Nevada Revised Statutes Section 442.160 - Public Health and Safety

Duties of Administrator of Health Division.

1. The Administrator of the Health Division is the Administrative Officer of the Health Division with respect to the administration and enforcement of:

(a) The provisions of NRS 442.130 to 442.170, inclusive;

(b) The plan formulated and adopted for the purposes of NRS 442.130 to 442.170, inclusive; and

(c) All regulations necessary thereto and adopted by the State Board of Health.

2. The Administrator shall administer and enforce all regulations adopted by the State Board of Health for the efficient operation of the plan formulated by the State Board of Health and the Health Division for the purposes of NRS 442.130 to 442.170, inclusive.

3. The Administrator shall:

(a) Maintain his office in Carson City, Nevada, or elsewhere in the State as directed by the Director.

(b) Keep in his office all records, reports, papers, books and documents pertaining to the subjects of NRS 442.130 to 442.170, inclusive.

(c) If directed by the terms of the plan or by the Director, provide such medical, surgical or other services as are necessary to carry out the provisions of the plan and of NRS 442.130 to 442.170, inclusive.

4. The Administrator, with the assistance of the State Health Officer, shall make such reports, in such form and containing such information concerning the subjects of NRS 442.130 to 442.170, inclusive, as required by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

5. The Administrator shall, in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Secretary of Health and Human Services and of the Secretary of the Treasury, requisition and cause to be deposited with the State Treasurer all money allotted to this state by the Federal Government for the purposes of NRS 442.130 to 442.170, inclusive. The Administrator shall cause to be paid out of the State Treasury the money deposited for the purposes of NRS 442.130 to 442.170, inclusive.

Last modified: February 26, 2006