than 1 inch in height and 1 inch in width. (b) Be written in English and in each other language in which the registrant transacts business with the registrant's clients. (c) Contain a statement that the registrant is not an attorney authorized to practice in this State and is prohibited from providing legal advice or legal representation to any person. (d) Contain the full name of the registrant or, if more than one registrant is providing services at that place of business, the full name of each such registrant. (e) Contain a list of the services provided by the registrant and the fee charged for each such service. (f) Contain a statement that the registrant has filed with the Secretary of State a cash bond or surety bond, stating the amount and any identifying number of the bond.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240.1821 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.1821
“Audio-video communication” defined
Status: in_force

“ Audio-video communication ” means communication by which a person is able to see, hear and communicate with another person in real time using electronic means.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240.0067 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.0067
“State” defined
Status: in_force

“ State ” means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands or any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 237.070 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 237 / Section 237.070
Applicability
Status: in_force

The provisions of NRS 237.030 to 237.150 , inclusive, do not apply with respect to a rule for which a local government does not have the authority to consider less stringent alternatives, including, without limitation, a rule that the local government is required to adopt pursuant to a federal or state statute or regulation or pursuant to a contract or agreement into which the local government has entered.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239.015 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239 / Section 239.015
Removal, transfer and storage of records authorized if necessary; copies to be provided upon request
Status: in_force

1. A custodian of records may remove books of records, maps, charts, surveys and other papers for storage in an appropriate facility if the custodian believes that the removal of such records is necessary for their protection or permanent preservation, or the custodian may arrange for their transfer to another location for duplication or reproduction.

2. If a county recorder receives a request for a particular item which has been stored pursuant to subsection 1, the county recorder shall produce a microfilmed copy of such item or the original within 3 working days.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240A.110 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240A / Section 240A.110
Duration of registration; requirements for renewal; fee; expiration of registration of registrant who holds Employment Authorization Document; investigation of registrant
Status: in_force

1. The registration of a document preparation service is valid for 1 year after the date of issuance of the certificate of registration, unless the registration is suspended or revoked. Except as otherwise provided in this section, the registration may be renewed subject to the same conditions as the initial registration. An application for renewal must be made under penalty of perjury on a form prescribed by regulation of the Secretary of State and must be accompanied by: (a) A renewal fee of $50; and (b) A cash bond or surety bond meeting the requirements of NRS 240A.120 or proof that the applicant is covered by a bond filed by a business entity pursuant to NRS 240A.123 , unless the bond previously filed by the registrant remains on file and in effect.

2. The registration of a registrant who holds a valid Employment Authorization Document issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services of the Department of Homeland Security must expire on the date on which that person's employment authorization expires.

3. The Secretary of State may: (a) Conduct any investigation of a registrant that the Secretary of State deems appropriate. (b) Require a registrant to submit a complete set of fingerprints 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.

4. After any investigation of the history of a registrant is completed, unless the Secretary of State elects or is required to deny renewal pursuant to this section or NRS 240A.270 , the Secretary of State shall renew the registration if the registrant is qualified for registration and has complied with the requirements of this section.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240.033 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.033
Requirements for bond; notification of exhaustion of penal sum; release of surety; suspension of appointment; reinstatement of appointment
Status: in_force

1. The bond required to be filed pursuant to NRS 240.030 must be executed by the person applying to become a notary public as principal and by a surety company qualified and authorized to do business in this State. The bond must be made payable to the State of Nevada and be conditioned to provide indemnification to a person determined to have suffered damage as a result of an act by the notary public which violates a provision of NRS 240.001 to 240.169 , inclusive or, if applicable, an act by the electronic notary public which violates a provision of NRS 240.001 to 240.206 , inclusive. The surety company shall pay a final, nonappealable judgment of a court of this State that has jurisdiction, upon receipt of written notice of final judgment. 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.

2. If the penal sum of the bond is exhausted, the surety company shall notify the Secretary of State in writing within 30 days after its exhaustion.

3. The surety bond must cover the period of the appointment of the notary public, except when a surety is released.

4. A surety on a bond filed pursuant to NRS 240.030 may be released after the surety gives 30 days' written notice to the Secretary of State and notary public, but the release does not discharge or otherwise affect a claim filed by a person for damage resulting from an act of the notary public which is alleged to have occurred while the bond was in effect.

5. The appointment of a notary public is suspended by operation of law when the notary public is no longer covered by a surety bond as required by this section and NRS 240.030 or the penal sum of the bond is exhausted. If the Secretary of State receives notice pursuant to subsection 4 that the bond will be released or pursuant to subsection 2 that the penal sum of the bond is exhausted, the Secretary of State shall immediately notify the notary public in writing that his or her appointment will be suspended by operation of law until another surety bond is filed in the same manner and amount as the bond being terminated.

6. The Secretary of State may reinstate the appointment of a notary public whose appointment has been suspended pursuant to subsection 5, if the notary public, before his or her current term of appointment expires: (a) Submits to the Secretary of State: (1) An application for an amended certificate of appointment as a notary public; and (2) A certificate issued by the clerk of the county in which the applicant resides or, if the applicant is a resident of an adjoining state, the county in this State in which the applicant maintains a place of business or is employed, which indicates that the applicant filed a new surety bond with the clerk. (b) Pays to the Secretary of State a fee of $10.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239B.020 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239B / Section 239B.020
Request by public safety agency for certain information on applicant for position of firefighter or peace officer from employer or former employer of applicant; use of information; confidentiality
Status: in_force

1. Upon the request of a public safety agency, an employer shall provide to the public safety agency information, if available, regarding a current or former employee of the employer who is an applicant for the position of firefighter or peace officer, as applicable, with the public safety agency. A request for information by a public safety agency pursuant to this subsection must be: (a) In writing; (b) Accompanied by an authorization signed by the applicant and notarized by a notary public or judicial officer in which the applicant consents to the release of the information; and (c) Presented to the employer by a sworn officer or other authorized representative of the public safety agency.

2. The information that a public safety agency may request pursuant to subsection 1 includes, without limitation: (a) The date on which the applicant began the employment and, if applicable, the date on which the employment of the applicant was terminated; (b) A list of the compensation that the employer provided to the applicant during the course of the employment; (c) An application for a position of employment that the applicant submitted to the employer; (d) A written evaluation of the performance of the applicant; (e) A record of the attendance of the applicant; (f) A record of disciplinary action taken against the applicant; (g) A statement regarding whether the employer would rehire the applicant and, if the employer would not rehire the applicant, the reasons therefor; and (h) If applicable, a record setting forth the reason that the employment of the applicant was terminated and whether the termination was voluntary or involuntary.

3. An employer shall not provide information pursuant to subsection 1 if the disclosure of the information is prohibited pursuant to a federal or state statute or regulation.

4. A public safety agency may use the information that it receives pursuant to this section only to determine the suitability of an applicant for employment as a firefighter or peace officer, as applicable.

5. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, a public safety agency shall maintain the confidentiality of information that it receives pursuant to this section. A public safety agency may share information regarding an applicant that it receives pursuant to this section with another public safety agency if: (a) The applicant is also an applicant for a position as a firefighter or peace officer, as applicable, with the other public safety agency and the applicant submitted a single application to be used by multiple public safety agencies; and (b) The confidentiality of the information is otherwise maintained.

6. As used in this section: (a) “ Employer ” includes a public employer and a private employer. (b) “ Firefighter ” means a person who is a salaried employee of a fire-fighting agency and whose principal duties are to control, extinguish, prevent and suppress fires. (c) “ Fire-fighting agency ” means a public fire department, fire protection district or other agency of this State or a political subdivision of this State, the primary functions of which are to control, extinguish, prevent and suppress fires. (d) “ Peace officer ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 289.010 . (e) “ Public safety agency ” means: (1) A fire-fighting agency; or (2) A law enforcement agency as defined in NRS 277.035 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 241A.020 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 241A / Section 241A.020
“Council” defined
Status: in_force

“Council” means the Advisory Council for Prosecuting Attorneys.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240.206 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.206
Regulations
Status: in_force

The Secretary of State may adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of NRS 240.181 to 240.206 , inclusive.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240.0063 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.0063
“Notary public” defined
Status: in_force

“ Notary public ” means a person appointed to perform a notarial act by the Secretary of State pursuant to NRS 240.010 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239.110 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239 / Section 239.110
Judicial records: Destruction; reproductions
Status: in_force

1. In addition to any other requirement of this section, the Clerk of the Supreme Court, a deputy clerk of the Supreme Court, a county clerk, the clerk of a district court, a deputy clerk of a district court, a clerk of a justice court or a clerk of a municipal court may destroy a court record only in accordance with a schedule for the retention and disposition of court records which is approved by the Supreme Court.

2. The Clerk of the Supreme Court, a deputy clerk of the Supreme Court, a county clerk, the clerk of a district court or a deputy clerk of a district court who destroys a court record pursuant to this section may do so only if an image of the court record has been placed on microfilm or has been saved in an electronic recordkeeping system which permits the retrieval of the information contained in the court record and the reproduction of the court record.

3. Except as otherwise prohibited by law, a clerk of a justice court or municipal court may destroy a court record pursuant to a schedule for the retention and disposition of court records established by the Supreme Court without placing an image of the court record on microfilm or saving an image of the court record in an electronic recordkeeping system.

4. A reproduction of an image of a court record that has been placed on microfilm or saved pursuant to this section shall be deemed to be the original court record, regardless of whether the original exists.

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

6. If, pursuant to this section, an image of a court record is placed on microfilm or is saved in an electronic recordkeeping system, the clerk who does so shall 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: (a) So as to protect it reasonably from loss or damage; and (b) As prescribed by the Supreme Court.

7. The Supreme Court may provide by rule for the destruction, without prior microfilming, of such other documents of the several courts of this State as are held in the offices of the clerks but which: (a) No longer serve any legal, financial or administrative purpose; and (b) Do not have any historical value.

8. The Court Administrator may request the Division to advise and assist the Supreme Court in its establishment of the rules or of a schedule for the retention and disposition of court records.

9. As used in this section, “ court record ” means any document, device or item, regardless of physical form or characteristic, that: (a) Is created by, received by or comes under the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals or a district court, justice court or municipal court; and (b) Documents the organization, functions, policies, decisions, procedures, operations or any other activities of the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, district court, justice court or municipal court.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 241.010 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 241 / Section 241.010
Legislative declaration and intent
Status: in_force

In enacting this chapter, the Legislature finds and declares that all public bodies exist to aid in the conduct of the people's business. It is the intent of the law that their actions be taken openly and that their deliberations be conducted openly.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240A.125 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240A / Section 240A.125
Amount of bond for business entity
Status: in_force

1. A bond filed by a business entity pursuant to NRS 240A.123 on behalf of the employees of the business entity who are registered as a document preparation service must be in the penal sum of: (a) If the business entity employs 1 registrant to perform document preparation services, $25,000; (b) If the business entity employs at least 2 but not more than 25 registrants to perform document preparation services, $50,000; (c) If the business entity employs at least 26 but not more than 75 registrants to perform document preparation services, $75,000; (d) If the business entity employs at least 76 but not more than 125 registrants to perform document preparation services, $100,000; (e) If the business entity employs at least 126 but not more than 200 registrants to perform document preparation services, $150,000; and (f) If the business entity employs more than 200 registrants to perform document preparation services, $200,000.

2. For purposes of determining the amount of the bond required pursuant to subsection 1, the number of registrants employed by a business entity to perform document preparation services is the greatest number of registrants who will perform document preparation services for the business entity at any time during the year, including, without limitation, on a temporary or seasonal basis.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240.1685 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.1685
Short form for jurat of subscribing witness
Status: in_force

Upon compliance with the requirements of NRS 240.1655 , the following certificate is sufficient for a jurat of a subscribing witness:
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 236.095 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 236 / Section 236.095
Ovarian and Prostate Cancer Prevention and Awareness Month
Status: in_force

1. The month of September of each year is designated as “Ovarian and Prostate Cancer Prevention and Awareness Month” in this State.

2. The Governor shall issue annually a proclamation encouraging the observance of Ovarian and Prostate Cancer Prevention and Awareness Month. The proclamation must, without limitation, call upon news media, educators, health care providers and appropriate governmental officers to: (a) Bring to the attention of Nevada's residents factual information regarding the diagnosis and treatment of ovarian and prostate cancer; and (b) Emphasize the potential for the prevention of ovarian and prostate cancer.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239.001 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239 / Section 239.001
Legislative findings and declaration
Status: in_force

The Legislature hereby finds and declares that:

1. The purpose of this chapter is to foster democratic principles by providing members of the public with prompt access to inspect, copy or receive a copy of public books and records to the extent permitted by law;

2. The provisions of this chapter must be construed liberally to carry out this important purpose;

3. Any exemption, exception or balancing of interests which limits or restricts access to public books and records by members of the public must be construed narrowly;

4. The use of private entities in the provision of public services must not deprive members of the public access to inspect, copy or receive a copy of books and records relating to the provision of those services; and

5. If a public book or record is declared by law to be open to the public, such a declaration does not imply, and must not be construed to mean, that a public book or record is confidential if it is not declared by law to be open to the public and is not otherwise declared by law to be confidential.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 237.350 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 237 / Section 237.350
“State agency” defined
Status: in_force

As used in this section and NRS 237.360 and 237.370 , the term “ state agency ” means every public agency, bureau, board, commission, department or division of the Executive Department of State Government.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240A.015 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240A / Section 240A.015
“Business entity” defined
Status: in_force

“ Business entity ” means a corporation, association, partnership, limited-liability company, limited-liability partnership or other entity organized and existing under the laws of this State.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 242.062 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 242 / Section 242.062
“Office” defined
Status: in_force

“ Office ” means the Office of the Chief Information Officer within the Office of the Governor.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 237.060 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 237 / Section 237.060
“Rule” defined
Status: in_force

1. “ Rule ” means: (a) An ordinance by the adoption of which the governing body of a local government exercises legislative powers; and (b) An action taken by the governing body of a local government that imposes, increases or changes the basis for the calculation of a fee that is paid in whole or in substantial part by businesses.

2. “ Rule ” does not include: (a) An action taken by the governing body of a local government that imposes, increases or changes the basis for the calculation of: (1) Special assessments imposed pursuant to chapter 271 of NRS ; (2) Impact fees imposed pursuant to chapter 278B of NRS ; (3) Fees for remediation imposed pursuant to chapter 540A of NRS ; (4) Taxes ad valorem; (5) Sales and use taxes; or (6) A fee that has been negotiated pursuant to a contract between a business and a local government. (b) An action taken by the governing body of a local government that approves, amends or augments the annual budget of the local government. (c) An ordinance adopted by the governing body of a local government pursuant to a provision of chapter 271, 271A, 278, 278A, 278B or 350 of NRS . (d) An ordinance adopted by or action taken by the governing body of a local government that authorizes or relates to the issuance of bonds or other evidence of debt of the local government.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239C.045 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239C / Section 239C.045
“Division” defined
Status: in_force

“ Division ” means the Division of Emergency Management of the Office of the Military.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 236.074 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 236 / Section 236.074
World Esports Day
Status: in_force

1. The Governor shall annually proclaim the Saturday immediately preceding the last Saturday in October to be “World Esports Day” in the State of Nevada.

2. The proclamation must call upon the news media, educators, business and labor leaders and appropriate governmental officers to bring to the attention of the residents of Nevada the trailblazing Nevada Esports community and its contributions to this State, as well as building exciting careers in Electronic Sports, such as broadcasting, graphic arts, web design, video game design, coaching, athletics and community building.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240.1995 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.1995
Duty to record electronic notarial acts performed using audio-video communication; identification by personal knowledge or credible witness; period of retention
Status: in_force

1. An electronic notary public shall arrange for a recording to be made of each electronic notarial act performed using audio-video communication. Before performing any electronic notarial act using audio-video communication, the electronic notary public must inform all participating persons that the electronic notarization will be electronically recorded.

2. If the person for whom the electronic notarial act is being performed is identified by personal knowledge, the recording of the electronic notarial act must include an explanation by the electronic notary public as to how he or she knows the person and how long he or she has known the person.

3. If the person for whom the electronic notarial act is being performed is identified by a credible witness: (a) The credible witness must appear before the electronic notary public; and (b) The recording of the electronic notarial act must include: (1) A statement by the electronic notary public as to whether he or she identified the credible witness by personal knowledge or satisfactory evidence; and (2) An explanation by the credible witness as to how he or she knows the person for whom the electronic notarial act is being performed and how long he or she has known the person.

4. An electronic notary public shall keep a recording made pursuant to this section for a period of not less than 7 years, regardless of whether the electronic notarial act was actually completed.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240A.100 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240A / Section 240A.100
Registration by Secretary of State; qualifications of applicant; fee; issuance of certificate of registration; denial of application not completed within 120 days
Status: in_force

1. A person who wishes to engage in the business of a document preparation service must be registered by the Secretary of State pursuant to this chapter. An applicant for registration must be: (a) A natural person; (b) A citizen or legal resident of the United States or hold a valid Employment Authorization Document issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services of the Department of Homeland Security; and (c) At least 18 years of age.

2. The Secretary of State shall not register as a document preparation service any person: (a) Who is suspended or has previously been disbarred from the practice of law in any jurisdiction; (b) Whose registration as a document preparation service in this State or another state has previously been revoked for cause; (c) Whose appointment or registration as a notary public in this State or another state has been previously revoked or suspended for cause; (d) Who has previously been convicted of, or entered a plea of guilty, guilty but mentally ill or nolo contendere to, a gross misdemeanor or a category D felony pursuant to NRS 240A.290 ; or (e) Who has, within the 10 years immediately preceding the date of the application for registration as a document preparation service, been: (1) Convicted of, or entered a plea of guilty, guilty but mentally ill or nolo contendere to, a crime involving theft, fraud or dishonesty; (2) Convicted of, or entered a plea of guilty, guilty but mentally ill or nolo contendere to, the unauthorized practice of law pursuant to NRS 7.285 or the corresponding statute of any other jurisdiction; or (3) Adjudged by the final judgment of any court to have committed an act involving theft, fraud or dishonesty.

3. An application for registration as a document preparation service must be made under penalty of perjury on a form prescribed by regulation of the Secretary of State and must be accompanied by: (a) A nonrefundable application fee of $100; and (b) A cash bond or surety bond meeting the requirements of NRS 240A.120 or proof that the applicant is covered by a bond filed by a business entity pursuant to NRS 240A.123 .

4. An applicant for registration must submit to the Secretary of State a declaration under penalty of perjury stating that the applicant has not had a certificate or license as a document preparation service revoked or suspended in this State or any other state or territory of the United States.

5. After the investigation of the history of the applicant is completed, the Secretary of State shall issue a certificate of registration if the applicant is qualified for registration and has complied with the requirements of this section. Each certificate of registration must bear the name of the registrant and a registration number unique to that registrant. The Secretary of State shall maintain a record of the name and registration number of each registrant.

6. An application for registration as a document preparation service that is not completed within 120 days after the date on which the application was submitted must be denied. If an application is denied pursuant to this subsection, the applicant may submit a new application.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 241.0365 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 241 / Section 241.0365
Action taken by public body to correct violation of chapter; timeliness of corrective action; effect
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, if a public body, after providing the notice described in subsection 2, takes action in conformity with this chapter to correct an alleged violation of this chapter within 30 days after the alleged violation, the Attorney General may decide not to commence prosecution of the alleged violation if the Attorney General determines foregoing prosecution would be in the best interests of the public.

2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, before taking any action to correct an alleged violation of this chapter, the public body must include an item on the agenda posted for the meeting at which the public body intends to take the corrective action in conformity with this chapter. The inclusion of an item on the agenda for a meeting of a public body pursuant to this subsection is not an admission of wrongdoing for the purposes of civil action, criminal prosecution or injunctive relief.

3. For purposes of subsection 1, the period of limitations set forth in subsection 3 of NRS 241.037 by which the Attorney General may bring suit is tolled for 30 days.

4. The provisions of this section do not prohibit a public body from taking action in conformity with this chapter to correct an alleged violation of the provisions of this chapter before the adjournment of the meeting at which the alleged violation occurs.

5. Any action taken by a public body to correct an alleged violation of this chapter by the public body is effective prospectively.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240.085 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.085
Advertisements in language other than English to contain notice if notary public is not an attorney; use of certain non-English terms in advertisements prohibited; penalties
Status: in_force

1. Every notary public who is not an attorney licensed to practice law in this State and who advertises his or her services as a notary public in a language other than English by any form of communication, except a single plaque on his or her desk, shall post or otherwise include with the advertisement a notice in the language in which the advertisement appears. The notice must be of a conspicuous size, if in writing, and must appear in substantially the following form: I AM NOT AN ATTORNEY IN THE STATE OF NEVADA. I AM NOT LICENSED TO GIVE LEGAL ADVICE. I MAY NOT ACCEPT FEES FOR GIVING LEGAL ADVICE.

2. A notary public who is not an attorney licensed to practice law in this State shall not use the term “notario,” “notario publico,” “licenciado” or any other equivalent non-English term in any form of communication that advertises his or her services as a notary public, including, without limitation, a business card, stationery, notice and sign.

3. If the Secretary of State finds a notary public guilty of violating the provisions of subsection 1 or 2, the Secretary of State shall: (a) Suspend the appointment of the notary public for not less than 1 year. (b) Revoke the appointment of the notary public for a third or subsequent offense. (c) Assess a civil penalty of not more than $2,000 for each violation.

4. Unless a greater penalty is provided pursuant to NRS 240.175 , a notary public who is found guilty in a criminal prosecution of violating subsection 1 or 2 shall be punished by a fine of not more than $2,000.

5. An employer of a notary public shall not: (a) Prohibit the notary public from meeting the requirements set forth in subsection 1; or (b) Advertise using the term “notario,” “notario publico,” “licenciado” or any other equivalent non-English term in any form of communication that advertises notary public services, including, without limitation, a business card, stationery, notice and sign, unless the notary public under his or her employment is an attorney licensed to practice law in this State.

6. If the Secretary of State finds the employer of a notary public guilty of violating a provision of subsection 5, the Secretary of State shall: (a) Notify the employer in writing of the violation and order the immediate removal of such language. (b) Assess a civil penalty of not more than $2,000 for each violation.

7. Unless a greater penalty is provided pursuant to NRS 240.175 , the employer of a notary public who is found guilty in a criminal prosecution of violating a provision of subsection 5 shall be punished by a fine of not more than $2,000.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240A.220 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240A / Section 240A.220
Duty of registrant to provide copy of client’s file to governmental entities; retention and destruction of copies of documents
Status: in_force

1. Upon the presentation to a registrant of a written form of authorization signed by a client, the registrant shall provide a complete copy of the client's file to an agent or employee of the Secretary of State or the Attorney General, or to an agent or employee of a law enforcement agency, without the necessity of a warrant or subpoena.

2. A registrant shall retain a copy of any document prepared for a client for not less than 3 years after the date of the last service performed for the client. At the end of that period, unless the client requests that the document be given to the client, the document may be destroyed by the registrant. Any method of destruction used by a registrant must ensure the complete and confidential destruction of the document.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240.018 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.018
Courses of study for mandatory training of notaries public; fees; persons required to enroll in and successfully complete course of study; Notary Public Training Account; disposition of excess fees
Status: in_force

1. The Secretary of State may: (a) Provide courses of study for the mandatory training of notaries public. Such courses of study: (1) Must include at least 3 hours of instruction and an examination relating to the functions and duties of notaries public; and (2) May be conducted in person or online by the Secretary of State or a vendor approved by the Secretary of State. (b) Charge a reasonable fee to each person who enrolls in a course of study for the mandatory training of notaries public.

2. A course of study provided pursuant to this section must comply with the regulations adopted pursuant to subsection 1 of NRS 240.017 .

3. The following persons are required to enroll in and successfully complete a course of study provided pursuant to this section: (a) A person applying for appointment as a notary public for the first time. (b) A person renewing his or her appointment as a notary public. (c) A person who has committed a violation of this chapter or whose appointment as a 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. The Secretary of State shall deposit the fees collected pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 1 in the Notary Public Training Account which is hereby created in the State General Fund. The Account must be administered by the Secretary of State. Any interest and income earned on the money in the Account, after deducting any applicable charges, must be credited to the Account. Any money remaining in the Account at the end of a fiscal year does not revert to the State General Fund, and the balance in the Account must be carried forward. All claims against the Account must be paid as other claims against the State are paid. The money in the Account may be expended: (a) To pay for expenses related to providing courses of study for the mandatory training of notaries public, including, without limitation, the rental of rooms and other facilities, advertising, travel and the printing and preparation of course materials; or (b) For any other purpose authorized by the Legislature.

5. At the end of each fiscal year, the Secretary of State shall reconcile the amount of the fees collected pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 1 and the expenses related to administering the training of notaries public pursuant to this chapter and deposit any excess fees received with the State Treasurer for credit to the State General Fund.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 236.038 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 236 / Section 236.038
Nevada Tribes Legislative Day
Status: in_force

The second Tuesday of February during each regular session of the Legislature is established as “Nevada Tribes Legislative Day” in the State of Nevada in recognition of the contributions American Indians have made to the prosperity and cultural diversity of Nevada and the United States.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 236.040 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 236 / Section 236.040
Nevada All-Indian Stampede Days and Native American Day
Status: in_force

The Governor of this State is authorized and requested to issue annually a proclamation designating the:

1. Third week of July as “Nevada All-Indian Stampede Days” to be celebrated in Fallon, Nevada; and

2. Fourth Friday of September as Native American Day,

in commemoration of the Indian people and their efforts to maintain their culture, customs and traditions and in recognition of the many contributions of Native Americans to the economic and cultural heritage of all residents of the United States.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240.199 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.199
Evidence of electronic notarial act; electronic document to be tamper-evident
Status: in_force

1. An electronic notarial act must be evidenced by the following, which must be attached to or logically associated with the electronic document that is the subject of the electronic notarial act and which must be immediately perceptible and reproducible: (a) The electronic signature of the electronic notary public; (b) The electronic seal of the electronic notary public; and (c) The wording of a notarial certificate pursuant to NRS 240.1655 , 240.166 to 240.167 , inclusive, 240.1685 or 240.169 , including, without limitation, language explicitly stating that the notarial act was performed using audio-video communication, if applicable.

2. Upon the completion of an electronic notarial act in accordance with subsection 1, an electronic notary public shall use technology to render the electronic document tamper-evident.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240A.115 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240A / Section 240A.115
Disposition of fees
Status: in_force

The Secretary of State shall account for the fees received pursuant to NRS 240A.100 and 240A.110 separately, and use those fees, and any interest and income earned on those fees, solely to pay for expenses related to administering the document preparation services program pursuant to this chapter, including, without limitation, the cost of:

1. Materials and advertising to provide education and information about the program;

2. Any technology necessary to process and maintain registration as a document preparation service; and

3. Personnel and other operating expenses of the Office of the Secretary of State related to enforcing the provisions of this chapter and any regulations adopted pursuant thereto.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240.005 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.005
“Notarial officer” defined
Status: in_force

“Notarial officer” means a notary public or an officer authorized to perform notarial acts.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240.1663 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.1663
Short form for administering oath or affirmation of office
Status: in_force

Upon compliance with the requirements of NRS 240.1655 , the following certificate is sufficient for administering an oath or affirmation of office:
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 236.020 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 236 / Section 236.020
Mother's Day
Status: in_force

The Governor of this State is authorized and requested to issue annually a proclamation calling upon the state officials to display the United States flag on all state and school buildings, and the people of the State to display the flag at their homes, lodges, churches and places of business, and other suitable places, on the second Sunday in May, known as “Mother's Day,” founded by Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia, as a public expression of love and reverence for the mothers of our State and other women serving it, and as an inspiration for better homes and closer ties between the home and the State.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 242.141 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 242 / Section 242.141
Services provided for agencies not under Governor’s control and local governmental agencies
Status: in_force

To facilitate the economical processing of data or information throughout the State Government, the Office may provide service for agencies not under the control of the Governor, upon the request of any such agency. The Office may provide services, including, without limitation, purchasing services, to a local governmental agency upon request, if provision of such services will result in reduced costs to the State for equipment and services.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239.290 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239 / Section 239.290
Taxation of costs
Status: in_force

The costs to be taxed upon an application to restore a lost or destroyed record, as provided in this chapter, shall be the same as are provided for like service in civil actions, and may be adjudged against either or any party to such proceeding or application, or may, in the discretion of the court, be apportioned between such parties.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240A.245 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240A / Section 240A.245
Unlawful acts; penalty; injunctive relief
Status: in_force

1. It is unlawful for a person to: (a) Represent himself or herself as a document preparation service if the person has not registered as a document preparation service pursuant to this chapter, or if his or her registration is expired, revoked or suspended or is otherwise not in good standing. (b) Submit an application for registration as a document preparation service that contains a substantial and material misstatement or omission of fact.

2. Any person who violates a provision of paragraph (a) of subsection 1 is liable for a penalty of not more than $1,000 for each violation, plus reasonable investigative fees and costs.

3. The Secretary of State may request that the Attorney General bring an action to enjoin any violation of paragraph (a) of subsection 1 and recover any penalties, attorney's fees and costs.

4. Any person who is aware of a violation of this chapter by a registrant or a person applying for registration as a document preparation service 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.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 235.035 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 235 / Section 235.035
State march
Status: in_force

The march entitled “Silver State Fanfare,” composed by Gerald Willis, is hereby adopted and declared to be the official state march of the State of Nevada.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240A.265 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240A / Section 240A.265
Examination by Secretary of State of required records
Status: in_force

The Secretary of State may conduct periodic, special or any other examinations of any records required to be maintained pursuant to this chapter or any other provisions of NRS pertaining to the duties of a registrant as the Secretary of State deems necessary to determine whether a violation of this chapter or any other provision of NRS pertaining to the duties of a registrant has occurred.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240.003 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.003
“In a representative capacity” defined
Status: in_force

“In a representative capacity” means:

1. For and on behalf of a corporation, partnership, trust or other entity, as an authorized officer, agent, partner, trustee or other representative;

2. As a public officer, personal representative, guardian or other representative, in the capacity recited in the instrument;

3. As an attorney-in-fact for a principal; or

4. In any other capacity as an authorized representative of another.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240.1943 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.1943
Course of study for registration
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a notary public who registers with the Secretary of State as an electronic notary public pursuant to NRS 240.192 for the first time must successfully complete any required course of study on electronic notarization required pursuant to NRS 240.195 before filing such registration with the Secretary of State.

2. A notary public may register with the Secretary of State as an electronic notary public pursuant to NRS 240.192 and thereafter perform the functions of an electronic notary public pursuant to this chapter without completing any course of study on electronic notarization required pursuant to NRS 240.195 if, at the time of registration, the course of study is not yet offered by the Secretary of State or a vendor approved by the Secretary of State.

3. If a notary public registers and performs the functions of an electronic notary public without first completing any required course of study on electronic notarization pursuant to subsection 2, he or she must complete the required course of study and pass any required examination within 120 days after the course of study is first offered by the Secretary of State or a vendor approved by the Secretary of State. The registrant shall thereafter complete any required course of study in accordance with paragraph (b) or (c) of subsection 3 of NRS 240.195 , as applicable.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 236.065 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 236 / Section 236.065
Osteoporosis Prevention and Awareness Week
Status: in_force

1. The Governor shall annually proclaim the week that begins with Mother's Day to be Osteoporosis Prevention and Awareness Week in the State of Nevada.

2. The proclamation must call upon news media, educators, health care providers and appropriate governmental officers to: (a) Bring to the attention of Nevada's residents factual information regarding the early diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis; and (b) Emphasize the potential for the prevention of the disease.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239C.470 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239C / Section 239C.470
Gifts, grants and contributions
Status: in_force

The Nevada Resilience Advisory Committee 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 NRS 239C.400 to 239C.480 , inclusive, and to defray expenses incurred by the Committee in the discharge of its duties.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240.175 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.175
Criminal penalties
Status: in_force

A person who willfully violates a provision of NRS 240.001 to 240.169 , inclusive, or a regulation or order adopted or issued pursuant thereto is guilty of a category D felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130 if the offense results in irreparable harm to a person.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239.230 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239 / Section 239.230
Restoration of judicial records not affecting real property or water rights: Procedure
Status: in_force

In all cases where the records of any judgments, not affecting real property or water rights, which judgments have not expired by limitation, or other records of any court of either general or limited jurisdiction in this state, and all records of proceedings taken by, or in behalf of any alien to become a citizen of the United States in this state, have been lost or destroyed, the same may be restored and replaced, and become the records of the courts, in the manner prescribed in NRS 239.240 to 239.290 , inclusive.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 237.140 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 237 / Section 237.140
Action in violation of certain provisions is void
Status: in_force

Any action of the governing body of a local government to adopt a proposed rule in violation of the provisions of NRS 237.030 to 237.150 , inclusive, is void, including, without limitation, if the governing body does not comply with the provisions of subsection 3 of NRS 237.100 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240A.050 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240A / Section 240A.050
“Registrant” defined
Status: in_force

“ Registrant ” means a document preparation service registered pursuant to this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240.164 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.164
Notarial acts in other jurisdictions of United States
Status: in_force

1. A notarial act has the same effect under the law of this State as if performed by a notarial officer of this State, if performed in another state, commonwealth, territory, district or possession of the United States by any of the following persons: (a) A notary public of that jurisdiction; (b) A judge, clerk or deputy clerk of a court of that jurisdiction; or (c) Any other person authorized by the law of that jurisdiction to perform notarial acts.

2. Notarial acts performed in other jurisdictions of the United States under federal authority as provided in NRS 240.1645 have the same effect as if performed by a notarial officer of this State.

3. The signature and title of a person performing a notarial act are prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine and that the person holds the designated title.

4. The signature and indicated title of an officer listed in paragraph (a) or (b) of subsection 1 conclusively establish the authority of a holder of that title to perform a notarial act.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240.100 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.100
Fees for services; additional fees for travel expenses; notarial acts performed within and outside scope of employment
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, a notary public may charge the following fees and no more: For taking an acknowledgment, for the first signature of each signer $15.00 For each additional signature of each signer 7.50 For administering an oath or affirmation 7.50 For a certified copy 7.50 For a jurat, for each signature on the affidavit 15.00 For performing a marriage ceremony 75.00

2. All fees prescribed in this section are payable in advance, if demanded.

3. A notary public may charge an additional fee for traveling to perform a notarial act if: (a) The person requesting the notarial act asks the notary public to travel; (b) The notary public explains to the person requesting the notarial act that the fee is in addition to the fee authorized in subsection 1 and is not required by law; (c) The person requesting the notarial act agrees in advance upon the hourly rate that the notary public will charge for the additional fee; and (d) The additional fee does not exceed: (1) If the person requesting the notarial act asks the notary public to travel between the hours of 6 a.m. and 7 p.m., $15 per hour. (2) If the person requesting the notarial act asks the notary public to travel between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m., $30 per hour. The 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.

4. A notary public is entitled to charge the amount of the additional fee agreed to in advance by the person requesting the notarial act pursuant to subsection 3 if: (a) The person requesting the notarial act cancels the request after the notary public begins his or her travel to perform the requested notarial act. (b) The notary public is unable to perform the requested notarial act as a result of the actions of the person who requested the notarial act or any other person who is necessary for the performance of the notarial act.

5. For each additional fee that a notary public charges for traveling to perform a notarial act pursuant to subsection 3, the notary public shall enter in the journal that he or she keeps pursuant to NRS 240.120 : (a) The amount of the fee; and (b) The date and time that the notary public began and ended such travel.

6. A person who employs a notary public may prohibit the notary public from charging a fee for a notarial act that the notary public performs within the scope of the employment. Such a person shall not require the notary public whom the person employs to surrender to the person all or part of a fee charged by the notary public for a notarial act performed outside the scope of the employment of the notary public.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240.166 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.166
Short form for acknowledgment in individual capacity
Status: in_force

Upon compliance with the requirements of NRS 240.1655 , the following certificate is sufficient for an acknowledgment in an individual capacity:
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240.143 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.143
Unlawful possession of certain personal property of notary public
Status: in_force

1. The following items are the personal property of a notary public: (a) His or her official stamp; (b) His or her journal; and (c) His or her certificate of appointment.

2. It is unlawful for a person who comes into possession of the official stamp, journal or certificate of appointment of a notary public to withhold such an item from the notary public, whether or not the person provided the notary public with the money to acquire the item.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 238.100 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 238 / Section 238.100
Date of postmark deemed date of filing or payment
Status: in_force

1. Except as provided in subsections 2 and 4, or by specific statute, any document or payment required or permitted by law or regulation to be filed or made by mailing to the State or any of its agencies or political subdivisions shall be deemed filed or made on the date of the postmark dated by the post office on the envelope in which it was mailed.

2. If a document or payment was mailed but not received by the addressee or was received but the postmarked date is illegible or omitted, the document or payment shall be deemed filed or made on the date it was mailed, if the sender: (a) Establishes by a postal receipt for registered or certified mail that the mailing date was on or before the required date for filing or payment; and (b) Where the document or payment was not received, files a duplicate of the contents of the envelope within 15 days after the sender becomes aware that it was not received.

3. For the purposes of this section, if the required date for filing or making payment is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, the filing or payment is timely if performed on the next day which is not a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.

4. This section does not apply to the filing of documents pursuant to NRS 225.085 or title 24 of NRS.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239C.050 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239C / Section 239C.050
“Governmental utility” defined
Status: in_force

“ Governmental utility ” means:

1. Any utility that is owned, operated or controlled by this State or an agency or instrumentality of this State, including, without limitation, the Colorado River Commission of Nevada.

2. Any utility that is owned, operated or controlled by any county, city, town, general improvement district, special district or other local governmental entity under the authority of any general law, special law or city charter or any cooperative, interlocal or other agreement.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239.054 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239 / Section 239.054
Additional fee for information from geographic information system
Status: in_force

1. A fee for the provision of information from a geographic information system may include, in addition to the actual cost of the medium in which the information is provided, the reasonable costs related to: (a) The gathering and entry of data into the system; (b) Maintenance and updating of the database of the system; (c) Hardware; (d) Software; (e) Quality control; and (f) Consultation with personnel of the governmental entity.

2. As used in this section, “geographic information system” means a system of hardware, software and data files on which spatially oriented geographical information is digitally collected, stored, managed, manipulated, analyzed and displayed.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240.1657 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.1657
Authentication of signature of notarial officer by Secretary of State; limitation on actions brought against Secretary of State; prohibited acts; penalties; regulations
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, the Secretary of State shall, upon request and payment of a fee of $20, issue an authentication to verify that the signature of the notarial officer on a document intended for use in a foreign country is genuine and that the notarial officer holds the office indicated on the document. If the document: (a) Is intended for use in a foreign country that is a participant in the Hague Convention of October 5, 1961, the Secretary of State must issue an apostille in the form prescribed by the Hague Convention of October 5, 1961. (b) Is intended for use in a foreign country that is not a participant in the Hague Convention of October 5, 1961, the Secretary of State must issue a certification.

2. The Secretary of State shall not issue an authentication pursuant to subsection 1 if: (a) The document has not been notarized in accordance with the provisions of this chapter; (b) The Secretary of State has reasonable cause to believe that the document may be used to accomplish any fraudulent, criminal or other unlawful purpose; or (c) The request to issue an authentication does not include a statement, in the form prescribed by the Secretary of State and signed under penalty of perjury, that the document for which the authentication is requested will not be used to: (1) Harass a person; or (2) Accomplish any fraudulent, criminal or other unlawful purpose.

3. No civil action may be brought against the Secretary of State on the basis that: (a) The Secretary of State has issued an authentication pursuant to subsection 1; and (b) The document has been used to: (1) Harass a person; or (2) Accomplish any fraudulent, criminal or other unlawful purpose.

4. A person who uses a document for which an authentication has been issued pursuant to subsection 1 to: (a) Harass a person; or (b) Accomplish any fraudulent, criminal or other unlawful purpose, is guilty of a category C felony and shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for a minimum term of not less than 1 year and a maximum term of not more than 5 years, and may be further punished by a fine of not more than $5,000.

5. The Secretary of State may adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this section.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239C.270 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239C / Section 239C.270
Vulnerability assessment and response plan of utility and provider of new electric resources; confidentiality; penalties
Status: in_force

1. Each utility and each provider of new electric resources shall: (a) Conduct a vulnerability assessment in accordance with the requirements of the federal and regional agencies that regulate the utility or provider; and (b) Prepare and maintain an emergency response plan in accordance with the requirements of the federal and regional agencies that regulate the utility or provider.

2. Each utility shall: (a) As soon as practicable but not later than December 31, 2003, submit its vulnerability assessment and emergency response plan to the Division; and (b) At least once each year thereafter, review its vulnerability assessment and emergency response plan and, as soon as practicable after its review is completed but not later than December 31 of each year, submit the results of its review and any additions or modifications to its emergency response plan to the Division.

3. Each provider of new electric resources shall: (a) As soon as practicable but not later than December 31, 2019, submit its vulnerability assessment and emergency response plan to the Division; and (b) At least once each year thereafter, review its vulnerability assessment and emergency response plan and, as soon as practicable after its review is completed but not later than December 31 of each year, submit the results of its review and any additions or modifications to its emergency response plan to the Division.

4. On or before June 30 of each year, the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada, the Division of Environmental Protection of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Office of Energy shall coordinate with the Division to compile a list of each utility and provider of new electric resources required to submit a vulnerability assessment and an emergency response plan pursuant to subsection 2 or 3.

5. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 239.0115 , each vulnerability assessment and emergency response plan of a utility or provider of new electric resources and any other information concerning a utility or provider that is necessary to carry out the provisions of this section is confidential and must be securely maintained by each person or entity that has possession, custody or control of the information.

6. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 239C.210 , a person shall not disclose such information, except: (a) Upon the lawful order of a court of competent jurisdiction; (b) As is reasonably necessary to carry out the provisions of this section or the operations of the utility or provider of new electric resources, as determined by the Division; (c) As is reasonably necessary in the case of an emergency involving public health or safety, as determined by the Division; or (d) Pursuant to the provisions of NRS 239.0115 .

7. If a person knowingly and unlawfully discloses such information or assists, solicits or conspires with another person to disclose such information, the person is guilty of: (a) A gross misdemeanor; or (b) A category C felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130 if the person acted with the intent to: (1) Commit, cause, aid, further or conceal, or attempt to commit, cause, aid, further or conceal, any unlawful act involving terrorism or sabotage; or (2) Assist, solicit or conspire with another person to commit, cause, aid, further or conceal any unlawful act involving terrorism or sabotage.

8. As used in this section, “provider of new electric resources” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 704B.130 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 236.067 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 236 / Section 236.067
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week
Status: in_force

1. The Governor shall annually proclaim the third week in March to be “Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week.”

2. The proclamation must call upon news media, educators, health care providers and appropriate governmental officers to bring to the attention of the residents of this State factual information and educational programs and materials regarding the signs, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of multiple sclerosis.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240.19902 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.19902
Short form for certifying copy of electronic document
Status: in_force

Upon compliance with the requirements of NRS 240.199 , the following certificate is sufficient for certifying that a paper document is a true and correct copy of an electronic document:

State of Nevada

County of ___________________________________

I certify that this is a true and correct copy of an electronic document printed by me or under my supervision. I further certify that, at the time of printing, no security features present on the electronic document indicated any changes or errors in an electronic signature or other information in the electronic document since its creation or execution.

Dated ___________________________________
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240.167 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.167
Short form for execution of jurat
Status: in_force

Upon compliance with the requirements of NRS 240.1655 , the following certificate is sufficient for executing a jurat:
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240.196 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.196
Powers of electronic notary public
Status: in_force

A person registered as an electronic notary public pursuant to NRS 240.181 to 240.206 , inclusive, may perform the following electronic notarial acts for a person who requests the electronic notarial act and tenders any authorized fee:

1. Taking an acknowledgment;

2. Executing a jurat;

3. Administering an oath or affirmation;

4. Certifying a true and correct copy; and

5. Performing such other duties as prescribed by law.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239A.150 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239A / Section 239A.150
Limited disclosure by banks under certification of district attorney, sheriff or police department
Status: in_force

When a district attorney, sheriff or police department in this State certifies to a bank in writing that a crime report has been filed which involves the alleged fraudulent use of drafts, checks or other orders drawn upon any bank in this State, the district attorney, sheriff or police department may request the bank to furnish and the bank shall supply a statement setting forth the following information with respect to the account of a customer named in the certification and covering a period 30 days prior to and up to 30 days following the date of occurrence of the alleged illegal act involving the account:

1. The number of items dishonored;

2. The number of items paid which created overdrafts;

3. The dollar volume of the dishonored items and items paid which created overdrafts and a statement explaining any credit arrangement between the bank and the customer to pay overdrafts;

4. The dates and amounts of deposits and debits and the account balance on those dates;

5. A copy of the signature and any addresses appearing on the customer's signature card; and

6. The date the account opened and, if applicable, the date the account closed.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239B.050 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239B / Section 239B.050
Websites
Status: in_force

1. If a public body maintains a website on the Internet, the public body shall not disclose on that website personal information unless the disclosure is required by a federal or state law or for the administration of a public program or an application for a federal or state grant.

2. If it appears that a public body has engaged in or is about to engage in any act or practice which violates subsection 1, the Attorney General or the appropriate district attorney may file an action in any court of competent jurisdiction for an injunction to prevent the occurrence or continuance of that act or practice.

3. An injunction: (a) May be issued without proof of actual damage sustained by any person. (b) Does not preclude the criminal prosecution and punishment of an act or practice that may otherwise be prohibited by law.

4. As used in this section: (a) “ Personal information ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 603A.040 . (b) “ Public body ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 205.462 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239.011 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239 / Section 239.011
Application to court for order compelling disclosure of public book or record in legal custody or control of governmental entity for less than 30 years; priority; appeal
Status: in_force

1. If a request for inspection, copying or copies of a public book or record open to inspection and copying is denied or unreasonably delayed or if a person who requests a copy of a public book or record believes that the fee charged by the governmental entity for providing the copy of the public book or record is excessive or improper, the requester may apply to the district court in the county in which the book or record is located for an order: (a) Permitting the requester to inspect or copy the book or record; (b) Requiring the person who has legal custody or control of the public book or record to provide a copy to the requester; or (c) Providing relief relating to the amount of the fee, as applicable.

2. The court shall give this matter priority over other civil matters to which priority is not given by other statutes. If the requester prevails, the requester is entitled to recover from the governmental entity that has legal custody or control of the record his or her costs and reasonable attorney's fees in the proceeding.

3. If the governmental entity appeals the decision of the district court and the decision is affirmed in whole or in part, the requester is entitled to recover from the governmental entity that has legal custody or control of the record his or her costs and reasonable attorney's fees for the appeal.

4. The rights and remedies recognized by this section are in addition to any other rights or remedies that may exist in law or in equity.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240.1993 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.1993
Requirements for use of audio-video communication: Location
Status: in_force

1. An electronic notary public may perform an electronic notarial act using audio-video communication in accordance with NRS 240.181 to 240.206 , inclusive, and any rules or regulations adopted by the Secretary of State for a person who is physically located: (a) In this State; (b) Outside this State but within the United States; or (c) Outside the United States if: (1) The electronic notary public has no actual knowledge of the electronic notarial act being prohibited in the jurisdiction in which the person is physically located; and (2) The person placing his or her electronic signature on the electronic document confirms to the electronic notary public that the requested electronic notarial act and the electronic document: (I) Are part of or pertain to a matter that is to be filed with or is currently before a court, governmental entity or other entity in the United States; (II) Relate to property located in the United States; or (III) Relate to a transaction substantially connected to the United States.

2. An electronic notary public who is registered with the Secretary of State pursuant to NRS 240.192 may perform an electronic notarial act using audio-video communication in accordance with NRS 240.181 to 240.206 , inclusive, and any rules or regulations adopted by the Secretary of State if the electronic notary public is physically present in this State at the time of performing the electronic notarial act, regardless of whether the person who placed the electronic signature on the electronic document is physically located in another jurisdiction at the time of the electronic notarial act. The validity of the notarial act will be determined by applying the laws of this State.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 242.105 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 242 / Section 242.105
Confidentiality of certain documents relating to homeland security: List; biennial review; annual report
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, records and portions of records that are assembled, maintained, overseen or prepared by the Office to mitigate, prevent or respond to acts of terrorism, the public disclosure of which would, in the determination of the Chief, create a substantial likelihood of threatening the safety of the general public are confidential and not subject to inspection by the general public to the extent that such records and portions of records consist of or include: (a) Information regarding the infrastructure and security of information systems, including, without limitation: (1) Access codes, passwords and programs used to ensure the security of an information system; (2) Access codes used to ensure the security of software applications; (3) Procedures and processes used to ensure the security of an information system; and (4) Plans used to re-establish security and service with respect to an information system after security has been breached or service has been interrupted. (b) Assessments and plans that relate specifically and uniquely to the vulnerability of an information system or to the measures which will be taken to respond to such vulnerability, including, without limitation, any compiled underlying data necessary to prepare such assessments and plans. (c) The results of tests of the security of an information system, insofar as those results reveal specific vulnerabilities relative to the information system.

2. The Chief shall maintain or cause to be maintained a list of each record or portion of a record that the Chief has determined to be confidential pursuant to subsection 1. The list described in this subsection must be prepared and maintained so as to recognize the existence of each such record or portion of a record without revealing the contents thereof.

3. At least once each biennium, the Chief shall review the list described in subsection 2 and shall, with respect to each record or portion of a record that the Chief has determined to be confidential pursuant to subsection 1: (a) Determine that the record or portion of a record remains confidential in accordance with the criteria set forth in subsection 1; (b) Determine that the record or portion of a record is no longer confidential in accordance with the criteria set forth in subsection 1; or (c) If the Chief determines that the record or portion of a record is obsolete, cause the record or portion of a record to be disposed of in the manner described in NRS 239.073 to 239.125 , inclusive.

4. On or before February 15 of each year, the Chief shall: (a) Prepare a report setting forth a detailed description of each record or portion of a record determined to be confidential pursuant to this section, if any, accompanied by an explanation of why each such record or portion of a record was determined to be confidential; and (b) Submit a copy of the report to the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau for transmittal to: (1) If the Legislature is in session, the standing committees of the Legislature which have jurisdiction of the subject matter; or (2) If the Legislature is not in session, the Legislative Commission.

5. As used in this section, “ act of terrorism ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 239C.030 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 241A.080 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 241A / Section 241A.080
Account for Advisory Council for Prosecuting Attorneys: Creation; use
Status: in_force

1. The account for the Advisory Council for Prosecuting Attorneys is hereby created in the State General Fund. The Council shall administer the Account.

2. The money in the Account must only be used to carry out the provisions of NRS 241A.010 to 241A.090 , inclusive, and pay the expenses incurred by the Council in the discharge of its duties, including: (a) The payment of expenses for the preparation of motions and briefs and for clerical or legal assistance that is provided to a prosecutor for a criminal or civil prosecution in this state; and (b) Reimbursement for any extraordinary or unanticipated expenses incurred by a prosecutor as a result of conducting a criminal or civil prosecution in this state, including any expenses related to the appointment of a special prosecutor for that prosecution.

3. All claims against the Account must be paid as other claims against the State are paid.

4. The money in the Account remains in the Account and does not revert to the State General Fund at the end of any fiscal year.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 242.300 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 242 / Section 242.300
Policy of state agency for appropriate use of computers by employees of agency
Status: in_force

1. A state agency that uses at least one computer in the course of its work shall: (a) Create a written policy setting forth the appropriate uses of the computers of the state agency; and (b) Provide all employees of the state agency with a copy of the written policy.

2. As used in this section, “state agency” means an agency, bureau, board, commission, department, division or any other unit of the Executive Department of the government of this State.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240.015 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.015
General qualifications; conditions for appointment of resident of adjoining state
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person appointed as a notary public must: (a) Be a resident of this State. (b) Be at least 18 years of age. (c) Possess his or her civil rights. (d) Have completed a course of study pursuant to NRS 240.018 .

2. The Secretary of State may appoint a person who resides in an adjoining state as a notary public if the person: (a) Maintains a place of business in the State of Nevada that is registered pursuant to chapter 76 of NRS and any applicable business licensing requirements of the local government where the business is located; or (b) Is regularly employed at an office, business or facility located within the State of Nevada by an employer registered to do business in this State. If such a person ceases to maintain a place of business in this State or regular employment at an office, business or facility located within this State, the Secretary of State may suspend the person's appointment. The Secretary of State may reinstate an appointment suspended pursuant to this subsection if the notary public submits to the Secretary of State, before his or her term of appointment as a notary public expires, the information required pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS 240.030 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 235.100 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 235 / Section 235.100
State precious gemstone
Status: in_force

The precious gemstone known as the Virgin Valley black fire opal is hereby designated as the official state precious gemstone of the State of Nevada.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239.052 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239 / Section 239.052
Fees: Limitations; waiver; posting of sign or notice
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, a governmental entity may charge a fee for providing a copy of a public record. Such a fee must not exceed the actual cost to the governmental entity to provide the copy of the public record unless a specific statute or regulation sets a fee that the governmental entity must charge for the copy. A governmental entity shall not charge a fee for providing a copy of a public record if a specific statute or regulation requires the governmental entity to provide the copy without charge.

2. A governmental entity may waive all or a portion of a charge or fee for a copy of a public record if the governmental entity: (a) Adopts a written policy to waive all or a portion of a charge or fee for a copy of a public record; and (b) Posts, in a conspicuous place at each office in which the governmental entity provides copies of public records, a legible sign or notice that states the terms of the policy.

3. A governmental entity shall prepare and maintain a list of the fees that it charges at each office in which the governmental entity provides copies of public records. A governmental entity shall post, in a conspicuous place at each office in which the governmental entity provides copies of public records, a legible sign or notice which states: (a) The fee that the governmental entity charges to provide a copy of a public record; or (b) The location at which a list of each fee that the governmental entity charges to provide a copy of a public record may be obtained.

4. The fee for providing a copy of a public book or record in the custody of a law library operated by a governmental entity must not exceed 50 cents per page.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240A.020 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240A / Section 240A.020
“Client” defined
Status: in_force

“ Client ” means a person who:

1. Represents or otherwise acts for himself or herself in a legal matter without the services of an attorney authorized to practice law in this State; and

2. Receives the services of a document preparation service in that legal matter or enters into a contract with a document preparation service to receive such services.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 242.211 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 242 / Section 242.211
Fund for Information Services: Creation; source and use
Status: in_force

1. The Fund for Information Services is hereby created as an internal service fund. Money from the Fund must be paid out on claims as other claims against the State are paid. The claims must be made in accordance with budget allotments and are subject to postaudit examination and approval.

2. All operating, maintenance, rental, repair and replacement costs of equipment and all salaries of personnel assigned to the Office must be paid from the Fund.

3. Each agency using the services of the Office shall pay a fee for that use to the Fund, which must be set by the Chief in an amount sufficient to reimburse the Office for the entire cost of providing those services, including overhead. Each using agency shall budget for those services. All fees, proceeds from the sale of equipment and any other money received by the Office must be deposited with the State Treasurer for credit to the Fund.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 239C.020 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 239C / Section 239C.020
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 239C.030 to 239C.110 , inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240.310 — NV Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.310
Fees
Status: in_force

Each commissioned abstracter shall be entitled to charge and receive, from a person or persons by whom the commissioned abstracter is employed, for services rendered, such fees as would be considered just and reasonable.