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2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.990 - Program to provide work-based learning opportunities for certain pupils: Office to establish in coordination with Department of Education; requirements for program; dual credit for participating pupils.

1. The Governor’s Office of Workforce Innovation shall, in coordination with the Department of Education, establish a program to provide paid and unpaid work-based learning opportunities outside of school for pupils enrolled in grades 7 to 12, inclusive.
2. The program must:
(a) Allow pupils involved in work-based learning opportunities to receive elective course credit for the learning opportunities;
(b) Establish criteria to evaluate the program for work-based learning opportunities;
(c) Outline any communication or collaboration needed between the Governor’s Office of Workforce Innovation, the Department of Education and the board of trustees of a school district to implement the program for work-based learning opportunities;
(d) Establish basic requirements for a person or organization to participate in the program for work-based learning opportunities, including, without limitation, conducting background checks on appropriate personnel and providing minimum standards for accountability; and
(e) Provide a process for the receipt of credits earned through the program for work-based learning opportunities in the school in which the pupil is enrolled.
3. The Governor’s Office of Workforce Innovation may cooperate with the Department of Education and the Board of Regents of the University of Nevada to enable pupils to earn up to 12 units of dual credit for approved work-based learning opportunities.
(Added to NRS by 2023, 3008)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232A - Appointments by the Governor to Public Bodies › NRS 232A.010 - Applicability; provisions are supplementary.

1. Except as otherwise provided by law, this chapter applies to all members appointed by the Governor to boards, commissions or similar bodies.
2. The provisions of this chapter are intended to supplement present statutes applicable to specific boards, commissions or similar bodies. This chapter does not abrogate or limit additional requirements imposed on such boards, commissions or similar bodies by statute or otherwise recognized by case law.
(Added to NRS by 1977, 1176)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232A - Appointments by the Governor to Public Bodies › NRS 232A.015 - Governor required to solicit nominees for certain board positions from applicable professional association; nomination not qualification for appointment.

1. If the Governor must appoint to a board a person who is a member of a profession being regulated by that board, the Governor shall solicit nominees from one or more applicable professional associations in this State.
2. To the extent practicable, such an applicable professional association shall provide nominees who represent the geographic diversity of this State.
3. The Governor may appoint any qualified person to a board, without regard to whether the person is nominated pursuant to this section.
4. As used in this section, "board" refers to a board created pursuant to chapter 630, 630A, 631, 632, 633, 634, 634A, 635, 636, 637, 637B, 639, 640, 640A, 640B, 640C, 641, 641A, 641B, 641C or 641D of NRS.
(Added to NRS by 2007, 1822; A 2015, 2294; 2021, 1597)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 629.097)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232A - Appointments by the Governor to Public Bodies › NRS 232A.020 - Residency requirement for appointment; terms of members; vacancies; qualification of member appointed as representative of general public; gubernatorial appointee prohibited from serving on more than three boards, commissions or similar bodies.

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person appointed to a new term or to fill a vacancy on a board, commission or similar body by the Governor must have, in accordance with the provisions of NRS 281.050, actually, as opposed to constructively, resided, for the 6 months immediately preceding the date of the appointment:
(a) In this State; and
(b) If current residency in a particular county, district, ward, subdistrict or any other unit is prescribed by the provisions of law that govern the position, also in that county, district, ward, subdistrict or other unit.
2. After the Governor’s initial appointments of members to boards, commissions or similar bodies, all such members shall hold office for terms of 3 years or until their successors have been appointed and have qualified.
3. A vacancy on a board, commission or similar body occurs when a member dies, resigns, becomes ineligible to hold office or is absent from the State for a period of 6 consecutive months.
4. Any vacancy must be filled by the Governor for the remainder of the unexpired term.
5. A member appointed to a board, commission or similar body as a representative of the general public must be a person who:
(a) Has an interest in and a knowledge of the subject matter which is regulated by the board, commission or similar body; and
(b) Does not have a pecuniary interest in any matter which is within the jurisdiction of the board, commission or similar body.
6. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 232.162, the Governor shall not appoint a person to a board, commission or similar body if the person is a member of three other boards, commissions or similar bodies.
7. The provisions of subsection 1 do not apply if:
(a) A requirement of law concerning another characteristic or status that a member must possess, including, without limitation, membership in another organization, would make it impossible to fulfill the provisions of subsection 1; or
(b) The membership of the particular board, commission or similar body includes residents of another state and the provisions of subsection 1 would conflict with a requirement that applies to all members of that body.
(Added to NRS by 1977, 1176; A 2005, 1581; 2011, 2992; 2013, 3387; 2021, 272)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232A - Appointments by the Governor to Public Bodies › NRS 232A.030 - Members deemed civil officers; removal for malfeasance or nonfeasance.

1. Each member of a board, commission or similar body appointed by the Governor is deemed to be a civil officer of this State for the purposes of Section 4 of Article 7 of the Nevada Constitution.
2. Except as otherwise provided by a specific statute, the Governor may remove any member of a board, commission or similar body appointed by the Governor for malfeasance or nonfeasance in the performance of his or her duties. The Governor shall provide the member 45 days’ notice of the removal unless the Governor determines that circumstances warrant immediate removal.
3. The provisions of this section which deem the holders of certain positions to be civil officers of this State:
(a) Are intended to supplement all other provisions of statute or case law which make the holders of certain positions be civil officers of this State; and
(b) Must not be construed to make the holder of any position not described in this section not be a civil officer of this State.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 1566)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232B - Legislative Review of Public Agencies › NRS 232B.010 - "Agency" defined.

As used in NRS 232B.010 to 232B.100, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, "agency" means any public agency which the Legislature has designated to be the subject of a review by the Legislative Commission.
(Added to NRS by 1979, 1838; A 2011, 2996)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232B - Legislative Review of Public Agencies › NRS 232B.020 - Legislative findings.

The Legislature finds that:
1. There has been a substantial increase in the number of agencies within state government, and a corresponding growth of administrative programs and regulations.
2. The proliferation of agencies, programs and regulations has occurred without sufficient accountability for the programs and regulations by the agencies or review by the Legislature.
3. By establishing a method of terminating, continuing or re-establishing agencies in state government, the Legislature will be able to evaluate the need for continuing present agencies or creating new agencies.
(Added to NRS by 1979, 1838)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232B - Legislative Review of Public Agencies › NRS 232B.040 - Review of agencies by Legislative Commission: Appointment of committees or subcommittees; report to Legislature.

1. The Legislative Commission shall conduct the reviews of agencies directed by the Legislature to determine whether each agency should be terminated, consolidated with another agency or continued. The Legislative Commission shall begin each review on July 1 of the second year preceding the scheduled date for terminating the agency.
2. The Legislative Commission shall determine the membership and method of appointment of committees or subcommittees appointed to carry out the reviews.
3. The Legislative Commission shall transmit its review and recommendations to the Legislature at the beginning of its next regular session.
(Added to NRS by 1979, 1839; A 1981, 226)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232B - Legislative Review of Public Agencies › NRS 232B.051 - Considerations in determining need for continued operation of agency.

In conducting its review of an agency, the Legislative Commission shall obtain, and consider in determining the need for the continued operation of the agency, answers to the following questions:
1. Is there a reasonable relationship between this exercise of the state’s police power and the protection of the public health, safety or welfare? Would the absence or reduction of regulation by this agency significantly harm or endanger the public health, safety or welfare?
2. Is there another, less restrictive, method of regulation which could adequately protect the public?
3. Does regulation have the effect of directly or indirectly increasing the cost of any goods or services involved and, if so, is the increase justified by the protection provided to the public?
4. Are any of the agency’s programs or objectives duplicated by other governmental agencies or nonprofit organizations or by private enterprise?
(Added to NRS by 1981, 224)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232B - Legislative Review of Public Agencies › NRS 232B.061 - Considerations in determining whether agency is operating efficiently and effectively.

After the Legislative Commission considers the answers to questions about the need for the agency, the Legislative Commission shall:
1. Obtain, and consider in determining whether the agency is operating efficiently, answers to the following questions:
(a) Has the agency operated in the public interest? To what extent have the agency’s operations in the public interest been impeded or aided by existing statutes and by other circumstances, including its budget and personnel?
(b) Has the agency handled formal complaints from the public concerning persons subject to its regulation efficiently and with dispatch?
(c) Has the agency required or requested persons whom it regulates to assess problems which affect the public in the profession, business or occupation and to report the effect on the public of regulations and decisions of the agency, particularly regarding improvements in economy and quality of service?
(d) Has the agency encouraged participation by the public in making regulations and carrying out its responsibilities?
(e) Does the agency have or require the use of any unnecessary forms, reports or recordkeeping?
2. Obtain, and consider in determining whether the agency is operating effectively, answers to the following questions:
(a) Are the regulatory statutes well constructed and free from ambiguity and redundancy?
(b) Does the law provide clear objectives from the agency? Is the agency effectively achieving its statutory objectives and do the results reflect the intent of the law?
(c) Has the agency recommended changes to the law which would benefit the public rather than the persons it regulates?
(d) Do the regulations of the agency accurately reflect the intent of the Legislature and are they in the least restrictive form?
(e) Has the agency restricted the entry of qualified applicants? Has it permitted only qualified applicants to serve the public?
(Added to NRS by 1981, 225)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232B - Legislative Review of Public Agencies › NRS 232B.070 - Consideration of agency’s statement, conclusion, recommendations and evaluation.

As part of the review of each agency, the Legislative Commission shall obtain and consider the agency’s:
1. Statement of its objectives and programs.
2. Conclusion concerning the effectiveness of its objectives and programs.
3. Recommendations for statutory changes which are necessary for the agency to carry out its objectives and programs.
4. Evaluation of its objectives and programs for the ensuing fiscal year.
(Added to NRS by 1979, 1839; A 1981, 226)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232B - Legislative Review of Public Agencies › NRS 232B.080 - Hearings; report of Legislative Counsel Bureau; burden of proof.

1. The Legislative Commission shall conduct public hearings for the purpose of obtaining comments on, and may require the Legislative Counsel Bureau to submit reports on, the need for the continued operation of an agency, and its efficiency and effectiveness.
2. At any hearing held pursuant to NRS 232B.010 to 232B.100, inclusive, information may be presented by:
(a) Members of the general public;
(b) Any person who is regulated by the agency; and
(c) Representatives of the agency.
3. The Legislative Commission shall consider any report submitted to it by the Legislative Counsel Bureau.
4. An agency has the burden of proving that there is a public need for its continued existence or regulatory function.
(Added to NRS by 1979, 1840; A 1981, 227; 2011, 2996)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232B - Legislative Review of Public Agencies › NRS 232B.090 - Recommendations to Legislature: Determination; contents.

1. Once the Legislative Commission has obtained answers to the questions concerning the public’s need for an agency and the efficiency and effectiveness of its operation, the Legislative Commission shall determine whether its recommendation to the Legislature should be that the agency be terminated, consolidated with another agency or continued.
2. If the Legislative Commission determines to recommend the termination of the agency, its recommendation must include suggestions for appropriate direct legislative action, if any, which is made necessary or desirable by the termination of the agency or by the absence of regulation by any other administrative agency.
3. If the Legislative Commission determines to recommend the consolidation or continuation of the agency, its recommendation must include suggestions for appropriate direct legislative action, if any, which would make the operation of the agency or its successor more efficient or effective.
(Added to NRS by 1981, 225)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232B - Legislative Review of Public Agencies › NRS 232B.100 - Termination of agency: Winding up affairs; limitation upon contracts; disposal of property, assets and liabilities.

1. An agency may continue in existence until July 1 of the year immediately succeeding the effective date of its termination for the purpose of winding up its affairs, unless the agency has been consolidated with another.
2. The powers and duties of an agency are not abrogated or otherwise limited during the period between its termination and the following July 1, but no agency may enter into or let any contract, the performance of which extends beyond July 1 of the year immediately following the year in which it is terminated.
3. The Director of the Department of Administration is responsible for disposing of any property of a terminated agency. All assets and liabilities of an agency which has been consolidated with another must be taken over by the successor agency. Money in the State Treasury which is held in a special fund for an agency which has been terminated reverts to the State General Fund on July 1 of the year immediately following the year in which the agency was terminated.
(Added to NRS by 1979, 1838; A 1993, 1493)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232B - Legislative Review of Public Agencies › NRS 232B.220 - Review of certain boards and commissions.

1. The Sunset Subcommittee of the Legislative Commission shall conduct a review of each board and commission in this State which is not provided for in the Nevada Constitution or established by an executive order of the Governor to determine whether the board or commission should be terminated, modified, consolidated with another board or commission or continued. Such a review must include, without limitation:
(a) An evaluation of the major policies and programs of the board or commission, including, without limitation, an examination of other programs or services offered in this State to determine if any other provided programs or services duplicate those offered by the board or commission;
(b) Any recommendations for improvements in the policies and programs offered by the board or commission; and
(c) A determination of whether any statutory tax exemptions, abatements or money set aside to be provided to the board or commission should be terminated, modified or continued.
2. The Sunset Subcommittee shall review not less than 10 boards and commissions specified in subsection 1 each legislative interim.
3. Any action taken by the Sunset Subcommittee concerning a board or commission pursuant to NRS 232B.210 to 232B.250, inclusive, is in addition or supplemental to any action taken by the Legislative Commission pursuant to NRS 232B.010 to 232B.100, inclusive.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 2994; A 2013, 788; 2019, 2904)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232B - Legislative Review of Public Agencies › NRS 232B.230 - Submission of required information by boards and commissions subject to review; assistance from Legislative Counsel Bureau.

1. Each board and commission subject to review by the Sunset Subcommittee of the Legislative Commission shall submit information to the Sunset Subcommittee on a form prescribed by the Sunset Subcommittee. The information must include, without limitation:
(a) The name of the board or commission;
(b) The name of each member of the board or commission;
(c) The address of the Internet website established and maintained by the board or commission, if any;
(d) The name and contact information of the executive director of the board or commission, if any;
(e) A list of the members of the staff of the board or commission;
(f) The authority by which the board or commission was created;
(g) The governing structure of the board or commission, including, without limitation, information concerning the method, terms, qualifications and conditions of appointment and removal of the members of the board or commission;
(h) The duties of the board or commission;
(i) The operating budget of the board or commission;
(j) A statement setting forth the income and expenses of the board or commission for at least 3 years immediately preceding the date on which the board or commission submits the form required by this subsection, including the balances of any fund or account maintained by or on behalf of the board or commission;
(k) The most recent audit conducted of the board or commission, if any;
(l) The dates of the immediately preceding six meetings held by the board or commission;
(m) A statement of the objectives and programs of the board or commission;
(n) A conclusion concerning the effectiveness of the objectives and programs of the board or commission;
(o) Any recommendations for statutory changes which are necessary for the board or commission to carry out its objectives and programs; and
(p) Such other information as the Sunset Subcommittee may require.
2. The Sunset Subcommittee may direct the Legislative Counsel Bureau to assist in its research, investigations, review and analysis of the information submitted by each board and commission pursuant to subsection 1.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 2994)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232B - Legislative Review of Public Agencies › NRS 232B.235 - Audit of certain boards and commissions: Recommendation; duties of Legislative Commission.

1. At any time during a legislative interim, if the Sunset Subcommittee of the Legislative Commission determines that a board or commission subject to review by the Sunset Subcommittee should be audited, the Sunset Subcommittee shall make such a recommendation to the Legislative Commission. The Sunset Subcommittee shall include with its recommendation a summary of the justification for the recommendation.
2. After receiving a recommendation from the Sunset Subcommittee pursuant to subsection 1, the Legislative Commission shall evaluate the recommendation and determine whether to direct the Legislative Auditor to perform an audit of the board or commission pursuant to NRS 218G.120. In making its determination, the Legislative Commission shall consider the current workload of the Audit Division of the Legislative Counsel Bureau.
3. The Legislative Auditor shall not perform more than four audits directed by the Legislative Commission pursuant to this section during a legislative interim.
(Added to NRS by 2013, 787)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232B - Legislative Review of Public Agencies › NRS 232B.237 - Review of professional or occupational licensing boards and regulatory bodies regarding restrictions on criminal histories of applicants.

1. The Sunset Subcommittee of the Legislative Commission shall conduct a review of each professional or occupational licensing board and regulatory body in this State to determine whether the restrictions on the criminal history of an applicant for an occupational or professional license are appropriate.
2. Each professional or occupational licensing board and regulatory body subject to review pursuant to subsection 1 must submit information to the Sunset Subcommittee on a form prescribed by the Sunset Subcommittee. The information must include, without limitation:
(a) The number of petitions submitted to a professional or occupational licensing board and regulatory body pursuant to NRS 1.545, 240A.275, 244.33504, 361.2212, 379.00785, 433.616, 435.3395, 445B.7776, 449.03008, 449.4316, 450B.169, 455C.125, 457.1825, 458.0258, 477.2233, 482.163, 487.006, 489.298, 490.195, 502.375, 503.5831, 504.391, 505.013, 534.1405, 544.147, 555.305, 557.225, 576.037, 581.1033, 582.035, 584.2165, 587.014, 599A.057, 599B.127, 618.357, 622.085, 678B.630 and 706.4626;
(b) The number of determinations of disqualification made by the professional or occupational licensing board and regulatory body pursuant to NRS 1.545, 240A.275, 244.33504, 361.2212, 379.00785, 433.616, 435.3395, 445B.7776, 449.03008, 449.4316, 450B.169, 455C.125, 457.1825, 458.0258, 477.2233, 482.163, 487.006, 489.298, 490.195, 502.375, 503.5831, 504.391, 505.013, 534.1405, 544.147, 555.305, 557.225, 576.037, 581.1033, 582.035, 584.2165, 587.014, 599A.057, 599B.127, 618.357, 622.085, 678B.630 and 706.4626; and
(c) The reasons for such determinations of disqualification.
3. As used in this section, "regulatory body" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 622.060.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 2904)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232B - Legislative Review of Public Agencies › NRS 232B.240 - Hearings; report of Legislative Counsel Bureau; burden of proof.

1. The Sunset Subcommittee of the Legislative Commission shall conduct public hearings for the purpose of obtaining comments on, and may require the Legislative Counsel Bureau to submit reports on, the need for the termination, modification, consolidation or continued operation of a board or commission.
2. The Sunset Subcommittee shall consider any report submitted to it by the Legislative Counsel Bureau.
3. A board or commission has the burden of proving that there is a public need for its continued existence.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 2995)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232B - Legislative Review of Public Agencies › NRS 232B.250 - Recommendations.

1. If the Sunset Subcommittee of the Legislative Commission determines to recommend the termination of a board or commission, its recommendation must include suggestions for appropriate direct legislative action, if any, which is made necessary or desirable by the termination of the board or commission.
2. If the Sunset Subcommittee determines to recommend the consolidation, modification or continuation of a board or commission, its recommendation must include suggestions for appropriate direct legislative action, if any, which would make the operation of the board or commission or its successor more efficient or effective.
3. If the Sunset Subcommittee determines to recommend the modification, continuation or removal of the restrictions on the criminal history of an applicant for an occupational or professional license, its recommendation must include suggestions for appropriate direct legislative action, if any, which is made necessary or desirable by any modification, continuation or removal of such restrictions.
4. On or before June 30, 2012, the Sunset Subcommittee shall make all of its initial recommendations pursuant to this section, if any. The Sunset Subcommittee shall make all subsequent recommendations pursuant to this section, if any, on or before June 30 of each even-numbered year occurring thereafter.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 2995; A 2019, 2905)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 233 - Nevada Equal Rights Commission › NRS 233.010 - Declaration of public policy.

1. It is hereby declared to be the public policy of the State of Nevada to protect the welfare, prosperity, health and peace of all the people of the State, and to foster the right of all persons reasonably to seek and obtain housing accommodations without discrimination, distinction or restriction because of race, religious creed, color, age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry.
2. It is hereby declared to be the public policy of the State of Nevada to protect the welfare, prosperity, health and peace of all the people of the State, and to foster the right of all persons reasonably to seek and be granted services in places of public accommodation without discrimination, distinction or restriction because of race, religious creed, color, age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry or gender identity or expression.
3. It is hereby declared to be the public policy of the State of Nevada to protect the welfare, prosperity, health and peace of all the people of the State, and to foster the right of all persons reasonably to seek, obtain and hold employment without discrimination, distinction or restriction because of race, religious creed, color, age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry. As used in this subsection:
(a) "Protective hairstyle" includes, without limitation, hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists.
(b) "Race" includes traits associated with race, including, without limitation, hair texture and protective hairstyles.
4. It is recognized that the people of this State should be afforded full and accurate information concerning actual and alleged practices of discrimination and acts of prejudice, and that such information may provide the basis for formulating statutory remedies of equal protection and opportunity for all citizens in this State.
(Added to NRS by 1961, 731; A 1975, 1453; 1991, 1018; 2005, 22nd Special Session, 93; 2011, 500, 871, 876; 2021, 1704)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 233 - Nevada Equal Rights Commission › NRS 233.020 - Definitions.

As used in this chapter:
1. "Administrator" means the Administrator of the Commission.
2. "Commission" means the Nevada Equal Rights Commission within the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.
3. "Disability" means, with respect to a person:
(a) A physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of the person;
(b) A record of such an impairment; or
(c) Being regarded as having such an impairment.
4. "Member" means a member of the Nevada Equal Rights Commission.
(Added to NRS by 1961, 732; A 1971, 886; 1975, 222; 1991, 1019; 2003, 1326; 2005, 22nd Special Session, 93; 2011, 500, 871, 876)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 233 - Nevada Equal Rights Commission › NRS 233.030 - Creation; number, appointment and salary of members; expenses of members and employees.

1. The Nevada Equal Rights Commission, consisting of five members appointed by the Governor, is hereby created.
2. Each member of the Commission is entitled to receive a salary of not more than $80, as fixed by the Commission, for each day actually employed on the work of the Commission.
3. While engaged in the business of the Commission, each member and employee of the Commission is entitled to receive the per diem allowance and travel expenses provided for state officers and employees generally.
(Added to NRS by 1961, 732; A 1975, 222, 1094; 1977, 1181; 1981, 1978; 1985, 411; 1989, 1708)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 233 - Nevada Equal Rights Commission › NRS 233.040 - Qualifications of members.

The members of the Commission must be representative of all groups, including, without limitation, those based on religion, disability, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression, and representative of both sexes in the State.
(Added to NRS by 1961, 732; A 1975, 1453; 1991, 1019; 2017, 1060)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 233 - Nevada Equal Rights Commission › NRS 233.050 - Chair and Secretary; meetings; classification of employees.

1. The Governor shall appoint a Chair of the Commission and the members shall elect a Secretary from the membership of the Commission.
2. The Commission may meet regularly at least twice a year on the call of the Chair at a place designated by the Chair or a majority of the Commission.
3. The employees of the Commission are in the classified service of the State.
(Added to NRS by 1961, 732; A 1967, 1492; 1971, 1429; 1973, 444; 1981, 1375; 1983, 1437)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 233 - Nevada Equal Rights Commission › NRS 233.080 - Biennial report to Governor and Director of Legislative Counsel Bureau.

The Administrator shall, on or before January 15 of each odd-numbered year, prepare and submit a report concerning the activities of the Commission to the Governor and the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau. The Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau shall cause the report to be made available to each Senator and member of the Assembly.
(Added to NRS by 1961, 733; A 1963, 1031; 2013, 52)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 233 - Nevada Equal Rights Commission › NRS 233.085 - Designation by Governor of another agency to perform certain duties and functions of Commission.

The Governor may designate another agency to perform the duties and functions of the Commission set forth in NRS 233.150, 233.160, 233.165 and 233.170.
(Added to NRS by 1995, 1989)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 233 - Nevada Equal Rights Commission › NRS 233.090 - Administrator: Appointment; qualifications.

The Governor shall appoint an Administrator of the Commission. The Administrator must have had successful experience in the administration and promotion of a program comparable to the program provided by this chapter.
(Added to NRS by 1971, 885; A 1977, 1182; 2003, 1326)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 233 - Nevada Equal Rights Commission › NRS 233.110 - Administrator: Duties.

The Administrator shall:
1. Be jointly responsible to the Governor and the Commission.
2. Direct and supervise all of the technical and administrative activities of the Commission.
3. Perform any lawful act which the Administrator considers necessary or desirable to carry out the purposes and provisions of this chapter.
(Added to NRS by 1971, 886; A 2003, 1326)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 233 - Nevada Equal Rights Commission › NRS 233.140 - Commission: Duties.

The Commission shall:
1. Foster mutual understanding and respect among all groups, including, without limitation, those based on race, religion, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression, and between the sexes in the State.
2. Aid in securing equal health and welfare services and facilities for all the residents of the State without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or nationality.
3. Study problems arising between groups within the State which may result in tensions, discrimination or prejudice because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin or ancestry, and formulate and carry out programs of education and disseminate information with the object of discouraging and eliminating any such tensions, prejudices or discrimination.
4. Secure the cooperation of various groups, including, without limitation, those based on race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, nationality and ethnicity, veterans’ organizations, labor organizations, business and industry organizations and fraternal, benevolent and service groups, in educational campaigns devoted to the need for eliminating group prejudice, racial or area tensions, intolerance or discrimination.
5. Cooperate with and seek the cooperation of federal and state agencies and departments in carrying out projects within their respective authorities to eliminate intergroup tensions and to promote intergroup harmony.
6. Develop and carry out programs of education and disseminate information as necessary to inform employers, employees, employment agencies and job applicants about their rights and responsibilities set forth in NRS 613.4353 to 613.4383, inclusive.
(Added to NRS by 1961, 732; A 1965, 695; 1975, 1453; 1977, 49, 1603; 1991, 1019; 2017, 1060, 1788)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 233 - Nevada Equal Rights Commission › NRS 233.150 - Commission: Authority to order Administrator to conduct investigations and hearings; mediation; subpoenas; regulations.

The Commission may:
1. Order its Administrator to:
(a) With regard to public accommodation, investigate tensions, practices of discrimination and acts of prejudice against any person or group because of race, color, creed, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry or gender identity or expression and may conduct hearings with regard thereto.
(b) With regard to housing, investigate tensions, practices of discrimination and acts of prejudice against any person or group because of race, color, creed, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, and may conduct hearings with regard thereto.
(c) With regard to employment, investigate:
(1) Tensions, practices of discrimination and acts of prejudice against any person or group because of race, color, creed, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, and may conduct hearings with regard thereto; and
(2) Any unlawful employment practice by an employer pursuant to the provisions of NRS 613.4353 to 613.4383, inclusive, and may conduct hearings with regard thereto.
As used in this paragraph, "race" includes traits associated with race, including, without limitation, hair texture and protective hairstyles, as defined in paragraph (a) of subsection 3 of NRS 233.010.
2. Mediate between or reconcile the persons or groups involved in those tensions, practices and acts.
3. Issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses or for the production of documents or tangible evidence relevant to any investigations or hearings conducted by the Commission.
4. Delegate its power to hold hearings and issue subpoenas to any of its members or any hearing officer in its employ.
5. Adopt reasonable regulations necessary for the Commission to carry out the functions assigned to it by law.
(Added to NRS by 1977, 1605; A 1979, 615; 1991, 1019; 1995, 1989; 2003, 1327; 2005, 22nd Special Session, 93; 2011, 500, 871, 877; 2017, 1788; 2021, 1705)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 233 - Nevada Equal Rights Commission › NRS 233.153 - Legislative approval required before Commission may enter into contract with United States Department of Housing and Urban Development to act as certified agency.

1. The Commission shall not contract with or enter into a memorandum of understanding with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Commission to investigate and enforce laws relating to fair housing as a certified agency unless the Legislature, by resolution or other appropriate legislative measure, expressly authorizes the Commission to do so.
2. As used in this section:
(a) "Certified agency" has the meaning ascribed to it in 24 C.F.R. § 115.100(c). The term refers to the certification of an agency as substantially equivalent as described in 42 U.S.C. § 3610(f)(3)(A) and 24 C.F.R. Part 115, Subpart B.
(b) "Memorandum of understanding" means the memorandum of understanding described in 24 C.F.R. § 115.210.
(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 92)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 233 - Nevada Equal Rights Commission › NRS 233.157 - Acceptance of complaint alleging unlawful discriminatory practice; regulations for processing and determining type of administrative action on complaints.

The Commission shall accept any complaint alleging an unlawful discriminatory practice over which it has jurisdiction pursuant to this chapter. The Commission shall adopt regulations setting forth the manner in which the Commission will process any such complaint and determine whether to hold an informal meeting or conduct an investigation concerning the complaint.
(Added to NRS by 2003, 1326)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 233 - Nevada Equal Rights Commission › NRS 233.165 - Complaint alleging unlawful discriminatory practice in housing: Period for investigation and final disposition; exception. [Effective on the date the Governor declares that the Federal Government has determined that certain provisions of NRS provide rights and remedies for alleged discriminatory housing practices substantially equivalent to federal law.]

1. If the Commission determines to conduct an investigation of a complaint which alleges an unlawful discriminatory practice in housing in accordance with the regulations adopted pursuant to NRS 233.157, the Commission must:
(a) Begin an investigation of the complaint within 30 days after it receives the complaint.
(b) Complete its investigation of the complaint within 100 days after it receives the complaint unless it is impracticable to do so.
(c) Make a final disposition of the complaint within 1 year after the date it receives the complaint unless it is impracticable to do so.
2. If the Commission determines that it is impracticable to complete an investigation or make a final disposition of a complaint which alleges an unlawful discriminatory practice in housing within the period prescribed in subsection 1, the Commission shall send to the complainant and the person against whom the complaint was filed a statement setting forth its reasons for not completing the investigation or making a final disposition of the complaint within that period.
(Added to NRS by 1995, 1989; A 2003, 1327, effective on the date the Governor declares that the Federal Government has determined that certain provisions of NRS provide rights and remedies for alleged discriminatory housing practices substantially equivalent to federal law)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 233 - Nevada Equal Rights Commission › NRS 233.175 - Complaint alleging local elected officer engaged in unlawful employment practice of discrimination: Acceptance by Commission; presentation of certain complaints to district court; imposition of monetary penalties and sanctions.

1. The Commission shall accept a complaint that alleges that a local elected officer has engaged in an unlawful employment practice of discrimination pursuant to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000e et seq., or NRS 613.330 and take appropriate action.
2. The Commission shall present a complaint to the district court pursuant to NRS 283.440 if the Commission determines after a hearing held pursuant to subsection 3 of NRS 233.170 that a local elected officer has engaged in an unlawful employment practice of discrimination pursuant to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000e et seq., or NRS 613.330 and that the discriminatory practice that forms the basis of such a complaint is severe or pervasive such that removal from office is an appropriate remedy. In addition to any monetary penalties, the Commission may impose upon the local elected officer any other reasonable sanction, including, without limitation, a requirement to complete a course or training related to the unlawful employment practice of discrimination.
3. Any fine or penalty required to be paid by a local elected officer because such officer was determined to have engaged in an unlawful employment practice of discrimination pursuant to subsection 2 must be assessed against such officer in his or her personal capacity, and may not be paid with public money or contributions received pursuant to chapter 294A of NRS. Except for a fine or a penalty, no damages may be assessed against the local elected officer in his or her personal capacity.
4. As used in this section, "local elected officer" means a person who holds a local government office to which the person was elected.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 1946)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 233 - Nevada Equal Rights Commission › NRS 233.180 - Injunctive relief.

If, after the Administrator has conducted a preliminary investigation into an alleged unlawful discriminatory practice in housing, employment or public accommodations, the Commission determines that the practice will cause immediate and irreparable harm to any person aggrieved by the practice, the Commission, after the informal meeting and before holding a public hearing upon the matter, may apply on behalf of such person to the district court for a temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction as provided in the Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure.
(Added to NRS by 1977, 1606; A 2003, 1330)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 233 - Nevada Equal Rights Commission › NRS 233.190 - Confidentiality of information.

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section or NRS 239.0115, any information gathered by the Commission in the course of its investigation of an alleged unlawful discriminatory practice in housing, employment or public accommodations is confidential.
2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 5, the Commission may disclose information gathered pursuant to subsection 1 to:
(a) Any governmental entity as appropriate or necessary to carry out its duties pursuant to this chapter; or
(b) Any other person if the information is provided in a manner which does not include any information that may be used to identify the complainant, the party against whom the unlawful discriminatory practice is alleged or any person who provided information to the Commission during the investigation.
3. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, the Commission shall disclose information gathered pursuant to subsection 1 to the complainant and the party against whom the unlawful discriminatory practice is alleged if:
(a) Each has consented to such disclosure; or
(b) The Commission has determined to conduct a hearing on the matter or apply for a temporary restraining order or an injunction or an action has been filed in court concerning the complaint.
4. The Commission may not disclose to the complainant or the party against whom the unlawful discriminatory practice is alleged:
(a) Any information obtained during negotiations for a settlement or attempts at mediating or conciliating the complaint.
(b) Any investigative notes or reports made by the Commission.
(c) Any information that may be used to identify a person who provided information to the Commission during the investigation and who has requested anonymity.
5. After the filing of a complaint with the Commission, access to information related to the complaint must be limited only to such staff of the Commission as is necessary to carry out the duties of the Commission relating to the complaint. Such staff shall not disclose such information to the other officers and employees of the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation, including, without limitation, supervisors and the Director of the Department, unless the disclosure is necessary to carry out the duties of the Commission relating to the complaint.
6. Except as otherwise provided in this section or NRS 239.0115, if the Commission’s attempts at mediating or conciliating the cause of the grievance succeed, the information gathered pursuant to subsection 1 must remain confidential.
7. If the Commission proceeds with a hearing or applies for injunctive relief, confidentiality concerning any information, except negotiations for a settlement or attempts at mediating or conciliating the cause of the grievance, is no longer required.
(Added to NRS by 1977, 1606; A 2003, 1330; 2007, 2080; 2019, 807)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 233 - Nevada Equal Rights Commission › NRS 233.200 - Report to Governor upon completion of hearing; efforts of Commission to bring about compliance with its recommendations.

After the completion of any hearing the Commission shall make a report in writing to the Governor setting forth its findings of fact and recommendations or actions taken pursuant to this chapter. The Commission shall use its best efforts to bring about compliance with its recommendations.
(Added to NRS by 1977, 1606)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 233 - Nevada Equal Rights Commission › NRS 233.205 - Differential pricing, discounted pricing or special offers based on gender do not constitute unlawful discriminatory practice in public accommodations.

Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter, it is not an unlawful discriminatory practice in public accommodations for any place of public accommodation to offer differential pricing, discounted pricing or special offers based on sex to promote or market the place of public accommodation.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 876)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 233 - Nevada Equal Rights Commission › NRS 233.207 - Authority of employers to enforce health and safety requirements notwithstanding protections for hair texture and protective hairstyles.

Notwithstanding the protections in this chapter for hair texture and protective hairstyles, an employer may enforce health and safety requirements set forth in federal or state law.
(Added to NRS by 2021, 1704)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 233 - Nevada Equal Rights Commission › NRS 233.210 - Penalty for willful interference with performance of duties by Commission.

Any person who willfully resists, prevents, impedes or interferes with the Commission, its members, the Administrator or agents in the performance of duties pursuant to this chapter shall be fined not more than $500.
(Added to NRS by 1971, 886; A 1979, 1463; 1985, 256; 2003, 1331)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 233 - Nevada Equal Rights Commission › NRS 233.220 - Deposit of penalties and fines; claims for attorney’s fees and costs of investigation.

1. All penalties and fines imposed by the Commission pursuant to NRS 233.170 and 233.210 must be deposited with the State Treasurer for credit to the State General Fund.
2. If the money collected from the imposition of any penalty and fine is deposited in the State General Fund pursuant to subsection 1, the Commission may present a claim to the State Board of Examiners for recommendation to the Interim Finance Committee if money is required to pay attorney’s fees or the costs of an investigation, or both.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 3756)