NRS 480.520: Authority of Director to expend appropriated money to purchase or otherwise obtain evidence; duty of State Controller; keeping of money.

1. The Director may, as he or she determines necessary, to assist local law enforcement agencies or the Investigation Division in the purchase of evidence and in employing persons other than peace officers to obtain evidence, expend money appropriated for such a purpose.

2. Upon receiving a written request from the Director for money appropriated pursuant to this section, the State Controller shall draw a warrant, payable to the Director, in an amount which does not exceed any limit set by the Legislature in the appropriation.

3. The Director may keep money drawn pursuant to this section in accounts in one or more banks or credit unions or in cash.