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NV Rev Stat § 232.007 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.007 - Recycling required by state agencies; exceptions; consultation with State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources; annual report to Director of Department; deposit of money received for recycling in State General Fund.

  1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, each state agency shall recycle or cause to be recycled the paper and paper products, electronic waste and other recyclable materials it produces. This subsection does not apply to:  (a) Construction and demolition waste; or  (b) Confidential documents if there is an additional cost for recycling those documents.  2. Before recycling electronic waste, each state agency shall permanently remove any data stored on the electronic waste.  3. A state agency is not required to comply with the requirements of subsection 1 if the administrator of the agency determines that the cost to recycle or cause to be recycled the paper and paper products, electronic waste and other recyclable materials produced by the agency is unreasonable and would place an undue burden on the operations of the agency.   4. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, a state agency shall consult with the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for the disposition of the paper and paper products, electronic waste and other recyclable materials to be recycled, including, without limitation, the placement of recycling containers on the premises of the state agency. This subsection does not apply to construction and demolition waste.  5. Any money received by a state agency for recycling or causing to be recycled the paper and paper products, electronic waste and other recyclable materials it produces must be:  (a) Accounted for separately; and  (b) Used to carry out the provisions of this section.  6. On or before July 1 of each year, each state agency shall submit to the Director of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources a report on the amount of material recycled by the state agency pursuant to this section.  7. As used in this section:  (a) "Electronic waste" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 444A.0115.  (b) "Paper" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 444A.0123.  (c) "Paper product" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 444A.0126.  (d) "Recyclable material" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 444A.013.  (e) "State agency" means every public agency, bureau, board, commission, department, division, officer or employee of the Executive Department of State Government.  (Added to NRS by 1991, 907; A 1999, 3182; 2019, 2218)
NV Rev Stat § 232.008 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.008 - Disposal of electronic waste by state agencies. [Effective January 1, 2021.]

  1. Before disposing of electronic waste, each state agency shall permanently remove any data stored on the electronic waste.  2. As used in this section, "electronic waste" means electronic equipment that has been discarded, is no longer wanted by the owner or for any other reason enters the waste collection, recovery, treatment, processing or recycling system.  (Added to NRS by 2019, 2575, effective January 1, 2021)
NV Rev Stat § 232.010 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.010 - Definitions.

As used in NRS 232.010 to 232.162, inclusive:  1. "Department" means the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.  2. "Director" means the Director of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.  (Added to NRS by 1957, 646; A 1977, 1117; 1989, 512; 1993, 1482; 2013, 3385; 2015, 699; 2017, 3318; 2019, 580, 3703)
NV Rev Stat § 232.020 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.020 - Creation; responsibility for administering law.

There is hereby created the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, in which is vested the administration of the provisions of NRS 232.010 to 232.162, inclusive.  (Added to NRS by 1957, 646; A 1989, 512; 1993, 1482; 2013, 3386; 2015, 699; 2019, 580, 3703)
NV Rev Stat § 232.030 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.030 - Director: Creation of position.

The position of Director of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is hereby created.  (Added to NRS by 1957, 646)
NV Rev Stat § 232.040 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.040 - Director: Selection; qualifications.

  1. The Director shall be selected with special reference to his or her training, experience, capacity and interest in conservation or natural resources, or both.  2. The Director shall have the demonstrated ability to administer a major public agency in the field of conservation and natural resources having diverse functional divisions with related goals.  (Added to NRS by 1957, 646; A 1977, 1117)
NV Rev Stat § 232.050 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.050 - Director: Appointment; classification; other employment prohibited.

  1. The Director is appointed by and is responsible to the Governor and is in the unclassified service of the State.  2. The Director shall devote his or her entire time and attention to the business of his or her office and shall not pursue any other business or occupation or hold any other office of profit.  (Added to NRS by 1957, 646; A 1960, 394; 1963, 1331; 1967, 1489; 1971, 1425; 1981, 1273; 1985, 405)
NV Rev Stat § 232.055 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.055 - Deputy Directors: Appointment; assignment of duties; classification; restrictions on other employment.

  1. The Director shall appoint two Deputy Directors of the Department and shall assign each Deputy Director his or her duties.  2. Each Deputy Director is in the unclassified service of the State.  3. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 284.143, each Deputy Director shall devote his or her entire time and attention to the business of his or her office and shall not engage in any other gainful employment or occupation.  (Added to NRS by 1977, 1116; A 1981, 1273; 1985, 405; 1995, 2310; 2011, 2475; 2015, 2002)
NV Rev Stat § 232.060 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.060 - Director: Appointment of staff.

The Director shall appoint such technical, clerical and operational staff as the execution of his or her duties and the operation of the Department may require.  (Added to NRS by 1957, 646; A 1967, 1489; 1971, 1425; 1981, 1273; 1985, 405)
NV Rev Stat § 232.075 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.075 - Charges for books, reports and periodicals distributed.

  1. The Director is hereby authorized to make a nominal charge for any books, reports or periodicals compiled and distributed by the Department.  2. The money received from such charge shall be deposited in the General Fund of the State.  (Added to NRS by 1959, 193)
NV Rev Stat § 232.080 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.080 - Attorney General is counsel for Department; designation, duties and classification of deputy attorney general.

The Attorney General is the counsel and attorney for the Department. The Attorney General shall designate one of his or her deputies to be counsel and attorney for the Department in all actions, proceedings and hearings. The deputy so designated:  1. Is the legal adviser of the Department in all matters relating to the Department and to the powers and duties of its officers.  2. Shall maintain his or her office in Carson City, Nevada, in an office provided by the Department.  3. Is in the unclassified service of the State pursuant to subsection 3 of NRS 284.140.  (Added to NRS by 1957, 647; A 1967, 724, 1489; 1971, 1425; 1979, 274; 1981, 1273; 1983, 748; 2001, 1442)
NV Rev Stat § 232.090 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.090 - Composition of Department.

  1. The Department consists of the Director and the following:  (a) The Division of Water Resources.  (b) The Division of State Lands.  (c) The Division of Forestry.  (d) The Division of State Parks.  (e) The Division of Environmental Protection.  (f) The Office of Historic Preservation.  (g) The Division of Outdoor Recreation.  (h) The Division of Natural Heritage.  (i) Such other divisions as the Director may from time to time establish.  2. The State Environmental Commission, the State Conservation Commission, the Commission for Cultural Centers and Historic Preservation, the Commission on Off-Highway Vehicles, the Conservation Districts Program, the Sagebrush Ecosystem Council and the Board to Review Claims are within the Department.  (Added to NRS by 1957, 647; A 1963, 828; 1973, 767, 1598, 1719; 1977, 1118, 1356; 1983, 2087; 1989, 1690; 1993, 1482; 1995, 423, 1456; 1997, 2536; 2003, 1559; 2005, 2572; 2011, 2477, 2942; 2013, 3387; 2015, 75; 2017, 3319; 2019, 580, 3703)
NV Rev Stat § 232.100 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.100 - Division of Water Resources: Appointment of State Engineer as executive head; powers and duties.

  1. The executive head of the Division of Water Resources shall be the State Engineer, who shall be appointed by and be responsible to the Director.  2. The State Engineer and the employees of the Division of Water Resources shall have such powers and shall perform such duties as are conferred upon the State Engineer pursuant to title 48 of NRS and the provisions of any other laws.  (Added to NRS by 1957, 647)
NV Rev Stat § 232.110 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.110 - Division of State Lands: Appointment of Administrator as executive head and ex officio State Land Registrar; appointment and assignment of duties of deputies, assistants and employees.

  1. The executive head of the Division of State Lands shall be the Administrator, who shall be ex officio State Land Registrar.  2. The Administrator shall be appointed by and be responsible to the Director.  3. The Administrator, with the consent of the Director, may appoint deputies, assistants and employees and assign duties as required to carry out the functions of the Division of State Lands.  (Added to NRS by 1957, 648; A 1975, 87)
NV Rev Stat § 232.120 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.120 - Division of Forestry: Appointment of State Forester Firewarden as executive head; powers and duties.

  1. The executive head of the Division of Forestry shall be the State Forester Firewarden, who shall be appointed by and be responsible to the Director.  2. The State Forester Firewarden and the employees of the Division of Forestry shall have such powers and shall perform such duties as are conferred upon the State Forester Firewarden pursuant to chapters 472 and 528 of NRS and the provisions of any other laws.  (Added to NRS by 1957, 648)
NV Rev Stat § 232.135 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.135 - Division of State Parks: Appointment of Administrator of Nevada State Park System; duties.

  1. The Division of State Parks shall be administered by the Administrator of the Nevada State Park System, who shall be appointed by and be responsible to the Director.  2. The Administrator and the employees of the Division of State Parks shall administer the provisions of chapter 407 of NRS and any other laws relating to state parks.  (Added to NRS by 1963, 827)
NV Rev Stat § 232.136 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.136 - Division of Environmental Protection: Composition; appointment and classification of Administrator.

  1. The Division of Environmental Protection consists of the Administrator and any other necessary personnel.  2. The Administrator is appointed by the Director and is in the unclassified service of the State.  (Added to NRS by 1977, 1116)
NV Rev Stat § 232.1363 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.1363 - Division of Outdoor Recreation: Appointment of Administrator as executive head; duties.

  1. The executive head of the Division of Outdoor Recreation shall be the Administrator of the Division of Outdoor Recreation, who shall be appointed by and be responsible to the Director.  2. The Administrator and the employees of the Division of Outdoor Recreation shall administer the provisions of NRS 407A.500 to 407A.595, inclusive.  (Added to NRS by 2019, 3702)
NV Rev Stat § 232.1366 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.1366 - Division of Natural Heritage: Composition; appointment and classification of Administrator.

  1. The Division of Natural Heritage consists of the Administrator and any other necessary personnel.  2. The Administrator is appointed by the Director and is in the unclassified service of the State.  (Added to NRS by 2019, 579)
NV Rev Stat § 232.1369 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.1369 - Division of Natural Heritage: Duties; regulations.

  1. The Division of Natural Heritage shall:  (a) Provide expertise in the areas of zoology, botany and community ecology, including the study of wetland ecosystems; and  (b) Maintain data systems related to the location, biology and conservation status of plant and animal species and ecosystems.  2. The Administrator may adopt any regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.  (Added to NRS by 2019, 580)
NV Rev Stat § 232.139 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.139 - Deputies and chief assistants of chiefs of divisions: Appointment; classification; restrictions on other employment.

The chiefs of the divisions of the Department may each appoint a deputy and a chief assistant in the unclassified service of the State. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 284.143, each deputy and chief assistant shall devote his or her entire time and attention to the business of his or her office and shall not pursue any other business or occupation or hold any other office of profit.  (Added to NRS by 1977, 1116; A 1981, 1274; 1985, 405; 1995, 2310)
NV Rev Stat § 232.140 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.140 - Support of Department provided by legislative appropriations; claims.

  1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 232.159 and 232.161, money to carry out the provisions of NRS 232.010 to 232.162, inclusive, and to support the Department and its various divisions and other units must be provided by direct legislative appropriation from the State General Fund.  2. All money so appropriated must be paid out on claims approved by the Director in the same manner as other claims against the State are paid.  (Added to NRS by 1957, 648; A 1977, 1119; 1989, 513; 1993, 1482; 2013, 3387; 2015, 699; 2019, 3703)
NV Rev Stat § 232.150 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.150 - Delineation of areas subject to flooding; information to be furnished to planning agencies; cooperation of Division of Public and Behavioral Health of Department of Health and Human Services.

  1. Areas subjected to damage from floods must be delineated by the Department in cooperation with districts for the control of floods. The information must be furnished upon request to local, regional and state planning agencies.  2. The Division of Public and Behavioral Health of the Department of Health and Human Services shall cooperate with the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for the accomplishment of the purposes of this section, but this section does not limit the powers and duties of the Division.  (Added to NRS by 1961, 669; A 1963, 898; 1973, 1406; 1987, 706)
NV Rev Stat § 232.1585 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.1585 - Off-Highway Vehicles Program: Creation; administration; technical advisory committee; report; budget; regulations.

  1. The Off-Highway Vehicles Program is hereby created in the Department. The Director shall administer the Program. The Commission on Off-Highway Vehicles created by NRS 490.067 shall provide direction to the Program pursuant to its authority and duties provided in NRS 490.068 and 490.069.  2. In administering the Program, the Director shall, within the limits of authorized expenditures:  (a) Administer the Account for Off-Highway Vehicles created by NRS 490.069; and  (b) Provide staff to the Commission on Off-Highway Vehicles for the purposes of:  (1) Providing assistance, support and technical advice to the Commission; and  (2) Assisting in the coordination of the activities and duties of the Commission.  3. The Director may form a technical advisory committee as needed to provide input to the Commission on Off-Highway Vehicles regarding the completeness and merit of applications received by the Commission for a grant from the Account for Off-Highway Vehicles.  4. The Director shall prepare, for each regular session of the Legislature, a comprehensive report that includes, without limitation:  (a) The general activities of the Commission on Off-Highway Vehicles;  (b) The fiscal activities of the Commission on Off-Highway Vehicles; and  (c) A summary of any grants awarded by the Commission on Off-Highway Vehicles.  Upon completion of the report, the Director shall submit the report to the Chair of the Commission on Off-Highway Vehicles for review pursuant to NRS 490.068.  5. The Director shall include in his or her budget the money necessary, within the limits of legislative authorizations for the Account for Off-Highway Vehicles, for:  (a) The operating expenses of the Commission on Off-Highway Vehicles;  (b) The administrative expenses of the Program to carry out the provisions of this section; and  (c) A reserve amount as approved by the Legislature.  6. The Director may adopt regulations for the operation of the Commission on Off-Highway Vehicles and the Program.  7. As used in this section:  (a) "Administrative expenses" includes, without limitation, hiring any staff necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.  (b) "Operating expenses" includes, without limitation, any costs of contracting with a third party to provide education and information to the members of the public relating to the provisions of chapter 490 of NRS governing the lawful use and registration of off-highway vehicles.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 3317)
NV Rev Stat § 232.159 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.159 - Account for the Protection and Rehabilitation of the Stewart Indian School: Creation; powers and duties of Director; limitations on use of money in Account; advisory committee; authorization of sale of certain land.

  1. The Account for the Protection and Rehabilitation of the Stewart Indian School is hereby created in the State General Fund. The interest and income earned on the money in the Account, after deducting any applicable charges, must be credited to the Account. The money in the Account does not revert to the State General Fund at the end of any fiscal year, and the balance in the Account must be carried forward to the next fiscal year.  2. In addition to any money deposited into the Account from the sale of real property pursuant to subsection 5, the Director may apply for and accept any available grants and may accept any bequests, devises, donations or gifts from any public or private source for the purpose of funding the Account.  3. The Director may expend the money in the Account only for the purposes of repairing and maintaining the historic state buildings and grounds of the Stewart Indian School.   4. The Director shall, before expending any money pursuant to subsection 3, consult with an advisory committee that provides a prioritized list of projects that may be funded from the Account. The advisory committee consists of:  (a) The Administrator of the Division of State Lands of the Department;   (b) The Administrator of the Office of Historic Preservation of the Department;  (c) The Administrator of the State Public Works Division of the Department of Administration; and  (d) The Executive Director of the Nevada Indian Commission.  5. The Administrator of the Division of State Lands of the Department may make a direct sale of two parcels of land of approximately 100 acres located within Carson City, and generally described as follows:  (a) The northeast quarter (NE 1/4) of the southeast quarter (SE 1/4) of Section 33, Township 15 N., Range 19 E., M.D.B. & M.  (b) The southeast quarter (SE 1/4) of the southeast quarter (SE 1/4) of Section 33 and the southwest quarter (SW 1/4) of the southwest quarter (SW 1/4) of Section 34, Township 15 N., Range 19 E., M.D.B. & M.  Money received from the sale, less any costs related to the sale, must be deposited in the Account.   (Added to NRS by 2015, 699, 700)
NV Rev Stat § 232.161 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.161 - Account to Restore the Sagebrush Ecosystem: Creation; powers and duties of Director; limitations on use of money in Account; claims.

  1. The Account to Restore the Sagebrush Ecosystem is hereby created in the State General Fund. The Director shall administer the Account in a manner consistent with policies and priorities established by the Sagebrush Ecosystem Council created by NRS 232.162.  2. The Director may apply for and accept any gift, donation, bequest, grant or other source of money. Any money so received must be deposited in the Account.  3. The interest and income earned on the money in the Account, after deducting any applicable charges, must be credited to the Account. Money that remains 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 to the next fiscal year.  4. The money in the Account may only be used:  (a) To establish and carry out programs to preserve, restore and enhance sagebrush ecosystems pursuant to NRS 321.592 and 321.594 and is hereby authorized for expenditure as a continuing appropriation for this purpose.  (b) For any other purpose authorized by the Legislature.  5. Claims against the Account must be paid as other claims against the State are paid.  (Added to NRS by 2013, 3383; A 2020, 31st Special Session, 88)
NV Rev Stat § 232.212 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.212 - Definitions.

As used in NRS 232.212 to 232.227, inclusive, unless the context requires otherwise:  1. "Department" means the Department of Administration.  2. "Director" means the Director of the Department.  3. "Public body" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 241.015.  (Added to NRS by 1973, 1450; A 1993, 1483; 2011, 1735; 2013, 62, 1888)
NV Rev Stat § 232.213 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.213 - Creation; composition.

  1. The Department of Administration is hereby created.  2. The Department consists of a Director and the following:  (a) Risk Management Division.  (b) Hearings Division, which consists of hearing officers, compensation officers and appeals officers.  (c) State Public Works Division.  (d) Purchasing Division.  (e) Administrative Services Division.  (f) Division of Human Resource Management.  (g) Division of Enterprise Information Technology Services.  (h) Division of State Library, Archives and Public Records.  (i) Office of Grant Procurement, Coordination and Management.  (j) Fleet Services Division.  (k) Public Employees’ Deferred Compensation Program.  (Added to NRS by 1973, 1451; A 1979, 626, 1065; 1981, 1673, 1682; 1989, 262; 1993, 1483; 1997, 16; 1999, 2885; 2005, 1083; 2011, 1735, 2942; 2013, 206; 2015, 22, 1922; 2017, 1595)
NV Rev Stat § 232.214 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.214 - Director: Appointment; classification; other employment prohibited.

The Director:  1. Is appointed by, is responsible to, and serves at the pleasure of the Governor.  2. Is in the unclassified service of the State.  3. Shall not engage in any other gainful employment or occupation.  (Added to NRS by 1973, 1451; A 1981, 1274; 1985, 406)