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NV Rev Stat § 231.1594 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 231 - Economic Development, Tourism and Cultural Affairs|NRS 231.1594 - Allocations from Account: Procedures for applying; application by research university or Desert Research Institute; review and approval of applications; use of money; factors to be considered.

  1. After considering the advice and recommendations of the Board, the Executive Director shall establish procedures for applying for an allocation of money from the Knowledge Account created by NRS 231.1592. The procedures must include, without limitation, a requirement that applications for allocations of money set forth:  (a) The proposed use of the money;  (b) The plans, projects and programs for which the money will be used;  (c) The expected benefits of the money; and   (d) A statement of the short-term and long-term impacts of the use of the money.  2. In making allocations of money from the Knowledge Account created pursuant to NRS 231.1592, the Executive Director must consider:  (a) The extent to which an allocation will promote the economic development of this State and aid the implementation of the State Plan for Economic Development developed by the Executive Director pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS 231.053; and  (b) Whether the research universities and the Desert Research Institute have received an equitable share of the allocations of money from the Knowledge Account.  3. In accordance with the procedures established pursuant to subsection 1, a research university or the Desert Research Institute may apply for an allocation of money from the Knowledge Account. Upon receipt of an application for an allocation from the Knowledge Account, the Executive Director shall review the application and determine whether the approval of the application would promote the economic development of this State and aid the implementation of the State Plan for Economic Development developed by the Executive Director pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS 231.053. If the Executive Director determines that approving the application will promote the economic development of this State and aid the implementation of the State Plan for Economic Development, the Executive Director may approve the application and make an allocation of money from the Knowledge Account to the applicant.  4. If a research university or the Desert Research Institute receives an allocation of money from the Knowledge Account, the money must be used for the purposes set forth in NRS 231.1597.  (Added to NRS by 2011, 3438; A 2013, 2752)
NV Rev Stat § 231.1596 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 231 - Economic Development, Tourism and Cultural Affairs|NRS 231.1596 - Technology outreach program: Establishment; required functions; cooperative design and operation with technology transfer offices at research universities and Desert Research Institute.

  1. The Executive Director shall use money in the Knowledge Account created by NRS 231.1592 to establish a technology outreach program at locations distributed strategically throughout this State.  2. The Executive Director shall ensure that the technology outreach program acts as a resource to:  (a) Broker ideas, new technologies and services to entrepreneurs and businesses throughout a defined service area;  (b) Engage local entrepreneurs and faculty and staff at state colleges and community colleges by connecting them to the research universities and the Desert Research Institute;  (c) Assist professors and researchers in finding entrepreneurs and investors for the commercialization of their ideas and technologies;  (d) Connect market ideas and technologies in new or existing businesses or industries or in state colleges and community colleges with the expertise of the research universities and the Desert Research Institute;  (e) Assist businesses, the research universities, state colleges, community colleges and the Desert Research Institute in developing commercial applications for their research; and  (f) Disseminate and share discoveries and technologies emanating from the research universities and the Desert Research Institute to local entrepreneurs, businesses, state colleges and community colleges.  3. In designing and operating the technology outreach program, the Board shall work cooperatively with the technology transfer offices at the research universities and the Desert Research Institute.  (Added to NRS by 2011, 3440; A 2013, 2754)
NV Rev Stat § 231.1597 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 231 - Economic Development, Tourism and Cultural Affairs|NRS 231.1597 - Authorized uses of allocations from the Account.

In consultation with the Board and the Chancellor, the Executive Director shall allocate money in the Knowledge Account created by NRS 231.1592 to the research universities and the Desert Research Institute to provide funding for:  1. The recruitment, hiring and retention of research teams and faculty to conduct research in science and technology which has the potential to contribute to economic development in this State;  2. Research laboratories and related equipment located or to be located in this State;   3. The construction of research clinics, institutes and facilities and related buildings located or to be located in this State; and  4. Matching funds for federal and private sector grants and contract opportunities that support economic development consistent with the State Plan for Economic Development developed by the Executive Director pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS 231.053.  (Added to NRS by 2011, 3440; A 2013, 2754)
NV Rev Stat § 231.161 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 231 - Economic Development, Tourism and Cultural Affairs|NRS 231.161 - Definitions.

As used in NRS 231.161 to 231.360, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 231.163 and 231.165 have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.  (Added to NRS by 2011, 2937)
NV Rev Stat § 231.163 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 231 - Economic Development, Tourism and Cultural Affairs|NRS 231.163 - "Department" defined.

Department means the Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs.  (Added to NRS by 2011, 2937)
NV Rev Stat § 231.165 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 231 - Economic Development, Tourism and Cultural Affairs|NRS 231.165 - "Director" defined.

Director means the Director of the Department.  (Added to NRS by 2011, 2937)
NV Rev Stat § 231.167 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 231 - Economic Development, Tourism and Cultural Affairs|NRS 231.167 - Creation; divisions.

The Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs is hereby created, consisting of:  1. The Division of Tourism;  2. The Division of Museums and History, created by NRS 381.004;  3. The Board of Museums and History, created by NRS 381.002;  4. The Nevada Arts Council, created by NRS 233C.025;  5. The Nevada Indian Commission, created by NRS 233A.020;  6. The Board of the Nevada Arts Council, created by NRS 233C.030; and  7. The Commission on Tourism.  (Added to NRS by 1983, 1161; A 2011, 2938; 2015, 73) — (Substituted in revision for NRS 231.160)
NV Rev Stat § 231.169 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 231 - Economic Development, Tourism and Cultural Affairs|NRS 231.169 - Bequests and gifts unaffected by creation of Department.

The creation of the Department does not affect any bequest, devise, endowment, trust, allotment or other gift made to a division or institution of the Department and those gifts inure to the benefit of the division or institution and remain subject to any conditions or restraints placed on the gifts.  (Added to NRS by 2011, 2937)
NV Rev Stat § 231.170 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 231 - Economic Development, Tourism and Cultural Affairs|NRS 231.170 - Commission on Tourism: Appointment and qualifications of members.

  1. The Commission on Tourism is composed of:  (a) Eleven voting members as follows:  (1) The Lieutenant Governor, who is its Chair;  (2) Eight members, appointed by the Governor, who are informed on and have experience in travel and tourism, including the business of gaming; and  (3) The chief administrative officers of the county fair and recreation boards or, if there is no county fair and recreation board in the county, the chair of the board of county commissioners, of the two counties that paid the largest amount of the proceeds from the taxes imposed on the revenue from the rental of transient lodging to the Department of Taxation for deposit with the State Treasurer for credit to the Fund for the Promotion of Tourism created by NRS 231.250 for the previous fiscal year.  (b) The following ex officio, nonvoting members:  (1) The Chair of the Board of Museums and History;  (2) The Chair of the Nevada Indian Commission; and  (3) The Chair of the Board of the Nevada Arts Council.  2. A change in any member of the Commission who serves pursuant to subparagraph (3) of paragraph (a) of subsection 1 that is required because of a change in the amount of the proceeds paid to the Department of Taxation by each county must be effective on January 1 of the calendar year immediately following the fiscal year in which the proceeds were paid to the Department of Taxation.  3. Of the members appointed by the Governor pursuant to subparagraph (2) of paragraph (a) of subsection 1:  (a) At least one member must be a resident of a county whose population is 700,000 or more.  (b) At least one member must be a resident of a county whose population is 100,000 or more but less than 700,000.  (c) At least two members must be residents of counties whose population is less than 100,000.  (d) Four members may be residents of any county in this State.  (Added to NRS by 1983, 1162; A 1985, 1576; 1989, 1912; 1991, 465; 1999, 3114; 2001, 1961; 2007, 998; 2011, 1152; 2013, 122; 2015, 73)
NV Rev Stat § 231.180 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 231 - Economic Development, Tourism and Cultural Affairs|NRS 231.180 - Commission on Tourism: Meetings; Secretary; rules; quorum; removal of appointed members.

  1. The Commission on Tourism shall meet once each calendar quarter, or at more frequent times if it deems necessary, and may, within the limitations of its budget, hold special meetings at the call of the Chair or a majority of the voting members.  2. The Director is the Secretary of the Commission.  3. The Commission shall prescribe rules for its own management and government.  4. Six voting members of the Commission constitute a quorum.  5. The Governor may remove an appointed member from the Commission if the member neglects his or her duty or commits malfeasance in office.  (Added to NRS by 1983, 1162; A 1985, 567; 1991, 11; 2007, 999; 2013, 123)
NV Rev Stat § 231.190 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 231 - Economic Development, Tourism and Cultural Affairs|NRS 231.190 - Commission on Tourism: Salary of appointed members.

Each appointed member of the Commission on Tourism is entitled to receive a salary of $80 for each day’s attendance at a meeting of the Commission.  (Added to NRS by 1983, 1162; A 1985, 404; 2007, 999)
NV Rev Stat § 231.200 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 231 - Economic Development, Tourism and Cultural Affairs|NRS 231.200 - Commission on Tourism: Establishment of certain policies for and approval of certain programs and budgets of Division of Tourism; regulations; creation of special advisory committees.

The Commission on Tourism:  1. Shall establish the policies and approve the programs and budgets of the Division of Tourism concerning:  (a) The promotion of tourism and travel in this State; and  (b) The publication of Nevada Magazine and other promotional material.  2. May adopt regulations to administer and carry out the policies and programs of the Division of Tourism.  3. May from time to time create special advisory committees to advise it on special problems of tourism. Members of special advisory committees, other than members of the Commission, may be paid the per diem allowance and travel expenses provided for state officers and employees, as the budget of the Commission permits.  (Added to NRS by 1983, 1162; A 1985, 404; 2011, 2938)
NV Rev Stat § 231.210 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 231 - Economic Development, Tourism and Cultural Affairs|NRS 231.210 - Director: Appointment; classification; restrictions on other employment.

The Director:  1. Must be appointed by the Governor from a list of three persons submitted to the Governor by the Lieutenant Governor from recommendations made to the Lieutenant Governor by the:  (a) Voting members of the Commission on Tourism;  (b) Chair of the Board of Museums and History;  (c) Chair of the Nevada Indian Commission; and  (d) Chair of the Board of the Nevada Arts Council.  2. Is in the unclassified service of the State.  3. Shall, except as otherwise provided in NRS 284.143, devote his or her entire time to the duties of his or her office and shall not follow any other gainful employment or occupation.  (Added to NRS by 1983, 1162; A 1985, 404; 1997, 616; 2007, 999; 2011, 2938; 2013, 123; 2015, 74)
NV Rev Stat § 231.220 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 231 - Economic Development, Tourism and Cultural Affairs|NRS 231.220 - Director: Powers and duties.

The Director shall direct and supervise all administrative and technical activities of the Department, including coordinating its plans for tourism, publications and cultural affairs, analyzing the effectiveness of those programs and associated expenditures, and cooperating with other governmental agencies which have programs related to travel, tourism and cultural affairs. In addition to other powers and duties, the Director:  1. Shall attend all appropriate meetings of the Department and appoint a staff member to act as Secretary, keeping minutes and audio recordings or transcripts of all appropriate proceedings.  2. Shall report regularly to the commissions, divisions and council of the Department concerning the administration of the policies and programs of the Department.  3. May perform any other lawful acts which he or she considers necessary to carry out the provisions of NRS 231.161 to 231.360, inclusive.  (Added to NRS by 1983, 1163; A 2001, 2829; 2005, 1406; 2007, 999; 2011, 2939)
NV Rev Stat § 231.230 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 231 - Economic Development, Tourism and Cultural Affairs|NRS 231.230 - Employment of staff and consultants; contracts with public and private entities; classification of employees.

  1. The Department through the Director may:  (a) Employ such professional, technical, clerical and operational employees as the operation of the Department may require; and  (b) Employ such experts, researchers and consultants and enter into such contracts with any public or private entities as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of NRS 231.161 to 231.360, inclusive.  2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, the clerical employees of the Department are in the classified service of the State.  3. The Director may appoint to the Department employees in either the classified or unclassified service of the State, in accordance with the historical manner of categorization, unless state or federal law or regulation requires otherwise.  (Added to NRS by 1983, 1163; A 2007, 999; 2011, 2939)
NV Rev Stat § 231.235 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 231 - Economic Development, Tourism and Cultural Affairs|NRS 231.235 - Director: Use of records and assistance of other state agencies.

In performing his or her duties, the Director shall not interfere with the functions of any other state agencies, but those agencies shall, from time to time, on reasonable request, furnish the Director with data and other information from their records bearing on the objectives of the Department. The Director shall avail himself or herself of records and assistance of such other state agencies as might make a contribution to the work of the Department.  (Added to NRS by 1983, 1165; A 2007, 1000; 2011, 2941) — (Substituted in revision for NRS 231.300)
NV Rev Stat § 231.240 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 231 - Economic Development, Tourism and Cultural Affairs|NRS 231.240 - Fees for materials prepared for distribution.

  1. The Director may charge reasonable fees for materials prepared for distribution.  2. All such fees must be deposited with the State Treasurer for credit to the Department. The fees must first be expended exclusively for materials and labor incident to preparing and printing those materials for distribution. Any remaining fees may be expended, in addition to any other money appropriated, for the support of the Department.  (Added to NRS by 1983, 1164; A 2007, 1000; 2011, 2939)
NV Rev Stat § 231.250 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 231 - Economic Development, Tourism and Cultural Affairs|NRS 231.250 - Fund for the Promotion of Tourism.

The Fund for the Promotion of Tourism is hereby created as a special revenue Fund. The money in the Fund is hereby appropriated for the support of the Department or for any other purpose authorized by the Legislature.  (Added to NRS by 1983, 476; A 1983, 1174; 2011, 2940; 2015, 2206)
NV Rev Stat § 231.260 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 231 - Economic Development, Tourism and Cultural Affairs|NRS 231.260 - Duties.

The Department, through the Division of Tourism, shall:  1. Promote this State so as to increase the number of domestic and international tourists.  2. Promote special events and exhibitions which are designed to increase tourism.  3. Develop a State Plan to Promote Travel and Tourism in Nevada.  4. Develop a comprehensive program of marketing and advertising, for both domestic and international markets, which publicizes travel and tourism in Nevada in order to attract more visitors to this State or lengthen their stay.  5. Provide and administer grants of money or matching grants to political subdivisions of the State, to fair and recreation boards, and to local or regional organizations which promote travel and tourism, to assist them in:  (a) Developing local programs for marketing and advertising which are consistent with the State Plan.  (b) Promoting specific events and attractions in their communities.  (c) Evaluating the effectiveness of the local programs and events.  Each recipient must provide an amount of money, at least equal to the grant, for the same purpose, except, in a county whose population is less than 55,000, the Division of Tourism may, if convinced that the recipient is financially unable to do so, provide a grant with less than equal matching money provided by the recipient.  6. Coordinate and assist the programs of travel and tourism of counties, cities, local and regional organizations for travel and tourism, fair and recreation boards and transportation authorities in the State. Local governmental agencies which promote travel and tourism shall coordinate their promotional programs with those of the Division of Tourism.  7. Encourage cooperation between public agencies and private persons who have an interest in promoting travel and tourism in Nevada.  8. Compile or obtain by contract, keep current and disseminate statistics and other marketing information on travel and tourism in Nevada.  9. Prepare and publish brochures, travel guides, directories and other materials which promote travel and tourism in Nevada.  10. Publish or cause to be published a magazine to be known as the Nevada Magazine. The Nevada Magazine must contain materials which educate the general public about this State and thereby foster awareness and appreciation of Nevada’s heritage, culture, historical monuments, natural wonders and natural resources.  (Added to NRS by 1983, 1163; A 1989, 553, 1912; 2001, 1962; 2011, 1153, 2940; 2013, 3824)
NV Rev Stat § 231.270 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 231 - Economic Development, Tourism and Cultural Affairs|NRS 231.270 - Formation of councils on tourism; production of promotional films; dissemination of information.

In addition to its other duties, the Division of Tourism may:  1. Form a statewide council or regional councils on tourism, whose members include representatives from businesses, trade associations and governmental agencies, to provide for exchange of information and coordination of programs on travel and tourism.  2. Produce or cooperate in the production of promotional films which are suitable for broadcasting on television and presenting to organizations involved in travel or tourism.  3. Establish an office or offices which, by brochure, telephone, press release, videotape and other means, disseminate information on cultural, sporting, recreational and other special events, activities and facilities in the different parts of the State which will attract tourists from inside or outside the State.  (Added to NRS by 1983, 1164; A 2011, 2940)
NV Rev Stat § 231.290 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 231 - Economic Development, Tourism and Cultural Affairs|NRS 231.290 - Fund for the Nevada Magazine; conditions for trading of advertising services for services or products that benefit Nevada Magazine.

  1. The Fund for the Nevada Magazine is hereby created as an enterprise fund.  2. All receipts from publication of the Nevada Magazine and from any other operation conducted by the magazine must be deposited with the State Treasurer for credit to the Fund, and all other financial activities related to the publication or other operations of the magazine must be accounted for in the Fund. Claims against the Fund must be paid as other claims against the State are paid.  3. This section does not preclude Nevada Magazine from trading its advertising services for services or products that promote or benefit Nevada Magazine, including, without limitation, travel services which are required by Nevada Magazine, circulation services, sponsorship of awards, memberships, entry fees for trade shows and advertising services with other publications, if:  (a) A fair market value can be established for the service or product;  (b) The trade is accounted for in the Fund; and  (c) The State Board of Examiners approves the trade.  (Added to NRS by 1983, 455; A 1987, 834; 1989, 744; 2011, 1774)
NV Rev Stat § 231.310 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 231 - Economic Development, Tourism and Cultural Affairs|NRS 231.310 - Definitions.

As used in NRS 231.310 to 231.360, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 231.320, 231.330 and 231.340 have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.  (Added to NRS by 2001, 2827)
NV Rev Stat § 231.320 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 231 - Economic Development, Tourism and Cultural Affairs|NRS 231.320 - "Commission" defined.

Commission means the Commission on Tourism created by NRS 231.170.  (Added to NRS by 2001, 2827; A 2011, 2941)
NV Rev Stat § 231.330 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 231 - Economic Development, Tourism and Cultural Affairs|NRS 231.330 - "Development of projects relating to tourism" defined.

Development of projects relating to tourism means the development of publicly owned property, facilities and infrastructure within this State to support and attract visitors to this State.  (Added to NRS by 2001, 2827)
NV Rev Stat § 231.340 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 231 - Economic Development, Tourism and Cultural Affairs|NRS 231.340 - "Grant Program" defined.

Grant Program means the Grant Program administered by the Commission.  (Added to NRS by 2001, 2827; A 2011, 2941)