Nevada Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs

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The Nevada Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs is a state government agency in Nevada that focuses on the promotion and regulation of Nevada's tourism and cultural industries and landmarks. [1] [2]

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History

The department was the result of a merge between the existing commission on tourism and the Nevada Department of Cultural Affairs. [3] The commission on tourism was founded in 1983, consisting of two divisions, a tourism division and a publication division. [4] The latter published the Nevada Magazine, which has been in circulation since 1936 after it was first published by the state highway department under the name Nevada Highway and Parks. [5]

The Nevada Department of Cultural Affairs was originally known as the Department of Museums, Library, and Arts and was founded in 1993. [6] The current structure of the newly merged department was put in place following a 2011 Nevada statute. Within this structure, the commission of tourism remained as a separate entity under the supervision of the Nevada Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs. [7]

Divisions

The department consists of seven divisions, which are the following: [7]

  1. The Division of Tourism
  2. The Division of Museums and History
  3. The Board of Museums and History
  4. The Nevada Arts Council
  5. The Nevada Indian Commission
  6. The Board of the Nevada Arts Council
  7. The Commission on Tourism

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References

  1. ↑ "Nevada Division of Tourism – Nevada Industry Partners". travelnevada.biz. Retrieved 2021-07-09.
  2. ↑ "Nevada Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs". Nevada Department of Veterans Services. Retrieved 2021-07-09.
  3. ↑ ThisIsReno (2011-12-21). "Archer named information officer for Nevada Cultural Affairs". This Is Reno. Retrieved 2021-07-09.
  4. ↑ "1983 Statutes of Nevada, Pages 961-1204". www.leg.state.nv.us. Retrieved 2021-07-09.
  5. ↑ "Nevada Magazine History – Nevada Magazine". nevadamagazine.com. Retrieved 2021-07-09.
  6. ↑ "1993 Statutes of Nevada, Pages 1401-1600". www.leg.state.nv.us. Retrieved 2021-07-09.
  7. 1 2 "NRS: CHAPTER 231 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TOURISM AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS". www.leg.state.nv.us. Retrieved 2021-07-09.


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