Nevada Revised Statutes 462.015 – Declaration of public policy
The Legislature hereby finds, and declares to be the public policy of this state, that:
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 462.015
- Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
1. The operation of legitimate charitable lotteries and charitable games in this State by qualified organizations is beneficial to the general welfare of the residents of this state.
2. The benefits of charitable lotteries and charitable games:
(a) Are dependent upon ensuring that those charitable lotteries and charitable games are operated honestly and free from criminal and corruptive elements, and that the proceeds of those charitable lotteries and charitable games are expended to benefit the activities of charitable or nonprofit organizations in this State.
(b) Can be ensured through the regulation of the type of organizations authorized to operate those charitable lotteries and charitable games, the manner in which those charitable lotteries and charitable games are conducted and the manner in which the proceeds of those charitable lotteries and charitable games are expended.