1. There is hereby created an award to be known as the Nevada Medal of Distinction. 2. Each year the Nevada Medal of Distinction must be awarded to: (a) One person who is living and has made a significant and lasting contribution to the State of Nevada; and (b) One person who is deceased and during his or her lifetime made a significant and lasting contribution to the State of Nevada. 3. The Nevada Medal of Distinction may not be awarded to a person more than once or to an elected officer during his or her term. (Added to NRS by 2023, 2786)
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