Existing law creates the Division of Outdoor Recreation in the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, which is headed by an Administrator. (NRS 232.1363, 407A.540, 407A.545) Under existing law, the Administrator is required to perform various duties relating to the promotion, coordination and advocacy of outdoor recreation in Nevada. (NRS 407A.570) This bill requires the Administrator to establish by regulation a program for awarding a dark sky designation to sites in Nevada, including communities, parks, reserves and byways. This bill requires the regulations to include: (1) categories for which a site may be awarded such a designation; (2) standards for awarding such a designation; and (3) procedures for applying for a such designation, for reviewing and suspending or revoking such a designation and for appealing such a suspension or revocation.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 407A.570
As Enrolled: 407A.570