Nevada law
Administrative Laws in Nevada.
Nevada administrative law is governed by the Nevada Administrative Procedure Act (NRS Chapter 233B), which governs rulemaking, contested cases, and judicial review of state agency action. Agencies must publish proposed rules, hold public hearings, and submit to Legislative Commission review. Contested cases are heard by agency hearing officers or the Nevada Office of Administrative Hearings. Final agency decisions are reviewable in District Court under substantial-evidence and authorized-by-law standards.
Last verified: 2026-04-17
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Key Nevada Statutes
Nevada's APA governs rulemaking and contested cases. Rulemaking requires notice, public hearing, small-business impact statement, and Legislative Commission review.
Final agency decisions are reviewable in District Court. Standard: whether the decision is supported by substantial evidence and not arbitrary, capricious, or an abuse of discretion.
Official compilation of state agency rules. All adopted rules must be filed with the Secretary of State.
Independent office that hears contested cases for specified agencies including the Public Utilities Commission, Department of Business and Industry, and Department of Motor Vehicles.
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