Lease of state land to certain nonprofit organizations or educational institutions for reduced charge; approval of lease; determination of rent; waiver of fee; exclusions.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 322.065
in effect1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, land may be leased pursuant to NRS 322.060 to:
(a) A nonprofit organization that is recognized as exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and is affiliated by contract or other written agreement with an agency of this State; or
(b) A public educational institution,
Ê under such terms and for such consideration as the Administrator of the Division of State Lands of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, as ex officio State Land Registrar, determines reasonable based upon the costs and benefits to the State and the recommendation of the persons who approve the lease.
2. To lease property pursuant to this section, at least two of the following persons must approve the lease and establish the recommended amount of rent to be received for the property:
(a) The Administrator of the Division of State Lands of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, as ex officio State Land Registrar.
(b) The Administrator of the State Public Works Division of the Department of Administration.
(c) The Director of the Department of Human Services or a person designated by the Director.
Ê Such persons shall render a decision on an application to lease property pursuant to this section within 60 days after the application is filed with the Administrator of the Division of State Lands.
3. In determining the amount of rent for the lease of property pursuant to this section, consideration must be given to:
(a) The amount the lessee is able to pay;
(b) Whether the property will be used by the lessee to perform a service of value to members of the general public; and
(c) Whether the service to be performed on the property will be of assistance to any agency of this State.
4. The State Land Registrar may waive any fee for the consideration of an application submitted pursuant to this section.
5. The provisions of this section do not apply to property granted to the State by the Federal Government and held in trust by the State for educational purposes.
Source: NV Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/NRS-322.htmlFetched: 10/4/2026