Nev. Admin. Code § 720.950

Current through October 11, 2024
Section 720.950 - Emergency administrative proceeding
1. To carry out the provisions of this chapter or chapter 720 of NRS and as an alternative to any other authorized procedure, the Secretary of State may use an emergency administrative proceeding pursuant to this section if there is an immediate danger to the public welfare requiring immediate action.
2. The Secretary of State may take only such action pursuant to this section as is necessary to prevent or avoid the immediate danger to the public welfare that justifies the use of an emergency administrative proceeding.
3. An order issued pursuant to this section will include a brief statement of:
(a) Findings of fact;
(b) Conclusions of law; and
(c) The reasons for:
(1) Determining that there is an immediate danger to the public welfare; and
(2) The decision of the Secretary of State to take the specific action ordered.
4. The Secretary of State will give such notice as is practicable to persons who are required to comply with the order. The order is effective when issued.
5. After issuing an order pursuant to this section, the Secretary of State will proceed as quickly as feasible to complete the proceedings in the manner otherwise provided pursuant to the provisions of chapter 233B of NRS.
6. The record of the Secretary of State consists of the documents regarding the matter that were considered or prepared by him or her. The Secretary of State will maintain these documents as the official record.
7. Except as otherwise required by law, the official record need not constitute the exclusive basis for his or her action in an emergency administrative proceeding or for judicial review of the action.
8. An order issued pursuant to this section is subject to judicial review in the manner provided in chapter 233B of NRS for the final decision in a contested case.

Nev. Admin. Code § 720.950

Added to NAC by Sec'y of State by R155-98, eff. 12-2-99

NRS 720.150