Nev. Rev. Stat. § 233F.010
Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 233F.020 to 233F.065, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 233F — State System of Communications
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Provisions
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 233F.015
“Administrator” defined
Repealed. (See chapter 294, Statutes of Nevada 2025, at page 1970.)
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 233F.020
“Agency” defined
“Agency” means an officer, board, commission, council, department, division, bureau or any other unit of government except the political subdivisions of this State.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 233F.030
“Board” defined
“Board” means the Information Technology Advisory Board.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 233F.035
Chief” defined
“Chief” means the Chief Information Officer of the Governor’s Technology Office within the Office of the Governor.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 233F.040
“Communication” defined
“Communication” means any transmission, emission or reception of signs, signals, writings, images or sounds which convey intelligence of any nature by wire, radio, optical or other electromagnetic systems.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 233F.055
“Department” defined
Repealed. (See chapter 294, Statutes of Nevada 2025, at page 1970.)
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 233F.059
“Division” defined
Repealed. (See chapter 294, Statutes of Nevada 2025, at page 1970.)
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 233F.0593
Network Transport Services Unit” defined
“Network Transport Services Unit” means the Network Transport Services Unit of the Network Services Division of the Office.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 233F.0595
Office” defined
“Office” means the Governor’s Technology Office within the Office of the Governor.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 233F.060
“State communications system” defined
“State communications system” means microwave equipment and associated facilities controlled by the Office and leased or used by state agencies, except the state telecommunications system.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 233F.065
“Unified Communications Unit” defined
“Unified Communications Unit” means the Unified Communications Unit of the Network Services Division of the Office.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 233F.080
Legislative findings and declaration
The Legislature finds and declares that a state communications system is vital to the security and welfare of the State during times of emergency and in the conduct of its regular business, and that economies may be realized by joint use of the system by all state agencies. It is the purpose of the Legislature that a s…
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 233F.110
Assignment of microwave channels; failure of agency to pay for or use channel; approval of equipment for microwave station; reimbursement for facilities and equipment consolidated into system
1. The Chief may, upon receiving a request for a microwave channel or channels from an agency, approve or disapprove that request. If the request is approved, the Office shall assign a channel or channels to the agency at a cost which reflects the actual share of costs incurred for services provided to the agency, in a…
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 233F.115
Designation of microwave channel for use by fire services
The Chief shall designate at least one microwave channel of the state communications system for use by the fire services.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 233F.116
Limitation on taking over communications system of agency
The Office shall not take over the communications system of a state agency unless it does so pursuant to an agreement with the agency.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 233F.117
Extension of state communications system by state agency; approval of Chief
If a state agency other than the Network Transport Services Unit adds equipment which extends the state communications system to another location, the extension, if approved by the Chief, becomes part of the state communications system. An approved extension of the system is subject to the provisions of this chapter re…
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 233F.118
Addition of service which could be provided by private company
1. If the Chief considers a proposal to add a service to the state communications system which could be provided by a private company, the Chief shall: (a) Upon the request of a private company which is able to provide the service, provide notice of the proposal and a copy of the related specifications; (b) Prepare a s…
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 233F.150
State agencies to provide information and assistance to Chief
All state agencies shall provide the Chief with any information which the Chief requests for the purpose of implementing the provisions of this chapter except where the disclosure of such information is expressly prohibited by law, and otherwise cooperate and assist to the maximum extent possible in the development and…
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 233F.160
Agreements concerning facilities; fees; gifts
1. The Office may be substituted as the contracting party for a state agency in existing agreements entered into by the agency respecting shared facilities for communications. If substituted, the Office succeeds to all the rights and obligations of the substituted agency created by the agreement. 2. The Office may coll…
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 233F.170
Emergency control of system
In the event of any emergency, the Governor may direct the Office of Emergency Management within the Office of the Governor to assume control over all or part of the state communications system.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 233F.260
Duty of Board to advise Unified Communications Unit
The Board shall provide advice to the Unified Communications Unit on the use of telecommunications by the State Government, including: 1. The development of policies, standards, plans and designs; 2. The procurement of systems, facilities and services; 3. The integration of telecommunications systems with other state a…
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 233F.270
Duties of Unified Communications Unit concerning state telecommunications system and switchboards for state offices
1. The Unified Communications Unit, with the advice of the Board, shall: (a) Plan, carry out and administer a state telecommunications system. When available at a competitive cost, the Unified Communications Unit shall use the facilities of telephone companies providing local exchange service. (b) Make arrangements for…