SB27

Existing law establishes certain museums and historical societies as institutions of the Division of Museums and History of the Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs. (NRS 381.004) Section 1 of this bill revises the name of one such museum by changing the name of the Nevada State Museum to the Nevada State Museum Carson City. Sections 4-11 of this bill make conforming changes to reflect the change in name. Existing law creates the Board of Museums and History and prescribes certain powers and duties of the Board relating to the functions of the Division. (NRS 381.002, 381.0045) Section 2 of this bill requires the Board to establish policies and charges for certain services provided by the Division and its institutions. Existing law requires the Administrator of the Division to authorize or require a museum director to: (1) establish certain programs deemed proper and necessary by the Administrator and the Board; and (2) house, preserve, care for and display or exhibit property received by an institution administered by the museum director. (NRS 381.0063) Section 3 of this bill removes the authority of the Board to make determinations regarding such programs and eliminates the requirement that actions related to property received by an institution be subject to the sole discretion of the Board. Close digest Existing law establishes certain museums and historical societies as institutions of the Division of Museums and History of the Department of Tourism and Cultural Affa