Fair Housing
What is the Nevada Commission on Equal Rights established to do?
ATo license real estate agents who specialize in fair housing
BTo investigate and adjudicate civil rights complaints including housing discrimination, and to educate Nevadans about civil rights protections✓ Correct
CTo set commission rates for fair housing transactions
DTo prosecute criminal violations of fair housing law
Explanation
The Nevada Equal Rights Commission (NERC) is the state agency charged with investigating and resolving civil rights complaints — including housing discrimination based on protected classes. It serves as Nevada's equivalent to HUD's local enforcement partner.
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