Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 233 - Nevada Equal Rights Commission
NRS 233.010 - Declaration of public policy.


1. It is hereby declared to be the public policy of the State of Nevada to protect the welfare, prosperity, health and peace of all the people of the State, and to foster the right of all persons reasonably to seek and obtain housing accommodations without discrimination, distinction or restriction because of race, religious creed, color, age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry.
2. It is hereby declared to be the public policy of the State of Nevada to protect the welfare, prosperity, health and peace of all the people of the State, and to foster the right of all persons reasonably to seek and be granted services in places of public accommodation without discrimination, distinction or restriction because of race, religious creed, color, age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry or gender identity or expression.
3. It is hereby declared to be the public policy of the State of Nevada to protect the welfare, prosperity, health and peace of all the people of the State, and to foster the right of all persons reasonably to seek, obtain and hold employment without discrimination, distinction or restriction because of race, religious creed, color, age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry. As used in this subsection:
(a) "Protective hairstyle" includes, without limitation, hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists.
(b) "Race" includes traits associated with race, including, without limitation, hair texture and protective hairstyles.
4. It is recognized that the people of this State should be afforded full and accurate information concerning actual and alleged practices of discrimination and acts of prejudice, and that such information may provide the basis for formulating statutory remedies of equal protection and opportunity for all citizens in this State.
(Added to NRS by 1961, 731; A 1975, 1453; 1991, 1018; 2005, 22nd Special Session, 93; 2011, 500, 871, 876; 2021, 1704)

Structure Nevada Revised Statutes

Nevada Revised Statutes

Chapter 233 - Nevada Equal Rights Commission

NRS 233.010 - Declaration of public policy.

NRS 233.020 - Definitions.

NRS 233.030 - Creation; number, appointment and salary of members; expenses of members and employees.

NRS 233.040 - Qualifications of members.

NRS 233.050 - Chair and Secretary; meetings; classification of employees.

NRS 233.080 - Biennial report to Governor and Director of Legislative Counsel Bureau.

NRS 233.085 - Designation by Governor of another agency to perform certain duties and functions of Commission.

NRS 233.090 - Administrator: Appointment; qualifications.

NRS 233.100 - Administrator: Classification.

NRS 233.110 - Administrator: Duties.

NRS 233.140 - Commission: Duties.

NRS 233.150 - Commission: Authority to order Administrator to conduct investigations and hearings; mediation; subpoenas; regulations.

NRS 233.153 - Legislative approval required before Commission may enter into contract with United States Department of Housing and Urban Development to act as certified agency.

NRS 233.155 - Nevada Equal Rights Commission Gift Fund.

NRS 233.157 - Acceptance of complaint alleging unlawful discriminatory practice; regulations for processing and determining type of administrative action on complaints.

NRS 233.160 - Complaint alleging unlawful discriminatory practices: Limitations on filing; contents; duties of Commission; date on which unlawful discriminatory practice in employment occurs. [Effective until the date the Governor declares that the F...

NRS 233.165 - Complaint alleging unlawful discriminatory practice in housing: Period for investigation and final disposition; exception. [Effective on the date the Governor declares that the Federal Government has determined that certain provisions o...

NRS 233.170 - Complaint alleging unlawful discriminatory practice: Procedure for resolution; effect of settlement, agreement or administrative order; scope of administrative order; judicial order compelling compliance; judicial review of administrati...

NRS 233.175 - Complaint alleging local elected officer engaged in unlawful employment practice of discrimination: Acceptance by Commission; presentation of certain complaints to district court; imposition of monetary penalties and sanctions.

NRS 233.180 - Injunctive relief.

NRS 233.190 - Confidentiality of information.

NRS 233.200 - Report to Governor upon completion of hearing; efforts of Commission to bring about compliance with its recommendations.

NRS 233.205 - Differential pricing, discounted pricing or special offers based on gender do not constitute unlawful discriminatory practice in public accommodations.

NRS 233.207 - Authority of employers to enforce health and safety requirements notwithstanding protections for hair texture and protective hairstyles.

NRS 233.210 - Penalty for willful interference with performance of duties by Commission.

NRS 233.220 - Deposit of penalties and fines; claims for attorney’s fees and costs of investigation.