Nevada § 397.040 - Authority of state officers; declaration of state policy; state agencies' cooperation with Nevada Office
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 397.040 — Authority of state officers; declaration of state policy; state agencies' cooperation with Nevada Office, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 397.040. Authority of state officers; declaration of state policy; state agencies' cooperation with Nevada Office
1. All officers of the State are hereby authorized and directed to do all things falling
within their respective provinces and jurisdiction necessary or incidental to the
carrying out of the Compact in every particular, it being hereby declared to be the
policy of this state to perform and carry out the Compact and to accomplish the purposes
thereof. 2. All officers, bureaus, departments and persons of and in the State Government or
administration of the State are hereby authorized and directed at convenient times
and upon request of the Nevada Office to furnish the Nevada Office with information
and data possessed by them and to aid the Nevada Office by any means lying within
their legal rights.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 397.040
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 397.040 cover?
Section 397.040 ("Authority of state officers; declaration of state policy; state agencies' cooperation with Nevada Office") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Nevada § 397.040?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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