The Taxicab Authority regulates the taxicab industry in counties whose population is 700,000 or more. It consists of a board, an administration whose purpose is to ensure the safety, comfort, and convenience of the riding public. The five-member board, appointed by the Governor, conducts monthly meetings, adopts appropriate taxicab regulations and conducts appeal hearings filed regarding final decisions made by the Administrator. Specifically, the Board decides rates, charges and/or fares for taxicab service, issues or transfers certificates of public convenience and necessity, and allocates medallions to certificate holders.
The Administrator is responsible for the control and regulation of the taxicab industry. Specifically, the Administrator determines the issuance, suspension and/or revocation of drivers' permits, enforces the safety standards for taxicabs within the industry, enforces administrative laws within NRS 706.881 to NRS 706.885 and NAC Chapter 706, as applicable and conducts administrative hearings.