Governor Directives and Declarations (Archived)

Reopening/Stay At Home/Social Distancing/Stop the Spread

• Declaration of Emergency Directive 021 – Phase Two Reopening (5/28/2020)
  • Re-Opening Response Plan (7/1/2020)
  • Phase Two Reopening: General Guidance (revised 7/17/2020)
  • Phase Two Reopening: Industry-Specific Guidance (revised 8/11/2020)
• Declaration of Emergency Directive 018 – Phase One Reopening (5/7/2020)
  • Phase One Reopening: General Guidance
  • Phase One Reopening: Industry-Specific Guidance (REVISED 5/15/2020)
• Declaration of Emergency Directive 017 (5/01/2020)
  • Nevada Health Response: Governor Sisolak signs directive to protect Nevadans from garnishment of COVID-19 related funds (5/01/2020)
• Declaration of Emergency Directive 016 (4/29/2020)
  • Governor Sisolak Guidance: Directive 016 (4/29/2020)
  • Governor Sisolak Guidance: Directive 016 – Best Practices for Golf Courses (4/29/2020)
  • Curbside Commerce Safety Protocols (4/29/2020)
  • Nevada Health Response: Governor Sisolak announces extension Stay at Home directive with initial easing of restrictions (4/29/2020)
• Declaration of Emergency Directive 013 (4/8/2020)
  • Press release – Governor Steve Sisolak announces expansion of social distancing emergency directives
  • Governor Sisolak Guidance – Directive 013 (4/8/2020)
• Stay At Home Order – Declaration of Emergency Directive 010 (4/01/2020)
  • Governor Sisolak announces Stay at Home directive, extends closure date to the end of April (4/01/2020)
• Gatherings and Recreation Areas – Declaration of Emergency Directive 007 (3/24/2020)
  • Governor Sisolak Guidance: Directive 007 (3/24/2020)
  • Governor Sisolak Guía: Directiva 007 – Reuniones (3/24/2020)
  • Translated to Telugu (4/24)
  • Translated to Hindi (4/24)
• Nevada Health Response COVID-19 Risk Mitigation Initiative (3/17/2020)
  • Governor Sisolak Announces COVID-19 Risk Mitigation Initiatives (3/17/2020)
  • Translated to Spanish
  • Translated to Tigrinya
  • Translated to Amharic

Other Directives and Declarations from Governor Sisolak and State of Nevada Executive Department

• Governor Directive 032 – DMV expiration date extensions
• Governor Directive 020 – Virtual Public Participation in Parole Hearings (5/21/2020)
  • Press release – Governor Sisolak Announces Board of Parole Commissioners to allow for virtual public participation in hearings for eligible inmates
• Governor Sisolak declares State of Fiscal Emergency due to COVID-19 pandemic (5/11/2020)
  • Declaration of Fiscal Emergency (5/11/2020)
• Public Meetings – Declaration of Emergency Directive 006 (3/22/2020)
• Department of Motor Vehicles and Licenses – Declaration of Emergency Directive 004 (3/20/2020)
• Public Utilities Commission Information
• Declaration of Emergency (3/12/2020)
  • Governor Sisolak Declares State of Emergency in Response to COVID-19 (3/13/2020)
• Governor Sisolak announces COVID-19 Response, Relief & Recovery Task Force (RRR) to be led by Jim Murren

Schools

• Declaration of Emergency Directive 022 – K-12 School Re-Opening for Summer Learning and Activities (6/9/2020)
  • Nevada’s Path Forward: A Framework for a Safe, Efficient, and Equitable Return to School Buildings
  • Nevada Summer Learning & Activity Guidance
  • Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association Re-Opening Guidance
• School Closure through the end of calendar school year 2019-2020 – Declaration of Emergency Directive 015 – (4/28/2020)
• School Closure thru April 30, Graduation, Long-Distance Learning – Declaration of Emergency Directive 014 (4/14/2020)
  • Nevada Department of Education Directive 014 Release (4/15/2020)
• School Closure thru April 16, Distance Learning – Declaration of Emergency Directive 005 (3/20/2020)
• School Closure thru April 6 – Declaration of Emergency Directive (3/15/2020)

Nevada National Guard Activation and Assistance

• National Guard Activation – Declaration of Emergency Directive 012 (4/1/2020)
• Governor Sisolak activates national guard, signs directive to bring relief to healthcare professionals (4/1/2020)

Evictions, Mortgage/Rent and Housing

• Directive 031 – Extension of Residential Evictions Moratorium (08-31-2020)
  • Guidance for Tenants and Landlords Under Directive 031 – FAQs
  • Orientación para inquilinos y propietarios según la Directiva 031 – Preguntas frecuentes
• Directive 025 – Gradual Lift of Evictions Moratorium (06-25-2020)
  • Guidance for Tenants under Directive 025 – FAQs
  • Guidance for Landlords and Tenants – General FAQs
  • Guidance for Landlords under Directive 025 – FAQs
  • Lease Addendum and Promissory Note for Rental Arrearages Due to COVID-19
  • Guidance for Commercial Properties under Directive 025 – FAQs
  • Directive 025 Reference Chart
• Eviction Relief for Nevadans (4/07/2020)
• Governor Sisolak Guidance: Directive 008 – Evictions (UPDATED) (3/29/2020)
  • Gobernador Sisolak Directiva 008 – Desalojos de Viviendas (UPDATED) (3/29/2020)
• Mortgage assistance during COVID-19 outbreak (Updated) (4/20/2020)
• Governor Sisolak, Attorney General Ford, State Treasurer Conine announced housing stability measures amid COVID-19 public health crisis (3/29/2020)
• Declaration of Emergency Directive 008 (3/29/2020)

Business: Essential/Non-essential, Assistance, Etc.

• Declaration of Emergency 027 (7/10/2020)
  • Guidance on Directive 027: Elevated Disease Transmission Criteria
  • Nevada’s County COVID-19 Elevated Disease Transmission Tracker
• Directive 019 – Dept. of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation Allowed to Hire Non-Merit Staff to Assist with Unemployment Claims (5/11/2020)
• Governor Sisolak Guidance: Directive 003 – Essential & Non-Essential Businesses (UPDATED) (4/16/2020)
  • All Guidance Issued on Directives 003 and 013 – Essential and Non-Essential Businesses (4/16/2020)
• Guidance on Grocery Store Personnel – from Nevada Health Response (4/14/2020)
  • Guidance on Protecting Grocery Store Personnel – from Nevada Dept. of Health and Human Services (4/8/2020)
• Professional Medical Licensing – Declaration of Emergency Directive 011 (4/1/2020)
• Legal Actions and Business License Expiration – Declaration of Emergency Directive 009 (Revised) (4/2/2020)
• Legal Actions and Business License Expiration – Declaration of Emergency Directive 009 (3/31/2020)
  • Governor Sisolak Signs Directive Related to Legal Proceedings, Permits, and Licenses (3/31/2020)
• Governor Sisolak Guidance: Directive 003 – Essential & Non-Essential Businesses (UPDATED) (4/16/2020)
  • Governor Sisolak Guidance: Directive 003 – Essential Status Clarification for Funeral Homes (4/6/2020)
  • Gobernador Sisolak Directiva 003 – Las Empresas Esenciales (3/27/2020)
  • Declaration of Emergency Directive 003- Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores (3/22/2020)
  • Declaration of Emergency Directive 003 (3/20/2020)
  • Essential/Non-Essential Business Emergency Regulations (3/20/2020)
• Closure of Casinos, Gaming – Declaration of Emergency Directive 002 (3/18/2020)
• Child Care is ‘Essential Business’ in Nevada

Pharmacy Regulations

• Nevada State Board of Pharmacy Prescription Medications during COVID-19
• Nevada State Board of Pharmacy COVID-19 Information