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2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.361 - Creation; composition; Chair; terms of members; vacancies; certain concurrent membership prohibited.

1. There is hereby created in the Department a Commission on Behavioral Health consisting of 10 members appointed by the Governor, at least 3 of whom have training or experience in dealing with intellectual disabilities.
2. The Governor shall appoint:
(a) A psychiatrist licensed to practice medicine in this State, from a list of three candidates submitted by the Nevada Psychiatric Association;
(b) A psychologist licensed to practice in this State and experienced in clinical practice, from a list of four candidates submitted by the Nevada Psychological Association, two of whom must be from northern Nevada and two of whom must be from southern Nevada;
(c) A physician, other than a psychiatrist, licensed to practice medicine in this State and who has experience in dealing with intellectual disabilities, from a list of three candidates submitted by the Nevada State Medical Association;
(d) A clinical social worker licensed to practice in this State who has experience in dealing with mental illness or intellectual disabilities, or both;
(e) A registered nurse licensed to practice in this State who has experience in dealing with mental illness or intellectual disabilities, or both, from a list of three candidates submitted by the Nevada Nurses Association;
(f) A marriage and family therapist or clinical professional counselor licensed pursuant to chapter 641A of NRS;
(g) A person who is licensed or certified pursuant to chapter 641C of NRS who is not an intern;
(h) A current or former recipient of mental health services provided by the State or any agency thereof;
(i) A representative of the general public who has a special interest in the field of mental health; and
(j) A representative of the general public who has a special interest in the field of intellectual disabilities.
3. The Governor shall appoint the Chair of the Commission from among its members.
4. After the initial terms, each member shall serve a term of 4 years. If a vacancy occurs during a member’s term, the Governor shall appoint a person qualified under this section to replace that member for the remainder of the unexpired term.
5. A person may not serve concurrently as a member of the Commission and a member of the Board of Psychological Examiners, the Board of Examiners for Marriage and Family Therapists and Clinical Professional Counselors, the Board of Examiners for Social Workers or the Board of Examiners for Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors.
(Added to NRS by 1985, 2275; A 1989, 1549; 1999, 110, 1640; 2005, 547; 2007, 387; 2013, 692, 2995; 2017, 2245)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.363 - Meetings; quorum; salary; expenses; restrictions on ownership of or employment by certain enterprises.

1. The Commission shall meet at the call of the Chair at least 6 times but not more than 12 times a year. A meeting may last for more than 1 day. A majority of the members of the Commission constitutes a quorum and is required to transact any business of the Commission.
2. Each member of the Commission is entitled to receive a salary of not more than $80, as fixed by the Commission, for each day the member is engaged in the business of the Commission.
3. 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.
4. A person is ineligible for appointment to or continued service on the Commission if the person or the person’s spouse owns an interest in or is employed by any enterprise or organization, whether or not conducted for profit, which derives 25 percent or more of its gross revenues from the Division of Public and Behavioral Health.
(Added to NRS by 1985, 2276; A 1987, 1303; 1989, 1708; 1999, 111)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 232.306)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.387 - Appointment of working groups by Chair; duties.

The Chair of the Grants Management Advisory Committee created by NRS 232.383 may appoint working groups composed of members of the Advisory Committee, former members of the Advisory Committee and members of the public who have relevant experience or knowledge:
1. To consider specific problems or other matters that are related to and within the scope of the functions of the Advisory Committee; and
2. To review requests for awards of money related to specific programs administered by the Department.
(Added to NRS by 2005, 473)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.451 - Definitions.

As used in NRS 232.451 to 232.462, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 232.452 to 232.456, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 1806; A 2001, 2653; 2003, 1507; 2011, 972; 2013, 1613)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 223.500)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.453 - "Consumer" defined.

"Consumer" means a natural person who:
1. Has or is in need of coverage under a health care plan;
2. Is in need of information or other assistance regarding a prescription drug program;
3. May need information concerning purchasing prescription drugs from Canadian pharmacies; or
4. Is in need of information or other assistance regarding his or her health care services or disputes in billing related to his or her medical claims.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 1806; A 2003, 1507; 2005, 22nd Special Session, 155; 2011, 587)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 223.510)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.455 - "Health care plan" defined.

"Health care plan" means a policy, contract, certificate or agreement offered or issued to provide, deliver, arrange for, pay for or reimburse any of the costs of health care services.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 1806)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 223.530)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.456 - "Prescription drug program" defined.

"Prescription drug program" means a program:
1. Sponsored or conducted by a manufacturer of prescription drugs at no charge; or
2. Offered by the State of Nevada or a political subdivision thereof.
(Added to NRS by 2003, 1506)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 223.535)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.457 - Applicability of NRS 223.085.

The provisions of NRS 223.085 do not apply to the provisions of NRS 232.451 to 232.462, inclusive.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 1806; A 2001, 2653; 2013, 1613)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 223.540)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.458 - Creation of Office for Consumer Health Assistance; appointment and qualifications of Governor’s Consumer Health Advocate; payment of costs from assessments, gifts, grants or donations, and direct legislative appropriation.

1. The Office for Consumer Health Assistance is hereby established in the Department of Health and Human Services. The Director shall appoint the Governor’s Consumer Health Advocate to head the Office. The Advocate must:
(a) Be selected on the basis of his or her training, experience, capacity and interest in health-related services.
(b) Be a graduate of an accredited college or university. The Director shall, to the extent practicable, give preference to a person who has a degree in the field of health, social science, public administration or business administration or a related field.
(c) Have not less than 3 years of experience in the administration of health care or insurance programs.
(d) Have expertise and experience in the field of advocacy.
2. The cost of carrying out the provisions of NRS 232.451 to 232.462, inclusive, must be paid as follows:
(a) That portion of the cost related to providing assistance to consumers and injured employees concerning workers’ compensation must be paid from the assessments levied pursuant to NRS 232.680.
(b) That portion of the cost related to the operation of the Bureau for Hospital Patients created pursuant to NRS 232.462 must be paid from the assessments levied pursuant to that section.
(c) That portion of the cost related to providing assistance to consumers in need of information or other facilitation regarding a prescription drug program may, to the extent money is available from this source, be paid from the proceeds of any gifts, grants or donations that are received by the Advocate for this purpose.
(d) That portion of the cost related to providing assistance to consumers in need of information concerning purchasing prescription drugs from Canadian pharmacies may, to the extent money is available from this source, be paid from the proceeds of any gifts, grants or donations that are received by the Advocate for this purpose.
(e) The remaining cost must be provided by direct legislative appropriation from the State General Fund and be paid out on claims as other claims against the State are paid.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 1806; A 2001, 778, 2653; 2003, 1507; 2005, 22nd Special Session, 155; 2011, 972; 2013, 1613)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 223.550)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.461 - Powers of Advocate; conflicts of interest.

1. The Advocate, within the limits of available money:
(a) Shall, to carry out the provisions of this section and NRS 232.459, employ at least two persons who have experience in the field of workers’ compensation, including, without limitation, persons who have experience in administering claims or programs related to policies of industrial insurance, representing employees in contested claims relating to policies of industrial insurance or advocating for the rights of injured employees; and
(b) May, in addition to the persons required to be employed pursuant to paragraph (a), employ:
(1) Such persons in the unclassified service of the State as the Advocate determines to be necessary to carry out the provisions of this section and NRS 232.459, including, without limitation, a provider of health care, as that term is defined in NRS 449A.424.
(2) Such additional personnel as may be required to carry out the provisions of this section and NRS 232.459, who must be in the classified service of the State.
A person employed pursuant to the authority set forth in this subsection must be qualified by training and experience to perform the duties for which the Advocate employs that person.
2. The Advocate may:
(a) To the extent not otherwise prohibited by law, obtain such information from consumers, injured employees, health care plans, prescription drug programs and policies of industrial insurance as the Advocate determines to be necessary to carry out the provisions of this section and NRS 232.459.
(b) Apply for any available grants, accept any gifts, grants or donations and use any such gifts, grants or donations to aid the Office for Consumer Health Assistance in carrying out its duties pursuant to paragraphs (h) and (i) of subsection 1 of NRS 232.459.
3. The Advocate and the Advocate’s employees shall not have any conflict of interest relating to the performance of their duties pursuant to this section and NRS 232.459. For the purposes of this subsection, a conflict of interest shall be deemed to exist if the Advocate or employee, or any person affiliated with the Advocate or employee:
(a) Has direct involvement in the licensing, certification or accreditation of a health care facility, insurer or provider of health care;
(b) Has a direct ownership interest or investment interest in a health care facility, insurer or provider of health care;
(c) Is employed by, or participating in, the management of a health care facility, insurer or provider of health care; or
(d) Receives or has the right to receive, directly or indirectly, remuneration pursuant to any arrangement for compensation with a health care facility, insurer or provider of health care.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 1807; A 2001, 2653; 2003, 1508; 2005, 1073; 2005, 22nd Special Session, 156; 2011, 588, 974; 2013, 1615)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 223.570)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.462 - Creation of Bureau for Hospital Patients; powers and duties of Advocate or Advocate’s designee; annual assessment of hospitals.

1. The Bureau for Hospital Patients is hereby created within the Office for Consumer Health Assistance.
2. The Advocate:
(a) Is responsible for the operation of the Bureau, which must be easily accessible to the clientele of the Bureau.
(b) Shall appoint and supervise such additional employees as are necessary to carry out the duties of the Bureau. The employees of the Bureau are in the unclassified service of the State.
3. The Advocate or the Advocate’s designee may, upon request made by either party, hear, mediate, arbitrate or resolve by alternative means of dispute resolution disputes between patients and hospitals. The Advocate or the Advocate’s designee may decline to hear a case that in the Advocate’s opinion is trivial, without merit or beyond the scope of his or her jurisdiction. The Advocate or the Advocate’s designee may hear, mediate, arbitrate or resolve through alternative means of dispute resolution disputes regarding:
(a) The accuracy or amount of charges billed to a patient;
(b) The reasonableness of arrangements made for a patient to pay any bill for medical services, including, without limitation, arrangements to pay hospital bills made pursuant to paragraph (c) of subsection 1 of NRS 439B.260; and
(c) Such other matters related to the charges for care provided to a patient as the Advocate or the Advocate’s designee determines appropriate for arbitration, mediation or other alternative means of dispute resolution.
The Advocate’s designee must be an employee of the State and, except for the purposes of this subsection, must not be employed by, or otherwise associated with, the Bureau or the Office for Consumer Health Assistance.
4. The decision of the Advocate or the Advocate’s designee is a final decision for the purpose of judicial review.
5. Each hospital, other than federal and state hospitals, with 49 or more licensed or approved hospital beds shall pay an annual assessment for the support of the Bureau. On or before July 15 of each year, the Advocate shall notify each hospital of its assessment for the fiscal year. Payment of the assessment is due on or before September 15. Late payments bear interest at the rate of 1 percent per month or fraction thereof.
6. The total amount assessed pursuant to subsection 5 for a fiscal year must not be more than $100,000 adjusted by the percentage change between January 1, 1991, and January 1 of the year in which the fees are assessed, in the Consumer Price Index (All Items) published by the United States Department of Labor.
7. The total amount assessed must be divided by the total number of patient days of care provided in the previous calendar year by the hospitals subject to the assessment. For each hospital, the assessment must be the result of this calculation multiplied by its number of patient days of care for the preceding calendar year.
(Added to NRS by 2001, 2652; A 2003, 351; 2005, 1022; 2011, 589, 975; 2013, 1615)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 223.575)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.467 - Definitions.

As used in NRS 232.467 to 232.484, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 232.468 to 232.473, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
(Added to NRS by 2005, 2434; A 2011, 976; 2021, 2704)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.472 - "Minority group" defined.

1. "Minority group" means:
(a) A racial or ethnic minority group;
(b) A group of persons with disabilities;
(c) A group of persons that share the same sexual orientation; or
(d) A group of persons whose gender-related identity, appearance, expression or behavior is different than that assigned at birth.
2. As used in this section, "sexual orientation" means having or being perceived as having an orientation for heterosexuality, homosexuality or bisexuality.
(Added to NRS by 2005, 2434; A 2017, 2408)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.474 - Creation; purposes.

The Office of Minority Health and Equity is hereby created within the Department. The purposes of the Office of Minority Health and Equity are to:
1. Improve the quality of health care services for members of minority groups;
2. Increase access to health care services for members of minority groups;
3. Disseminate information to and educate the public on matters concerning health care issues of interest to members of minority groups; and
4. Develop recommendations for changes in policy and advocate on behalf of minority groups to carry out the provisions of subsections 1 and 2.
(Added to NRS by 2005, 2434; A 2011, 977; 2017, 2408)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.475 - Duties; assistance and cooperation.

1. In accomplishing its purposes, the Office shall:
(a) Provide a central source of information for the use of the public concerning health care services for members of minority groups and health care issues of interest to those members;
(b) Identify and use any available resources for the improvement of the quality of health care services for members of minority groups and for increased access to health care services for those members;
(c) Develop and coordinate plans and programs to improve the quality of health care services for members of minority groups and to increase access to health care services for those members, including, without limitation, plans and programs that primarily serve local communities;
(d) Research and make recommendations to the Public Health Resource Officer appointed pursuant to NRS 223.950 concerning strategies to address disparate health outcomes in:
(1) Communities of Black persons, Indigenous persons and persons of color resulting from systemic racism and structures of racial discrimination; and
(2) Rural communities and other underserved communities;
(e) Hold conferences and provide training concerning cultural diversity in the workplace for public and private entities that offer services in the field of health care, including, without limitation, providing recommendations and opportunities for training for such public and private entities to improve recruitment of members of minority groups;
(f) Whenever possible, incorporate the use of bilingual communication in its programs and activities;
(g) Publicize health care issues of interest to members of minority groups; and
(h) Develop and carry out such other programs and activities as the Office deems appropriate.
2. In carrying out the duties set forth in subsection 1, the Office may seek assistance from and cooperate with a public or private entity.
(Added to NRS by 2005, 2434; A 2021, 3651)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.476 - Gifts, grants, appropriations or donations; contracts or partnerships; regulations.

The Office may:
1. Apply for any available grants and accept any available gifts, grants, appropriations or donations, and use any such gifts, grants, appropriations or donations to carry out its purposes;
2. Contract or enter into a partnership with a public or private entity to assist in carrying out its purposes; and
3. Adopt such regulations as are necessary to carry out the provisions of NRS 232.467 to 232.484, inclusive.
(Added to NRS by 2005, 2435; A 2021, 2705)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.477 - Manager: Appointment; classification; qualifications.

1. The Director shall, to the extent that money is available for that purpose, appoint or designate a Manager of the Office who:
(a) Serves at the pleasure of the Director; and
(b) Is in the unclassified service of the State.
2. The Manager must be appointed on the basis of his or her education, training, experience, demonstrated abilities and interest in the provision of health care services to members of minority groups and in related programs.
(Added to NRS by 2005, 2435; A 2011, 977; 2017, 2408)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.478 - Manager: Duties.

The Manager shall:
1. Ensure that the purposes of the Office are carried out;
2. Direct and supervise all the technical and administrative activities of the Office;
3. Attend the meetings of the Advisory Committee;
4. Provide administrative support to the Advisory Committee as necessary to carry out the duties of the Advisory Committee;
5. Request and consider the advice of the Advisory Committee concerning matters of policy;
6. Serve as the contracting officer for the Office to receive money from the Federal Government or any other source; and
7. Act as liaison between the Office, members of minority groups, and public and private entities offering health care services primarily to those members or offering health care information of interest to those members.
(Added to NRS by 2005, 2435; A 2017, 2408)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.479 - Biennial report to Governor and Director of Legislative Counsel Bureau.

On or before March 1 of each odd-numbered year, the Manager shall submit a report to the Governor and to the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau for transmittal to the Legislature. The report must outline the manner in which the Office has accomplished its purposes during the biennium, including, without limitation, information concerning the activities, findings and recommendations of the Office as they relate to health care services for members of minority groups and to health care issues of interest to those members.
(Added to NRS by 2005, 2435)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.4795 - Minority Health and Equity Account: Creation; administration; deposits; nonreversion; use.

1. The Minority Health and Equity Account is hereby created in the State General Fund. The Account must be administered by the Manager. The Manager shall deposit in the Account:
(a) Any legislative appropriations made to the Office; and
(b) Any other money received by the Office pursuant to NRS 232.476.
2. The interest and income earned on:
(a) The money in the Account, after deducting any applicable charges; and
(b) Unexpended appropriations made to the Account from the State General Fund,
must be credited to the Account.
3. Any money in the Account and any unexpended appropriations made to the Account from the State General Fund remaining at the end of a fiscal year do 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 must be expended to carry out the purposes of NRS 232.467 to 232.484, inclusive.
(Added to NRS by 2021, 2703)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.481 - Grants of money; regulations.

1. The Manager may, within the limits of legislative appropriations and other available money, award a grant of money to a person for use consistent with the provisions of NRS 232.467 to 232.484, inclusive.
2. Before the Manager may award a grant pursuant to subsection 1, the Manager shall adopt by regulation:
(a) Procedures by which a person may apply for a grant from the Manager;
(b) Criteria that the Manager will consider in determining whether to award a grant; and
(c) Procedures by which the Manager will distribute any money that the Office receives pursuant to subsection 1 of NRS 232.476.
(Added to NRS by 2005, 2435)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.482 - Advisory Committee: Creation; composition; terms of members; vacancies; Chair.

1. There is hereby created in the Office an Advisory Committee consisting of nine voting members appointed by the Department and the State Board of Health.
2. The Director of the Department shall appoint three members who have an interest in health issues relating to minority groups.
3. The State Board of Health shall appoint:
(a) Three members representing each geographic region of this State, including one member who resides in southern Nevada, one member who resides in northern Nevada and one member who resides in rural Nevada;
(b) One member who is a representative of a nonprofit organization located in this State;
(c) One provider of health care in this State; and
(d) One member of the public at large.
4. One Legislator who is appointed by the Legislative Commission shall serve on the Advisory Committee in an ex officio, nonvoting capacity.
5. When appointing a member to the Advisory Committee, consideration must be given to whether the members appointed to the Advisory Committee reflect the ethnic and geographical diversity of this State.
6. The term of each member of the Advisory Committee is 2 years. A member may be reappointed for an additional term of 2 years in the same manner as the original appointment. A vacancy occurring in the membership of the Advisory Committee must be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.
7. At its first meeting and annually thereafter, the Advisory Committee shall elect a Chair from among its members.
8. As used in this section, "provider of health care" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 629.031.
(Added to NRS by 2005, 2435; A 2009, 662; 2017, 2409)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.483 - Advisory Committee: Salary; expenses; members holding public office or employed by governmental entity.

1. To the extent that money is available for that purpose, each member of the Advisory Committee who is not an officer or employee of the State of Nevada is entitled to receive a salary of not more than $80 per day, as fixed by the Manager in consultation with the Advisory Committee, for each day or portion of a day spent on the business of the Advisory Committee. Each member of the Advisory Committee who is an officer or employee of the State of Nevada serves without additional compensation. To the extent that money is available for that purpose, each member of the Advisory Committee is entitled to receive the per diem allowance and travel expenses provided for state officers and employees generally. A claim for a payment pursuant to this section must be made on a voucher approved by the Manager and paid as other claims against the State are paid.
2. Each member of the Advisory Committee who is an officer or employee of the State of Nevada or a local government must be relieved from his or her duties without loss of regular compensation so that he or she may prepare for and attend meetings of the Advisory Committee and perform any work necessary to carry out the duties of the Advisory Committee in the most timely manner practicable. A state agency or local governmental entity may not require an employee who is a member of the Advisory Committee to make up time or take annual vacation or compensatory time for the time that he or she is absent from work to carry out his or her duties as a member of the Advisory Committee.
(Added to NRS by 2005, 2436; A 2011, 977)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.484 - Advisory Committee: Duties.

The Advisory Committee shall:
1. Advise the Manager on all matters concerning the manner in which the purposes of the Office are being carried out;
2. Review the manner in which the Office uses any gifts, grants, donations or appropriations to carry out the purposes of the Office and make recommendations; and
3. Review any reports to be submitted by the Manager, including, without limitation, the report required pursuant to NRS 232.479, and make recommendations.
(Added to NRS by 2005, 2436)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.485 - Definitions.

As used in NRS 232.485 to 232.4858, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 232.4851 to 232.4854, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 1729)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.4852 - "Palliative care" defined.

"Palliative care" means a multidisciplinary and patient- and family-centered approach to specialized medical care for a person with a serious illness, which approach focuses on the care of a patient throughout the continuum of an illness and involves addressing the physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of the patient, as well as facilitating patient autonomy, access to information and choice of care. The term includes, without limitation, discussion of the goals of the patient for treatment and discussion of treatment options appropriate to the patient, including, where appropriate, hospice care and comprehensive management of pain and symptoms.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 1730)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.4854 - "Serious illness" defined.

"Serious illness" means a medical illness, physical injury or condition that substantially affects the quality of life of a person for more than a short period of time. A serious illness includes, without limitation, Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, cancer, lung disease, heart, renal or liver failure and similar conditions or diseases.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 1730)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.4855 - State of Nevada Advisory Council on Palliative Care and Quality of Life: Creation; appointment and terms of members; officers; meetings; allowances and expenses of members.

1. The State of Nevada Advisory Council on Palliative Care and Quality of Life is hereby created within the Department.
2. The Director shall appoint such number of members of the Council as he or she determines is appropriate to carry out the provisions of NRS 232.485 to 232.4858, inclusive, but not less than nine members as follows:
(a) Two members with experience in the provision of interdisciplinary palliative care, including, without limitation, hospital, medical, nursing, social work, pharmacy, financial and spiritual services;
(b) One member with a background in patient and family caregiver advocacy;
(c) One member who is a health care professional with clinical experience in palliative care;
(d) One member who is a health care professional with expertise in delivery models for palliative care in a variety of inpatient, outpatient and community settings and with diverse populations;
(e) Two members who are employees of the Department or any other state agency, board or commission who have relevant work experience related to palliative care and issues concerning quality of life; and
(f) Two members who are board certified hospice and palliative care physicians or nurses.
3. After the initial terms, the term of each member of the Council is 3 years, and members shall serve at the pleasure of the Director.
4. The Council shall select from its members a Chair and a Vice Chair who shall hold office for 1 year and whose duties will be established by the Council.
5. The Council shall meet at least twice annually at a time and place specified by a call of the Director.
6. Each member of the Council:
(a) Serves without compensation; and
(b) While engaged in the business of the Council, is entitled to receive the per diem allowance and travel expenses provided for state officers and employees generally to the extent that funds for such expenses are available within the budget of the Department.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 1730)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.4856 - State of Nevada Advisory Council on Palliative Care and Quality of Life: Duties.

The Council shall:
1. Consult with and advise the Department on matters related to the establishment, maintenance, operation and outcomes of palliative care programs and initiatives in this State; and
2. Advise and assist in the creation and carrying out of the Program established by NRS 232.4858.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 1731)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.4857 - State of Nevada Advisory Council on Palliative Care and Quality of Life: Gifts, grants, appropriations and donations.

The Council may apply for any available grants and accept any available gifts, grants, appropriations or donations, and use any such gifts, grants, appropriations or donations to carry out the provisions of NRS 232.485 to 232.4858, inclusive.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 1731)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.4858 - Palliative Care and Quality of Life Consumer and Professional Information and Education Program: Establishment; inclusion of information and resources on Internet website; initiatives.

1. The Palliative Care and Quality of Life Consumer and Professional Information and Education Program is hereby established within the Department to maximize the effectiveness of palliative care initiatives in this State by ensuring that comprehensive and accurate information and education about palliative care is available to health care providers, health care facilities and members of the public.
2. The Department shall, to the extent that money is available from gifts, grants, appropriations and donations for this purpose, include on an Internet website available to the public, with links to appropriate external Internet websites, information and resources concerning:
(a) The delivery of palliative care in the home and in primary, secondary and tertiary environments;
(b) Best practices for the delivery of palliative care; and
(c) Educational materials and referral information for palliative and hospice care.
3. The Department may develop and carry out such other initiatives regarding palliative care and education that the Department determines will further the purposes of the Program. The Director shall consult with the Council in developing and implementing such initiatives.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 1731)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.496 - Definitions.

As used in NRS 232.496 to 232.4969, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 232.4961 to 232.4965, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 688)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.4967 - Authority to appoint subcommittees.

1. The Chair of the Council on Food Security created by NRS 232.4966 may appoint subcommittees composed of members of the Council, former members of the Council and members of the public who have relevant experience or knowledge to consider specific problems or other matters that are related to and within the scope of the functions of the Council.
2. A subcommittee appointed pursuant to subsection 1 must not contain more than five members. To the extent practicable, the members of such a subcommittee must be representative of the various geographic areas and ethnic groups of this State.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 690)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.4968 - Duties.

The Council on Food Security created by NRS 232.4966 shall:
1. Develop, coordinate and implement a food system that will:
(a) Partner with initiatives in economic development and social determinants of health;
(b) Increase access to improved food resource programs;
(c) Increase participation in federal nutrition programs by eligible households; and
(d) Increase capacity to produce, process, distribute and purchase food in an affordable and sustainable manner.
2. Research and develop recommendations on community gardens and urban farms, which must include, without limitation:
(a) Examinations of:
(1) Local and regional efforts to develop community gardens and urban farms;
(2) Regulatory and policy barriers to the development of community gardens and urban farms; and
(3) The potential effects of community gardens and urban farms on economic development in this State; and
(b) Recommendations to:
(1) Promote the use of community gardens and urban farms in this State;
(2) Strengthen local infrastructure for community gardens and urban farms; and
(3) Promote entrepreneurial efforts to develop community gardens and urban farms.
3. Hold public hearings to receive public comment and to discuss issues related to food security in this State.
4. Serve as a clearinghouse for the review and approval of any events or projects initiated in the name of the Plan.
5. Review and comment on any proposed federal, state or local legislation and regulation that would affect the food policy system of this State.
6. Advise and inform the Governor on the food policy of this State.
7. Review grant proposals and alternative funding sources as requested by the Director to provide recommendations for funding the Plan.
8. Develop new resources related to the Plan.
9. Advise, assist and make recommendations to the Director for the creation and administration of the Program.
10. On or before January 31 of each year submit an annual report to the Director and the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau concerning the accomplishments and recommendations of the Council concerning food security, including, without limitation, any recommendations concerning community gardens and urban farms.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 690; A 2021, 1987)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.4969 - Food for People, Not Landfills Program: Establishment; administration; official seal; regulations; annual report to Legislature.

1. The Food for People, Not Landfills Program is hereby established within the Department for the purposes of increasing food security by decreasing food waste, redirecting excess consumable food to a higher and better purpose and recognizing and assisting food donors who further those purposes.
2. The Director shall administer the Program. In administering the Program, the Director shall:
(a) Set forth goals and objectives for the ensuing 5 years to increase the amount of food diverted from landfills and utilize such food to increase food security;
(b) Establish the criteria for eligibility for a food donor to participate in the Program;
(c) Create an official seal for the Program;
(d) Allow a food donor who participates in the Program to display or otherwise use the official seal of the Program; and
(e) Take any other actions as the Director deems necessary to assist a food donor who participates in the Program to further the goals and objectives set forth pursuant to paragraph (a).
3. A person shall not use, copy or reproduce the official seal of the Program created pursuant to subsection 2 in any way not authorized by this section.
4. The Director may, based upon the recommendations of the Council pursuant to NRS 232.4968, adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this section.
5. On or before January 31 of each year, the Director shall submit to the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau for transmittal to the Legislature a report concerning the accomplishments of the Program and the impact of the Program on food security in this State.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 691)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.498 - "Council" defined.

As used in NRS 232.498 to 232.4983, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, "Council" means the Nevada Interagency Advisory Council on Homelessness to Housing created by NRS 232.4981.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 2107)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.4981 - Creation; composition; Chair; terms of members.

1. The Nevada Interagency Advisory Council on Homelessness to Housing is hereby created. The Council consists of:
(a) The following ex officio members:
(1) The Chief of Staff to the Governor or his or her designee;
(2) The Director of the Department of Health and Human Services or his or her designee;
(3) The Director of the Department of Corrections or his or her designee;
(4) The Administrator of the Housing Division of the Department of Business and Industry or his or her designee;
(5) The Director of the Department of Veterans Services or his or her designee;
(6) The Sheriff of Clark County or his or her designee; and
(7) The Sheriff of Washoe County or his or her designee;
(b) One member who is a member of the Assembly, appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly;
(c) One member who is a Senator, appointed by the Senate Majority Leader;
(d) One member who is a district judge from the Second or Eighth Judicial District, appointed by the Nevada District Judges Association or its successor organization;
(e) One member who is a district judge or master from a judicial district other than the Second or Eighth Judicial District, appointed by the Nevada District Judges Association or its successor organization;
(f) One member who is the sheriff of a county other than Clark or Washoe, appointed by the Nevada Sheriffs’ and Chiefs’ Association or its successor organization; and
(g) One member who is not currently homeless but has experienced homelessness in the past, appointed by the Governor.
2. The Governor shall appoint the Chair of the Commission from among its members.
3. After the initial terms, each appointed member shall serve a term of 4 years. If a vacancy occurs during the term of an appointed member, the person or entity who is responsible for making the appointment pursuant to subsection 1 shall appoint a replacement qualified pursuant to that subsection to serve for the remainder of the unexpired term.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 2108)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.4982 - Meetings; quorum; compensation; members holding public office or employed by governmental entity; administrative support.

1. The Council shall meet at the call of the Chair at least four times each year. A majority of the members of the Council constitutes a quorum and is required to transact any business of the Council.
2. The members of the Council serve without compensation but are entitled to receive the per diem allowance and travel expenses provided for state officers and employees generally.
3. A member of the Council who is an officer or employee of this State or a political subdivision of this State must be relieved from his or her duties without loss of regular compensation to prepare for and attend meetings of the Council and perform any work necessary to carry out the duties of the Council in the most timely manner practicable. A state agency or political subdivision of this State shall not require an officer or employee who is a member of the Council to:
(a) Make up the time he or she is absent from work to carry out his or her duties as a member of the Council; or
(b) Take annual leave or compensatory time for the absence.
4. The Department of Health and Human Services shall provide such administrative support to the Council as is necessary to carry out the duties of the Council.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 2108)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.4983 - Duties; requirement of state and local agencies to collaborate with Council.

1. The Council shall:
(a) Collaborate with state and local agencies on their responses to homelessness and promote cooperation among federal, state and local agencies to address homelessness.
(b) Develop a strategic plan for addressing homelessness in this State that includes, without limitation, recommendations for actions by state and local agencies and for legislation, and update that strategic plan at least once every 5 years.
(c) Establish a technical assistance committee to provide advice and information to assist the Council in developing the strategic plan described in paragraph (b). The technical assistance committee may include, without limitation, representatives of federal, state and local agencies, providers of services, religious organizations, persons involved in the sale or lease of housing and members of the public.
(d) Increase awareness of issues relating to homelessness among state and local agencies, organizations that provide services to persons who are homeless and the general public.
(e) On or before January 1 of each year, submit to the Governor a report concerning the activities of the Council during the immediately preceding year.
(f) On or before January 1 of each odd-numbered year, submit to the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau for transmittal to the next regular session of the Legislature a report concerning the activities of the Council during the immediately preceding 2 years.
2. The Council may:
(a) Collaborate with and request the assistance of providers of services or any person or entity with expertise in issues related to homelessness, including, without limitation, employees of federal, state and local agencies and advocacy groups for the homeless, to assist the Council in carrying out its duties; and
(b) Apply for any available grants and accept any gifts, grants or donations, to assist the Council in carrying out its duties.
3. All state and local agencies shall collaborate with the Council in carrying out the duties prescribed in this section and provide the Council with any information requested by the Council to such extent as is consistent with their other lawful duties.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 2109)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.505 - Definitions.

As used in NRS 232.505 to 232.866, inclusive, unless the context requires otherwise:
1. "Department" means the Department of Business and Industry.
2. "Director" means the Director of the Department.
(Added to NRS by 1963, 661; A 1987, 395; 1993, 1484; 1995, 2246, 2708; 1997, 662; 2007, 1270; 2009, 1502; 2017, 2938; 2023, 3551)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.510 - Creation; composition.

1. The Department of Business and Industry is hereby created.
2. The Department consists of a Director and the following:
(a) Consumer Affairs Unit within the Office of the Director.
(b) Division of Financial Institutions.
(c) Housing Division.
(d) Real Estate Division.
(e) Division of Insurance.
(f) Division of Industrial Relations.
(g) Office of Labor Commissioner.
(h) Taxicab Authority.
(i) Office of the Nevada Attorney for Injured Workers.
(j) Nevada Transportation Authority.
(k) Division of Mortgage Lending.
(l) Office of Nevada Boards, Commissions and Councils Standards.
(m) Any other office, commission, board, agency or entity created or placed within the Department pursuant to a specific statute, the budget approved by the Legislature or an executive order, or an entity whose budget or activities have been placed within the control of the Department by a specific statute.
(Added to NRS by 1963, 661; A 1973, 1071, 1481; 1975, 394, 624; 1979, 1218; 1983, 1475, 1698; 1991, 1608; 1993, 1485; 1995, 32, 2246; 1997, 1970; 1999, 3617; 2001, 2904; 2003, 3575; 2007, 2051; 2009, 2696, 2733; 2011, 2652; 2013, 1054; 2015, 3653; 2017, 2254, 3601; 2019, 2501, 3902; 2021, 2742; 2023, 3551)