Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 232B - Legislative Review of Public Agencies
NRS 232B.080 - Hearings; report of Legislative Counsel Bureau; burden of proof.


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

Structure Nevada Revised Statutes

Nevada Revised Statutes

Chapter 232B - Legislative Review of Public Agencies

NRS 232B.010 - "Agency" defined.

NRS 232B.020 - Legislative findings.

NRS 232B.040 - Review of agencies by Legislative Commission: Appointment of committees or subcommittees; report to Legislature.

NRS 232B.051 - Considerations in determining need for continued operation of agency.

NRS 232B.061 - Considerations in determining whether agency is operating efficiently and effectively.

NRS 232B.070 - Consideration of agency’s statement, conclusion, recommendations and evaluation.

NRS 232B.080 - Hearings; report of Legislative Counsel Bureau; burden of proof.

NRS 232B.090 - Recommendations to Legislature: Determination; contents.

NRS 232B.100 - Termination of agency: Winding up affairs; limitation upon contracts; disposal of property, assets and liabilities.

NRS 232B.210 - Creation; membership; election of Chair and Vice Chair; vacancies; meetings; quorum; compensation; expenses.

NRS 232B.220 - Review of certain boards and commissions.

NRS 232B.230 - Submission of required information by boards and commissions subject to review; assistance from Legislative Counsel Bureau.

NRS 232B.235 - Audit of certain boards and commissions: Recommendation; duties of Legislative Commission.

NRS 232B.237 - Review of professional or occupational licensing boards and regulatory bodies regarding restrictions on criminal histories of applicants.

NRS 232B.240 - Hearings; report of Legislative Counsel Bureau; burden of proof.

NRS 232B.250 - Recommendations.