Government & City Services

Laws governing the State of Nevada are passed by the Nevada Legislature, then signed into law or vetoed by the governor. Local Nevada governments also make rules and regulations for their jurisdictions.

Nevada citizens can participate in the Medical Marijuana Program and obtain legal permission to use marijuana as a treatment for certain medical conditions.

The Nevada Legislature meets on a biennial basis (every two years) and is one of only six states with legislatures on this schedule. The Legislature is composed of a 42 member Assembly and a 21 member Senate. Biennial regular sessions are limited to 120 days.

The 76th regular session of the Nevada Legislature begins on February 7, 2011. Biennial (every two years) sessions of the Nevada Legislature are limited by law to 120 days. The Nevada Legislature is composed of a 42 member Assembly and a 21 member Senate. The Governor may call special sessions of the Legislature if the need arises between...

The Nevada Sex Offender Registry provides an online searchable database that allows citizens to learn about and find registered sex offenders in their neighborhood and area.

Brothels have legally existed in Nevada since the 1800s. Under current Nevada law, it is a county option whether or not to allow legal brothels to operate within their jurisdictions. Counties with 400,000 or more residents are prohibited from having legal prostitution. Both Washoe and Clark Counties exceed this limit while the remainder of...

Government buildings in Reno, Nevada, are a mix of historic structures and newer, modern facilities. Reno's government buildings include city, county, and federal offices.

The 2010 Special Session of the Nevada State Legislature solved Nevada's $800+ million budget deficite - for now. When the next regular session convenes on on February 7, 2011, projections indicate law makers will be facing up to a $3 billion hole in the state budget.

Here are things you should know about Nevada liquor, including the legal drinking age, hours bars can be open, and who can be served alcohol.

Reno domestic partners who register with the Nevada Secretary of State can receive certificates of domestic partnership and be extended rights similar to those extended to married couples. Certificates are available to couples living together regardless of gender or sexual orientation.

Pot farms are a serious hazard on public lands in Nevada. Learn what to look for, how to stay safe, and how to avoid trouble if you should come across an illegal marijuana garden growing operation when out and about on Nevada's vast tracts of public land.