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2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 233C - Organizations for the Promotion of Culture › NRS 233C.060 - Board meetings: Frequency; quorum; one vote per member.

1. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, meetings of the Board may be held twice in each calendar year. If provided for in the budget of the Division, meetings of the Board may be held more frequently than twice in each calendar year at the discretion of the Chair of the Board.
2. A majority of the members of the Board constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.
3. Each member of the Board has one vote to further the objectives of the Board.
(Added to NRS by 1967, 1106; A 1977, 807; 1983, 1438; 2003, 632)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 233C - Organizations for the Promotion of Culture › NRS 233C.070 - Board officers; terms.

1. The Board shall elect from its membership a Chair, a Vice Chair and a Treasurer to serve as officers of the Board.
2. The Administrator shall act as the nonvoting recording Secretary of the Board.
3. The term of each officer of the Board, other than the Administrator, is 2 years and any vacancies that occur in those offices must be filled by election by the members of the Board for the remainder of the unexpired term.
4. No member of the Board may serve more than two consecutive terms as an officer of the Board.
(Added to NRS by 1967, 1106; A 1969, 1424; 1975, 230; 1977, 808; 2003, 632)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 233C - Organizations for the Promotion of Culture › NRS 233C.090 - Board: Duties; regulations.

1. The Board shall:
(a) Stimulate throughout the State the presentation of the performing literary, visual and folk arts and encourage artistic expression essential for the well-being of the arts, and make, before September 1 of each even-numbered year, a report covering the biennium ending June 30 of that year to the Governor and the Legislature on its progress in this regard.
(b) Serve as an advocate of the arts and promote such policies and viewpoints as in the opinion of the Board would benefit the arts throughout this State.
(c) Work with organizations that are concerned with the arts and whose activities are statewide in scope to develop and provide to the Division recommendations for:
(1) Strategic plans;
(2) The mission of and goals for the Division; and
(3) Cultural policies and priorities for the State of Nevada.
(d) Hold public hearings to receive public comment and to discuss issues relevant to the carrying out of the powers and duties of the Board.
(e) Assist the Division in the performance of acts necessary to carry out the provisions of NRS 233C.096.
(f) In connection with the functions of the Division, approve grant applications and grant allocations within the limits of legislative appropriations.
(g) In all other matters pertaining to the Division, serve in an advisory capacity to the Department and to the Division.
2. The Chair of the Board shall serve as, or shall appoint another member of the Board to serve as, a member of the Commission for Cultural Centers and Historic Preservation as required pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 1 of NRS 383.500.
3. The Board may adopt such regulations as it deems necessary to carry out its powers and duties.
(Added to NRS by 1967, 1106; A 1969, 1456; 1995, 418; 2001, 2974; 2003, 633; 2015, 76)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 233C - Organizations for the Promotion of Culture › NRS 233C.091 - Administrator: Selection; qualifications; duties and powers; classification.

1. The Administrator is appointed by the Director with special reference to the Administrator’s training, experience, capacity and interest in the arts. The Director shall consult with the Board before making the appointment.
2. The Administrator must have:
(a) A degree in the arts, a field related to the arts or public administration; and
(b) Completed course work and accumulated experience in at least one of the arts with at least 5 years of progressively responsible work experience in the administration of arts and cultural programming, at least 2 years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.
3. The Administrator may employ, within the limits of legislative appropriations, such staff as is necessary to the performance of the Administrator’s duties.
4. The Administrator is responsible to the Director for the general administration of the Division and for the submission of its budgets, subject to administrative supervision by the Director.
5. The Administrator shall direct the work of the Division, administer the Division and perform such other duties as the Director may, from time to time, prescribe.
6. To carry out the provisions of this chapter and within the limit of money available to him or her, the Administrator may enter into contracts and other lawful agreements with:
(a) Natural persons, organizations and institutions for services furthering the mission and goals of the Division and the Board; and
(b) Local, regional and national associations for cooperative endeavors furthering the mission and goals of the programs of the Division.
7. The Administrator may accept gifts, contributions and bequests of unrestricted money from natural persons, foundations, corporations and other organizations and institutions to further the mission and goals of the programs of the Division.
8. Except as otherwise provided pursuant to subsection 3 of NRS 231.8133, the Administrator is in the unclassified service of the State.
9. As used in this section, "Director" means the Director of the Department.
(Added to NRS by 2003, 631; A 2011, 2944)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 233C - Organizations for the Promotion of Culture › NRS 233C.092 - Periodic examination of and report on physical condition of works of art acquired for inclusion in public works.

The Division shall periodically cause an examination to be made of the physical condition of the works of art acquired for inclusion in public works to determine which works of art need repair, restoration or replacement and shall report this information to the Legislature.
(Added to NRS by 1995, 418; A 2003, 634)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 233C - Organizations for the Promotion of Culture › NRS 233C.094 - Creation; use of money in Account.

1. The Account for License Plates for the Support of the Education of Children in the Arts is hereby created in the State General Fund. The Division shall administer the Account.
2. The money in the Account does not lapse to the State General Fund at the end of any fiscal year.
3. The money in the Account must be used only for the support of programs for the education of children in the arts and must not be used to replace or supplant funding available from other sources.
4. The Division shall retain one-half of the money deposited in the Account to use pursuant to subsection 3. The Division shall remit quarterly one-half of the money deposited in the Account to VSA arts of Nevada to use pursuant to subsection 3. If VSA arts of Nevada ceases to exist, the Division shall retain all the money credited to the Account to use pursuant to subsection 3.
(Added to NRS by 1995, 1660; A 1997, 3003; 2003, 634; 2007, 418)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 233C - Organizations for the Promotion of Culture › NRS 233C.095 - Creation; purpose; investment; acceptance of gifts, grants and donations for deposit in Account; transfer of money from Account to meet obligations of State.

1. The Nevada Cultural Account is hereby created in the State General Fund. The purposes of the Account are to:
(a) Ensure a stable and healthy cultural climate in this state;
(b) Advance and promote a meaningful role of the arts and humanities in the lives of individual persons, families and communities throughout this state; and
(c) Stimulate the provision of additional funding from private sources to carry out the provisions of paragraphs (a) and (b).
The money in the Account must be used to augment and must not be used to replace or supplant any legislative appropriations to the Division.
2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, the Account is a continuing account without reversion. The money in the Account must be invested as the money in other state accounts is invested. The interest and income earned on the money in the Account, after deducting any applicable charges, must be credited to the Account. Claims against the Account must be paid as other claims against the State are paid.
3. The Division may accept gifts, grants and donations from any source for deposit in the Account.
4. The State Board of Examiners may, upon making a determination that any portion of any amount appropriated by the Legislature for deposit in the Account is necessary to meet existing or future obligations of the State, recommend to the Interim Finance Committee that the amount so needed be transferred from the Account to the State General Fund. Upon approval of the Interim Finance Committee, the money may be so transferred.
(Added to NRS by 2001, 2973; A 2003, 634; 2011, 442)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 233C - Organizations for the Promotion of Culture › NRS 233C.096 - Administration and expenditure of money in Account.

The Division shall administer the Nevada Cultural Account and may expend only the amount of any gifts, grants, donations, interest and income credited to the Account to:
1. Provide resources for developing the artistic, administrative and financial stability of cultural organizations that serve and enrich communities throughout this state regarding the arts and humanities;
2. Support programs and projects that provide residents of and visitors to this state with access to a broad range of activities regarding the arts and humanities;
3. Encourage cultural organizations to reduce their deficits, to establish cash reserves and endowments and to engage in capital projects that will aid in their stabilization; and
4. Support initiatives and organizations that encourage access to, the awareness of and education in the arts.
(Added to NRS by 2001, 2973; A 2003, 635)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 233C - Organizations for the Promotion of Culture › NRS 233C.097 - Regulations; report to Legislature.

The Division shall:
1. Adopt regulations establishing criteria and standards for the eligibility for and use of any funding to be provided by the Division pursuant to NRS 233C.096.
2. Report to each regular session of the Legislature:
(a) The amount of money expended from the Nevada Cultural Account;
(b) The specific purposes for which the money was expended; and
(c) The sources from which the money was obtained.
(Added to NRS by 2001, 2974; A 2003, 635)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 233F - State System of Communications › NRS 233F.010 - Definitions.

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 233F.015 to 233F.065, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 1115; A 1985, 689; 1989, 1683; 1993, 1496; 2011, 2945; 2023, 175, 3553)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 233F - State System of Communications › NRS 233F.060 - "State communications system" defined.

"State communications system" means microwave equipment and associated facilities controlled by the Office and leased or used by state agencies, except the state telecommunications system.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 1116; A 1979, 574; 1983, 520; 1989, 1684; 1997, 3085)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 233F - State System of Communications › NRS 233F.065 - "Telecommunications Group" defined.

"Telecommunications Group" means the Telecommunications Group of the Network Services Unit of the Office.
(Added to NRS by 1993, 1496; A 1997, 3085; 2011, 2945; 2013, 3825; 2023, 175)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 233F - State System of Communications › NRS 233F.080 - Legislative findings and declaration.

The Legislature finds and declares that a state communications system is vital to the security and welfare of the State during times of emergency and in the conduct of its regular business, and that economies may be realized by joint use of the system by all state agencies. It is the purpose of the Legislature that a state communications system be developed whereby the greatest efficiency in the joint use of existing communications systems is achieved and that all communication functions and activities of state agencies be coordinated. It is not the intent of the Legislature to remove from the Office control over the state telecommunications system intended for use by state agencies and the general public.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 1116; A 1979, 217, 574; 1985, 689; 1989, 1684; 1993, 1496; 1997, 3085; 2011, 2945)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 233F - State System of Communications › NRS 233F.110 - Assignment of microwave channels; failure of agency to pay for or use channel; approval of equipment for microwave station; reimbursement for facilities and equipment consolidated into system.

1. The Chief may, upon receiving a request for a microwave channel or channels from an agency, approve or disapprove that request. If the request is approved, the Office shall assign a channel or channels to the agency at a cost which reflects the actual share of costs incurred for services provided to the agency, in accordance with the comprehensive system of equitable billing and charges developed by the coordinator of communications.
2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, a microwave channel assigned by the Chief to an agency for its use must not be reassigned without the concurrence of the agency.
3. The Chief may revoke the assignment of a microwave channel if an agency fails to pay for its use and may reassign that channel to another agency.
4. Equipment for microwave channels which is purchased by a using agency becomes the property of the Office if the agency fails to use or pay for those channels. The equipment must be used by the Office to replace old or obsolete equipment in the state communications system.
5. A state agency shall not purchase equipment for microwave stations without prior approval from the Chief unless:
(a) The existing services do not meet the needs of the agency; or
(b) The equipment will not be used to duplicate services which are provided by the state communications system or a private company.
6. The Office shall reimburse an agency for buildings, facilities or equipment which is consolidated into the state communications system.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 1117; A 1979, 576; 1981, 2012; 1983, 520; 1985, 690; 1993, 1496; 1997, 3085; 2011, 2946; 2023, 3554)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 233F - State System of Communications › NRS 233F.117 - Extension of state communications system by state agency; approval of Chief.

If a state agency other than the Network Transport Services Group adds equipment which extends the state communications system to another location, the extension, if approved by the Chief, becomes part of the state communications system. An approved extension of the system is subject to the provisions of this chapter relating to the system.
(Added to NRS by 1985, 689; A 1989, 1684; 1995, 640; 1997, 3086; 2023, 175)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 233F - State System of Communications › NRS 233F.118 - Addition of service which could be provided by private company.

1. If the Chief considers a proposal to add a service to the state communications system which could be provided by a private company, the Chief shall:
(a) Upon the request of a private company which is able to provide the service, provide notice of the proposal and a copy of the related specifications;
(b) Prepare a statement, based on the specifications, of the cost of the proposed service if it were provided through the state communications system; and
(c) Compare its own statement of cost with any other bid submitted by considering at least the relative prices, the quality and reliability of the service proposed and the compatibility of the service proposed with any known future requirements. This comparison must be made available for public review.
2. An interested party may appeal from the findings of the comparison to the Interim Finance Committee, which may approve or modify the findings or reverse the decision of the Chief.
(Added to NRS by 1985, 689; A 1997, 3086)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 233F - State System of Communications › NRS 233F.150 - State agencies to provide information and assistance to Chief.

All state agencies shall provide the Chief with any information which the Chief requests for the purpose of implementing the provisions of this chapter except where the disclosure of such information is expressly prohibited by law, and otherwise cooperate and assist to the maximum extent possible in the development and joint use of the state communications system.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 1117; A 1989, 1685; 1995, 640; 1997, 3087)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 233F - State System of Communications › NRS 233F.160 - Agreements concerning facilities; fees; gifts.

1. The Office may be substituted as the contracting party for a state agency in existing agreements entered into by the agency respecting shared facilities for communications. If substituted, the Office succeeds to all the rights and obligations of the substituted agency created by the agreement.
2. The Office may collect and receive fees due on those agreements and any other agreements the Office enters pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. All these fees must be deposited in the Fund for Information Services created pursuant to NRS 242.211 and used by the Office to defray the costs of the state communications system.
3. All gifts of money which the Office is authorized to accept must be deposited in the Fund for Information Services and used for the purpose specified by the donor or for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this chapter.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 1118; A 1979, 616; 1985, 714; 1989, 1685; 1993, 1498; 1997, 3087)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 233F - State System of Communications › NRS 233F.170 - Emergency control of system.

In the event of any emergency, the Governor may direct the Division of Emergency Management of the Office of the Military to assume control over all or part of the state communications system.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 1119; A 1983, 176; 1993, 1498; 2001, 2591; 2021, 2089)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 233F - State System of Communications › NRS 233F.260 - Duty of Board to advise Telecommunications Group.

The Board shall provide advice to the Telecommunications Group on the use of telecommunications by the State Government, including:
1. The development of policies, standards, plans and designs;
2. The procurement of systems, facilities and services;
3. The integration of telecommunications systems with other state and local governmental systems; and
4. New technology that may become or is available.
(Added to NRS by 1989, 1683; A 1993, 1498; 1997, 3087)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 233F - State System of Communications › NRS 233F.270 - Duties of Telecommunications Group concerning state telecommunications system and switchboards for state offices.

1. The Telecommunications Group, with the advice of the Board, shall:
(a) Plan, carry out and administer a state telecommunications system. When available at a competitive cost, the Telecommunications Group shall use the facilities of telephone companies providing local exchange service.
(b) Make arrangements for the installation of a central telephone switchboard or switchboards to serve the state offices in one or more buildings as may be practical or feasible.
2. The system must be integrated and may include services between the State and any cities, counties and schools.
3. The Office may consider for the system all the telecommunications requirements of the State and its political subdivisions.
(Added to NRS by 1989, 1683; A 1993, 1499; 1997, 3087)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 233G - Governor’s Advisory Council on Education Relating to the Holocaust › NRS 233G.030 - Appointment of members; meetings; salary of members.

1. The Governor shall appoint the members of the Council from among residents of this State who are familiar with the events of the Holocaust.
2. The Council may meet at such times and places as it considers necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
3. Each member of the Council is entitled to receive a salary of $60 for each day’s attendance at a meeting of the Council.
(Added to NRS by 1989, 2103)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 233G - Governor’s Advisory Council on Education Relating to the Holocaust › NRS 233G.040 - Duties.

The Council shall:
1. Develop programs for the education of children and adults in issues relating to the Holocaust, make reports and advise public and private bodies throughout the State on matters relevant to education concerning the Holocaust.
2. Develop programs to raise money for the use of the Council in carrying out its duties. Any money raised by the Council pursuant to this subsection must be accounted for separately in the State General Fund and is authorized for expenditure by the Council in carrying out its duties.
(Added to NRS by 1989, 2103; A 1995, 2485; 2013, 1617)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 233I - Nevada Commission for Women › NRS 233I.020 - Legislative declaration; creation; membership; designation of Chair and Vice Chair; terms and reappointment of officers.

1. The Legislature hereby finds and declares that the creation of the Nevada Commission for Women is necessary to advance women toward full equality in all areas.
2. The Nevada Commission for Women, consisting of 10 members appointed by the Governor, is hereby created.
3. The members appointed to the Commission must, insofar as practicable, reflect the diversity of this State, including, without limitation, the varied political philosophies regarding issues of concern to women.
4. The Governor shall designate one member of the Commission to serve as Chair and one member of the Commission to serve as Vice Chair.
5. Each Chair, Vice Chair and other officer of the Commission shall serve for a term of 1 year and may be reappointed for one additional term.
6. No more than five members of the Commission may be from the same political party.
(Added to NRS by 1991, 1910; A 1995, 1921; 2017, 299)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 233I - Nevada Commission for Women › NRS 233I.030 - Members: Terms of office; reappointment; vacancies.

Except for the initial members, the term of office of each member of the Commission is 3 years and commences on July 1 of the year of appointment. The members shall continue in office until their successors are appointed. Members are eligible for reappointment, except that no member may serve for any part of more than two consecutive terms. Vacancies must be filled by appointment for the unexpired terms by the Governor.
(Added to NRS by 1991, 1910; A 1995, 1921)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 233I - Nevada Commission for Women › NRS 233I.040 - Members: Reimbursement for certain expenses.

Members of the Commission receive no compensation for their services, but are entitled to be reimbursed for all travel and other expenses actually and necessarily incurred by them in the performance of their duties, within the limits of money available from gifts, grants, contributions and other money received pursuant to NRS 233I.090.
(Added to NRS by 1991, 1910; A 1995, 1921)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 233I - Nevada Commission for Women › NRS 233I.050 - Meetings; quorum.

The Commission shall meet at the call of the Chair as frequently as required to perform its duties, but no less than quarterly. A majority of the members of the Commission constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business, and a majority of those present at any meeting is sufficient for any official action taken by the Commission.
(Added to NRS by 1991, 1911; A 1995, 1921; 2013, 1617)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 233I - Nevada Commission for Women › NRS 233I.060 - Powers and duties.

1. The Commission shall study the changing and developing roles of women in society, including, without limitation, the recognition of socioeconomic factors that influence the status of women, and recommend proposed legislation.
2. The Commission may:
(a) Collect and disseminate information on activities, programs and essential services available to women in Nevada.
(b) Advise executive and legislative bodies on the effect of proposed legislation on women.
(c) Inform the news media, educators, governmental officers, professional, business and labor leaders and other persons in positions of authority or influence about issues pertaining to women.
(d) Provide referrals and serve as a resource for information on issues pertaining to women.
(e) Identify and recommend qualified women for positions in all levels of government.
(f) Promote and facilitate collaboration among commissions and organizations for women at the local, state and national levels.
(g) Recognize and promote the contributions that women in this State make at the local, state and national levels.
(h) Enter into any contract or other agreement appropriate to carry out the provisions of this chapter, subject to the prior approval of the Director of the Department of Administration.
(i) Prepare an annual work program outlining the objectives and tasks of the Commission for the year.
(Added to NRS by 1991, 1911; A 1995, 1921; 2017, 300, 2895, 2896; 2021, 3524)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 233I - Nevada Commission for Women › NRS 233I.080 - Department of Administration to provide staff assistance; volunteer workers and consultants.

1. The Director of the Department of Administration shall provide staff assistance to the Commission as the Governor deems appropriate.
2. The Commission may engage the services of:
(a) Volunteer workers; and
(b) Consultants on specific projects pursuant to NRS 333.700 as is necessary from time to time, within the limits of money available to the Commission pursuant to NRS 233I.090.
(Added to NRS by 1991, 1911; A 1995, 1921; 2017, 300, 2895, 2896; 2021, 3524)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 233I - Nevada Commission for Women › NRS 233I.090 - Gifts, grants and contributions.

The Commission may apply for and receive gifts, grants, contributions or other money from the Federal Government, private agencies, affiliated associations and other persons for the purposes of carrying out the provisions of this chapter and for defraying expenses incurred by the Commission in the discharge of its duties.
(Added to NRS by 1991, 1911; A 1995, 1921)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 234 - State and Local Governmental Boundaries › NRS 234.130 - Ratification and approval of Compact.

The Interstate Compact Defining a Portion of the Common Boundary Between the States of Nevada and Arizona on the Colorado River between the point where the Nevada-California state line intersects the 35th degree of latitude north and Davis Dam, which was executed on February 6, 1960, by the Colorado River Boundary Commissions of Nevada and Arizona, is hereby ratified and approved.
(Added to NRS by 1960, 145)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 234 - State and Local Governmental Boundaries › NRS 234.150 - Secretary of State to transmit copy of law to Arizona; proclamation by Governor upon approval by Arizona and Congress; publication.

The Secretary of State of the State of Nevada shall transmit a duly certified copy of NRS 234.130 to 234.180, inclusive, to the Governor of the State of Arizona. The Governor of this State, whenever officially advised that the State of Arizona has ratified and approved the Compact set forth in NRS 234.140 and whenever the Congress of the United States has approved the Compact, shall make proclamation of that fact. A copy of such proclamation shall be published for three consecutive weekly issues in a newspaper or newspapers of general circulation in Clark County, Nevada.
(Added to NRS by 1960, 150)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 234 - State and Local Governmental Boundaries › NRS 234.160 - Consent of Congress petitioned.

The Congress of the United States, as soon as the State of Arizona has ratified and approved the Compact set forth in NRS 234.140, is petitioned, pursuant to Article I, section 10, clause 3, of the United States Constitution, to give its consent to the settlement and location of the above-described portion of the common boundary, as set forth in NRS 234.140, between the States of Nevada and Arizona. The Secretary of State of the State of Nevada shall transmit duly certified copies of NRS 234.130 to 234.180, inclusive, to the presiding officers of the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States and to the several Senators and Representatives from the States of Nevada and Arizona to the Congress of the United States, who are petitioned to take such action as they deem proper to procure the consent of the Congress of the United States to this Compact between the States of Nevada and Arizona.
(Added to NRS by 1960, 150)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 234 - State and Local Governmental Boundaries › NRS 234.170 - Titles, rights and claims to lands not affected.

Nothing contained in the provisions of NRS 234.130 to 234.180, inclusive, or any operation thereof shall prejudice the titles, rights or claims of any person, public or private, natural or artificial, to any of the lands herein involved, whether such titles, rights or claims arise or exist upon the basis that the lands affected by the designation of boundary as set forth in the Compact and in NRS 234.130 to 234.180, inclusive, were previously a part of the State of Nevada and have now become a part of the State of Arizona or were previously a part of the State of Arizona and have now become a part of the State of Nevada, or otherwise.
(Added to NRS by 1960, 150)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 234 - State and Local Governmental Boundaries › NRS 234.180 - Recording of evidence of ownership after approval by Congress; retroactive effect.

From and after the date of approval by the Congress of the United States of the Compact set forth in NRS 234.140, the county recorder of Clark County, Nevada, shall accept and record, without charge therefor, patents, deeds or other evidence of ownership or interest in any lands recorded in Mohave County, Arizona, which were previously considered a part of the State of Arizona but are now included within the boundary of the State of Nevada as described in NRS 234.140. Recordings made under the provisions of this section shall have retroactive effect to the date of their original recording in the State of Arizona.
(Added to NRS by 1960, 150)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 234 - State and Local Governmental Boundaries › NRS 234.250 - Recording of plat of boundaries of local governments; changes in boundaries; restrictions on taxation for failure to comply.

1. In addition to any other requirement of law, each local government, as defined in NRS 354.474, shall record the original official plat with:
(a) The county recorder, the county clerk or the registrar of voters, and the county assessor of each county in which its territory or any part thereof is situated.
(b) The Department of Taxation.
2. All changes in boundaries made after the original recording of such plat must be recorded immediately with the offices with which copies of the original plat were recorded.
3. Until a local government complies with the requirements of subsections 1 and 2, it shall not levy or receive any ad valorem or other tax or any other mandatory assessment.
4. This section applies to all local governments receiving and expending funds on behalf of the public, regardless of their designation.
(Added to NRS by 1967, 990; A 1973, 1081; 1975, 1680; 1977, 536; 2001, 1756; 2003, 75)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 235 - State Seal, Motto and Symbols; Gifts and Endowments › NRS 235.005 - "Director" defined.

As used in NRS 235.005 to 235.016, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, "Director" means the Director of the Office of Finance created by NRS 223.400.
(Added to NRS by 1989, 139; A 1993, 1537)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 235 - State Seal, Motto and Symbols; Gifts and Endowments › NRS 235.012 - Solicitation and award of contract for production of medallions and bars.

1. The Director, after consulting with the Director of the Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, the Administrator of the Division of Museums and History of the Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs and the Administrator of the Division of Minerals of the Commission on Mineral Resources, may contract with a mint to produce medallions made of gold, silver, platinum or nonprecious metals and bars made of gold, silver or platinum.
2. The decision of the Director to award a contract to a particular mint must be based on the ability of the mint to:
(a) Provide a product of the highest quality;
(b) Advertise and market the product properly, including the promotion of museums and tourism in this State; and
(c) Comply with the requirements of the contract.
3. The Director shall award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, except that if in his or her judgment no satisfactory bid has been received, the Director may reject all bids.
4. All bids for the contract must be solicited in the manner prescribed in NRS 333.310 and comply with the provisions of NRS 333.330.
(Added to NRS by 1989, 139; A 1993, 1537; 1999, 3619; 2001, 935; 2007, 1000; 2011, 2947)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 235 - State Seal, Motto and Symbols; Gifts and Endowments › NRS 235.014 - Form and content of medallions and bars.

1. The ore used to produce a medallion or bar must be mined in Nevada, if the ore is available. If it is not available, ore newly mined in the United States may be used. Each medallion or bar made of gold, silver or platinum must be 0.999 fine. Additional series of medallions made of gold, silver or platinum at degrees of fineness of 0.900 or greater may be approved by the Director with the concurrence of the Interim Finance Committee. The degree of fineness of the materials used must be clearly indicated on each medallion.
2. Medallions may be minted in weights of 1 ounce, 0.5 ounce, 0.25 ounce and 0.1 ounce.
3. Bars may be minted in weights of 1 ounce, 5 ounces, 10 ounces and 100 ounces.
4. Each medallion must bear on its obverse The Great Seal of the State of Nevada and on its reverse a design selected by the Director, in consultation with the Director of the Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, the Administrator of the Division of Museums and History of the Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs and the Administrator of the Division of Minerals of the Commission on Mineral Resources.
(Added to NRS by 1989, 139; A 1993, 1537; 1999, 3620; 2001, 936; 2007, 1000; 2011, 2947)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 235 - State Seal, Motto and Symbols; Gifts and Endowments › NRS 235.016 - Royalties for medallions and bars; deposit of money collected.

1. The Director shall set and collect a royalty for the use of The Great Seal of the State of Nevada from the mint which produces the medallions or bars. The amount of the royalty must be:
(a) Based on the usual and customary fee charged as a commission by dealers of similar medallions or bars; and
(b) Adjusted at least once each year to ensure it is competitive with the usual and customary fee.
2. The money collected pursuant to this section must be deposited in the Account for the Division of Minerals created pursuant to NRS 513.103.
(Added to NRS by 1989, 140; A 1991, 1758; 1993, 1537; 1999, 3620; 2015, 2767)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 235 - State Seal, Motto and Symbols; Gifts and Endowments › NRS 235.020 - State flag.

The official flag of the State of Nevada is hereby created. The body of the flag must be of solid cobalt blue. On the field in the upper left quarter thereof must be two sprays of Sagebrush with the stems crossed at the bottom to form a half wreath. Within the sprays must be a five-pointed silver star with one point up. The word "Nevada" must also be inscribed below the star and above the sprays, in a semicircular pattern with the letters spaced apart in equal increments, in the same style of letters as the words "Battle Born." Above the wreath, and touching the tips thereof, must be a scroll bearing the words "Battle Born." The scroll and the word "Nevada" must be golden-yellow. The lettering on the scroll must be black-colored sans serif gothic capital letters.
[1:147:1929; NCL § 7020]—(NRS A 1991, 773)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 235 - State Seal, Motto and Symbols; Gifts and Endowments › NRS 235.030 - State song.

The song entitled "Home Means Nevada," written by Mrs. Bertha Raffetto, of Reno, Nevada, is hereby adopted and declared to be the official state song of the State of Nevada.
[2:6:1933; 1931 NCL § 7615]—(NRS A 1959, 107)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 235 - State Seal, Motto and Symbols; Gifts and Endowments › NRS 235.040 - State trees.

The trees known as the Single-Leaf Pinon (
Pinus monophylla
) and the Bristlecone Pine (
Pinus longaeva
) are hereby designated as the official state trees of the State of Nevada.
[1:72:1953]—(NRS A 1959, 107; 1987, 785; 1997, 1604)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 235 - State Seal, Motto and Symbols; Gifts and Endowments › NRS 235.050 - State flower.

The shrub known as Sagebrush (
Artemisia tridentata
or
trifida
) is hereby designated as the official state flower of the State of Nevada.
(Added to NRS by 1959, 107; A 1967, 702)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 235 - State Seal, Motto and Symbols; Gifts and Endowments › NRS 235.075 - State fish.

The fish known as the Lahontan Cutthroat Trout (
Salmo clarki henshawi
) is hereby designated as the official state fish of the State of Nevada.
(Added to NRS by 1981, 684)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 235 - State Seal, Motto and Symbols; Gifts and Endowments › NRS 235.080 - State fossil.

The prehistoric marine reptile known as the Ichthyosaur (
genus
Shonisaurus
), now extinct, is hereby designated as the official state fossil of the State of Nevada.
(Added to NRS by 1977, 272; A 1989, 1038)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 235 - State Seal, Motto and Symbols; Gifts and Endowments › NRS 235.115 - State soil.

The soil series known as Orovada series, classified as coarse-loamy, mixed, superactive, mesic Durinodic Xeric Haplocambids, is hereby designated as the official state soil of the State of Nevada.
(Added to NRS by 2001, 392)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 235 - State Seal, Motto and Symbols; Gifts and Endowments › NRS 235.130 - State tartan.

1. The tartan designed by Richard Zygmunt Pawlowski and further described in this section is hereby designated as the official state tartan of the State of Nevada. The colors and design of the tartan represent the following features that make Nevada a unique and bountiful state:
(a) Blue represents one of the state colors of Nevada, the pristine waters of Lake Tahoe and the Mountain Bluebird, the official state bird;
(b) Silver represents the other state color, the official state mineral, the granite composition of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range and the silver country of northern Nevada;
(c) Red represents the Virgin Valley black fire opal, the official state precious gemstone, and the red rock formations of southern Nevada;
(d) Yellow represents Sagebrush, the official state flower, and symbolizes the Great Basin Region of central Nevada;
(e) White represents the name of this state meaning snow-covered, which is the translation of the Spanish word "nevada";
(f) The crossing of the yellow and red stripes represents the different colors of Nevada sandstone, the official state rock;
(g) The white intersection on the silver field stands for the snow-capped peaks of granite mountains, which make up the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range;
(h) The four blue lines represent the four main rivers of Nevada which are the Colorado River, Truckee River, Humboldt River and Walker River;
(i) The intersecting blue lines in the silver field represent the Colorado River as it meets Hoover Dam and creates Lake Mead;
(j) The small solid "boxes" of silver and blue number 8 by 8, or 64, to signify the year (1864) that Nevada was admitted into statehood;
(k) The 13 solid-colored intersections of the small stripes represent Boundary Peak, the highest point in Nevada, which stands at an elevation of 13,143 feet; and
(l) The 16 solid silver intersections and the solid white intersection in the center of the tartan represent the 16 counties and the one consolidated city-county government of Nevada.
2. The official state tartan must be reproduced in the following colors, pattern and dimension of pattern:
(Added to NRS by 2001, 403)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 235 - State Seal, Motto and Symbols; Gifts and Endowments › NRS 235.150 - Nevada Gift and Endowment Fund.

1. The Nevada Gift and Endowment Fund is hereby created as a trust fund in the State Treasury.
2. The State Treasurer shall deposit in the Fund any money the State Treasurer receives from any person who wishes to contribute to the Fund as a token of appreciation for the benefits the person received as a resident of or visitor to this State or to further the excellent quality of life which is unique to this State.
3. The Fund must be administered by a committee consisting of the Governor, the State Treasurer and the Secretary of State.
4. The Fund must only be used for the greatest good and highest benefit of the majority of the residents of this State. Any interest earned on money in the Fund must be credited to the Fund. The money which represents the principal of the Fund must not be spent, and only the interest earned on the principal may be used to carry out the provisions of this section.
5. During the last week of each October, in conjunction with the celebration of Nevada Day, the Governor shall issue a proclamation declaring the existence of the Fund and the uses and benefits thereof.
(Added to NRS by 1987, 1677)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 235 - State Seal, Motto and Symbols; Gifts and Endowments › NRS 235.160 - Nevada State Parks and Cultural Resources Endowment Fund.

1. The Nevada State Parks and Cultural Resources Endowment Fund is hereby created as a trust fund in the State Treasury.
2. The State Treasurer shall deposit in the Fund any money the State Treasurer receives from any person who wishes to contribute to the Fund.
3. The Fund must be administered by a committee consisting of:
(a) The Administrator of the Division of State Parks of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources;
(b) The Administrator of the Office of Historic Preservation of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources; and
(c) Three members appointed by the Governor.
4. The Fund must only be used for the purposes of the enhancement of state parks and the preservation of the cultural resources of this State. Any interest earned on money in the Fund must be credited to the Fund. The money which represents the principal of the Fund must not be spent, and only the interest earned on the principal may be used to carry out the provisions of this section.
5. As used in this section, "cultural resources" has the meaning ascribed to it in subsection 4 of NRS 383.011.
(Added to NRS by 2013, 2165; A 2015, 76)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 236 - Holidays and Periods of Observance › NRS 236.015 - Legal holidays; closing of state, county and city offices, courts, public schools and Nevada System of Higher Education.

1. The following days are declared to be legal holidays for state, county and city governmental offices:
January 1 (New Year’s Day)
Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday is on January 15 but is to be observed on the third Monday in January
Washington’s birthday is on February 22 but is to be observed on the third Monday in February
Last Monday in May (Memorial Day)
June 19 (Juneteenth Day)
July 4 (Independence Day)
First Monday in September (Labor Day)
Nevada Day is October 31 but is to be observed on the last Friday in October
November 11 (Veterans Day)
Fourth Thursday in November (Thanksgiving Day)
Friday following the fourth Thursday in November (Family Day)
December 25 (Christmas Day)
Any day that may be appointed by the President of the United States for public fast, thanksgiving or as a legal holiday except for any Presidential appointment of the fourth Monday in October as Veterans Day.
2. Except as otherwise provided by NRS 293.560 and 293C.527, all state, county and city offices, courts, public schools and the Nevada System of Higher Education must close on the legal holidays enumerated in subsection 1 unless in the case of appointed holidays all or a part thereof are specifically exempted.
3. If January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11 or December 25 falls upon a:
(a) Sunday, the Monday following must be observed as a legal holiday.
(b) Saturday, the Friday preceding must be observed as a legal holiday.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 560; A 1971, 589, 1320, 2083; 1975, 829; 1979, 603; 1987, 215; 1989, 684; 1993, 368, 2199; 1997, 3474, 3515; 1999, 679, 2410; 2023, 1463)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 236 - Holidays and Periods of Observance › NRS 236.018 - Arbor Day.

1. The last Friday in April of each year is established as Arbor Day in the State of Nevada.
2. The Governor shall proclaim the same at least 1 month prior thereto, setting forth in the proclamation a recommendation that Arbor Day be observed by the people of this State in the planting of trees, shrubs and vines, in the promotion of forest growth and culture, in the adornment of public and private grounds, places and ways, and in such other efforts and undertakings as shall be in harmony with the character of Arbor Day.
3. Arbor Day shall be observed with appropriate exercises by the public schools of this State.
[248:32:1956]
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 236 - Holidays and Periods of Observance › NRS 236.020 - Mother’s Day.

The Governor of this State is authorized and requested to issue annually a proclamation calling upon the state officials to display the United States flag on all state and school buildings, and the people of the State to display the flag at their homes, lodges, churches and places of business, and other suitable places, on the second Sunday in May, known as "Mother’s Day," founded by Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia, as a public expression of love and reverence for the mothers of our State and other women serving it, and as an inspiration for better homes and closer ties between the home and the State.
[1:26:1921; NCL § 3305]
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 236 - Holidays and Periods of Observance › NRS 236.027 - Cesar Chavez Day.

1. The Governor shall annually proclaim March 31 to be "Cesar Chavez Day" in the State of Nevada.
2. The proclamation may call upon the news media, educators, business and labor leaders and appropriate governmental officers to bring to the attention of Nevada residents the important contributions Cesar Chavez made to the State of Nevada and the United States.
(Added to NRS by 2009, 388)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 236 - Holidays and Periods of Observance › NRS 236.030 - Law Day U.S.A.

1. May 1 of each year shall be designated as Law Day U.S.A.
2. It is not the purpose of this section to declare a legal holiday, but a day to declare solemn allegiance to the principles of democracy and respect for law.
(Added to NRS by 1963, 502)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 236 - Holidays and Periods of Observance › NRS 236.032 - Asian Culture Day.

1. The Governor shall annually proclaim May 18 to be "Asian Culture Day" in the State of Nevada.
2. The proclamation must call upon the news media, educators, business and labor leaders and appropriate governmental officers to bring to the attention of Nevada residents the important contributions of Asians and Asian-Americans to the State of Nevada and the United States of America.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 113)