Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 233 - Nevada Equal Rights Commission
NRS 233.140 - Commission: Duties.

The Commission shall:
1. Foster mutual understanding and respect among all groups, including, without limitation, those based on race, religion, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression, and between the sexes in the State.
2. Aid in securing equal health and welfare services and facilities for all the residents of the State without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or nationality.
3. Study problems arising between groups within the State which may result in tensions, discrimination or prejudice because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin or ancestry, and formulate and carry out programs of education and disseminate information with the object of discouraging and eliminating any such tensions, prejudices or discrimination.
4. Secure the cooperation of various groups, including, without limitation, those based on race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, nationality and ethnicity, veterans’ organizations, labor organizations, business and industry organizations and fraternal, benevolent and service groups, in educational campaigns devoted to the need for eliminating group prejudice, racial or area tensions, intolerance or discrimination.
5. Cooperate with and seek the cooperation of federal and state agencies and departments in carrying out projects within their respective authorities to eliminate intergroup tensions and to promote intergroup harmony.
6. Develop and carry out programs of education and disseminate information as necessary to inform employers, employees, employment agencies and job applicants about their rights and responsibilities set forth in NRS 613.4353 to 613.4383, inclusive.
(Added to NRS by 1961, 732; A 1965, 695; 1975, 1453; 1977, 49, 1603; 1991, 1019; 2017, 1060, 1788)

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.