Nevada § 396.911 - Legislative declaration

§ 396.911. Legislative declaration

1. The Legislature hereby declares that its priorities in expending the proceeds to

the State of Nevada from settlement agreements with and civil actions against manufacturers

of tobacco products are: (a) To increase the number of Nevada students who attend and graduate from Nevada

institutions of higher education; and (b) To assist Nevada residents in obtaining and maintaining good health. 2. To further these priorities, the Legislature hereby declares that it is in the

best interest of the residents of the State of Nevada that all money received by the

State of Nevada pursuant to any settlement entered into by the State of Nevada and

a manufacturer of tobacco products and all money recovered by the State of Nevada

from a judgment in a civil action against a manufacturer of tobacco products be dedicated

solely toward the achievement of the following goals: (a) Increasing the number of residents of the State of Nevada who enroll in and attend

a university, college or community college in the State of Nevada; (b) Reducing and preventing the use of tobacco products, alcohol and illegal drugs,

especially by children; (c) Expanding the availability of health insurance and health care for children and

adults in this State, especially for children and for adults with disabilities; (d) Assisting senior citizens who have modest incomes in purchasing prescription drugs

and assisting those senior citizens in meeting their needs related to health care,

home care, respite care and their ability to live independent of institutional care;

and (e) Promoting the general health of all residents of the State of Nevada.