Nevada § 232.0083 - Requirements related to minority groups: Definitions

Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 232.0083 — Requirements related to minority groups: Definitions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 232.0083. Requirements related to minority groups: Definitions

As used in NRS 232.0083 to 232.0087 , inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “ Commission on Minority Affairs ” means the Nevada Commission on Minority Affairs of the Department of Business and

Industry created by NRS 232.852 . 2. “ Minority group ” means: (a) A racial or ethnic minority group; (b) A group of persons with disabilities; or (c) A group of persons who identify as LGBTQ. As used in this paragraph, “ LGBTQ ” means lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex or any other nonheterosexual

or noncisgender orientation or gender identity or expression. 3. “ Office for New Americans ” means the Office for New Americans created in the Office of the Governor by NRS 223.910 . 4. “ Office of Minority Health and Equity ” means the Office of Minority Health and Equity created within the Department of

Health and Human Services by NRS 232.474 . 5. “ Policy ” means an official public policy of a state agency that creates a common practice

relating to a class of issues. 6. “ Program ” means an official program of a state agency. 7. “ State agency ” means every agency, department or division of the Executive Department of the State

Government.

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