There are 85 new laws passed by the legislature and signed by Governor Lombardo that are now in effect as of the new year. These laws cover a wide range of subjects.
AB45 Section 6 created a Student Loan Repayment for Providers of Health Care in Underserved Communities Program to repay student loans of qualified health care providers who commit to work in certain communities.
AB53 increases the fines on retailers selling tobacco products to anyone under 21. Previously, first and second offenders were issued a warning. Now, $2,500 is permissible for a first offense, $5,000 for a second offense, and $7,500 for a third. Subsequent violations within two years could result in a $10,000 fine.
AB56 prohibits a driver yielding the right of way to an emergency vehicle from stopping on the shoulder of the road. The driver should stop as close as possible to the right-hand edge of the road, leaving the shoulder free for other official vehicles responding to the emergency.
AB161 aims to help improve understanding between law enforcement officers and individuals with a communication impairment. It is now possible, for a fee, to have a symbol added to the individual’s driver's license to inform the officer of the impairment.
AB289 authorizes using natural organic reduction for the disposition of human remains.
AB342 codifies into statute the existing regulation that a cannabis establishment agent verify the consumer's age by checking a government-issued ID containing a photograph using an ID scanner approved by the Cannabis Compliance Board before selling cannabis or cannabis products to a consumer.
SB 161 prohibits an insurance company from requiring an insured individual to obtain prior authorization before receiving a contraceptive drug.
SB162 establishes the Nevada Pesticide Act, which bans using neonicotinoid pesticides in non-agricultural products and aims to help bees and other pollinators rebound from severe population declines.
SB277 changes the amount of marijuana a person can possess from one ounce to two and a half ounces. Also, the amount of concentrated cannabis is now a quarter ounce.
SB311 allows for the transfer of a tag for hunting big game mammals to anyone under 16.
SB423 allows anyone cited for driving a motorcycle without a valid motorcycle license, endorsement, or permit to complete a motorcycle safety course within nine months instead of a fine.
For more information on any of these bills and the complete listing of the new legislation taking effect, visit https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/Nelis/REL/82nd2023/Bills/Effective/2024-01-01.
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