2022 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 232 - State Departments
NRS 232.0083 - Requirements related to minority groups: Definitions. [Effective January 1, 2022.]
As used in NRS 232.0083 to 232.0087, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires:
1. "Commission on Minority Affairs" means the Nevada Commission on Minority Affairs of the Department of Business and Industry created by NRS 232.852.
2. "Minority group" means:
(a) A racial or ethnic minority group;
(b) A group of persons with disabilities; or
(c) A group of persons who identify as LGBTQ. As used in this paragraph, "LGBTQ" means lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex or any other nonheterosexual or noncisgender orientation or gender identity or expression.
3. "Office for New Americans" means the Office for New Americans created in the Office of the Governor by NRS 223.910.
4. "Office of Minority Health and Equity" means the Office of Minority Health and Equity created within the Department of Health and Human Services by NRS 232.474.
5. "Policy" means an official public policy of a state agency that creates a common practice relating to a class of issues.
6. "Program" means an official program of a state agency.
7. "State agency" means every agency, department or division of the Executive Department of the State Government.
(Added to NRS by 2021, 3226, 3227, effective January 1, 2022)
