Existing law establishes certain museums and historical societies as institutions of the Division of Museums and History of the Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs. (NRS 381.004) Section 1 of this bill revises the name of two such museums by changing the name of the: (1) Nevada State Museum to the Nevada State Museum in Carson City; and (2) the Nevada State Museum Las Vegas to the Nevada State Museum in Las Vegas. Sections 4-11 of this bill make conforming changes to reflect the changes in name to both museums. Existing law creates the Board of Museums and History and prescribes certain powers and duties of the Board relating to the functions of the Division. (NRS 381.002, 381.0045) Sections 2 and 3 of this bill revise the powers and duties of the Board by: (1) requiring the Board to establish policies and charges for certain services provided by the Division and its institutions; and (2) eliminating language which authorizes the Board, at its sole discretion, to take certain actions concerning property received by an institution of the Division.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 381.004, 381.0045, 381.0063, 381.0068, 381.0069, 381.195, 381.207, 120A.610, 331.130, 331.133, 417.090
BDR: 381.004, 381.0045, 381.0063, 381.0068, 381.0069, 381.195, 381.207, 120A.610, 331.130, 331.133, 417.090