USA Statutes : nevada
Title : Title 18 - STATE EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
Chapter : CHAPTER 231 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM
1. The Interagency Committee for Coordinating Tourism and Economic
Development is hereby created. The Committee consists of the Governor,
who is its Chairman, the Lieutenant Governor, who is its Vice Chairman,
the Executive Director of the Commission on Tourism, the Executive
Director of the Commission on Economic Development and such other members
as the Governor may from time to time appoint. The appointed members of
the Committee serve at the pleasure of the Governor.
2. The Committee shall meet at the call of the Governor.
3. The Committee shall:
(a) Identify the strengths and weaknesses in state and local
governmental agencies which enhance or diminish the possibilities of
tourism and economic development in this State.
(b) Foster coordination and cooperation among state and local
governmental agencies, and enlist the cooperation and assistance of
federal agencies, in carrying out the policies and programs of the
Commission on Tourism and the Commission on Economic Development.
(c) Formulate cooperative agreements between the Commission on
Tourism or the Commission on Economic Development, and state and other
public agencies pursuant to the Interlocal Cooperation Act, so that each
of those commissions may receive applications from and, as appropriate,
give governmental approval for necessary permits and licenses to persons
who wish to promote tourism, develop industry or produce motion pictures
in this State.
4. The Governor may from time to time establish regional or local
subcommittees to work on regional or local problems of economic
development or the promotion of tourism.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1161; A 1985, 403)
COMMISSION ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
General Provisions
As used in NRS 231.020
to 231.139 , inclusive, unless the context otherwise
requires, “motion pictures” includes feature films, movies made for
broadcast on television and programs made for broadcast on television in
episodes.
[2:322:1955]—(NRS A 1969, 230; 1983, 1167; 1987, 1589, 1672; 1989,
554; 1997, 2479; 1999, 1750 ; 2005, 22nd Special Session, 112 )
There is hereby created a
Commission on Economic Development, consisting of:
1. A Division of Economic Development; and
2. A Division of Motion Pictures.
[3:322:1955]—(NRS A 1969, 230; 1983, 1167)
1. The Commission on Economic Development is composed of the
Lieutenant Governor, who is its Chairman, and six members who are
appointed by the Governor.
2. The Governor shall appoint as members of the Commission persons
who have proven experience in economic development which was acquired by
them while engaged in finance, manufacturing, mining, agriculture, the
field of transportation, or in general business other than tourism or
gaming.
3. The Governor shall appoint at least one member who is a
resident of:
(a) Clark County.
(b) Washoe County.
(c) A county whose population is 50,000 or less.
[4:322:1955]—(NRS A 1969, 231; 1983, 1167; 1985, 1575; 1989, 1911;
1991, 464; 2001, 1960 )
1. The Commission on Economic Development may meet regularly each
month or at more frequent times if it deems necessary, and may, within
the limits of its budget, hold special meetings at the call of the
Chairman.
2. The Executive Director is the Secretary of the Commission.
3. The Commission shall prescribe rules for its own management and
government.
4. Four members of the Commission constitute a quorum, but a
majority of the Commission is required to exercise the power conferred on
the Commission.
5. The Governor may remove a member from the Commission if the
member neglects his duty or commits malfeasance in office.
[5:322:1955]—(NRS A 1969, 231; 1983, 1167, 1437)
The Commission on Economic
Development:
1. Shall establish the policies and approve the programs and
budgets of the Division of Economic Development and Division of Motion
Pictures concerning:
(a) The promotion of industrial development and diversification in
this state; and
(b) The promotion of the production of motion pictures in this
state.
2. May from time to time create special advisory committees to
advise it on special problems of economic development. Members of special
advisory committees, other than members of the Commission, may be paid
the per diem allowance and travel expenses provided for state officers
and employees, as the budget of the Commission permits.
[6:322:1955]—(NRS A 1969, 231, 1455; 1983, 1168; 1985, 403)
In addition to its other duties, the Commission on Economic
Development shall:
1. Investigate and study conditions affecting Nevada business,
industry and commerce, and engage in technical studies, scientific
investigations, statistical research and educational activities necessary
or useful for the proper execution of the function of the Division of
Economic Development in promoting and developing Nevada business,
industry and commerce, both within and outside the State.
2. Conduct or encourage research designed to further new and more
extensive uses of the natural and other resources of the State and
designed to develop new products and industrial processes.
3. Serve as a center of public information for the State of Nevada
by answering general inquiries concerning the resources and economic
advantages of this state and by furnishing information and data on these
and related subjects.
4. Prepare, and disseminate in any medium, informational material
designed to promote community, economic and industrial development in
Nevada.
5. Plan and develop an effective service for business information,
both for the direct assistance of business and industry of the State and
for the encouragement of business and industry outside the State to use
economic facilities within the State, including readily accessible
information on state and local taxes, local zoning regulations and
environmental standards, the availability and cost of real estate, labor,
energy, transportation and occupational education and related subjects.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1166; A 1985, 814; 2003, 1425 )
1. The Commission on Economic Development shall provide and
administer grants of money to political subdivisions of the State and to
local or regional organizations for economic development to assist
projects of economic diversification in counties:
(a) Whose economies are subject to dramatic fluctuations because of
their dependence on mining; and
(b) That do not qualify for funding from the Economic Development
Administration of the United States Department of Commerce.
2. The Commission shall establish eligibility criteria for
recipients and may require a recipient to provide matching funds.
3. A recipient of a grant may use the money only to assist
projects of economic diversification, including, without limitation:
(a) Analysis of industrial property;
(b) Feasibility studies;
(c) Construction of industrial park infrastructure; and
(d) Purchase of publicly owned industrial property.
(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 112 )
The Commission on Economic
Development shall:
1. Develop a State Plan for Industrial Development and
Diversification.
2. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, promote,
encourage and aid the development of commercial, industrial,
agricultural, mining and other vital economic interests of this State,
except for travel and tourism. In a county whose population is less than
50,000, the county may include community development and the development
of the nongaming recreation and tourism industry in its economic
development efforts.
3. Identify sources of financing to assist businesses and
industries which wish to locate or expand in Nevada.
4. Provide and administer grants of money to political
subdivisions of the State and to local or regional organizations for
economic development to assist them in promoting the advantages of their
communities, in expanding and retaining businesses in those communities
and in recruiting businesses to those communities. Each recipient must
provide an amount of money, at least equal to the grant, for the same
purpose, except in a county whose population is less than 50,000, the
Commission may, if convinced that the recipient is financially unable to
do so, provide such a grant with less than equal matching money provided
by the recipient.
5. Encourage and assist state, county and city agencies in
planning and preparing projects for community, economic and industrial
development and financing those projects with revenue bonds or community
development block grants.
6. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, coordinate and
assist the activities of counties, cities, local and regional
organizations for economic development in the State which affect economic
and industrial development, except for travel and tourism. In a county
whose population is less than 50,000, the county may include community
development and the development of the nongaming recreation and tourism
industry in its economic development efforts.
7. Arrange by cooperative agreements with local governments to
serve as the single agency in the State where relocating or expanding
businesses may obtain all required permits.
8. Promote close cooperation between public agencies and private
persons who have an interest in industrial development and
diversification in Nevada.
9. Organize and coordinate the activities of a group of volunteers
which will aggressively select and recruit businesses and industries,
especially small industries, to locate their offices and facilities in
Nevada.
10. As used in this section, “community development block grant”
means a grant administered or made available by the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development pursuant to 24 C.F.R. Part
570.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1165; A 1985, 1896; 1989, 1911; 1991, 464;
1993, 832; 2001, 1960 ; 2003, 1426 )
1. The Commission on Economic Development, to the extent of
legislative appropriations, may grant money to a postsecondary
educational institution to develop a program for occupational education
which is designed to teach skills in a short period to persons who are
needed for employment by new or existing businesses.
2. Any money appropriated to the Commission on Economic
Development for awarding grants to develop a program specified in
subsection 1 must be accounted for separately in the State General Fund.
The money in the account:
(a) Does not revert to the State General Fund at the end of any
fiscal year; and
(b) Must be carried forward to the next fiscal year.
(Added to NRS by 1985, 623; A 1999, 3114 )
The Commission on Economic Development
shall, on or before January 15 of each odd-numbered year, prepare and
submit to the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau for transmission
to the Legislature a report concerning the abatements from taxation that
the Commission approved pursuant to NRS 274.310 , 274.320 ,
274.330 or 360.750 . The report must set forth, for each abatement from taxation
that the Commission approved in the 2-year period immediately preceding
the submission of the report:
1. The dollar amount of the abatement;
2. The location of the business for which the abatement was
approved;
3. If applicable, the number of employees that the business for
which the abatement was approved employs or will employ;
4. Whether the business for which the abatement was approved is a
new business or an existing business; and
5. Any other information that the Commission determines to be
useful.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 1749 ; A 2001, 113 ; 2005, 643 )
1. If so requested by a client, the Commission on Economic
Development shall keep confidential any record or other document in its
possession concerning the initial contact with and research and planning
for that client. If such a request is made, the Executive Director shall
attach to the file containing the record or document a certificate signed
by him stating that a request for confidentiality was made by the client
and the date of the request.
2. Records and documents that are confidential pursuant to
subsection 1 remain confidential until the client:
(a) Initiates any process regarding the location of his business in
Nevada which is within the jurisdiction of a state agency other than the
Commission; or
(b) Decides to locate his business in Nevada.
(Added to NRS by 1987, 1671; A 1989, 554)
Each member of the Commission on
Economic Development is entitled to receive a salary of $80 for each
day’s attendance at a meeting of the Commission.
[7:322:1955]—(NRS A 1969, 232; 1977, 1179; 1981, 1978; 1983, 1168;
1985, 404)
The Executive Director of the
Commission on Economic Development:
1. Must be appointed by the Governor from a list of three persons
submitted to the Governor by the Commission. The person appointed as
Executive Director must have had successful experience in the
administration and promotion of a program comparable to that provided in
NRS 231.020 to 231.130 , inclusive.
2. Is responsible to the Commission and serves at its pleasure.
3. Shall, except as otherwise provided in NRS 284.143 , devote his entire time to the duties of his
office, and he shall not follow any other gainful employment or
occupation.
[8:322:1955]—(NRS A 1960, 394; 1961, 655; 1963, 1333; 1965, 702;
1967, 1489; 1971, 1424; 1981, 1272; 1983, 1168; 1985, 404; 1997, 616)
The Executive
Director of the Commission on Economic Development shall direct and
supervise all its administrative and technical activities, including
coordinating its plans for economic development, promoting the production
of motion pictures, scheduling the Commission’s programs, analyzing the
effectiveness of those programs and associated expenditures, and
cooperating with other governmental agencies which have programs related
to economic development. In addition to other powers and duties, the
Executive Director:
1. Shall attend all meetings of the Commission and act as its
Secretary, keeping minutes and audio recordings or transcripts of its
proceedings.
2. Shall report regularly to the Commission concerning the
administration of its policies and programs.
3. Shall report annually to the Governor and the Commission
regarding the work of the Commission and may make such special reports as
he considers desirable to the Governor.
4. May perform any other lawful acts which he considers desirable
to carry out the provisions of NRS 231.020 to 231.130 ,
inclusive.
[9:322:1955]—(NRS A 1969, 232; 1983, 1169; 2005, 1406 )
1. The Executive Director of the Commission on Economic
Development shall appoint such professional, technical, clerical and
operational employees as the execution of his duties and the operation of
the Commission may require.
2. The Executive Director and all other nonclerical employees of
the Commission are in the unclassified service of the State.
3. The clerical employees of the Commission are in the classified
service of the State.
[11:322:1955]—(NRS A 1967, 1489; 1971, 1425; 1981, 1272; 1983, 1169)
1. The Commission on Economic Development may charge such fees for:
(a) Materials prepared for distribution by the Commission;
(b) Advertising in materials prepared by the Commission; and
(c) Services performed by the Commission on behalf of others, such
as the procurement of permits,
Ê as it deems necessary to support the activities of the Commission.
2. All such fees must be deposited with the State Treasurer for
credit to the Commission and may be expended in addition to other money
appropriated for the support of the Commission.
(Added to NRS by 1967, 1247; A 1981, 254; 1983, 1170; 1993, 2278)
1. The Division of Motion Pictures shall formulate a program to
promote the production of motion pictures in Nevada. The program must
include development of:
(a) A directory of the names of persons, firms and governmental
agencies in this state which are capable of furnishing the skills and
facilities needed in all phases of the production of motion pictures; and
(b) A library containing videotapes which depict the variety and
extent of the locations in this state which are available for the
production of motion pictures.
Ê The directory of names and the library of videotapes must be kept
current and be cross-referenced.
2. The program may include:
(a) The preparation and distribution of other appropriate
promotional and informational material, including advertising, which
points out desirable locations within the State for the production of
motion pictures, explains the benefits and advantages of producing motion
pictures in this state, and describes the services and assistance
available from this state and its local governments;
(b) Assistance to motion picture companies in securing permits to
film at certain locations and in obtaining other services connected with
the production of motion pictures; and
(c) Encouragement of cooperation among local, state and federal
agencies and public organizations in the location and production of
motion pictures.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1166)
1. Before a motion picture company begins production of a motion
picture in this State, the motion picture company must:
(a) Register with the Division of Motion Pictures; and
(b) Obtain any applicable permits otherwise required by other
agencies and political subdivisions of this State.
2. The registration filed with the Division of Motion Pictures
must:
(a) Contain a provision which provides that the motion picture
company agrees to pay, within 30 days after the filming of the motion
picture is completed in this State, all of the debts and obligations
incurred by the motion picture company in the production of the motion
picture in this State.
(b) Be signed by:
(1) A person who is authorized to enter into an agreement on
behalf of the motion picture company; and
(2) The Administrator of the Division of Motion Pictures or,
in a county whose population is 400,000 or more, by the head of the
department or agency within that county which is authorized to issue
business licenses on behalf of the county.
(Added to NRS by 1997, 2479)
In performing their duties, the Executive Director of the Commission on
Economic Development and the Administrator of the Division of Motion
Pictures shall not interfere with the functions of any other state
agencies, but those agencies shall, from time to time, on request,
furnish the Executive Director with data and other information from their
records bearing on the objectives of the Commission. The Executive
Director shall avail himself of records and assistance of such other
state agencies as in the opinion of the Governor or Executive Director
might make a contribution to the work of the Commission.
[13:322:1955]—(NRS A 1969, 32, 1561; 1973, 903; 1977, 1123; 1979,
904, 1788; 1983, 1170)
1. The Commission on Economic Development shall certify a business
for the benefits provided pursuant to NRS 704.223 if the Commission finds that:
(a) The business is consistent with the State Plan for Industrial
Development and Diversification and any guidelines adopted pursuant to
the Plan;
(b) The business is engaged in the primary trade of preparing,
fabricating, manufacturing or otherwise processing raw material or an
intermediate product through a process in which at least 50 percent of
the material or product is recycled on site;
(c) Establishing the business will require the business to make a
capital investment of $50,000,000 in Nevada; and
(d) The economic benefit to the State of approving the
certification exceeds the cost to the State.
2. The Commission on Economic Development may:
(a) Request an allocation from the Contingency Fund pursuant to NRS
353.266 , 353.268 and 353.269 to cover the costs incurred by the Commission pursuant to this
section and NRS 704.032 .
(b) Impose a reasonable fee for an application for certification
pursuant to this section to cover the costs incurred by the Commission in
investigating and ruling on the application.
(c) Adopt such regulations as it deems necessary to carry out the
provisions of this section.
(Added to NRS by 1993, 818; A 1995, 1143; 2001, 1584 )
Program of Training for Employees of Business
As used in NRS 231.141 to 231.152 ,
inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms
defined in NRS 231.142 , 231.143 and 231.146
have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 1262 ; A 2003, 2646 )
“Commission” means the
Commission on Economic Development.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 1262 )
“Community college”
means a community college of the Nevada System of Higher Education.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 1263 )
“Program” means a course of
training administered by a community college for employees of a business.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 1263 )
1. A person who operates a business or will operate a business in
this state may apply to the Commission for approval of a program. The
application must be submitted on a form prescribed by the Commission.
2. Each application must include:
(a) The name, address and telephone number of the business;
(b) The number and types of jobs for the business that are
available or will be available upon completion of the program;
(c) A statement of the objectives of the proposed program;
(d) The estimated cost for each person enrolled in the program; and
(e) A statement signed by the applicant certifying that, if the
program set forth in the application is approved and money is granted by
the Commission to a community college for the program, each employee who
completes the program:
(1) Will be employed in a full-time and permanent position
in the business; and
(2) While employed in that position, will be paid not less
than 80 percent of the lesser of the average industrial hourly wage in:
(I) This state; or
(II) The county in which the business is located,
Ê as determined by the Employment Security Division of the Department of
Employment, Training and Rehabilitation on July 1 of each fiscal year.
3. Upon request, the Commission may assist an applicant in
completing an application pursuant to the provisions of this section.
4. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 5, the Commission
shall approve or deny each application at the next regularly scheduled
meeting of the Commission. When considering an application, the
Commission shall give priority to a business that:
(a) Provides high-skill and high-wage jobs to residents of this
state; and
(b) To the greatest extent practicable, uses materials for the
business that are produced or bought in this state.
5. Before approving an application, the Commission shall establish
the amount of matching money that the applicant must provide for the
program. The amount established by the Commission for that applicant must
not be less than 25 percent of the amount the Commission approves for the
program.
6. If the Commission approves an application, it shall notify the
applicant, in writing, within 10 days after the application is approved.
7. If the Commission denies an application, it shall, within 10
days after the application is denied, notify the applicant in writing.
The notice must include the reason for denying the application.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 1263 ; A 2003, 2646 )
1. The Commission may apply for or accept any gifts, grants,
donations or contributions from any source to carry out the provisions of
NRS 231.141 to 231.152 , inclusive.
2. Any money the Commission receives pursuant to subsection 1 must
be deposited in the State Treasury pursuant to NRS 231.151 .
(Added to NRS by 1999, 1264 ; A 2003, 2647 )
1. Any money the Commission receives pursuant to NRS 231.149
or that is appropriated to carry out
the provisions of NRS 231.141 to
231.152 , inclusive:
(a) Must be deposited in the State Treasury and accounted for
separately in the State General Fund; and
(b) May only be used to carry out those provisions.
2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, the balance
remaining in the account that has not been committed for expenditure on
or before June 30 of a fiscal year reverts to the State General Fund.
3. In calculating the uncommitted remaining balance in the account
at the end of a fiscal year, any money in the account that is
attributable to a gift, grant, donation or contribution:
(a) To the extent not inconsistent with a term of the gift, grant,
donation or contribution, shall be deemed to have been committed for
expenditure before any money that is attributable to a legislative
appropriation; and
(b) Must be excluded from the calculation of the uncommitted
remaining balance in the account at the end of the fiscal year if
necessary to comply with a term of the gift, grant, donation or
contribution.
4. The Commission shall administer the account. Any interest or
income earned on the money in the account must be credited to the
account. Any claims against the account must be paid as other claims
against the State are paid.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 1264 ; A 2003, 2647 )
The Commission
may adopt such regulations as are necessary to carry out the provisions
of NRS 231.147 .
(Added to NRS by 1999, 1264 ; A 2003, 2648 )
Nevada Economic Development Fund
1. The Nevada Economic Development Fund is hereby created in the
State Treasury as a special revenue fund.
2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, the Nevada
Economic Development Fund is a continuing fund without reversion. The
money in the Fund must be invested as the money in other state funds is
invested. The interest and income earned on the money in the Fund, after
deducting any applicable charges, must be credited to the Fund. Claims
against the Fund must be paid as other claims against the State are paid.
3. The Commission on Economic Development may accept gifts, grants
and donations from any source for deposit in the Nevada Economic
Development Fund.
4. The State Board of Examiners may, upon making a determination
that any portion of any amount appropriated by the Legislature for
deposit in the Fund is necessary to meet existing or future obligations
of the State, recommend to the Interim Finance Committee that the amount
so needed be transferred from the Fund to the State General Fund. Upon
approval of the Interim Finance Committee, the money may be so
transferred.
(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 110 )
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsections 2 and 3, the
Commission on Economic Development shall administer the Nevada Economic
Development Fund and may make grants of money to a public agency or
nonprofit private entity for the purpose of economic development in a
rural area or blighted urban area.
2. If a nonprofit private entity applies for a grant for the
purpose of economic development in a rural area or blighted urban area,
the Commission on Economic Development shall consult with the board of
county commissioners for the county in which the rural area or blighted
urban area is located before making a grant to the nonprofit private
entity.
3. The Commission on Economic Development shall not make a grant
from the Nevada Economic Development Fund for the purpose of any economic
development relating to the location of a federal nuclear waste
repository at Yucca Mountain.
4. As used in this section:
(a) “Blighted urban area” means an area in a county whose
population is 100,000 or more which is characterized by one or more of
the following factors:
(1) The existence of buildings and structures, used or
intended to be used for residential, commercial, industrial or other
purposes, or any combination thereof, which are unfit or unsafe for those
purposes and are conducive to ill health, transmission of disease, infant
mortality, juvenile delinquency or crime because of one or more of the
following factors:
(I) Defective design and character of physical
construction.
(II) Faulty arrangement of the interior and spacing of
buildings.
(III) Overcrowding.
(IV) Inadequate provision for ventilation, light,
sanitation, open spaces and recreational facilities.
(V) Age, obsolescence, deterioration, dilapidation,
mixed character or shifting of uses.
(2) An economic dislocation, deterioration or disuse,
resulting from faulty planning.
(3) The subdividing and sale of lots of irregular form and
shape and inadequate size for proper usefulness and development.
(4) The laying out of lots in disregard of the contours and
other physical characteristics of the ground and surrounding conditions.
(5) The existence of inadequate streets, open spaces and
utilities.
(6) The existence of lots or other areas which may be
submerged.
(7) Prevalence of depreciated values, impaired investments
and social and economic maladjustment to such an extent that the capacity
to pay taxes is reduced and tax receipts are inadequate for the cost of
public services rendered.
(8) A growing or total lack of proper utilization of some
parts of the area, resulting in a stagnant and unproductive condition of
land which is potentially useful and valuable for contributing to the
public health, safety and welfare.
(9) A loss of population and a reduction of proper use of
some parts of the area, resulting in its further deterioration and added
costs to the taxpayer for the creation of new public facilities and
services elsewhere.
(b) “Public agency” means:
(1) This State or any agency of this State; or
(2) Any local government of this State.
(c) “Rural area” means an area in a county whose population is less
than 100,000.
(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 111 )
The Commission on Economic Development
shall adopt regulations establishing criteria and standards for the
eligibility for and use of any grants made pursuant to NRS 231.154 .
(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 112 )
The Commission on Economic Development shall
submit, on or before February 28 of each odd-numbered year, a report to
the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau for distribution to the
regular session of the Legislature. The report must include, without
limitation:
1. The type and amount of each grant of money made pursuant to NRS
231.154 during the previous biennium;
and
2. The progress of each project for economic development that
received a grant of money from the Nevada Economic Development Fund.
(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 112 )
COMMISSION ON TOURISM
General Provisions
There is hereby created a
Commission on Tourism, consisting of:
1. A Division of Tourism; and
2. A Division of Publications, including Nevada Magazine.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1161)
1. The Commission on Tourism is composed of the Lieutenant
Governor, who is its Chairman, and eight members who are appointed by the
Governor.
2. The Governor shall appoint as members of the Commission persons
who are informed on and have experience in travel and tourism, including
the business of gaming.
3. The chief administrative officers of the county fair and
recreation boards or, if there is no county fair and recreation board in
the county, the chairman of the board of county commissioners, of the
three counties that paid the largest amount of the proceeds from the
taxes imposed on the revenue from the rental of transient lodging to the
Department of Taxation for deposit with the State Treasurer for credit to
the Fund for the Promotion of Tourism created by NRS 231.250 for the previous fiscal year are ex officio
but nonvoting members of the Commission. A change in any member of the
Commission who serves pursuant to the provisions of this subsection that
is required because of a change in the amount of the proceeds paid to the
Department of Taxation by each county must be effective on January 1 of
the calendar year immediately following the fiscal year in which the
proceeds were paid to the Department of Taxation.
4. In addition to the appointments made pursuant to subsection 3,
the Governor shall appoint:
(a) At least one member who is a resident of Clark County.
(b) At least one member who is a resident of Washoe County.
(c) At least two members who are residents of counties whose
population is 100,000 or less.
(d) One member who is a resident of any county in this State.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1162; A 1985, 1576; 1989, 1912; 1991, 465;
1999, 3114 ; 2001, 1961 )
1. The Commission on Tourism shall meet once each calendar
quarter, or at more frequent times if it deems necessary, and may, within
the limitations of its budget, hold special meetings at the call of the
Chairman or a majority of the members.
2. The Executive Director is the Secretary of the Commission.
3. The Commission shall prescribe rules for its own management and
government.
4. Four members of the Commission constitute a quorum, but a
majority of the members of the Commission are required to exercise the
power conferred on the Commission.
5. The Governor may remove a member from the Commission if the
member neglects his duty or commits malfeasance in office.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1162; A 1985, 567; 1991, 11)
Each member of the Commission on
Tourism is entitled to receive a salary of $80 for each day’s attendance
at a meeting of the Commission.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1162; A 1985, 404)
The Commission on Tourism:
1. Shall establish the policies and approve the programs and
budgets of the Division of Tourism and Division of Publications
concerning:
(a) The promotion of tourism and travel in this state; and
(b) The publication of Nevada Magazine and other promotional
material.
2. May adopt regulations to administer and carry out the policies
and programs of those divisions.
3. May from time to time create special advisory committees to
advise it on special problems of tourism. Members of special advisory
committees, other than members of the Commission, may be paid the per
diem allowance and travel expenses provided for state officers and
employees, as the budget of the Commission permits.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1162; A 1985, 404)
The Executive Director of the
Commission on Tourism:
1. Must be appointed by the Governor from a list of three persons
submitted to him by the Commission.
2. Is responsible to the Commission and serves at its pleasure.
3. Shall, except as otherwise provided in NRS 284.143 , devote his entire time to the duties of his
office, and he shall not follow any other gainful employment or
occupation.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1162; A 1985, 404; 1997, 616)
The Executive
Director of the Commission on Tourism shall direct and supervise all its
administrative and technical activities, including coordinating its plans
for tourism and publications, scheduling its programs, analyzing the
effectiveness of those programs and associated expenditures, and
cooperating with other governmental agencies which have programs related
to travel and tourism. In addition to other powers and duties, the
Executive Director:
1. Shall attend all meetings of the Commission and act as its
Secretary, keeping minutes and audio recordings or transcripts of its
proceedings.
2. Shall report regularly to the Commission concerning the
administration of its policies and programs.
3. Shall serve as the Director of the Division of Tourism.
4. Shall appoint the Administrator of the Division of Publications.
5. May perform any other lawful acts which he considers necessary
to carry out the provisions of NRS 231.160 to 231.360 ,
inclusive.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1163; A 2001, 2829 ; 2005, 1406 )
1. The Commission on Tourism through its Executive Director may:
(a) Employ such professional, technical, clerical and operational
employees as the operation of the Commission may require; and
(b) Employ such experts, researchers and consultants and enter into
such contracts with any public or private entities as may be necessary to
carry out the provisions of NRS 231.160
to 231.360 , inclusive.
2. The Executive Director and all other nonclerical employees of
the Commission are in the unclassified service of the State.
3. The clerical employees of the Commission are in the classified
service of the State.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1163)
1. The Executive Director of the Commission on Tourism may charge
reasonable fees for materials prepared for distribution.
2. All such fees must be deposited with the State Treasurer for
credit to the Commission. The fees must first be expended exclusively for
materials and labor incident to preparing and printing those materials
for distribution. Any remaining fees may be expended, in addition to any
other money appropriated, for the support of the Commission.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1164)
The Fund for the
Promotion of Tourism is hereby created as a special revenue Fund. The
money in the Fund is hereby appropriated for the support of the
Commission on Tourism.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 476; A 1983, 1174)
Division of Tourism
The Commission on Tourism, through its
Division of Tourism, shall:
1. Promote this State so as to increase the number of domestic and
international tourists.
2. Promote special events which are designed to increase tourism.
3. Develop a State Plan to Promote Travel and Tourism in Nevada.
4. Develop a comprehensive program of marketing and advertising,
for both domestic and international markets, which publicizes travel and
tourism in Nevada in order to attract more visitors to this State or
lengthen their stay.
5. Provide and administer grants of money or matching grants to
political subdivisions of the State, to fair and recreation boards, and
to local or regional organizations which promote travel and tourism, to
assist them in:
(a) Developing local programs for marketing and advertising which
are consistent with the State Plan.
(b) Promoting specific events and attractions in their communities.
(c) Evaluating the effectiveness of the local programs and events.
Ê Each recipient must provide an amount of money, at least equal to the
grant, for the same purpose, except, in a county whose population is less
than 50,000, the Commission may, if convinced that the recipient is
financially unable to do so, provide a grant with less than equal
matching money provided by the recipient.
6. Coordinate and assist the programs of travel and tourism of
counties, cities, local and regional organizations for travel and
tourism, fair and recreation boards and transportation authorities in the
State. Local governmental agencies which promote travel and tourism shall
coordinate their promotional programs with those of the Commission.
7. Encourage cooperation between public agencies and private
persons who have an interest in promoting travel and tourism in Nevada.
8. Compile or obtain by contract, keep current and disseminate
statistics and other marketing information on travel and tourism in
Nevada.
9. Prepare and publish, with the assistance of the Division of
Publications, brochures, travel guides, directories and other materials
which promote travel and tourism in Nevada.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1163; A 1989, 553, 1912; 2001, 1962 )
In addition to its
other duties, the Commission on Tourism through its Division of Tourism
may:
1. Form a statewide council or regional councils on tourism, whose
members include representatives from businesses, trade associations and
governmental agencies, to provide for exchange of information and
coordination of programs on travel and tourism.
2. Produce or cooperate in the production of promotional films
which are suitable for broadcasting on television and presenting to
organizations involved in travel or tourism.
3. Establish an office or offices which, by brochure, telephone,
press release, videotape and other means, disseminate information on
cultural, sporting, recreational and other special events, activities and
facilities in the different parts of the State which will attract
tourists from outside the State.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1164)
Division of Publications
The Commission on Tourism through
its Division of Publications:
1. Shall prepare and publish a magazine to be known as Nevada
Magazine. The magazine must contain materials which educate the general
public about this state and thereby foster awareness and appreciation of
Nevada’s heritage, culture, historical monuments, natural wonders and
natural resources.
2. Shall produce and assist in the distribution of printed
promotional materials that are created to carry out the Commission’s
policies and programs. These services must be performed on a contractual
basis.
3. May produce printed materials on tourism and economic
development for other state and local governmental agencies on a
contractual basis. The money received from producing these materials must
be deposited with the State Treasurer for credit to a special account in
the Fund for the Promotion of Tourism to be used to pay the Division’s
expenses.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1164; A 1989, 310)
1. The Fund for the Nevada Magazine is hereby created as an
enterprise fund.
2. All receipts from publication of the Nevada Magazine and from
any other operation conducted by the magazine must be deposited with the
State Treasurer for credit to the Fund, and all other financial
activities related to the publication or other operations of the magazine
must be accounted for in the Fund. Claims against the Fund must be paid
as other claims against the State are paid.
3. This section does not preclude Nevada Magazine from trading
advertising services for travel services which are required by Nevada
Magazine or from trading its advertising services with other publications
to promote Nevada Magazine if:
(a) A fair market value can be established for the services;
(b) The services are accounted for in the Fund; and
(c) The State Board of Examiners approves the trade.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 455; A 1987, 834; 1989, 744)
In performing their duties, the Executive Director of the Commission on
Tourism and the Administrator of the Division of Publications shall not
interfere with the functions of any other state agencies, but those
agencies shall, from time to time, on reasonable request, furnish the
Executive Director and Administrator with data and other information from
their records bearing on the objectives of the Commission and its
divisions. The Executive Director and Administrator shall avail
themselves of records and assistance of such other state agencies as
might make a contribution to the work of the Commission.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1165)
Committee for the Development of Projects Relating to Tourism
As used in NRS 231.310 to 231.360 ,
inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms
defined in NRS 231.320 , 231.330 and 231.340
have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
(Added to NRS by 2001, 2827 )
“Committee” means the Committee
for the Development of Projects Relating to Tourism created by NRS
231.350 .
(Added to NRS by 2001, 2827 )
“Development of projects relating to tourism” means the development of
publicly owned property, facilities and infrastructure within this state
to support and attract visitors to this state.
(Added to NRS by 2001, 2827 )
“Grant Program” means the
Grant Program administered by the Committee for the Development of
Projects Relating to Tourism.
(Added to NRS by 2001, 2827 )
1. The Committee for the Development of Projects Relating to
Tourism is hereby created within the Commission on Tourism. The Committee
consists of:
(a) The Lieutenant Governor, who is an ex officio member of the
Committee and shall serve as the Chairman of the Committee;
(b) Three members of the Commission on Economic Development,
appointed by the Lieutenant Governor; and
(c) Three members of the Commission on Tourism, appointed by the
Lieutenant Governor.
2. If an appointed member of the Committee ceases to be a member
of the Commission on Economic Development or the Commission on Tourism,
the appointed member becomes ineligible for membership on the Committee
and the Lieutenant Governor shall appoint a replacement from the
Commission on Economic Development or the Commission on Tourism,
respectively.
3. The Lieutenant Governor may remove an appointed member from the
Committee if the member neglects his duty or commits malfeasance in
office.
4. The appointed members of the Committee who are members of the
Commission on Economic Development or the Commission on Tourism,
respectively, may be paid the per diem allowance and travel expenses
provided for state officers and employees generally by their respective
commissions, as the budgets of those commissions allow.
5. The Committee shall meet at the call of the Lieutenant Governor.
6. The Commission on Tourism and the Commission on Economic
Development shall jointly provide administrative support for the
Committee.
(Added to NRS by 2001, 2827 )
1. The Committee may provide grants of money to counties, cities,
and local and regional organizations in this State for the development of
projects relating to tourism to the extent that:
(a) Money in the Fund for the Promotion of Tourism created by NRS
231.250 is made available for that
purpose. Not more than $200,000 of revenue from taxes on the gross
receipts from the rental of transient lodging may be made available for
that purpose in any biennium.
(b) Gifts, grants or other money is made available for that purpose.
2. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the State
Controller shall, upon the request of the Committee, transfer to the
State General Fund all money made available for the use of the Committee
pursuant to subsection 1. All such money must be accounted for separately
in the State General Fund. The State Controller shall not transfer any
revenue from taxes on the gross receipts from the rental of transient
lodging from the Fund for the Promotion of Tourism to the State General
Fund unless the transfer is approved by the Interim Finance Committee.
3. The Committee shall administer the account created pursuant to
subsection 2 and may make grants only from that account. Any interest
earned on the money in the account must be credited to the account
quarterly. The money in the account does not revert to the State General
Fund at the end of any fiscal year and must be carried forward to the
next fiscal year.
4. The Committee shall:
(a) Develop and administer the Grant Program for the Development of
Projects Relating to Tourism;
(b) Establish guidelines for the submission and review of
applications to receive money from the Grant Program;
(c) Establish the criteria for eligibility to receive money from
the Grant Program; and
(d) Consider and approve or disapprove applications for money from
the Grant Program.
5. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 6, as a condition of
eligibility for a grant from the Committee pursuant to this section, an
applicant must provide an amount of money, at least equal to the amount
of the grant, for the same purpose.
6. If an applicant for a grant is from a county whose population
is less than 100,000 and the Committee determines that the applicant is
financially unable to provide the matching money otherwise required by
subsection 5, the Committee may provide a grant with less than equal
matching money provided by the applicant.
(Added to NRS by 2001, 2828 )
