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2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 410 - Beautification of Highways › NRS 410.320 - Outdoor advertising adjacent to highway prohibited; exceptions.

Outdoor advertising shall not be erected or maintained within 660 feet of the nearest edge of the right-of-way and visible from the main-traveled way of the interstate or primary highway systems in this state, and, outside urban areas outdoor advertising shall not be erected or maintained beyond 660 feet from the nearest edge of the right-of-way of the interstate and primary highway systems which is visible and placed with the purpose of having its message read from the main-traveled way of the interstate and primary highway systems in this state, except the following:
1. Directional, warning, landmark, informational and other official signs and notices, including but not limited to signs and notices pertaining to natural wonders, scenic and historic attractions. Only signs which are required or authorized by law or by federal, state or county authority, and which conform to national standards promulgated by the Secretary of Transportation pursuant to 23 U.S.C. § 131, are permitted.
2. Signs, displays and devices which advertise the sale or lease of the property upon which they are located.
3. Signs, displays and devices which advertise the activities conducted or services rendered or the goods produced or sold upon the property upon which the advertising sign, display or device is erected.
4. Signs, displays and devices located in zoned commercial or industrial areas, when located within 660 feet of the nearest edge of the right-of-way and visible from the main-traveled way of the interstate and primary highway systems within this state.
5. Signs, displays and devices located in an unzoned commercial or industrial area as defined in NRS 410.300, when located within 660 feet of the nearest edge of the right-of-way and visible from the main-traveled way of the interstate and primary highway systems within this state.
6. Nonconforming signs in defined hardship areas which provide directional information about goods and services in the interest of the traveling public and are approved by the Secretary of Transportation pursuant to 23 U.S.C. § 131(o).
7. Signs, displays and devices located as described in subsection 5 of NRS 405.110 and subsection 5 of NRS 484B.313.
(Added to NRS by 1971, 1327; A 1975, 1180; 1977, 565; 2017, 1425)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 410 - Beautification of Highways › NRS 410.330 - Agreement with Secretary of Transportation; regulations governing permits for outdoor advertising and submission of requests for retention of nonconforming signs.

The Board shall:
1. Enter into the agreement with the Secretary of Transportation provided for by 23 U.S.C. § 131(d), setting forth the criteria governing unzoned commercial or industrial areas and the spacing, size and lighting of outdoor advertising coming within the exceptions contained in subsections 4 and 5 of NRS 410.320. The criteria must be consistent with customary use in the outdoor advertising industry in this state insofar as such customary use is consonant with the objectives of the Legislature as declared in NRS 410.220 to 410.410, inclusive.
2. Prescribe regulations governing the issuance of permits by the Director for the erection and maintenance of outdoor advertising coming within the exceptions contained in subsections 4 and 5 of NRS 410.320. The regulations must be consistent with the criteria governing size, lighting and spacing of outdoor advertising as established by agreement between the Secretary of Transportation and the Board pursuant to subsection 1 of this section.
3. Prescribe regulations governing the issuance of permits by the Director for the erection and maintenance of outdoor advertising coming within the exception contained in subsection 1 of NRS 410.320. The regulations must be consistent with the national standards promulgated by the Secretary of Transportation pursuant to 23 U.S.C. § 131(c)(1).
4. Prescribe regulations governing the submission to the Director of any declaration, resolution, certified copy of an ordinance or other direction from the governing body of a county, city or other governmental agency that removal of signs which provide directional information about goods and services in the interest of the traveling public would cause an economic hardship in a specifically defined area. Any such declaration, resolution or ordinance must request the retention of the signs in the defined hardship area. Upon receipt of a declaration, resolution or ordinance, the Director shall forward it to the Secretary of Transportation for inclusion as a defined hardship area qualifying for exemption pursuant to 23 U.S.C. § 131(o) and shall comply with the regulations of the Federal Highway Administration relating to applications for such exemptions. The regulations must provide that any local governing body submitting a request for exemption must perform the economic studies required by federal and state regulations to support the finding of economic hardship in the defined area, and submit the results of the studies to the director. This subsection does not apply to any highway which is a part of the interstate or primary highway system if such application would prevent this state from receiving federal funds or would result in sanctions against this state for noncompliance under 23 U.S.C. § 131.
(Added to NRS by 1971, 1327; A 1977, 566; 1979, 1785; 1989, 1311)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 410 - Beautification of Highways › NRS 410.340 - Removal of prohibited outdoor advertising: Time limited; no compensation to owner of certain outdoor advertising.

1. Any outdoor advertising sign, display or device located within 660 feet of the nearest edge of the right-of-way and visible from the main-traveled way of the interstate or primary highway systems in this state, and, in the case of any outdoor advertising sign, display or device located beyond 660 feet from the nearest edge of the right-of-way for interstate and primary highway systems, which is located outside of urban areas and placed with the purpose of having its message read from the main-traveled way of the interstate and primary highway systems, which was lawfully in existence and maintained on October 22, 1965, and which is not within one of the exceptions set forth in NRS 410.320, shall be removed no later than July 1, 1973, or 3 years from the date funds are available for such removal, except as provided in subsection 3.
2. Any other outdoor advertising sign, display or device located within 660 feet of the nearest edge of the right-of-way and visible from the main-traveled way of any highway of the interstate or primary system, and, in the case of any outdoor advertising sign, display or device located beyond 660 feet from the nearest edge of the right-of-way for interstate and primary highway systems, which is located outside of urban areas and placed with the purpose of having its message read from the main-traveled way of the interstate and primary highway systems, and which is not within one of the exceptions set forth in NRS 410.320, shall be removed not later than the end of the fifth year after it becomes nonconforming.
3. Any outdoor advertising sign, display or device located within 660 feet of the nearest edge of the right-of-way and visible from the main-traveled way of the interstate or primary highway system, and, in the case of any outdoor advertising sign, display or device located beyond 660 feet from the nearest edge of the right-of-way for interstate and primary highway systems, which is located outside of urban areas and placed with the purpose of having its message read from the main-traveled way of the interstate and primary highway systems, and which is lawfully maintained on or after February 20, 1972, but which subsequently becomes nonconforming with the provisions of NRS 410.220 to 410.410, inclusive, by reason of amendment of such provisions or change in regulations or agreements prescribed or entered into as authorized by NRS 410.220 to 410.410, inclusive, may be maintained until the end of the fifth year after it becomes nonconforming.
4. No compensation shall be paid upon removal of any outdoor advertising sign, display or device erected after February 20, 1972, which as a result thereof become nonconforming. However, such outdoor advertising sign, display or device shall be removed only when all other outdoor advertising signs, displays or devices existing on February 20, 1972, have been removed.
(Added to NRS by 1971, 1328; A 1975, 1180)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 410 - Beautification of Highways › NRS 410.350 - Removal of prohibited outdoor advertising: Compensation to owners of outdoor advertising and real property.

1. Just compensation shall be paid upon the removal of any outdoor advertising sign, display or device lawfully erected and maintained and removed in accordance with the requirements of NRS 410.340.
2. Such compensation shall be paid for the following:
(a) The taking from the owner of such sign, display or device of all right, title, leasehold and interest in and to such sign, display or device; and
(b) The taking from the owner of the real property on which the sign, display or device is located of the right to erect and maintain such existing signs, displays and devices.
3. Such compensation shall be paid by the State from the State Highway Fund, if a proportionate part of such compensation is reimbursable from federal funds in accordance with 23 U.S.C. § 131.
(Added to NRS by 1971, 1328; A 1975, 1181)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 410 - Beautification of Highways › NRS 410.360 - Violation constitutes public nuisance; abatement; recovery of costs; penalty.

1. Any outdoor advertising sign, display or device erected after February 20, 1972, which violates the provisions of NRS 410.220 to 410.410, inclusive, is hereby declared to be a public nuisance and the Director shall remove any such sign, display or device which is not removed before the expiration of 30 days after notice of the violation and demand for removal have been served personally or by registered or certified mail upon the landowner and the owner of the sign or their agents. Removal by the Department of the sign, display or device on the failure of the owners to comply with the notice and demand gives the Department a right of action to recover the expense of the removal, cost and expenses of suit.
2. Any person who erects or causes to be erected an outdoor advertising sign, display or device which violates the provisions of NRS 410.220 to 410.410, inclusive, shall pay to the Department:
(a) For the first violation, a fine of $50;
(b) For the second violation, a fine of $250;
(c) For the third or subsequent violation, a fine of $500 per violation; and
(d) The reasonable costs of collection.
(Added to NRS by 1971, 1328; A 1977, 569; 1979, 1786; 1993, 898)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 410 - Beautification of Highways › NRS 410.370 - Safety rest area: Distribution of maps, directories and pamphlets; establishment of informational center.

In order to provide information in the specific interest of the traveling public, the Director is authorized to maintain maps and to permit informational directories and advertising pamphlets to be made available at safety rest areas. The Director is also authorized to establish information centers at safety rest areas for the purpose of informing the public of places of interest within the State and providing such other information as the Director may consider desirable.
(Added to NRS by 1971, 1329; A 1979, 1786)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 410 - Beautification of Highways › NRS 410.380 - Informational sign, display or device within right-of-way.

The Director may, in consultation with the Secretary of Transportation, provide within the right-of-way of the interstate highway system for areas at appropriate distances from interchanges at which signs, displays and devices giving specific information in the interest of the traveling public may be erected and maintained. Such signs must conform to national standards prescribed by the Secretary of Transportation.
(Added to NRS by 1971, 1329; A 1979, 1787)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 410 - Beautification of Highways › NRS 410.390 - Inventory of existing outdoor advertising; contents; penalty.

1. A person engaged in the business of outdoor advertising, which includes, but is not limited to, the erection, maintenance and selling of advertising space on and along the interstate and primary highways of this state, shall, not later than January 1, 1972, furnish to the Director a written inventory of all outdoor advertising signs, displays or devices erected and being maintained by such person. Such inventory must include, with respect to each such sign, not less than the following information:
(a) Location and dimensions of the sign;
(b) Distance from the nearest edge of the right-of-way;
(c) Date erected; and
(d) Name and address of the owner of the property on which the sign is located.
2. For failure to comply with the conditions set forth in this section the Board may declare such outdoor advertising signs, displays or devices to be a public nuisance and remove them in the manner provided by NRS 410.360.
(Added to NRS by 1971, 1329; A 1979, 1787; 1989, 1312)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 410 - Beautification of Highways › NRS 410.400 - Regulations; fee for permit; no fee for certain signs; disposition of fees.

1. The Board shall prescribe:
(a) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b), regulations governing the issuance of permits for advertising signs, displays or devices and for the inspection and surveillance of advertising signs, displays or devices;
(b) Regulations specifying the operational requirements for commercial electronic variable message signs which conform to any national standards promulgated by the Secretary of Transportation pursuant to 23 U.S.C. § 131; and
(c) Such other regulations as it deems necessary to implement the provisions of NRS 410.220 to 410.410, inclusive.
2. The Department shall assess a reasonable annual fee for each permit issued to recover administrative costs incurred by the Department in the issuance of the permits, and the inspection and surveillance of advertising signs, displays or devices.
3. No fee may be collected for any authorized directional sign, display or device, or for authorized signs, displays or devices erected by chambers of commerce, civic organizations or local governments, advertising exclusively any city, town or geographic area.
4. No fee may be collected for any temporary sign, display or device advertising for or against a candidate, political party or ballot question in an election if the sign, display or device is:
(a) Erected not more than 60 days before a primary election and concerns a candidate, party or question for that primary or the ensuing general election; and
(b) Removed within 30 days after:
(1) The primary election if the candidate, party or question is not to be voted on at the ensuing general election.
(2) The general election in any other case.
The Department may summarily remove any temporary political sign for which no fee has been paid if the sign is erected before or remains after the times prescribed.
5. All fees collected pursuant to this section must be deposited with the State Treasurer for credit to the State Highway Fund.
6. As used in this section, "commercial electronic variable message sign" means a self-luminous or externally illuminated advertising sign which contains only static messages or copy which may be changed electronically.
(Added to NRS by 1971, 1329; A 1979, 436; 1981, 708; 1989, 1312; 2013, 567)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 410 - Beautification of Highways › NRS 410.410 - NRS 410.220 to 410.400, inclusive, supplementary to NRS 405.020 to 405.110, inclusive; federal reimbursement prerequisite to continued effectiveness.

The provisions of NRS 410.220 to 410.400, inclusive:
1. Are supplementary to the provisions of NRS 405.020 to 405.110, inclusive. Where both such sets of provisions apply to any outdoor advertising sign, display or device, that set of provisions which prohibits the erection or maintenance of such sign, display or device or which imposes greater restrictions upon such sign, display or device shall prevail.
2. Shall remain effective only so long as federal-aid highway funds are apportioned to the State of Nevada and the Federal Government reimburses the State in accordance with 23 U.S.C. § 131 for its share of compensation required for the removal of outdoor advertising signs, displays and devices.
(Added to NRS by 1971, 1329)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 412 - State Militia › NRS 412.014 - "Office" defined.

"Office" means the Office of the Military, including, without limitation, the Nevada Army National Guard, the Nevada Air National Guard and the Division of Emergency Management.
(Added to NRS by 1967, 1292; A 1993, 1598; 2013, 1107; 2021, 2102)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 412 - State Militia › NRS 412.026 - Composition of militia.

1. The militia of the State is composed of the Nevada National Guard and, when called into active service by the Governor, reservists to the Nevada National Guard and any volunteer military organizations licensed by the Governor.
2. The Nevada National Guard is an organized body of enlisted personnel and commissioned officers who serve in accordance with the age requirements set forth under federal law and any applicable regulations adopted pursuant thereto, divided into the Nevada Army National Guard and the Nevada Air National Guard.
3. If a volunteer military organization is formed and becomes licensed by the Governor, it shall consist of an organized body of able-bodied residents of the State between the ages of 17 and 64 years who are not serving in any force of the Nevada National Guard and who are or who have declared their intention to become citizens of the United States.
(Added to NRS by 1967, 1292; A 1975, 798; 1999, 6; 2013, 1107; 2023, 1368)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 412 - State Militia › NRS 412.032 - Powers and duties of officers; administration of oaths.

In addition to the powers and duties prescribed in this chapter, all officers of the Nevada National Guard have the same powers and shall perform the same duties as officers of similar rank and position in the United States Army or United States Air Force, respectively, insofar as may be authorized by federal law. They are authorized to administer oaths in all matters connected with the service.
(Added to NRS by 1967, 1293)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 412 - State Militia › NRS 412.034 - Governor as Commander in Chief; regulations.

The Governor is the Commander in Chief of the militia of the State, and may issue regulations for the government of the militia. In issuing the regulations, the Governor may give consideration to the laws and regulations of the United States relating to the organization, discipline and training of the militia, to the provisions of this chapter and to the laws and regulations governing the United States Army and United States Air Force.
(Added to NRS by 1967, 1293; A 1985, 753)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 412 - State Militia › NRS 412.036 - Applicability of custom and usage of United States Army and United States Air Force.

All matters relating to the organization, discipline and government of the Nevada National Guard not otherwise provided for in this chapter or in Office regulations must be decided by the custom and usage of the United States Army or United States Air Force, respectively.
(Added to NRS by 1967, 1293; A 1993, 1599)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 412 - State Militia › NRS 412.038 - Service of Nevada National Guard outside State.

1. The Governor may order the Nevada National Guard or any part thereof to serve outside the borders of this state or of the United States in order to perform military duty of every description and to participate in parades, reviews, conferences, encampments, maneuvers or other training, and to participate in small arms and other military competitions and to attend service schools.
2. The provisions of this chapter apply to the members of the Nevada National Guard while serving without the State and while going to and returning from such service without the State in like manner and to the same extent as while serving within the State.
(Added to NRS by 1967, 1293)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 412 - State Militia › NRS 412.042 - Military staff of Governor; functions and duties.

1. The military staff of the Governor consists of the Adjutant General and not more than two Assistant Adjutants General selected from the commissioned officers of the Nevada National Guard.
2. The military staff of the Governor shall perform such ceremonial functions and duties as the Governor may prescribe.
(Added to NRS by 1967, 1293; A 2021, 2102; 2023, 1369)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 412 - State Militia › NRS 412.044 - Adjutant General: Appointment; service at pleasure of Governor; qualifications; grade.

1. The Governor shall appoint an Adjutant General who shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor or until relieved by reason of resignation, withdrawal of federal recognition or for cause to be determined by a court-martial. The service of the Adjutant General shall continue while such Adjutant General is serving in a federal active duty status under an order or call by the President of the United States.
2. To be eligible for appointment to the office of Adjutant General, a person must be an officer of the Nevada National Guard and federally recognized in the grade of colonel or higher and must have completed at least 4 years of service in the Nevada National Guard as a federally recognized officer.
3. The Adjutant General may be appointed in the grade of colonel or higher, but not exceeding that of major general. If appointed in a lower grade, the Adjutant General may be promoted by the Governor to any grade not exceeding that of major general.
(Added to NRS by 1967, 1294; A 2001, 945; 2013, 1107; 2021, 2102; 2023, 1369)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 412 - State Militia › NRS 412.046 - Adjutant General: Restriction on holding other office of profit.

Except as otherwise provided in NRS 284.143, the Adjutant General shall not hold any city, county, state or federal office of profit while serving as Adjutant General.
(Added to NRS by 1967, 1294; A 1971, 1435; 1975, 346; 1981, 1279; 1985, 420; 1997, 618)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 412 - State Militia › NRS 412.048 - Adjutant General: Duties; employees.

The Adjutant General shall serve as the Chief of Staff to the Governor, the Director of the Office of the Military and the Commander of the Nevada National Guard, and:
1. Is responsible, under the direction of the Governor, for the supervision of all matters pertaining to the administration, discipline, mobilization, organization and training of the Nevada National Guard, reservists of the Nevada National Guard and volunteer military organizations licensed by the Governor.
2. Shall perform all duties required of him or her by the laws of the United States and of the State of Nevada, and the regulations issued thereunder.
3. Shall employ such deputies, assistants and other personnel as he or she deems necessary to assist in the performance of those duties required of the Adjutant General as Director of the Office. The Adjutant General may so employ either members of the Nevada National Guard or civilian personnel. The duties of all deputies, assistants and other personnel appointed must be prescribed by Office regulations. All such employees are in the unclassified service of the State except civilian, clerical, administrative, maintenance and custodial employees who are in the classified service of the State.
(Added to NRS by 1967, 1294; A 1985, 421, 754; 1993, 1599; 2013, 1108)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 412 - State Militia › NRS 412.052 - Adjutant General: Additional duties; seal.

The Adjutant General:
1. Shall supervise the preparation and submission of all returns and reports pertaining to the militia of the State required by the United States.
2. Is the channel of official military correspondence with the Governor, and, on or before November 1 of each even-numbered year, shall report to the Governor the transactions, expenditures and condition of the Nevada National Guard. The report must include the report of the United States Property and Fiscal Officer.
3. Is the custodian of records of officers and enlisted personnel and all other records and papers required by law or regulations to be filed in the office of the Adjutant General. The Adjutant General may deposit with the Division of State Library, Archives and Public Records of the Department of Administration for safekeeping records of the office that are used for historical purposes rather than the administrative purposes assigned to the office by law.
4. Shall attest all military commissions issued and keep a roll of all commissioned officers, with dates of commission and all changes occurring in the commissioned forces.
5. Shall record, authenticate and communicate to units and members of the militia all orders, instructions and regulations.
6. Shall cause to be procured, printed and circulated to those concerned all books, blank forms, laws, regulations or other publications governing the militia necessary to the proper administration, operation and training of it or to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
7. Shall keep an appropriate seal of office and affix its impression to all certificates of record issued from his or her office.
8. Shall render such professional aid and assistance and perform such military duties, not otherwise assigned, as may be ordered by the Governor.
(Added to NRS by 1967, 1295; A 1971, 806; 1973, 346; 1975, 799; 1979, 182; 1983, 1304; 1985, 126, 754; 1993, 1599; 2001, 940; 2011, 2984)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 412 - State Militia › NRS 412.054 - Appointment of Assistant Adjutants General; service at pleasure of Adjutant General; qualifications; grade; duties; designation of Acting Adjutant General by Adjutant General.

1. The Adjutant General may appoint two Assistant Adjutants General, one each from the Nevada Army National Guard and the Nevada Air National Guard, who may serve as Chief of Staff for Army and Chief of Staff for Air, respectively, at the pleasure of the Adjutant General or until relieved by reason of resignation, withdrawal of federal recognition or for cause to be determined by a court-martial.
2. To be eligible for appointment to the office of Assistant Adjutant General, a person must be an officer of the Nevada National Guard and be federally recognized in the grade of colonel or higher and must have completed at least 4 years of service in the Nevada National Guard as a federally recognized officer.
3. An Assistant Adjutant General may be appointed in the grade of colonel or higher, but not exceeding that of brigadier general. An Assistant Adjutant General may be promoted by the Governor to any grade not exceeding that of brigadier general.
4. The Assistant Adjutants General shall perform such duties as may be assigned by the Adjutant General.
5. Whoever serves as Chief of Staff for Army is in the unclassified service of the State and, except as otherwise provided in NRS 284.143, shall not hold any other city, county, state or federal office of profit.
6. In the event of the absence or inability of the Adjutant General to perform his or her duties, the Adjutant General shall designate by Office regulations:
(a) One of the Assistant Adjutants General to perform the duties of his or her office as Acting Adjutant General.
(b) If neither Assistant Adjutant General is available, any national guard officer to be the Acting Adjutant General.
The designated Assistant Adjutant General or designated officer may continue to receive his or her authorized salary while so serving as Acting Adjutant General, and shall so serve until the Adjutant General is again able to perform the duties of the office, or if the office is vacant, until an Adjutant General is regularly appointed and qualified.
(Added to NRS by 1967, 1295; A 1971, 1436; 1981, 1279; 1989, 595; 1993, 1600; 1997, 618; 2013, 1108; 2021, 2103; 2023, 1369)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 412 - State Militia › NRS 412.056 - Designation of Acting Adjutant General by Governor; compensation.

1. If the federally recognized Nevada National Guard, or any portion thereof, is called or ordered to active federal duty by the President, and if such call or order includes the Adjutant General and Assistant Adjutants General, the Governor may appoint an Acting Adjutant General who shall assume the responsibilities and powers and perform all duties required of the Adjutant General, and who must be selected from the federally recognized officers not called or ordered to active duty and who meet the qualifications established for the appointment of an Adjutant General.
2. If, on the occurrence of a vacancy in the office of Adjutant General, there is no qualified and appointed Assistant Adjutant General, the Governor may designate an Acting Adjutant General who shall assume temporarily the responsibilities and powers and perform all duties required of the Adjutant General until such time as an Adjutant General is regularly appointed and qualified. An Acting Adjutant General designated under this provision must have the same qualifications as are required for the appointment of an Adjutant General.
3. The Acting Adjutant General serving under the terms of this section must be compensated as determined by the Governor, but the amount must not exceed that authorized for a regularly appointed Adjutant General.
(Added to NRS by 1967, 1296; A 1989, 596; 2021, 2103)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 412 - State Militia › NRS 412.058 - United States Property and Fiscal Officer.

1. Upon recommendation of the Adjutant General, the Governor shall recommend to the Chief of the National Guard Bureau a qualified commissioned officer of the Nevada National Guard who is also a commissioned officer of the Army National Guard of the United States or the Air National Guard of the United States, as the case may be, for appointment as the United States Property and Fiscal Officer for Nevada. If the officer is not on active federal duty, the President may order him or her to active duty, with his or her consent, to serve as a Property and Fiscal Officer as provided in 32 U.S.C. § 708. The United States Property and Fiscal Officer shall function under the direction of the Adjutant General, and cooperate fully with National Guard Regulations and Air National Guard Regulations and the regulations and policies of the Departments of the Army and Air Force. The United States Property and Fiscal Officer may serve until 60 years of age if otherwise qualified.
2. As long as the position of the United States Property and Fiscal Officer is covered by a position schedule bond authorized by the United States Code, and bonding is automatic upon acceptance of accountability for property, no further bonding action on the part of the State or the person appointed is required.
(Added to NRS by 1967, 1296; A 1989, 698)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 412 - State Militia › NRS 412.064 - Establishment; duties; regulations; powers; administration of chapters 414 and 414A of NRS by Division of Emergency Management.

1. The Office of the Military is hereby established. The Office, under the direction of the Governor, shall supervise the military and emergency management affairs of the State.
2. The Office shall adopt, subject to the approval of the Governor, necessary regulations for the organization, government, armament, equipment, training and compensation of the militia of the State in conformity with the provisions of this chapter and the laws of the United States.
3. The Office shall make such changes in the military organization of the Nevada National Guard as are necessary from time to time to conform to the requirements of the laws of the United States and the directives of the National Guard Bureau.
4. The Office shall fix the location of the units and headquarters of the Nevada National Guard, and shall, subject to the approval of the National Guard Bureau, transfer, attach, consolidate or inactivate any organization or unit when in its judgment the efficiency of the present organization will be increased thereby.
5. The Office may establish and continue awards and decorations and approve the design therefor, which must conform to the requirements of the laws of the United States and the directives of the National Guard Bureau.
6. The Division of Emergency Management of the Office of the Military shall execute, administer and enforce the provisions of chapters 414 and 414A of NRS and perform such duties and exercise such powers as may be conferred upon it pursuant to chapters 414 and 414A of NRS and any other statute.
(Added to NRS by 1967, 1297; A 1981, 673; 1983, 167; 1993, 1600; 2021, 2104)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 412 - State Militia › NRS 412.066 - Enumeration of powers and duties not exclusive.

The enumeration of duties and functions in NRS 412.064 to 412.109, inclusive, shall not be deemed exclusive nor construed as a limitation on the powers and authorities vested in the Office by other provisions of law.
(Added to NRS by 1967, 1297; A 1993, 1601)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 412 - State Militia › NRS 412.068 - Adjutant General as Director of Office.

1. The Office is under the supervision and control of the Adjutant General, who shall also serve as Director of the Office.
2. The Adjutant General is responsible for the performance of the duties imposed upon the Office, and for such other duties as may be prescribed by this chapter or by the Governor.
(Added to NRS by 1967, 1297; A 1993, 1601)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 412 - State Militia › NRS 412.069 - Chief of the Division of Emergency Management of the Office of the Military: Service at pleasure of Adjutant General; powers and duties.

The Chief of the Division of Emergency Management of the Office of the Military serves at the pleasure of the Adjutant General and maintains the powers and duties set forth in NRS 414.020 to 414.340, inclusive.
(Added to NRS by 2021, 2102)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 412 - State Militia › NRS 412.072 - Organization and reorganization of Office.

The Adjutant General shall organize and reorganize the Office as necessary to the accomplishment of its functions and duties. Such organization or reorganization must be approved by the Governor before it is carried out.
(Added to NRS by 1967, 1297; A 1993, 1601)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 412 - State Militia › NRS 412.074 - Army and air technicians.

Army and air technicians are by law federal employees and civilian employees of the United States Army or the United States Air Force, as determined by their service assignments. As federal employees, technicians are subject to all civil service laws and Civil Service Commission and Department of Defense civilian personnel rules and regulations, and to National Guard Bureau regulations.
(Added to NRS by 1967, 1298; A 1971, 139)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 412 - State Militia › NRS 412.076 - Status of members of militia and employees on active duty.

1. Members of the militia of the State who are ordered to state active duty under the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed to be temporary employees of the State for the purposes of subsection 9 of NRS 286.297.
2. Regular employees of the Office may be ordered to state active duty under this chapter without jeopardizing their status as regular employees. Employees so ordered must be in an authorized leave status from their regular military office employment during the period served on active duty.
(Added to NRS by 1967, 1298; A 1993, 1601; 2013, 1109)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 412 - State Militia › NRS 412.082 - Drawing warrants.

Unless otherwise specially provided in this chapter, the State Controller shall draw warrants on the State Treasury for all authenticated bills of the Office as approved by the Adjutant General or the person designated by the Adjutant General, in favor of the persons to whom the State is indebted for military purposes.
(Added to NRS by 1967, 1298; A 1993, 1601)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 412 - State Militia › NRS 412.084 - Receipt and disposition of certain federal money.

The Adjutant General may accept, receive and receipt for moneys made available from the Federal Government in connection with any type service contracts for federal property used by the State. All federal moneys received by the Adjutant General under this section shall be deposited in the State Treasury.
(Added to NRS by 1967, 1298)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 412 - State Militia › NRS 412.086 - Deposits in State General Fund and Permanent School Fund.

The moneys received by the Adjutant General from fines imposed by courts-martial shall be deposited in the State Permanent School Fund and moneys received from other miscellaneous sources shall be deposited in the General Fund in the State Treasury.
(Added to NRS by 1967, 1298)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 412 - State Militia › NRS 412.088 - Promotion of practice with rifle and pistol.

1. The Office may adopt and provide suitable medals, prizes or other awards for the promotion of rifle practice by duly organized rifle clubs of the Nevada Firearms Coalition and organizations and members of the Nevada National Guard when funds are available and appropriated by the State or the Federal Government.
2. The Adjutant General shall encourage and promote rifle and pistol practice by Nevada clubs affiliated with the National Rifle Association of America, and select and appoint representatives from those clubs to attend the annual national rifle and pistol matches. Not more than $1,000 of the amount appropriated for the support of the Adjutant General’s office may be used annually in the purchase of ammunition to be used by such rifle clubs, which ammunition must be sold at cost plus transportation charges.
(Added to NRS by 1967, 1298; A 1993, 1601; 2013, 1109)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 412 - State Militia › NRS 412.092 - "Armory" defined.

The word "armory" as used in NRS 412.092 to 412.109, inclusive, means any building, together with the grounds upon which it is situated, used for the storage and maintenance of military property or the training of troops, and in addition real property acquired or held in contemplation of such use.
(Added to NRS by 1967, 1298; A 2011, 1382; 2013, 1469)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 412 - State Militia › NRS 412.094 - Control of armory and property; regulations for armories.

1. The Office has control of armories and shall prescribe the regulations governing armories. All state and United States property must, if possible, be kept in armories and the commanders of troops using the armories are responsible for the safekeeping and proper care of such property and its protection against damage, misappropriation or loss. Armories, while occupied by troops, shall be deemed to be military posts under the exclusive jurisdiction of the officer commanding the post.
2. Any property licensed or leased to the State by the Federal Government for military use is under the control of the Office.
(Added to NRS by 1967, 1299; A 1993, 1602)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 412 - State Militia › NRS 412.096 - Insurance against loss and mysterious disappearance of equipment and supplies.

The Adjutant General may, within the limits of money appropriated or authorized to be expended, for the support of the Office, purchase insurance against loss or mysterious disappearance of equipment or supplies.
(Added to NRS by 1967, 1299; A 1993, 1602)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 412 - State Militia › NRS 412.098 - Armory and arsenal: Duties of State Public Works Division of Department of Administration.

The construction, expansion, rehabilitation or conversion of armories and arsenals in this State shall be accomplished by the State Public Works Division of the Department of Administration, subject to the inspection and approval of the Secretary of Defense, as prescribed by 10 U.S.C. § 18237 when federal funds have been allocated to the State for such work.
(Added to NRS by 1967, 1299; A 1973, 908; 2013, 1469)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 412 - State Militia › NRS 412.102 - Armory: Provision; maintenance; incidental expenses.

1. The Office shall provide and maintain armories suitable for conducting drills and the safekeeping of federal military property, with light, water and heat, for the units of the Nevada National Guard organized in the several counties of the State.
2. The expenses of procuring and maintaining the armories, and the monthly allowance to cover incidental expenses which may be incurred by each unit, may be paid from the appropriation for the support of the Nevada National Guard or from other available money.
(Added to NRS by 1967, 1299; A 1985, 755; 1993, 1602; 2013, 1469)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 412 - State Militia › NRS 412.103 - Acceptance by Adjutant General of equipment, supplies, arms, facilities and funding for personnel support authorized and appropriated by federal law.

The Adjutant General may accept through the United States Property and Fiscal Officer for Nevada such equipment, supplies, arms, facilities and funding for personnel support as may be authorized and appropriated by federal law. All federal money received by the Adjutant General under this section must be deposited in the State Treasury.
(Added to NRS by 2013, 1468)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 412 - State Militia › NRS 412.104 - Reconveyance of land to political subdivision.

The Office may reconvey to any municipal corporation or other political subdivision of this state any lands that have been or may be conveyed by such subdivision to the State of Nevada for the use of the Nevada National Guard when the Office determines that such lands are no longer necessary for the use of the Nevada National Guard.
(Added to NRS by 1967, 1299; A 1993, 1602)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 412 - State Militia › NRS 412.106 - Use of armory.

An armory may be used by a member or unit of the Nevada National Guard, veterans’ organization, any federal, state or local governmental entity or any other person, if the use:
1. Does not interfere with the use of the facility by the Nevada National Guard;
2. Does not result in the risk of:
(a) A breach of the peace;
(b) Harm to persons; or
(c) Harm to state or federal property; and
3. Is in accordance with Office regulations issued pursuant to this chapter.
(Added to NRS by 1967, 1299; A 1985, 755; 1989, 1103; 1993, 1602)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 412 - State Militia › NRS 412.109 - Lease or agreement for use of facility of Office other than armory; deposit of use fees in State General Fund.

1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 412.108, the person or governmental entity applying for the rental of any facility of the Office must execute and deliver a written agreement which must include among its provisions:
(a) The full name and address of the applicant;
(b) The purpose for which its use is desired;
(c) The nature and manner of the intended use of the space;
(d) A reasonable rental, which may include a security deposit, to be paid for that use; and
(e) The amounts to be paid for heating, lighting, janitorial and other services connected with its use.
2. The terms and provisions of the agreement must be governed by Office regulations issued pursuant to this chapter, which regulations must include provisions designed to prevent unfair competition with privately owned property and business.
3. No agreement for use made pursuant to subsection 1 is effective until the agreement or lease has been approved and executed as prescribed by Office regulations issued pursuant to this chapter.
4. No agreement or lease made pursuant to subsection 1 may be assigned in whole or in part nor may space be sublet to or used by a person or entity not a party to the agreement, unless each assignment, subletting or use is first approved in writing by the Office.
5. All money paid or given, directly or indirectly, for the rental of a facility or to obtain an agreement or permission to use the facility are use fees within the meaning of this section and must be paid to the Office to be deposited in the State General Fund for credit to the Office.
6. When the use of a facility is by a federal, state, county or municipal bureau, agency or department or by any of the Armed Forces of the United States or any of the reserve components thereof, or by any unit of the reserve officers training corps, the Adjutant General may require the execution of a contract or agreement for that use, upon such terms and conditions as he or she prescribes.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 1382; A 2013, 1470)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 412 - State Militia › NRS 412.112 - Army National Guard.

The ground force of the Nevada National Guard shall be the Nevada Army National Guard and shall be composed of the army units which are a part of the Nevada National Guard on July 1, 1967, and such units as may be authorized thereafter, including the personnel who are enlisted, appointed or commissioned therein. No person may be a member of the Nevada Army National Guard who is not federally recognized as such.
(Added to NRS by 1967, 1301)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 412 - State Militia › NRS 412.114 - Air National Guard.

The air force of the Nevada National Guard shall be the Nevada Air National Guard and shall be composed of the air force units which are a part of the Nevada National Guard on July 1, 1967, and such units as may be authorized thereafter, including the personnel who are enlisted, appointed or commissioned therein. No person may be a member of the Nevada Air National Guard who is not federally recognized as such.
(Added to NRS by 1967, 1301)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 412 - State Militia › NRS 412.116 - Organization and training; policy of equality of treatment and opportunity.

1. The forces of the Nevada National Guard must be organized, armed, disciplined, governed, administered and trained as prescribed by applicable federal laws and regulations and Office regulations.
2. It hereby is declared to be the policy of the State that there must be an equality of treatment and opportunity for all persons in the Nevada National Guard without regard to race, creed, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or national origin.
3. 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 1967, 1301; A 1975, 799; 1993, 1604; 2013, 1109; 2017, 1073)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 412 - State Militia › NRS 412.118 - Assemblies, periodic training and other duties.

Members and units of the Nevada National Guard shall assemble for training and shall participate in field training periods and active duty for training periods, maneuvers, schools, conferences or other similar duties at such times and places as are prescribed therefor by applicable federal laws and regulations and Office regulations. In addition to these periods, the commander of any organization may require the officers, warrant officers and enlisted personnel of his or her command to meet for ceremonies, parades or training at such times and places as he or she may appoint.
(Added to NRS by 1967, 1301; A 1975, 799; 1993, 1604)