Synopsis: Nevada Attorney for Injured Workers (NAIW) provides free legal representation to workers' compensation claimants. The agency also provides the public with accurate information about workers' compensation procedures and claimants' rights. NAIW encourages professional growth, personal development and equal opportunity for all of its employees. Statutory Authority: NRS 616A.435 - 616A.465.

Synopsis: The Lost City Museum in Overton, Nevada, located near the Moapa Paiute Indian Reservation, serves the public by studying, preserving, and protecting ancient Puebloan sites and artifacts found in the Moapa Valley area and interpreting these collections through exhibits, public programs, and publications. The Lost City Museum facility is itself an artifact, a Civilian Conservation Corps reproduction of an adobe pueblo dwelling complex, which has been preserved for future generations. An active archaeological program sponsors pottery workshops and other educational programs as well as occasional archeological digs. Interior and exterior exhibits on the grounds attract numerous tourists interested in topics relating to the Anasazi Pueblo complex, other early Native American cultures of southern Nevada, and the later history of the Moapa Valley, including Mormon settlement, mining, and railroads. The museum serves regional audiences of Native Americans, youth, students, families, adults, and a wide-reaching network of scholars and researchers interested in Native American cultures. Statutory Authority: NRS 381.

Synopsis: The Commodity Foods Distribution Program administers USDA Foods to schools, senior centers, community organizations, Tribal communities/Indian Reservations, food banks, and other eligible agencies and individuals in Nevada to supplement recipients' nutritional needs. The programs also provide food packages to women, infants, and children, and to low-income families in emergency need. The powers and duties of the Division of Food and Nutrition are established under NRS chapters 385, 387, and 561.

Synopsis: The Government Employee-Management Relations Board was created by the Government Employee-Management Relations Act of 1969 to provide for collective bargaining between local government employers and the organizations representing their employees and, as necessary, to hear and decide disputes arising out of the interpretation of NRS 288. The act was substantially amended in 2019 to provide similar collective bargaining rights for certain State of Nevada Executive Branch employees. The board has jurisdiction over 207 city, county, school, hospital, and other special district employers engaged in collective bargaining with employee organizations representing 247 bargaining units and approximately 90,000 employees. In addition, there are 11 State bargaining units, seven of which are currently represented by labor organizations, and which total approximately 18,000 employees. Statutory Authority: NRS 288.

Synopsis: The funds in budget account 1520 contribute to the following Division of Tourism initiatives: Increase overnight stays and spending; contribute to the long-term growth and sustainability of local tourism economies; expand state tourism partnerships to benefit Nevada residents; foster diversity, equity, and inclusion in statewide marketing and with local tourism stakeholders; establish an understanding that local tourism products and services are fundamental to a vibrant quality of life for all Nevadans; and effect awareness and perception of Nevada as a globally recognized brand. These initiatives are implemented through the following programs: Brand Evolution, Destination Development, Visitor Experience, Industry Relations, Discover Your Nevada, Domestic Market Development, and International Market Development. The funds also support department operations and lodging tax transfers to other state agencies.

Synopsis: The Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 (the Act) was created to help increase credit availability for small businesses (12 U.S.C. 5701 et seq). The Act created the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) and appropriated $1.5 billion to be used by the U.S. Department of the Treasury to provide direct support to states for use in programs designed to increase access to credit for small businesses. Nevada's allocation was $13.8 million and in 2017, the U.S. Treasury transferred the program to state ownership. The new version of the SSBCI program provides a combined $10 billion to states, the District of Columbia, territories, and Tribal governments to empower small businesses to access capital needed to invest in job-creating opportunities as the country emerges from the pandemic. The funds will also support recipient jurisdictions in promoting American entrepreneurship and democratizing access to startup capital across the country, including in underserved communities. Nevada's new allocation is up to $112.9 million and is approved for the following five initiatives: 1. State sponsored venture capital program 2. Collateral Support Program 3. Loan Participation Program - Standard (>$250k) 4. Loan Participation C-PACE 5. Loan Participation Program - Small (<$250k)

Synopsis: The primary mission of the Nevada Division of Tourism is to generate revenue for the State of Nevada through tourism activities that encourage overnight stays. The division accomplishes this through a strategic integrated marketing plan that consists of: a robust research program measuring visitation and identifying salient consumer purchase behavior; public relations, public affairs and social media outreach; traditional and digital advertising and customer engagement programming including customer relationship management, fulfillment and call center operations; web and mobile application development; domestic and international sales, including a presence at key consumer and travel trade shows; and grants and educational programs and conferences designed to enhance business opportunities for Nevada's tourism industry. Statutory Authority: NRS 231.160 to NRS 231.360.

Synopsis: This budget account provides grant funds for the Destination Development Grant Program, which was created to stimulate rural tourism infrastructure development that will support and attract visitors to the state. Grant awards will invest in tourism-related infrastructure to enhance the visitor experience, create jobs, and improve the quality of life for local residents.

Synopsis: The Small Business Enterprise Loan Program is assigned to the Governor's Office of Economic Development. With the approval of Senate Bill 126 of the 2017 Legislature, this account was created in the General Fund as a revolving loan account and provides for loans to small business enterprises, minority-owned business enterprises, women-owned business enterprises, and disadvantaged business enterprises. Money remaining in this account at the end of each fiscal year does not revert to the General Fund and is required to be carried forward to the next fiscal year. Statutory Authority: NRS 231.14095

Synopsis: The Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED) works to diversify and strengthen the state's economy by: attracting companies to Nevada; assisting in the retention and expansion of existing Nevada companies; providing support to start-ups; and developing the workforce that will fill the jobs of Nevada's future. In addition, GOED partners with higher education to increase the research and development/commercialization opportunities for targeted Nevada industries, including: Aerospace & Defense, Health Care, Information Technology, Manufacturing & Logistics, Mining, Natural Resource Technologies, and Tourism & Gaming. The office works closely with local, regional and statewide entities to achieve the goals that were first identified in the 2012 GOED State Plan for Excellence in Economic Development, which also includes expanding global exports and increasing foreign investment in Nevada. Statutory Authority: NRS 231.

Synopsis: The Nevada Film Office's mission is to: facilitate the diverse needs of film, television, entertainment, and multimedia productions that take place in Nevada; promote and increase the use of Nevada as a "filming location of choice" nationwide and around the world; raise Nevada's visibility as a prime resource for film, television, music, and other production industries; and serve the citizens of the state through advancing the growth and success of these industries in Nevada. Statutory Authority: NRS 231.

Synopsis: The Rural Community Development budget houses the state's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program on behalf of small cities and rural counties in Nevada. The goal of the CDBG Program is to build rural Nevada communities where current and future generations can choose to live healthy, productive, and prosperous lives. Through collaboration with various government agencies, businesses and non-profit groups, the CDBG Program assists rural communities to remain economically viable by improving living conditions and providing economic opportunities through the administration of Nevada's share of the federal Community Development Block Grant, as well as providing training and technical assistance. The CDBG Program helps provide communities with adequate infrastructure, suitable housing and living environments, and encourages sustainable community and economic development. Activities are focused primarily for the benefit of low-to-moderate income persons. Statutory/Regulatory Authority: NRS Chapter 231, 24 CFR Part 570, 24 CFR Part 91.

Synopsis: The Nevada Catalyst Fund is primarily designed to bolster efforts to attract new businesses to the state or assist with the substantial expansion of an existing business through transferable tax credits that are granted to a company with substantial capital investment and fast-paced plans to create high-paying jobs. To be eligible for Nevada Catalyst Funds, a project must demonstrate a significant return on the state's investment and strong local support. The review process will consider a variety of factors including job creation, wages and benefits, capital investment, financial strength of the applicant, applicant's business history, analysis of the relevant business sector, and public and private sector financial support. Statutory Authority: NRS 231.1573 through NRS 231.1579.

Synopsis: Nevada Magazine is the Publications Division of the Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs and is responsible for preparing and producing publications, such as Nevada Magazine & Visitors Guide, that educates the general public about Nevada and thereby fosters awareness and appreciation of Nevada heritage, culture, historical monuments, natural wonders, and natural resources. Statutory Authority: NRS 231.260 and NRS 231.290.

Synopsis: The Workforce Innovations for the New Nevada account was established as a result of the approval of Assembly Bill 1 of the 29th Special Session of the Nevada Legislature. The legislation requires the Governor's Office of Economic Development to engage industry and educational partners to create, customize or expand programs to provide responsive workforce development training opportunities in targeted skill areas needed by companies in the state. The legislation was inspired by the need for workforce training infrastructure and solutions in Nevada's emerging sectors such as advanced manufacturing and technology. Statutory Authority: NRS 231.141 through NRS 231.152.

Synopsis: The Nevada Main Street Program is designed to provide state-level coordination with the National Main Street Center, Inc., which is a wholly owned subsidiary of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The National Trust for Historic Preservation is a nonprofit organization working to preserve historic places through programs such as the national Main Street Center. Statutory Authority: NRS 231.1524

Synopsis: The Knowledge Account was created with the passage of Assembly Bill 449 (2011) as part of the restructuring of Nevada's economic development agency. The Knowledge Account spurs research and the commercialization of research in areas the state has targeted for economic growth. Commercialization in knowledge-based industries creates high-paying jobs and generates tax revenue in addition to strengthening research and development in targeted industries. The Account provides grants in five allowable areas: establishing technology outreach programs throughout the state; recruiting, hiring, and retaining research teams and faculty; funding research laboratories and related equipment; constructing research facilities; and matching funds for federal and private sector grants and contract opportunities. Statutory Authority: NRS 231.1591 through NRS 231.1597.

Synopsis: The mission of the Nevada Indian Commission (NIC) is to ensure the well-being of American Indian citizens statewide through development and enhancement of the government to government relationship between the State of Nevada and Indian Tribes, and through education for a greater cultural understanding of the state's first citizens. The NIC strives for social and economic equality for all American Indian people living in the state, while embracing traditional, cultural, and spiritual American Indian values. The NIC serves as the liaison between the state and the 20 federally recognized tribes comprised of 27 separate tribes, bands, and community councils. Statutory Authority: NRS 233A.

Synopsis: The Stewart Historic District works to preserve the history of the Stewart Indian School by educating the community about the American Indian people, the school and the boarding school era, and to honor and memorialize the thousands of American Indian children who attended the school. Statutory Authority: NRS 233A.

Synopsis: The Division of Food and Nutrition administers allotted USDA federal funds to Nevada for nutrition programs. Allotments for each program and/or program sponsor are based on a variety of factors including meal costs or budgets, number of individuals served and the income level/eligibility of those individuals/households. These programs also provide the funding needed to administer these programs, including processing reimbursements, monitoring services to ensure compliance and program integrity, meal pattern compliance, technical assistance, statewide education and professional development to the sponsors and operators. The powers and duties of the Division of Food and Nutrition are established under NRS chapters 385, 387, and 561.

Synopsis: The Nevada Historical Society collects and preserves Nevada's historically significant manuscripts, photographs, books, maps, newspapers, and other artifacts. The agency makes them available to the public through library/archives; educational formats including on-site and off-site exhibit galleries; and educational programs and publications such as the Nevada Historical Society Quarterly. The agency provides researchers with the most comprehensive collections of Nevada related historical documents available in a single location and presents an active public events and exhibits schedule to include school, youth, adult, and family programs. Statutory Authority: NRS 381.

Synopsis: Founded in 1971, Nevada Humanities is an independent, 501(c)(3) non-profit, nationally-recognized program that works in partnership with local communities to develop and fund humanities-based cultural and educational programs. As Nevada's state humanities council, was established under provisions contained in the 1965 federal legislation creating the National Endowment for the Humanities (U.S. Code: Title 20, Chapter 26, Subchapter 1 Sec. 956 (f)(1-7)). Nevada Humanities creates an environment conducive to the cultivation of local culture, community health and resilience, economic development, heritage tourism, lifelong learning, and quality K-12 education by fostering public humanities activities such as literacy programs, workshops, lectures, exhibitions, publications, book festivals, teacher institutes, documentary films, and a humanities grantmaking program that subawards federal funds to Nevada non-profit organizations across the state. After four consecutive biennia of legislative provisions of one-shot funding to support a southern Nevada office, the 2005 Legislature converted the one-shot funding request to an ongoing General Fund appropriation.

Synopsis: The Nevada State Museum, located in the state capital of Carson City, is the state's largest museum. Housed in the historic 1869 Carson City Mint building and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the museum is an icon and historical artifact. The museum serves the public through extensive collections, education, and exhibition programs related to Nevada's rich heritage of prehistory, history and natural history. The museum preserves collections at several locations, including the Marjorie Russell Clothing and Textile Research Center and the Indian Hills Curatorial Center. The museum also provides technical assistance for Nevada's non-state museums' public history support for a variety of reference and public program requests, and fosters occasional archaeological and natural history fieldwork. America's largest exhibited Imperial Mammoth; Dat So La Lee Baskets; "U.S.S. Nevada" silver service; a replica walkthrough mine and ghost town; and Coin Press No. 1 are all on exhibit. Statutory Authority: NRS 381.

Synopsis: The Division of Museums and History Office of the Administrator is responsible for oversight and administration of the division office and the statewide museum system including: the Nevada State Museum; the Nevada State Railroad Museum located in Carson City, the Nevada Historical Society located in Reno; the East Ely Railroad Depot Museum; the Lost City Museum located in Overton; the Nevada State Museum located in Las Vegas; and the Nevada State Railroad Museum located in Boulder City. The state museum system is responsible for the collection, preservation, education, community development (cultural tourism), and the interpretation of objects and documents representing Nevada's history, while developing and preserving these collections for the public. Statutory Authority: NRS 381.

Synopsis: The Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas, located at the Las Vegas Springs Preserve, is a 70,000 square foot facility that serves the public through collecting, preserving and interpreting artifacts, specimens and historical documents representing southern Nevada with emphasis on its relationship to the Mojave Desert. Long-term and short-term exhibit galleries feature prehistory, history and natural history collections of interest to residents and tourists. Public library and archives contain premier southern Nevada historical photographs and records for use by regional residents and researchers. The museum also has an education program that serves schools as well as residents and out-of-state visitors through programs, tours, workshops, and events. Statutory Authority: NRS 381.

Synopsis: The Nevada Arts Council is the sole and official agency of the state to receive and distribute funds from the National Endowment for the Arts. The Nevada Arts Council was established in 1967 to enrich the cultural life of the state through leadership and programs that preserve, support, strengthen and make accessible excellence in the arts for citizens and tourists alike. Nevada Arts Council accomplishes this through: awarding grants that strengthen a breadth of arts and cultural activities throughout Nevada; designing and managing outreach programs and initiatives available to all geographic regions of the state; providing professional development opportunities; and maintaining active partnerships with communities and tribal organizations, schools and educators, arts organizations and artists, nonprofit and for-profit businesses, and state agencies. The Nevada Arts Council manages six programs: Artist Services, Arts Learning, Community Arts Development, Folklife, Grants, Public Information, and Arts Initiatives. Statutory Authority: NRS 233C.

Synopsis: Financial Institutions Investigations accounts for the fees and costs of licensing financial institutions, the investigation of persons associated with those institutions, conducting special investigations relating to financial institutions and persons associated with those institutions, and the costs associated with mergers, consolidations, conversions, receiverships, and liquidations of financial institutions. The account also acts as a contingency for costs associated with unexpected events. Statutory Authority: NRS 232.545 and NRS/NAC 604A, 628B, 645G, 649, 657-668, 669, 669A, 671, 673, 675, 676A, 677 and 678.

Synopsis: Through its insurance regulation program, the Nevada Division of Insurance regulates insurance companies and other insurance-related entities, as well as individuals and business entities conducting the business of insurance. This regulation program includes licensing, ensuring compliance with financial and market standards, reviewing insurance policies, considering proposed rates and assisting consumers in their dealings with the licensed persons. Statutory Authority: NRS Title 57, Sections 232.805 - 232.840, and Chapter 452.

Synopsis: The Captive Insurers Program provides for the authorization, regulation and financial solvency of insurance companies established and owned by parent firms to insure the parent firms' loss exposures. The Captive Insurers Program ensures the proper calculation and collection of premium taxes owed to the State by captive insurers. Statutory Authority: NRS 694C and 695E.

Synopsis: The Office of the Ombudsman for Owners in Common-Interest Communities and Condominium Hotels assists owners in common-interest communities to understand their rights and responsibilities and the governing documents of their associations, including publishing materials, presenting classes, and other educational material pertaining to those topics. The Office assists in processing claims submitted to mediation or arbitration pursuant to NRS 38.300 to 38.360, inclusive. The Office investigates disputes involving NRS 116, NRS 116B, or the governing documents of an association and assists in resolving such disputes. Additionally, the Office aids persons appointed or elected to serve on executive boards of associations to carry out their duties and compiles and maintains a registration of each association organized within the state. The seven-member Commission for Common-Interest Communities and Condominium Hotels was created in 2003 to conduct disciplinary hearings, adopt regulations, and act in an advisory capacity for the program. The Office of the Ombudsman, through this seven-member Commission, additionally approves all community manager pre-licensing and continuing education courses, as well as the instructors for those courses, and applies all education credits earned to individual community manager accounts. Statutory Authority: NRS 38.300 through 38.360; NRS 116.600 through NRS 116.795; NRS 116A.200 through NRS 116A.470; NRS 116B.870 through NRS 116B.915; NAC 116A.175 through NAC 116A.305.

Synopsis: The Insurance Recovery Fund provides a means of partially satisfying claims against persons licensed under NRS 683A (Persons Involved in Sale or Administration of Insurance), 684A (Adjusters), 685A (Nonadmitted Insurance) and 692A (Title Insurance). Statutory Authority: NRS 679B.305.

Synopsis: The Real Estate Technology Account was established to allow the division to maintain its licensing related software and technology in addition to upgrades to infrastructure, hardware, information technology related services and content delivery.

Synopsis: The Nevada Real Estate Division safeguards and promotes the public interest in real estate transactions by developing a professional real estate industry and an informed public. The division carries out the statutory duties of administration and enforcement of laws and regulations governing real estate licensees, appraisers of real estate, appraisal management companies, community managers for homeowner associations, timeshare agents and representatives, property managers, asset management companies, asset managers, inspectors of structures, energy auditors, and business brokers. In addition, the division registers and regulates the sale of subdivided land, timeshare development and sales, campground sales, reserve study specialists, and common-interest communities and condominium hotels. Statutory Authority: NRS 119.114; NRS119A.652 and .660; NRS119B.380; NRS116.615; NRS 116A.200; NRS 116B.805; NRS 645.045; NRS 645C.170; NRS 645D.110, and 645H.280.

Synopsis: The Real Estate Education and Research Program promotes and ensures awareness of relevant laws and practices required of real estate licensees and provides information to the public regarding laws and requirements of all parties in a real estate transaction. The program also prepares and distributes statutorily mandated disclosure information to both sellers and buyers in residential real estate transactions. The duties and mission of the program are accomplished through publication of printed materials, proactive oversight of real estate education offerings to licensees, the division website, public information initiatives, contracted education programs, and research contracts. The program also processes pre-licensing, post-licensing, and continuing education courses to ensure high quality education for licensees; conducts audits of approved courses; develops educational programs; provides immediate accessibility for licensees and the public to division forms and information through the division website. Statutory Authority: NRS 645.842.

Synopsis: The Real Estate Recovery Fund is statutorily authorized in NRS 645.841 as a special revenue fund. A special fee of $40 is assessed to each real estate salesman and broker upon each application and renewal of a license. The fund is to be used for satisfying claims against persons licensed under NRS 645.

Synopsis: The Financial Institutions Division's mission is to maintain the integrity of the financial institutions system for the citizens of Nevada that is safe and sound, protects consumers and defends the overall public interest, and promotes economic development through the efficient, effective and equitable licensing, examination and supervision of depository, fiduciary, and non-depository financial institutions. Statutory Authority: NRS 604A, 604C, 628B, 645G, 649, 657-668, 669, 669A, 671, 672, 673, 675, 676A, and 677.

Synopsis: The Low Income Housing Trust Fund assists and encourages the private sector and other governmental entities in creating and maintaining affordable housing throughout the state and serves as the main source of matching funds for federal housing programs. This program supports brick and mortar initiatives or rental assistance for families whose income falls at or below 60% of median income. Additionally, the fund provides down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers. Statutory Authority: NRS 319.500.

Synopsis: The Special Housing Assistance program purchases foreclosed or abandoned homes and rehabilitates, resells, or redevelops these homes in order to stabilize neighborhoods and stem the decline of house values in the surrounding neighborhood.

Synopsis: Home Means Nevada Initiative will shepherd a key initiative of the State's planned investment of federal American Rescue Plan Act dollars. Home Means Nevada will invest to lower the cost of housing, help seniors make repairs and accessibility retrofits to stay in their homes, and boost housing availability.

Synopsis: The Housing Division assists and encourages private sector and governmental entities in the financing, creation, and maintenance of affordable housing throughout the state. Statutory Authority: NRS 319.

Synopsis: The Housing Inspection and Compliance group is a consolidation of compliance and enforcement personnel from both the former Housing Division and Manufactured Housing Division, as well as front-line service personnel. The group effectively utilizes staffing resources to address low-income housing needs for all Nevadans.

Synopsis: Financial Institutions Audit employs a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) to ensure the financial viability and stability of financial institutions operating in Nevada by reviewing financial statement information provided by applicants for new licenses and annually by existing licensees. The CPA also ensures that examinations of licensees are conducted with Generally Accepted Accounting Practices. Statutory Authority: NRS 604A, 604C,628B,645G,649, 657-668, 669, 669A, 671, 672, 673, 675, 676A, and 677.

Synopsis: The Office of the Labor Commissioner is the principal wage and hour and labor regulatory agency for the State of Nevada. It is the mission of this office to resolve labor-related problems in an efficient, professional, and effective manner. This includes educating employers and employees regarding their rights and responsibilities under the law to promote and expand employment opportunities and the growth of business in Nevada. Additionally, it includes taking enforcement action, when necessary, to ensure that Nevada's workers are treated fairly and compensated for all time worked. Statutory Authority: NRS 607, 608, 609, 610, 611, 613, 614, 338, and 616B.

Synopsis: The Division of Mortgage Lending licenses and regulates non-depository mortgage companies, mortgage loan originators, escrow agencies, mortgage servicers, and covered service providers. Through examinations of licensees, investigations of consumer complaints, and actions taken to prevent unlicensed activity; the division safeguards public interests, promotes growth, professionalism, education, and ethics in the mortgage lending industries. NRS 645A, 645B, 645F.

Synopsis: The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (PUCN) regulates public companies engaged in: electric, natural gas, telephone, water, and sewer services; gas and electric master meter services at mobile home parks; and some propane systems. In addition, PUCN monitors gas pipeline and railroad safety. Statutory Authority: NRS 703-705, 704A, 705B, and 707-710.

Synopsis: The Nevada Transportation Authority (NTA) provides fair and impartial regulation of motor carriers to promote safe, adequate, economical and efficient service, and to foster sound economic conditions in motor transportation. Pursuant to NRS 706 and NRS 712, the NTA has statewide regulatory authority for the household goods industry, tow car industry, bus industry and limousine industry. In addition, the NTA has regulatory authority over the taxicab industry throughout the state, except in Clark County. Pursuant to NRS 706A, the NTA has statewide regulatory authority for the operation of transportation network companies and their driver partners. Pursuant to NRS 706B the NTA has statewide regulatory authority for the operation of autonomous vehicle network companies.

Synopsis: In 1997, a special fund for use of the Nevada Transportation Authority was established pursuant to NRS 706.771, which requires that all administrative fines imposed and collected by the Nevada Transportation Authority are credited to a separate account to be used by the Authority to enforce the statutory provisions. Statutory Authority NRS 706.

Synopsis: The Nevada Gaming Control Board is responsible for regulating Nevada's gaming industry. The board's purpose is to protect the stability of the licensed gaming industry through investigations, licensure, and enforcement of laws and regulations; to ensure the collection of gaming taxes, an essential source of state revenue and to maintain public confidence and trust in gaming. Statutory Authority: NRS 463.

Synopsis: The Nevada Gaming Control Board Investigative Fund was created as a special revenue fund for the purpose of paying expenses incurred by the board and the commission to investigate a gaming application. Statutory Authority: NRS 463.331.

Synopsis: The Nevada Gaming Commission provides oversight on gaming policy, statutes, and regulations. This account provides resources for research and analysis of gaming issues.

Synopsis: The Taxicab Authority regulates the taxicab industry in counties whose population is 700,000 or more. It consists of a board, an administration whose purpose is to ensure the safety, comfort, and convenience of the riding public. The five-member board, appointed by the Governor, conducts monthly meetings, adopts appropriate taxicab regulations and conducts appeal hearings filed regarding final decisions made by the Administrator. Specifically, the Board decides rates, charges and/or fares for taxicab service, issues or transfers certificates of public convenience and necessity, and allocates medallions to certificate holders. The Administrator is responsible for the control and regulation of the taxicab industry. Specifically, the Administrator determines the issuance, suspension and/or revocation of drivers' permits, enforces the safety standards for taxicabs within the industry, enforces administrative laws within NRS 706.881 to NRS 706.885 and NAC Chapter 706, as applicable and conducts administrative hearings.

Synopsis: The state railroad museums consist of the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City, the East Ely Railroad Depot Museum and the Boulder City Railroad Museum. The museums collect and display rolling stock, artifacts, memorabilia, photographs, records, and hardware. The Carson City and Boulder City museums run weekend train operations seasonally in each fiscal year. Statutory Authority: NRS 381.

Synopsis: The Division of Minerals encourages and assists in the responsible exploration for and the production of minerals, oil, gas, and geothermal energy, which are economically beneficial to the state. Statutory Authority: NRS 513, Commission on Mineral Resources, Division of Minerals; NRS 517, Mining Claims, Mill Sites and Tunnel Rights; NRS 519.290, Reclamation of Land Subject to Mining Operations or Exploration Projects; NRS 522, Oil and Gas; NRS 534A, Geothermal Resources; and NRS 534B, Dissolved Mineral Resource Exploration.

Synopsis: The Division of Animal Industry's Dairy Program is dedicated to protecting public health throughout the production and handling of dairy products including yogurt, ice cream and fluid milk and cream. The powers and duties of the Division of Animal Industry are established in NRS chapters 561, 569, 571, 574, 576.129, 577, 587, 583 and 584.

Synopsis: The Division of Plant Health and Compliance protects plant health by monitoring for disease and invasive species. Plant Health and Quarantine Services supports plant pathology, entomology, in addition to housing the Agriculture representative of the Sagebrush Ecosystem Technical Team and the Drought Initiative Coordinator. The powers and duties of the Division of Plant Health and Compliance are established under NRS chapters 561, 552, 554, 556, 557, 576, 583, 586, 588, 453a and 555.

Synopsis: The Commercial Feed Program regulates products fed to animals produced for human consumption and is part of a nation-wide effort to ensure the safety of meat, milk and egg products. The powers and duties of the Division of Animal Industry are established in NRS chapters 561, 569, 571, 574, 576, 577, 587, 583 and 584.

Synopsis: The Division of Plant Health and Compliance protects plant health by monitoring for disease and invasive species. Agricultural Registration and Enforcement protects the food supply, agriculture, Nevada lands, environment, workers and the public. The powers and duties of the Division of Plant Health and Compliance are established under NRS chapters 561, 552, 554, 556, 557, 576, 583, 586, 588, 453a and 555.

Synopsis: The Livestock Inspection Program is responsible for protecting livestock producers and owners from theft or loss of livestock and unfair business practices. Official animal identification, transportation documentation and transfer of ownership certificates are essential to ensuring animal disease traceability and preventing introduction of diseased animals into the state, ensuring a safe food supply. The powers and duties of the Division of Animal Industry are established in NRS chapters 561, 569, 571, 574, 576, 577, 587, 583 and 584.

Synopsis: The Veterinary Medical Services Program is responsible for the implementation of regulatory veterinary programs and disease surveillance programs and includes the Animal Disease Laboratory. The powers and duties of the Division of Animal Industry are established in NRS chapters 561, 569, 571, 574, 576, 577, 587, 583 and 584.

Synopsis: The Division of Measurement Standards administers the Metrology, Petroleum Technology, and Weights and Measures programs. Ensuring fair competition for industry, equity between buyers and sellers in all transactions involving weights and measures, accurate value comparison for consumers, and confirming the quality and proper labeling and advertising of motor vehicle fuels are the primary functions of these programs. The powers and duties of the State Sealer of Measurement Standards and the Division of Measurement Standards are established in NRS chapters 581, 582, and 590.

Synopsis: The Division of Plant Health and Compliance protects plant health by monitoring for disease and invasive species. This program provides for the survey and control of species that cause detrimental economic, environmental and public health effects. The powers and duties of the Division of Plant Health and Compliance are established under NRS chapters 561, 552, 554, 556, 557, 576, 583, 586, 588, 453a and 555.

Synopsis: The Division of Administrative Services centralizes the budgeting, payroll, information technology, education services, communication and economic development functions for the entirety of the Nevada Department of Agriculture. The division also manages the Nevada Board of Agriculture, whose responsibilities include communicating policy to the Director and representing Nevada's agriculture industry. The Division of Administrative Services ensures that department programs, activities, and control functions are compliant with NRS and applicable federal laws. The powers and duties for the Division of Administrative Services are established under NRS chapter 561.

Synopsis: The Livestock Enforcement Program is comprised of Nevada Agricultural Police Officers with a primary focus on the protection of public health and safety, detailed investigation and enforcement of all laws. The powers and duties of the Division of Animal Industry are established in NRS chapters 289, 554, 561, 569, 571, 574, 576, 577, 587, 583 and 584.

Synopsis: The powers and duties of the Division of Animal Industry are established in NRS chapters 561, 569, 571, 574, 576, 577, 587, 583, and 584. NRS 567. The Predatory Animal and Rodent Control Program provides support to and authorizes the State Predatory Animal and Rodent Committee to cooperate with USDA for the control of predatory animals and crop-destroying birds and rodents within the State of Nevada

Synopsis: The Office of Business Finance and Planning was established pursuant to NRS 232.522 (1995 Legislature), but this budget account was not established until the 2015-17 biennium. Personnel in the account support business development and retention across the state.

Synopsis: Through the oversight of the Department of Business and Industry, certain business entities are allowed to receive a tax credit against the premium tax imposed on insurance companies in exchange for investing in qualified community development entities. A qualified community development entity that seeks to have an equity investment or long-term debt security designated as a qualified equity investment and eligible for tax credits under this chapter must pay a fee in the amount of 0.5% of the amount of the equity investment or long-term debt security requested to be designated as a qualified equity investment to the Department. The fee that is deposited in the New Markets Performance Guarantee Account will either be returned to the applicant or reverted to the General Fund based on performance. Statutory Authority: NRS 321A.

Synopsis: The Division of Industrial Relations includes the Administrator's Office, the Workers' Compensation Section (WCS) and the Legal Section. The WCS regulates Nevada's workers' compensation programs to ensure that injured workers receive timely and accurate delivery of wage loss compensation, physical impairment compensation, medical compensation and rehabilitation benefits through a comprehensive program of training, auditing, investigation and enforcement. The WCS is also responsible for the regulation of private insurers, self-insured employers, associations of public and private self-insured employers, private workers' compensation carriers, third-party administrators, managed care organizations and health care providers. The WCS Compliance Unit enforces the statutory requirement that all employers with one or more employees maintain a policy of workers' compensation. In a non-regulatory capacity, WCS oversees the administration of uninsured claims. The Administrator's office and legal section provide general administration and legal support services to the operating units of Division of Industrial Relations. STATUTORY AUTHORITY: NRS 616 and 617 Conducts statutory, follow-up, high-risk and other audits: NRS 616A.400, NRS 616B.003. Conducts insurer, health care provider and employer investigations: NRS 616A.400, NRS 616A.410, and NRS 616A.485. Investigates complaints and benefit penalty requests, in addition to employer and health care provider complaints: NRS 616A.400, NRS 616A.475, and NRS 616D.130. Issues notices, orders, fines, benefit penalties and premium penalties: NRS 616D.120-145 and NRS 616D.200. Issues stop work orders: NRS 616D.110. Evaluates and provides determinations for Subsequent Injury Account requests by private workers' compensation insurers: NRS 616B.584-590. Issues annual payments to eligible permanent total disability claimants: NRS 616C.453. Provides recommendations to the Subsequent Injury Account Boards for self-insured and associations of self-insured employers: NRS 616B.545-560, NRS 616B.563-581. Collects data, conducts research and reports on workers' compensation issues: NRS 616B.006 and NRS 616B.009. Investigates and makes referrals to claims administrator for uninsured claims to determine compensability: NRS 616C.220. Administers statutes and regulations pertaining to occupational disease: NRS 617.160. Collects and monitors data on specified occupational diseases (heart/lung, cancer, infectious) and makes annual report available to the public: NRS 617.357.

Synopsis: The Department of Business and Industry Director is responsible for the administration of all the provisions of the law relating to the jurisdiction, duties, and functions of the 12 divisions of the Department of Business and Industry. The Director's Office establishes or approves divisional goals, objectives, and priorities; oversees the carrying out of statutory responsibilities; establishes uniform policies and procedures; provides for coordination between divisional programs and business processes within the department; approves division budgets, legislative proposals and contracts; and provides oversight of staff development functions to encourage the achievement of department objectives and development of new ideas and approaches that encourage teamwork, professionalism and increased productivity. Statutory Authority: NRS 232.505 through 232.548.

Synopsis: The Nevada Occupational Safety and Health Administration (NVOSHA) is the OSHA-approved State Plan to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance. A State Plan must be at least as effective in protecting workers and preventing work-related injuries, illnesses, and deaths as stated in the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. Within NVOSHA, the Nevada Bureau of Labor Statistics (NVBLS) unit collects and publishes statistics on Nevada workplace injuries, illnesses, and fatalities. NVBLS works closely with the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) regional office. The Mechanical Compliance Section (MCS) provides oversight and direction, as well as adherence to policies and procedures and compliance with regulations and codes governing all elevators, escalators, moving walks, boilers, and pressure vessels. Safety of the public and the employees of all who use these pieces of equipment is the primary goal, through education, enforcement, permitting, and emergency response. Statutory Authority: NRS 618.175, NRS 618.185, NAC 618, NRS 455C and NAC 455C.

Synopsis: The Director's Office administers the Private Activity Bond program to improve access to capital and promote business development and expansion in the state. The Director is also responsible for the allocation of bonding authority (known as Volume Cap) between competing state and local interests. Fees from this program are used to support the operations of the Director's office in connection with the bond programs administered pursuant to NRS 348A and NRS 349.

Synopsis: The Self-Insured Workers' Compensation Program establishes financial solvency requirements for self-insured employers and regulates the self-insured programs. NRS 616B.300 provides that qualified employers and groups of employers may self-insure their workers' compensation programs for industrial insurance and occupational diseases in lieu of participation in the private insurance market. Statutory Authority: NRS 616B.300.

Synopsis: The Safety Consultation and Training Section (SCATS) manages all functions of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Consultation program within the State of Nevada. SCATS helps Nevada's small businesses by offering professional safety and health consultation services and training to improve the safety culture of Nevada employers and employees. SCATS assists Nevada's employers at no cost to develop and implement effective safety and health programs and reduce workplace hazards by identifying unsafe or unhealthy working conditions through on-site safety and health consultations and formal classroom safety and health regulatory awareness training. Statutory Authority: NRS 618.

Synopsis: The Mine Safety and Training Section provides mine inspection, technical assistance, consultation and safety training to protect Nevada's miners. The section's mission is to reduce the frequency and severity of accidents and to assist Nevada's mining industry in complying with state and federal standards. Statutory Authority: NRS 512.

Synopsis: The Weatherization Program works in combination with the Federal Department of Energy's Weatherization Grant Program, the state's Universal Energy Charge (tax), other state agencies, and the private sector to help low-income families improve energy efficiency for their homes, minimizing utility costs. Most funds are expended through sub-grantees who are carefully trained and monitored in their efforts to test for weather-related air and water leakages in homes and multi-family projects of low-income families. Once a dwelling unit is determined to need specific assistance, insulation, windows, doors, heaters, or water heaters are procured and installed by licensed contractors. The staff conduct quality control audits, training programs, and assist in outreach efforts. Statutory authority: NRS 702.250.

Synopsis: The Procurement Outreach Program budget houses the Nevada Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), which provides assistance to Nevada businesses to enable them to identify potential contractual opportunities with federal and/or state and local governments and government prime contractors and to obtain or perform under contracts with these entities. Specialized assistance from the PTAC may include: locating marketing opportunities for Nevada businesses; educating clients about electronic commerce with government entities; assisting with various registrations and certification requirements; conferring on matters regarding bid/proposal preparation for eventual offer submission by the client to government and government-related entities; and helping clients navigate through post-contract award issues. The result is creating jobs for Nevadans through businesses successfully contracting with the government. This will bring federal funding to the state and keep local tax dollars in Nevada. Statutory Authority: NRS Chapter 231 and Title 10 USC Chapter 142.