Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678A.440

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 678A.440 - Board: General powers

In addition to any other powers granted by this title, the Board has the power to:

1. Enter into interlocal agreements pursuant to NRS 277.080 to 277.180, inclusive.
2. Establish and amend a plan of organization for the Board, including, without limitation, organizations of divisions or sections with leaders for such divisions or sections.
3. Appear on its own behalf before governmental agencies of the State or any of its political subdivisions.
4. Apply for and accept any gift, donation, bequest, grant or other source of money to carry out the provisions of this title.
5. Execute all instruments necessary or convenient for carrying out the provisions of this title.
6. Prepare, publish and distribute such studies, reports, bulletins and other materials as the Board deems appropriate.
7. Refer cases to the Attorney General for criminal prosecution.
8. Maintain an official Internet website for the Board.
9. Monitor federal activity regarding cannabis and report its findings to the Legislature.
10. Employ the services of such persons the Board considers necessary for the purposes of hearing disciplinary proceedings.
11. In accordance with NRS 179.1156 to 179.121, inclusive, seize and destroy cannabis and cannabis products involved in unlicensed cannabis activities.
12. Commit resources and take action to address unlicensed cannabis activities, including, without limitation:
(a) Investigating and referring matters involving unlicensed cannabis activities to the appropriate state or local law enforcement agency, including, without limitation, the Investigation Division of the Department of Public Safety and the Attorney General, for further investigation and possible criminal prosecution;
(b) Educating the public through various types of media and communication and other forms of public outreach on the dangers and illegality of unlicensed cannabis activities and the importance of having cannabis establishments which are licensed and regulated;
(c) Creating a system through which the public, licensees and registrants may file confidential reports of unlicensed cannabis activities; and
(d) Imposing penalties against persons who engage in unlicensed cannabis activities in accordance with the regulations adopted by the Board pursuant to NRS 678A.450.

NRS 678A.440

Added to NRS by 2019, 3779; A 2021, 3147; 2023, 2530
Amended by 2023, Ch. 420,§1.6, eff. 6/14/2023.
Amended by 2021, Ch. 486,§1.2, eff. 6/4/2021.
Added by 2019, Ch. 595,§63, eff. 7/1/2020.