2013 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 228 - Attorney General
NRS 228.820 - Duties; reports. [Effective through June 30, 2015.]

1. The Substance Abuse Working Group created by NRS 228.800 shall study issues relating to substance abuse in the State of Nevada, including, without limitation:

(a) The effect of substance abuse on law enforcement, prisons and other correctional facilities;

(b) The sources and manufacturers of substances which are abused;

(c) Methods and resources to prevent substance abuse;

(d) Methods and resources to prevent the manufacture, trafficking and sale of substances which are abused;

(e) The effectiveness of criminal and civil penalties in preventing substance abuse;

(f) The effectiveness of criminal and civil penalties in preventing the manufacture, trafficking and sale of substances which are abused;

(g) Resources available to assist substance abusers to rehabilitate and recover from the effects of abuse;

(h) Programs available to educate youth about the effects of substance abuse;

(i) Programs available to educate family and friends of substance abusers about the manner in which to provide support and assistance to substance abusers; and

(j) The effect of substance abuse on the economy.

2. On or before January 15 of each odd-numbered year, the Working Group shall submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau for distribution to the next regular session of the Legislature.

(Added to NRS by 2011, 366)