Nev. Rev. Stat. § 706.074 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 706 / Section 706.074
“Hazardous material” defined
Status: in_force

“ Hazardous material ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 459.7024 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 706.235 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 706 / Section 706.235
Issuance of citation or notice of correction to driver of heavy-duty motor vehicle detained for violation; exception; disposition of unsafe vehicle
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 484A.805 , whenever a peace officer detains the driver of a heavy-duty motor vehicle for a violation of any provision of this chapter or any other specific statute or regulation relating to the equipment, lights, brakes, tires, mechanisms or safety appliances required of such a vehicle, the peace officer shall, in lieu of arresting the driver, prepare manually or electronically and issue a citation, a notice of correction, or both. If a notice of correction is issued, it must set forth the violation with particularity and specify the corrective action which must be taken.

2. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 484A.805 , if, at the time of the issuance of a citation or a notice of correction, the peace officer determines that the vehicle is unsafe and poses an immediate threat to the life of the driver or any other person upon a public highway, the peace officer may require that the vehicle be taken to the nearest garage or other place where the vehicle may be safely repaired. If the vehicle is transporting wet concrete or other perishable cargo and does not pose an immediate threat to life, and if the destination of the vehicle is within a distance of not more than 15 miles, the peace officer shall not delay the vehicle for more than 15 minutes and shall permit the vehicle to proceed to its destination and unload its cargo. Upon the arrival of the vehicle at its destination, the peace officer may order that the vehicle be taken, after the cargo of the vehicle has been unloaded, to the nearest garage or other place where the vehicle may be safely repaired.

3. As used in this section: (a) “ Heavy-duty motor vehicle ” means a motor vehicle which: (1) Has a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or more; and (2) Is owned or leased by or otherwise used in the regular course of the business of a common, contract or private motor carrier. (b) “ Peace officer ” means: (1) A peace officer or an inspector of the Department of Motor Vehicles or Department of Public Safety; or (2) A sheriff, peace officer or traffic officer assisting in the enforcement of the provisions of this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 706.461 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 706 / Section 706.461
Investigation of operations and advertising; hearing; order to cease and desist
Status: in_force

When:

1. A complaint has been filed with the Authority alleging that any vehicle is being operated without a certificate of public convenience and necessity or contract carrier's permit as required by NRS 706.011 to 706.791 , inclusive; or

2. The Authority has reason to believe that any: (a) Person is advertising to provide: (1) The services of a fully regulated carrier in intrastate commerce; or (2) Towing services, without including the number of the person's certificate of public convenience and necessity or permit in each advertisement; or (b) Provision of NRS 706.011 to 706.791 , inclusive, is being violated,

the Authority shall investigate the operations or advertising and may, after a hearing, order the owner or operator of the vehicle or the person advertising to cease and desist from any operation or advertising in violation of NRS 706.011 to 706.791 , inclusive. The Authority shall enforce compliance with the order pursuant to the powers vested in the Authority by NRS 706.011 to 706.791 , inclusive, or by other law.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 711.265 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 711 / Section 711.265
Destruction of or interference with certain facilities or transmissions of video service provider prohibited; penalty; civil damages
Status: in_force

1. Any person who: (a) By the attachment of a ground wire, or by any other contrivance, willfully destroys the insulation of a wire, cable, conduit, line or similar facility of a video service provider or interrupts the transmission of the electric current through such a wire, cable, conduit, line or similar facility; (b) Willfully interferes with the use of such a wire, cable, conduit, line or similar facility or obstructs or postpones the transmission of any message or signal over such a wire, cable, conduit, line or similar facility; or (c) Procures or advises any such injury, interference or obstruction, is guilty of a public offense, as prescribed in NRS 193.155 , proportionate to the value of any property damaged, altered, removed or destroyed and in no event less than a misdemeanor.

2. Any person who violates the provisions of subsection 1 is, in addition to the penalty set forth in that subsection, liable to the video service provider injured by such conduct in a civil action for all damages occasioned thereby.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 711.490 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 711 / Section 711.490
Incumbent cable operator: Procedure to operate under local franchise in lieu of obtaining certificate
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, if an incumbent cable operator elects pursuant to NRS 711.480 to continue to operate within a service area pursuant to a local franchise: (a) The incumbent cable operator must comply with the local franchise and all applicable provisions of this chapter while the local franchise is in effect for that service area; (b) The local franchise is not effective for that service area on or after the date on which the local franchise expires; and (c) The local government may not renew or extend the term of the local franchise for that service area. To operate within that service area on or after the date on which the local franchise expires, the incumbent cable operator must apply for and obtain a certificate of authority in the same manner as any other video service provider. If the incumbent cable operator is issued a certificate of authority for that service area while operating pursuant to the local franchise, the certificate does not become effective until the date on which the local franchise expires.

2. If an incumbent cable operator elects pursuant to NRS 711.480 to continue to operate within a service area pursuant to a local franchise and the service area is located entirely within the territorial boundaries of a county whose population is less than 100,000: (a) The incumbent cable operator must comply with the local franchise and all applicable provisions of this chapter while the local franchise is in effect for that service area; and (b) The local government may renew or extend the term of the local franchise for that service area, provided that the terms and conditions of the renewal or extension do not conflict with or are not otherwise inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter or the purposes and objectives of this chapter. To operate within that service area on or after the date on which the local franchise expires without renewal or extension, the incumbent cable operator must apply for and obtain a certificate of authority in the same manner as any other video service provider. If the incumbent cable operator is issued a certificate of authority for that service area while operating pursuant to the local franchise, the certificate does not become effective until the date on which the local franchise expires without renewal or extension.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 706.096 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 706 / Section 706.096
“Motor vehicle” defined
Status: in_force

“Motor vehicle” means every vehicle which is self-propelled, but not operated on rails, used upon a highway for the purpose of transporting persons or property.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 704.7988 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 704 / Section 704.7988
Modifications recommended by the Commission; actions by utility
Status: in_force

If the Commission deems inadequate any portion of a transmission infrastructure for a clean energy economy plan or any amendment to the plan, the Commission, as provided in NRS 704.751 , may recommend to the electric utility a modification of that portion of the plan or amendment, and the electric utility may:

1. Accept the modification; or

2. Withdraw the proposed plan or amendment.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 706.311 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 706 / Section 706.311
Motor carriers and operators of tow cars required to provide reasonably adequate service and facilities; charges required to be just and reasonable; unjust and unreasonable charges unlawful
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, every common and contract motor carrier is required to furnish reasonably adequate service and facilities, and all transportation charges made by any such carrier must be just and reasonable.

2. Every operator of a tow car is required to furnish reasonably adequate service and facilities, and all charges assessed for towing services performed without the prior consent of the owner of the vehicle or the person authorized by the owner to operate the vehicle must be just and reasonable.

3. Every unjust and unreasonable charge for service by any such carrier or operator of a tow car is prohibited and shall be deemed to be unlawful.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 711.270 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 711 / Section 711.270
Unauthorized interception or receipt of program, service or signal of video service provider prohibited; penalties
Status: in_force

1. It is unlawful for a person knowingly, with the intent to intercept or receive a program or other service provided by a video service provider and without the authorization of the provider, to: (a) Make a connection or attach a device to a line or other facility of the provider; (b) Purchase or possess a device or kit designed to intercept or receive a program or other service provided by the provider; (c) Make or maintain a modification to a device installed by or with the authorization of the provider to intercept or receive a program or other service provided by the provider; or (d) Manufacture, import, distribute, advertise, sell, lease, offer to sell or lease, or possess with the intent to sell or lease a device designed to decode, descramble, intercept or otherwise make intelligible a signal encoded by the provider.

2. Unless a greater penalty is provided in NRS 711.265 : (a) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b), a person who violates paragraph (a), (b) or (c) of subsection 1 is guilty of a misdemeanor. (b) A person who violates paragraph (a), (b) or (c) of subsection 1 for commercial advantage, whether direct or indirect, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor. (c) A person who violates paragraph (d) of subsection 1: (1) If the violation involves nine or fewer devices, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor. (2) If the violation involves 10 or more devices, is guilty of a category D felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 704.7319 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 704 / Section 704.7319
General rate proceedings filed before June 1, 2018, which include request to recover certain costs
Status: in_force

If, in any general rate proceeding filed by an electric utility before June 1, 2018, the utility includes a request for recovery of any amount related to the implementation of an emissions reduction and capacity replacement plan and recovery of such an amount would result in an increase in the electric utility's total revenue requirement of more than 5 percent, the utility must propose a method or mechanism by which such excess may be mitigated. The Commission may accept or reject such a rate method or mechanism. If the mitigation method or mechanism is approved by the Commission, the utility shall record any deferred revenue in a regulatory asset account and may calculate carrying charges on the unamortized balance of the regulatory asset.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 701B.600 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 701B / Section 701B.600
Duty of utility to administer Program according to annual plan; recovery of costs by utility
Status: in_force

<Section expires by limitation effective Dec. 31, 2025.>

1. Each utility shall carry out and administer the Wind Demonstration Program within its service area in accordance with its annual plan as approved by the Commission pursuant to NRS 701B.610 .

2. A utility may recover its reasonable and prudent costs, including, without limitation, customer incentives, that are associated with carrying out and administering the Program within its service area by seeking recovery of those costs in an appropriate proceeding before the Commission pursuant to NRS 704.110 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 703.196 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 703 / Section 703.196
Disclosure and confidentiality of records and other property of public utilities and certain entities subject to examination
Status: in_force

1. Any books, accounts, records, minutes, papers and property of any public utility, alternative seller, provider of discretionary natural gas service or provider of new electric resources that are subject to examination pursuant to NRS 703.190 or 703.195 and are made available to the Commission, any officer or employee of the Commission, an affected governmental entity, any officer or employee of an affected governmental entity, the Bureau of Consumer Protection in the Office of the Attorney General or any other person under the condition that the disclosure of such information to the public be withheld or otherwise limited, must not be disclosed to the public unless the Commission first determines that the disclosure is justified.

2. The Commission shall take such actions as are necessary to protect the confidentiality of such information, including, without limitation: (a) Granting such protective orders as it deems necessary; and (b) Holding closed hearings to receive or examine such information.

3. If the Commission closes a hearing to receive or examine such information, it shall: (a) Restrict access to the records and transcripts of such hearings without the prior approval of the Commission or an order of a court of competent jurisdiction authorizing access to the records or transcripts; and (b) Prohibit any participant at such a hearing from disclosing such information without the prior authorization of the Commission.

4. A representative of the Regulatory Operations Staff of the Commission and the Bureau of Consumer Protection: (a) May attend any closed hearing held pursuant to this section; and (b) Have access to any records or other information determined to be confidential pursuant to this section.

5. The Commission shall consider in an open meeting whether the information reviewed or examined in a closed hearing may be disclosed without revealing the confidential subject matter of the information. To the extent the Commission determines the information may be disclosed, the information must become a part of the records available to the public. Information which the Commission determines may not be disclosed must be kept under seal.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 704.7828 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 704 / Section 704.7828
Regulations; authority to carry forward or sell excess electricity; enforcement; administrative fines
Status: in_force

1. The Commission shall adopt regulations to carry out and enforce the provisions of NRS 704.7801 to 704.7828 , inclusive. The regulations adopted by the Commission may include any enforcement mechanisms which are necessary and reasonable to ensure that each provider of electric service complies with its portfolio standard. Such enforcement mechanisms may include, without limitation, the imposition of administrative fines.

2. If a provider exceeds the portfolio standard for any calendar year: (a) The Commission shall authorize the provider to carry forward to subsequent calendar years for the purpose of complying with the portfolio standard for those subsequent calendar years any excess kilowatt-hours of electricity that the provider generates, acquires or saves from portfolio energy systems or efficiency measures; (b) By more than 10 percent but less than 25 percent of the amount of portfolio energy credits necessary to comply with its portfolio standard for the subsequent calendar year, the provider may sell any portfolio energy credits which are in excess of 10 percent of the amount of portfolio energy credits necessary to comply with its portfolio standard for the subsequent calendar year; and (c) By 25 percent or more of the amount of portfolio energy credits necessary to comply with its portfolio standard for the subsequent calendar year, the provider shall use reasonable efforts to sell any portfolio energy credits which are in excess of 25 percent of the amount of portfolio energy credits necessary to comply with its portfolio standard for the subsequent calendar year. Any money received by a provider from the sale of portfolio energy credits pursuant to paragraphs (b) and (c) must be credited against the provider's costs for purchased fuel and purchased power pursuant to NRS 704.187 in the same calendar year in which the money is received, less any verified administrative costs incurred by the provider to make the sale, including any costs incurred to qualify the portfolio energy credits for potential sale regardless of whether such sales are made.

3. If a provider does not comply with its portfolio standard for any calendar year and the Commission has not exempted the provider from the requirements of its portfolio standard pursuant to NRS 704.7821 or 704.78213 , the Commission shall require the provider to carry forward to subsequent calendar years the amount of the deficiency in kilowatt-hours of electricity that the provider does not generate, acquire or save from portfolio energy systems or efficiency measures during a calendar year in violation of its portfolio standard.

4. If the Commission has not exempted a provider from the requirements of its portfolio standard pursuant to NRS 704.7821 or 704.78213 and the provider does not comply with its portfolio standard: (a) During any calendar year after 2018 but before 2030, and did not comply with its portfolio standard for the 2 immediately preceding calendar years; or (b) During calendar year 2030 or any subsequent calendar year, the Commission may impose an administrative fine against the provider or take other administrative action against the provider, or do both.

5. Except as otherwise provided in subsections 4 and 6, the Commission may impose an administrative fine against a provider based upon: (a) Each kilowatt-hour of electricity that the provider does not generate, acquire or save from portfolio energy systems or efficiency measures during a calendar year in violation of its portfolio standard; or (b) Any other reasonable formula adopted by the Commission.

6. If a provider sells any portfolio energy credits pursuant to paragraph (b) or (c) of subsection 2 in any calendar year in which the Commission determines that the provider did not comply with its portfolio standard, the Commission shall not make any adjustment to the provider's expenses or revenues and shall not impose on the provider any administrative fine authorized by this section for that calendar year if: (a) In the calendar year immediately preceding the calendar year in which the portfolio energy credits were sold, the amount of portfolio energy credits held by the provider and attributable to electricity generated, acquired or saved from portfolio energy systems or efficiency measures by the provider exceeded the amount of portfolio energy credits necessary to comply with the provider's portfolio standard by more than 10 percent; (b) The price received for any portfolio energy credits sold by the provider was not lower than the most recent value of portfolio energy credits, net of any energy value if the price was for bundled energy and credits, as determined by reference to the last long-term renewable purchased power agreements approved by the Commission in the most recent proceeding that included such agreements; and (c) The provider would have complied with the portfolio standard in the relevant year even after the sale of portfolio energy credits based on the load forecast of the provider at the time of the sale.

7. In the aggregate, the administrative fines imposed against a provider for all violations of its portfolio standard for a single calendar year must not exceed the amount which is necessary and reasonable to ensure that the provider complies with its portfolio standard, as determined by the Commission.

8. If the Commission imposes an administrative fine against a utility provider: (a) The administrative fine is not a cost of service of the utility provider; (b) The utility provider shall not include any portion of the administrative fine in any application for a rate adjustment or rate increase; and (c) The Commission shall not allow the utility provider to recover any portion of the administrative fine from its retail customers.

9. All administrative fines imposed and collected pursuant to this section must be deposited in the State General Fund.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 701.768 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.768
Establishment and amendment of minimum standards for regulated appliances and methods for verifying compliance; effective date; prohibition on sale, lease, rental or installation for compensation of new noncompliant appliances; regulations
Status: in_force

1. Not later than October 1, 2022, the Director shall adopt regulations establishing minimum standards of energy efficiency for regulated appliances and methods for verifying whether a regulated appliance complies with those standards.

2. On and after July 1, 2023, a new regulated appliance may not be sold, leased or rented in this State, or offered for sale, lease or rent in this State, unless it meets or exceeds the minimum standards of energy efficiency established by the Director pursuant to subsection 1. If the Director amends the regulations adopted pursuant to subsection 1 to establish more stringent standards of energy efficiency for regulated appliances, the Director shall establish an effective date for such amended regulations which must be not earlier than 365 days after the date on which the amended regulations are filed with the Secretary of State pursuant to NRS 233B.070 .

3. On and after January 1, 2024, a new regulated appliance may not be installed for compensation in this State unless it meets or exceeds the minimum standards of energy efficiency established by the Director pursuant to subsection 1. If the Director amends the regulations adopted pursuant to subsection 1 to establish more stringent standards of energy efficiency for new regulated appliances, beginning 1 year after the amended regulations are filed with the Secretary of State pursuant to NRS 233B.070 , it shall be unlawful to install for compensation in this State a new regulated appliance that does not meet or exceed the more stringent standards of energy efficiency adopted by the Director.

4. The minimum standards of energy efficiency for regulated appliances adopted by the Director pursuant to subsection 1 must meet or exceed the following standards: (a) An air purifier which is not an industrial air purifier must meet the following requirements as measured in accordance with version 2.0 of the “ENERGY STAR Product Specification for Room Air Cleaners” adopted by the United States Environmental Protection Agency: (1) The clean air delivery rate for smoke must be not less than 30 cubic feet per minute; (2) For models with a clean air delivery rate for smoke that is less than 100 cubic feet per minute, the clean air delivery rate per watt for smoke must be not less than 1.7 cubic feet per minute; (3) For models with a clean air delivery rate for smoke that is 100 or more but less than 150 cubic feet per minute, the clean air delivery rate per watt for smoke must be not less than 1.9 cubic feet per minute; (4) For models with a clean air delivery rate for smoke that is 150 or more cubic feet per minute, the clean air delivery rate per watt for smoke must be not less than 2.0 cubic feet per minute; (5) For ozone-emitting models, the measured ozone must be not more than 50 parts per billion; (6) For models with a wireless fidelity network connection enabled by default when shipped, the energy consumed when in partial on mode power must be not more than 2 watts; and (7) For models without a wireless fidelity network connection enabled by default when shipped, the energy consumed when in partial on mode must be not more than 1 watt. (b) Commercial dishwashers included in the scope of version 2.0 of the “ENERGY STAR Program Requirements Product Specification for Commercial Dishwashers” must meet the eligibility criteria of that specification. (c) Commercial fryers included in the scope of version 2.0 of the “ENERGY STAR Program Requirements Product Specification for Commercial Fryers” must meet the criteria of that specification. (d) Commercial hot food holding cabinets included in the scope of version 2.0 of the “ENERGY STAR Program Requirements Product Specification for Commercial Hot Food Holding Cabinets” must meet the criteria of that specification. (e) Commercial ovens included in the scope of version 2.2 of the “ENERGY STAR Program Requirements Product Specification for Commercial Ovens” must meet the criteria of that specification. (f) Commercial steam cookers included in the scope of version 1.2 of the “ENERGY STAR Program Requirements Product Specification for Commercial Steam Cookers” must meet the criteria of that specification. (g) Computers and computer monitors must meet the requirements set forth in section 1605.3(v) of Title 20 of the California Code of Regulations as in effect on January 1, 2020, and the test procedures for computers and computer monitors adopted by the Director must be in accordance with the testing method prescribed in section 1604(v) of Title 20 of the California Code of Regulations as in effect on January 1, 2020, except that the Director may elect to amend the test procedure to reflect changes to section 1604(v) of Title 20 of the California Code of Regulations that occur after January 1, 2020. (h) Electric vehicle supply equipment included in the scope of version 1.0 of the “ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment” must meet the eligibility criteria of that specification. (i) Gas fireplaces must: (1) Be capable of automatically extinguishing any pilot flame when the main gas burner flame is extinguished. (2) Prevent any ignition source for the main gas burner flame from operating continuously for more than 7 days. (3) If the gas fireplace is a heating gas fireplace, have a fireplace efficiency greater than or equal to 50 percent when tested in accordance with Standard No. P.4.1-15 of the Canadian Standards Association, “Testing Method for Measuring Annual Fireplace Efficiency.” (j) High color rendering index fluorescent lamps, cold temperature fluorescent lamps and impact-resistant fluorescent lamps must meet the minimum efficacy requirements contained in 10 C.F.R. § 430.32(n)(4) , as in effect on January 1, 2020, as measured in accordance with 10 C.F.R. Part 430, subpart B, Appendix R , “Uniform Test Method for Measuring Average Lamp Efficacy (LE), Color Rendering Index (CRI), and Correlated Color Temperature (CCT) of Electric Lamps,” as in effect on January 1, 2020. (k) Portable electric spas must meet the requirements of the “American National Standard for Portable Electric Spa Energy Efficiency,” ANSI/APSP/ICC 14-2019 of the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals. (l) In-line residential ventilating fans must have a fan motor efficacy of not less than 2.8 cubic feet per minute per watt. (m) Residential ventilating fans other than in-line residential ventilating fans must have a fan motor efficacy of not less than 1.4 cubic feet per minute per watt for airflows less than 90 cubic feet per minute and not less than 2.8 cubic feet per minute per watt for other airflows when tested in accordance with HVI Publication 916, “HVI Airflow Test Procedure,” of the Home Ventilating Institute. (n) Water coolers included in the scope of version 2.0 of the “ENERGY STAR Program Requirements Product Specification for Water Coolers” must have an on mode with no water draw energy consumption of the following values as measured in accordance with the test requirements of that specification: (1) Not more than 0.16 kilowatt-hours per day for cold only water coolers and cook and cold water coolers; (2) Not more than 0.87 kilowatt-hours per day for storage-type hot and cold water coolers; and (3) Not more than 0.18 kilowatt-hours per day for on-demand hot and cold water coolers.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 701B.590 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 701B / Section 701B.590
Regulations: Establishment of capacity goals and incentives; continued payment of incentives
Status: in_force

<Section expires by limitation effective Dec. 31, 2025.>

1. The Commission shall adopt regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of the Wind Energy Systems Demonstration Program Act, including, without limitation, regulations that establish: (a) The capacity goals for the Program. (b) A system of incentives that are based on rebates that decline as the installed cost of wind energy systems declines and as variables, including, without limitation, system size, installation costs, market conditions and access to federal, state and other financial incentives, may require. The system of incentives must provide: (1) Incentives for wind energy systems with a nameplate capacity of not more than 500 kilowatts; (2) That the amount of the incentive for a participant must be paid over time and be based on the performance of the wind energy system and the amount of electricity generated by the wind energy system; and (3) For a contract to be entered into between a participant and a utility, which must include, without limitation, provisions specifying: (I) The amount of the incentive the participant will receive from the utility; (II) The period in which the participant will receive an incentive from the utility, which must not exceed 5 years; (III) That the payments of an incentive to the participant must be made not more frequently than quarterly; and (IV) That a utility is not required to issue any new incentive on or after January 1, 2021, or make an incentive payment after December 31, 2025. (c) Reporting requirements for each utility that participates in the Program, which must include, without limitation, periodic reports of the average installed cost of the wind energy system, the cost to the utility of carrying out the Program and the effect of the Program on the rates paid by customers of the utility. (d) The procedure for claiming incentives, including, without limitation, the form and content of the incentive claim form. (e) The period for accepting applications, which must include a period during which a utility must accept additional applications if a previously approved applicant fails to install and energize a wind energy system within the time allowed by NRS 701B.615 . (f) The total incentive paid to a participant in the Program, which must not exceed 50 percent of the total installed cost of the wind energy system of the participant. (g) A requirement that an authorized representative of any public entity participating in the Program, including participation through a third-party ownership structure, must provide the identifying number described in NRS 338.013 for such project and certify in the application and upon final completion of the wind energy system that the public entity has complied with all applicable requirements of this chapter and chapter 338 of NRS . (h) A process pursuant to which the utility shall transmit to the Commission for inclusion in the public records of the Commission a copy of any application by a public entity or any related material requested by the Commission which includes any redacted personal identifying information of a customer.

2. A contract that is executed between a utility and a participant on or before December 31, 2021, providing for the payment to the participant of an incentive pursuant to subparagraph (2) of paragraph (b) of subsection 1 may provide for the continued payment of such an incentive after December 31, 2021, subject to the limitations prescribed by NRS 701B.005 and in accordance with regulations adopted by the Commission.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 701.545 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.545
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in NRS 701.545 to 701.595 , inclusive, the words and terms defined in NRS 701.550 to 701.570 , inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 706.4624 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 706 / Section 706.4624
Suspension of permit for failure to pay child support or comply with certain subpoenas or warrants; reinstatement of permit
Status: in_force

<See notes for changes to this section effective under certain conditions.>

1. If the Authority receives a copy of a court order issued pursuant to NRS 425.540 that provides for the suspension of all professional, occupational and recreational licenses, certificates and permits issued to a person who is the holder of a driver's permit, the Authority shall deem the driver's permit issued to that person to be suspended at the end of the 30th day after the date on which the court order was issued unless the Authority receives a letter issued to the holder of the driver's permit by the district attorney or other public agency pursuant to NRS 425.550 stating that the holder of the driver's permit has complied with the subpoena or warrant or has satisfied the arrearage pursuant to NRS 425.560 .

2. The Authority shall reinstate a driver's permit that has been suspended by a district court pursuant to NRS 425.540 if the Authority receives a letter issued by the district attorney or other public agency pursuant to NRS 425.550 to the person whose driver's permit was suspended stating that the person whose driver's permit was suspended has complied with the subpoena or warrant or has satisfied the arrearage pursuant to NRS 425.560 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 703.120 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 703 / Section 703.120
Principal and secondary offices; filing of documents at secondary office
Status: in_force

1. The Commission shall keep its principal office at Carson City, Nevada, in rooms provided by the Buildings and Grounds Section of the State Public Works Division of the Department of Administration and may maintain another office in Las Vegas, Nevada.

2. If an office is so maintained in Las Vegas, any document which is required to be filed with the Commission may be filed at its office in Las Vegas with the same effect as if it were filed at the office in Carson City.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 704.687 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 704 / Section 704.687
Limitations on exclusion from viewing of televised broadcasts of sporting or other special events; exception
Status: in_force

1. Except as provided in subsections 2 and 3, a televised broadcast of a sporting event or other special event originating within this state must not be excluded from viewing at the time it takes place by persons in the area of the event if all tickets available for sale are sold 24 hours or more before the event.

2. Except as provided in subsection 3, a televised broadcast of an athletic event governed by the National Collegiate Athletic Association or the Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women must not be excluded from viewing at the time it takes place by persons in the area of the event if all tickets available for sale are sold 48 hours or more before the event.

3. This section does not apply to sporting events or other special events which are televised for viewing on a closed circuit only.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 706A.060 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 706A / Section 706A.060
“Transportation services” defined
Status: in_force

“ Transportation services ” means the transportation by a driver or monitored autonomous vehicle provider of one or more passengers between points chosen by the passenger or passengers and prearranged through the use of the digital network or software application service of a transportation network company. The term includes only the period beginning when a driver or a monitored autonomous vehicle provider accepts a request by a passenger for transportation through the digital network or software application service of a transportation network company and ending when the last such passenger fully disembarks from the motor vehicle operated by the driver or the monitored autonomous vehicle operated by the monitored autonomous vehicle provider.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 708.100 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 708 / Section 708.100
Common purchaser: Duties; discrimination prohibited
Status: in_force

1. Every person, firm, corporation, joint-stock association or other association which is engaged in the business of purchasing crude oil or petroleum produced in the State of Nevada, using in connection with such purchase a pipeline or pipelines within this state, shall be deemed a common purchaser thereof, and shall purchase all of the oil or petroleum in the vicinity thereof which may be reasonably reached by its pipelines and gathering branches, without discrimination in favor of one person as against another, and shall fully perform all the duties of a common purchaser. If it shall be unable to purchase and transport all of the oil and petroleum produced and offered to it for sale, then it shall purchase and transport oil from each person and producer offering to sell the person’s or producer’s oil to the common purchaser ratably, in proportion to the average daily production.

2. Such common purchasers are hereby expressly prohibited from discriminating in price or amount for like grades of oil as between producers or persons; and if such purchaser is likewise a producer, it is hereby prohibited from discriminating in favor of its own production or storage, or production or storage in which it may be interested, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, and its own production and storage shall be treated as that of any other person or producer.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 706.041 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 706 / Section 706.041
“Common motor carrier of passengers” defined
Status: in_force

“Common motor carrier of passengers” means any person or operator, including a taxicab motor carrier, who is held out to the public as willing to transport by vehicle from place to place, either upon fixed route or on-call operations, passengers or passengers and light express for all who may choose to employ the person or operator.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 707.430 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 707 / Section 707.430
“Eligible customer” defined
Status: in_force

“ Eligible customer ” means a customer who is eligible to receive lifeline or tribal link up services.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 701B.350 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 701B / Section 701B.350
Creation; regulations; conditions and limitations; reports
Status: in_force

1. The Renewable Energy School Pilot Program is hereby created. The goal of the Program is to encourage the development of and determine the feasibility for the integration of renewable energy systems on school properties.

2. The Commission shall adopt regulations for the Program. Such regulations shall include, but not be limited to: (a) A time frame for implementation of the Program; (b) The allowed renewable energy systems and combinations of such renewable energy systems on school property; (c) The amount of capacity that may be installed at each school property that participates in the Program; (d) A process by which a school district may apply for participation in the Program; (e) Requirements for participation by a school district; (f) The type of transactions allowed between a renewable energy system generator, a school district and a utility; (g) Incentives which may be provided to a school district or school property to encourage participation; and (h) Such other parameters as determined by the Commission and are consistent with the development of renewable energy systems at school properties.

3. The Program shall be limited to 10 school properties. Not more than 6 school properties from any one school district may participate in the Program.

4. The Commission shall adopt the regulations necessary to implement the Program not later than March 1, 2008.

5. The Commission shall prepare a report detailing the results of the Program and shall submit the report to the Legislature by December 1, 2008.

6. As used in this section: (a) “ Commission ” means the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada. (b) “ Owned, leased or occupied ” includes, without limitation, any real property, building or facilities which are owned, leased or occupied under a deed, lease, contract, license, permit, grant, patent or any other type of legal authorization. (c) “ Renewable energy system ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 704.7815 . (d) “ School district ” means a county school district created pursuant to chapter 386 of NRS . (e) “ School property ” means any real property, building or facilities which are owned, leased or occupied by a public school as defined in NRS 385.007 . (f) “ Utility ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 701B.180 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 711.550 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 711 / Section 711.550
Transfer of certificate: Authority; filing of notice; fees; conditions
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a certificate of authority is fully transferable to any successor-in-interest of the holder of the certificate whether the transfer to the successor-in-interest arises through merger, sale, assignment, restructuring, change of control or any other type of transaction.

2. The holder shall file with the Secretary of State written notice of the transfer of the certificate to the successor-in-interest and pay any fee required by NRS 711.420 not later than 10 days after the date on which the transfer is completed.

3. Before the holder may transfer its certificate to the successor-in-interest, the successor-in-interest must agree that any collective bargaining agreement entered into by the holder shall continue to be honored, paid or performed by the successor-in-interest to the same extent as would be required if the holder continued to operate under its certificate unless such continued application of the collective bargaining agreement to the successor-in-interest is prohibited or limited by the terms of the agreement or by federal or state law. Any transfer of a certificate of authority that violates the provisions of this subsection is void and unenforceable and is not valid for any purpose.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 703.205 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 703 / Section 703.205
Publication of pamphlets
Status: in_force

The Commission shall prepare and publish pamphlets and other descriptive material which:

1. Contain information about the Commission and the public utilities under the jurisdiction of the Commission.

2. Encourage the conservation of energy.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 706.439 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 706 / Section 706.439
Department authorized to issue written approval at time of registration or licensing of carrier's fleet; Department authorized to charge fee for application for written approval not submitted in conjunction with such registration or licensing
Status: in_force

1. The Department may issue its written approval in conjunction with the registration or licensing of a carrier's fleet or equipment or at such time as an application for the written approval is received.

2. If the Department receives an application for written approval which is not submitted in conjunction with the registration or licensing of a carrier's fleet or equipment, it may charge a fee not to exceed $50 to act upon that application.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 711.0723 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 711 / Section 711.0723
“Information service” defined
Status: in_force

“ Information service ” has the meaning ascribed to it in 47 U.S.C. § 153(20) , as that section existed on January 1, 2007.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 704.68873 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 704 / Section 704.68873
Exemption from regulation of telecommunication service; exceptions
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 704.68861 to 704.68887 , inclusive, a competitive supplier: (a) Is exempt from the provisions of NRS 704.100 and 704.110 and the regulations of the Commission relating thereto and from any other provision of this chapter governing the rates, pricing, terms and conditions of any telecommunication service; and (b) May exercise complete flexibility in the rates, pricing, terms and conditions of any telecommunication service.

2. The rates, pricing, terms and conditions of intrastate switched or special access service provided by a competitive supplier that is an incumbent local exchange carrier and the applicability of such access service to intrastate interexchange traffic are subject to regulation by the Commission, which must be consistent with federal law, unless the Commission deregulates intrastate switched or special access service pursuant to NRS 704.68879 .

3. A competitive supplier that is an incumbent local exchange carrier shall use a letter of advice to change any rates, pricing, terms and conditions of intrastate switched or special access service, universal lifeline service or access to emergency 911 service. A letter of advice submitted pursuant to this subsection shall be deemed approved if the Commission does not otherwise act on the letter of advice within 120 days after the date on which the letter is filed with the Commission.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 706.081 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 706 / Section 706.081
“Highway” defined
Status: in_force

“Highway” means every street, road or thoroughfare of any kind used by the public.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 702.080 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 702 / Section 702.080
“Public utility” defined
Status: in_force

“ Public utility ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 704.020 and 704.021 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 706B.280 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 706B / Section 706B.280
Suspension or revocation of permit by Authority; administrative fine; person who violates provision of chapter not subject to criminal penalty
Status: in_force

1. If the Authority determines that an autonomous vehicle network company has violated the terms of a permit issued pursuant to this chapter or any other provision of this chapter or any regulations adopted pursuant thereto, the Authority may, depending on whether the violation was committed by the company or a fully autonomous vehicle used by the company, or both: (a) If the Authority determines that the violation is willful and endangers public safety in a manner unrelated to the provisions of chapter 482A of NRS , suspend or revoke the permit issued to the company; (b) If the Authority determines that the violation is willful and endangers public safety in a manner unrelated to the provisions of chapter 482A of NRS , impose against the company an administrative fine in an amount not to exceed $100,000 per violation; or (c) Impose any combination of the penalties provided in paragraphs (a) and (b).

2. To determine the amount of an administrative fine imposed pursuant to paragraph (b) or (c) of subsection 1, the Authority shall consider: (a) The size of the company; (b) The severity of the violation; (c) Any good faith efforts by the company to remedy the violation; (d) The history of previous violations by the company; and (e) Any other factor that the Authority determines to be relevant.

3. Notwithstanding the provisions of NRS 193.151 , a person who violates any provision of this chapter is not subject to any criminal penalty for such a violation.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 704.310 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 704 / Section 704.310
Sale of surplus light, heat or power by person not public utility: Application; approval of contract by Commission
Status: in_force

1. Whenever any person, company, corporation or association which is not engaged in business as a public utility as defined by this chapter, and which does not furnish, sell, produce or deliver to others light, heat or power, under a franchise received from this State or from any county or municipality within this State, is able, from any surplus beyond the needs or requirements of its own business, and desires to sell, produce, furnish and deliver to any other person, company, association or corporation any light, heat or power, the person, company, association or corporation shall apply to the Commission for authority to sell, produce, furnish or deliver any such surplus light, heat or power, and shall submit to the Commission the proposed contract by which such light, heat or power is to be sold, furnished, produced or delivered.

2. The Commission shall thereupon ascertain whether it is advisable in the public interest that the contract be executed and, if the Commission approves the contract, then the person, company, corporation or association has the right to furnish, sell, produce and deliver such light, heat or power in accordance with the terms of the contract, and does not thereby become a public utility within the meaning of this chapter, nor is it subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 701B.965 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 701B / Section 701B.965
“Qualified clean energy project” defined
Status: in_force

“ Qualified clean energy project ” means any alternative fuel vehicle project, demand response project, energy efficiency project, renewable energy project or system efficiency project.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 701.160 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.160
Submission of reports; contents
Status: in_force

1. The Director shall prepare a report concerning the status of energy in the State of Nevada and submit it to: (a) The Governor on or before January 30 of each year; and (b) The Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau for transmittal to the next regular session of the Legislature on or before January 30 of each odd-numbered year.

2. The report submitted pursuant to subsection 1 must include, without limitation: (a) A description of the objectives of each activity and program of the Office of Energy; (b) An analysis of the effectiveness and efficiency of each activity and program of the Office of Energy in meeting the objectives of the activity or program; (c) The amount of money distributed for each activity and program of the Office of Energy from the Trust Account for Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation created by NRS 701.370 and a detailed description of the use of that money for each activity and program; (d) An analysis of the coordination between the Office of Energy and other officers and agencies; and (e) Any changes planned for each activity and program of the Office of Energy.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 704.825 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 704 / Section 704.825
Declaration of legislative findings and purpose
Status: in_force

1. The Legislature hereby finds and declares that: (a) There is at present and will continue to be a growing need for electric, gas and water services which will require the construction of new facilities. It is recognized that such facilities cannot be built without in some way affecting the physical environment where such facilities are located. (b) It is essential in the public interest to minimize any adverse effect upon the environment and upon the quality of life of the people of the State which such new facilities might cause. (c) Present laws and practices relating to the location of such utility facilities should be strengthened to protect environmental values and to take into account the total cost to society of such facilities. (d) Existing provisions of law may not provide adequate opportunity for natural persons, groups interested in conservation and the protection of the environment, state and regional agencies, local governments and other public bodies to participate in proceedings regarding the location and construction of major facilities.

2. The Legislature, therefore, hereby declares that it is the purpose of NRS 704.820 to 704.900 , inclusive, to provide a forum for the expeditious resolution of all matters concerning the location and construction of electric, gas and water transmission lines and associated facilities.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 711.151 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 711 / Section 711.151
“Video service provider” and “provider” defined
Status: in_force

1. “ Video service provider ” or “ provider ” means any person that provides or offers to provide video service over a video service network to subscribers in this State.

2. The term includes, without limitation: (a) An incumbent cable operator or other cable operator; (b) A community antenna television company; and (c) A multichannel video programming distributor.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 704.830 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 704 / Section 704.830
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in NRS 704.820 to 704.900 , inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 704.834 to 704.860 , inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 704.197 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 704 / Section 704.197
Public utility required to provide name and address of person listed in records of utility upon request of public administrator or deputy or certain other persons performing duties of public administrator; immunity for disclosure made in good faith
Status: in_force

1. A public administrator, deputy designated by the public administrator or a person employed or contracted with pursuant to NRS 253.125 , as applicable, may submit a written request to a public utility for the name and address of a person listed in the records of the public utility if the information is necessary to assist the public administrator or a person employed or contracted with pursuant to NRS 253.125 , as applicable, in carrying out the public administrator's or person's duties pursuant to chapter 253 of NRS .

2. Upon receipt of a written request pursuant to subsection 1, a public utility shall disclose the name and address of the person listed in the records of customers of the public utility to the public administrator, a deputy designated by the public administrator or a person employed or contracted with pursuant to NRS 253.125 , as applicable.

3. A disclosure made in good faith pursuant to subsection 1 does not give rise to any action for damages for the disclosure of the name and address of a customer by a public utility.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 703.360 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 703 / Section 703.360
Issuance of subpoena by clerk of district court for service to witness failing to appear on Commission's order; contempt
Status: in_force

1. If any person ordered to appear before the Commission as a witness fails to obey the order, the Commission or any Commissioner or the Secretary of the Commission may apply to the clerk of the nearest district court for a subpoena commanding the attendance of the witness before the Commission.

2. The clerk shall issue the subpoena, and a peace officer shall serve it.

3. Disobedience to a subpoena is a contempt of court and must be punished accordingly.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 703.380 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 703 / Section 703.380
Administrative fines
Status: in_force

1. Unless another administrative fine is specifically provided, a person, including, without limitation, a public utility, alternative seller, provider of discretionary natural gas service, provider of new electric resources or holder of any certificate of registration, license or permit issued by the Commission, or any officer, agent or employee of a public utility, alternative seller, provider of discretionary natural gas service, provider of new electric resources or holder of any certificate of registration, license or permit issued by the Commission who: (a) Violates any applicable provision of this chapter or chapter 704, 704B, 705 or 708 of NRS , including, without limitation, the failure to pay any applicable tax, fee or assessment; (b) Violates any rule or regulation of the Commission; (c) Fails, neglects or refuses to obey any order of the Commission or any order of a court requiring compliance with an order of the Commission; or (d) Provides to the Commission information which is materially inaccurate or misleading and which the person knew or through the exercise of reasonable care and diligence should have known was materially inaccurate or misleading, is liable for an administrative fine, to be assessed by the Commission after notice and the opportunity for a hearing. If the Commission determines that a violation was willful and knowing, or detrimental to public health or safety, the administrative fine must not exceed $200,000 per day for each day of the violation and not exceed $5,000,000 for any related series of violations. For any other violation, the administrative fine must not exceed $100,000 per day and not exceed $2,000,000 for any related series of violations.

2. In determining the amount of the administrative fine, and to ensure that the fine is proportional to the violation, the Commission shall consider: (a) The appropriateness of the fine to the size of the business of the person charged; (b) The nature, circumstances and gravity of the violation, including, without limitation, the actual or potential financial impact and actual or potential impact on public health and safety of the violation; (c) Whether the violation was willful; (d) The good faith of the person charged in detecting and voluntarily disclosing the violation to the Commission; (e) The good faith of the person charged in attempting to achieve compliance after notification of the violation and to prevent the reoccurrence of similar violations in the future; (f) The history of compliance or noncompliance, including, without limitation, any repeated violations committed by the person charged; (g) The economic benefit of the violation, or lack thereof, to the person charged; (h) The amounts of administrative fines assessed previously by the Commission for similar violations, if any; and (i) Such other factors as are necessary to determine the reasonableness of the administrative fine.

3. The limitations on the amount of an administrative fine in subsection 1 do not restrict the authority of the Commission to require a public utility to restore funding to a program or account as necessary to achieve compliance with an applicable statute or regulation or an order of the Commission.

4. An administrative fine assessed pursuant to this section is not a cost of service of a public utility and may not be included in any new application by a public utility for a rate adjustment or rate increase.

5. All money collected by the Commission as an administrative fine pursuant to this section must be deposited in the State General Fund.

6. The Commission may bring an appropriate action in its own name for the collection of any administrative fine that is assessed pursuant to this section. A court shall award costs and reasonable attorney's fees to the prevailing party in an action brought pursuant to this subsection.

7. The administrative fine prescribed by this section is in addition to any other remedies, other than a monetary fine, provided by law, including, without limitation, the authority of the Commission to revoke a certificate of public convenience and necessity, license or permit pursuant to NRS 703.377 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 704.785 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 704 / Section 704.785
Adoption of regulations authorizing electric utility to recover amount based on effects of implementing energy efficiency and conservation programs
Status: in_force

1. The Commission shall adopt regulations authorizing an electric utility to recover an amount based on the measurable and verifiable effects of the implementation by the electric utility of energy efficiency and conservation programs approved by the Commission, which: (a) Must include: (1) The costs reasonably incurred by the electric utility in implementing and administering the energy efficiency and conservation programs; and (2) Any financial disincentives relating to other supply alternatives caused or created by the reasonable implementation of the energy efficiency and conservation programs; and (b) May, if the Commission determines that it will serve the public interest by removing financial disincentives which discourage an electric utility from implementing or promoting the participation of the customers of the electric utility in energy efficiency and conservation programs, include a rate adjustment mechanism to ensure that the revenue per customer authorized in a general rate application is recovered without regard to the difference in the quantity of electricity actually sold by the electric utility subsequent to the date on which the rates take effect. A rate adjustment mechanism adopted pursuant to this paragraph may apply to one or more rate classes.

2. When considering whether to approve an energy efficiency or conservation program proposed by an electric utility as part of a plan filed pursuant to NRS 704.741 , the Commission shall consider the effect of any recovery by the electric utility pursuant to this section on the rates of the customers of the electric utility.

3. As used in this section, “electric utility” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 704.187 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 701A.385 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 701A / Section 701A.385
Allocation of certain taxes collected from facilities receiving partial abatement
Status: in_force

<Section expires by limitation effective June 30, 2049.>

Notwithstanding any statutory provision to the contrary, if the Director approves an application for a partial abatement pursuant to NRS 701A.300 to 701A.390 , inclusive, of local sales and use taxes, the State Controller shall allocate, transfer and remit an amount equal to all the sales and use taxes imposed in this State and collected from the facility for the period of the abatement in the same manner as if that amount consisted solely of the proceeds of taxes imposed by NRS 374.110 and 374.190 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 706.285 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 706 / Section 706.285
Advertising must include number of certificate or permit
Status: in_force

All advertising by:

1. A fully regulated carrier of intrastate commerce; and

2. An operator of a tow car,

must include the number of the certificate of public convenience and necessity or contract carrier's permit issued to the carrier or operator by the Authority.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 701A.360 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 701A / Section 701A.360
Application for partial abatement; ineligible facilities; required notices; public hearing on application
Status: in_force

<Section expires by limitation effective June 30, 2049.>

1. A person who intends to locate a facility for the generation of process heat from solar renewable energy, a wholesale facility for the generation of electricity from renewable energy, a facility for the storage of energy from renewable generation or a hybrid renewable generation and energy storage facility in this State may apply to the Director for a partial abatement of the local sales and use taxes, the taxes imposed pursuant to chapter 361 of NRS , or both local sales and use taxes and taxes imposed pursuant to chapter 361 of NRS . An applicant may submit a copy of the application to the board of county commissioners at any time after the applicant has submitted the application to the Director.

2. A facility that is owned, operated, leased or otherwise controlled by a governmental entity is not eligible for an abatement pursuant to NRS 701A.300 to 701A.390 , inclusive.

3. As soon as practicable after the Director receives an application for a partial abatement, the Director shall forward a copy of the application to: (a) The Chief of the Budget Division of the Office of Finance; (b) The Department of Taxation; (c) The board of county commissioners; (d) The county assessor; (e) The county treasurer; and (f) The Office of Economic Development.

4. With the copy of the application forwarded to the county treasurer, the Director shall include a notice that the local jurisdiction may request a presentation regarding the facility. A request for a presentation must be made within 30 days after receipt of the application.

5. The Director shall hold a public hearing on the application. The hearing must not be held earlier than 30 days after all persons listed in subsection 3 have received a copy of the application.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 704B.325 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 704B / Section 704B.325
Purchase of energy, capacity or ancillary services from alternative provider after approval of original transaction: Rights and obligations of eligible customers; expedited review by Commission; limited disclosure of certain information
Status: in_force

1. An eligible customer that is purchasing energy, capacity or ancillary services from a provider of new electric resources may purchase energy, capacity or ancillary services from an alternative provider without obtaining the approval of the Commission if: (a) The terms and conditions of the transaction with the alternative provider, other than the price of the energy, capacity or ancillary services, conform to the terms and conditions of the transaction that was originally approved by the Commission with respect to the eligible customer, including, without limitation, any terms and conditions, other than the price of the energy, capacity or ancillary services, that were approved by the Commission to address the factors considered by the Commission pursuant to subsection 6 of NRS 704B.310 ; and (b) The alternative provider holds a license.

2. If any terms and conditions of the transaction with the alternative provider, other than the price of the energy, capacity or ancillary services, do not conform to the terms and conditions of the transaction that was originally approved by the Commission with respect to the eligible customer, the eligible customer must obtain approval from the Commission before those nonconforming terms and conditions are enforceable.

3. If the eligible customer files a request with the Commission for approval of any nonconforming terms and conditions, the Commission shall review and make a determination concerning the request on an expedited basis.

4. Notwithstanding any specific statute to the contrary, information concerning any terms and conditions of the transaction with the alternative provider that the Commission determines are commercially sensitive: (a) Must not be disclosed by the Commission except to the Regulatory Operations Staff of the Commission, the Consumer's Advocate, the staff of the Consumer's Advocate and the affected electric utility for the purposes of carrying out the provisions of this section; and (b) Except as otherwise provided in NRS 239.0115 , shall be deemed to be confidential for all other purposes, and the Commission shall take such actions as are necessary to protect the confidentiality of such information.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 703.172 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 703 / Section 703.172
Division of Consumer Complaint Resolution: Establishment; duties
Status: in_force

1. A Division of Consumer Complaint Resolution is hereby established within the Commission.

2. Pursuant to regulations adopted by the Commission, the Division of Consumer Complaint Resolution shall: (a) Receive and investigate complaints made against any public utility or alternative seller; (b) Conduct appropriate investigations of the service practices of utility companies or alternative sellers; and (c) Perform such other functions as are required by law or as the Commission deems appropriate.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 703.1543 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 703 / Section 703.1543
Regulations prescribing work requiring employee of certain public utilities to hold license as professional engineer
Status: in_force

The Commission shall adopt regulations that prescribe the types of work for which a license as a professional engineer issued pursuant to chapter 625 of NRS is required for employees of a public utility that supplies natural gas and is subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 704.805 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 704 / Section 704.805
Unlawful acts involving trespass or theft or damage to property: Civil remedies
Status: in_force

1. Any public utility may bring a civil action for damages against any person who: (a) Willfully and knowingly obtains, attempts to obtain or solicits, aids or abets another to obtain any service provided by the public utility by: (1) Opening, breaking into, tapping or connecting with any pipe, flume, ditch, conduit, reservoir, wire, meter or other apparatus owned or used by another person; (2) Bypassing any meter or other instrument used to register the quantity consumed or supplied; or (3) Altering, disconnecting, removing, injuring or preventing the action of any meter or other instrument used to register the quantity consumed or supplied; or (b) Violates subsection 2 of NRS 704.800 , and recover a sum equal to treble the amount of the actual damages, plus all reasonable costs and expenses incurred by the public utility because of that conduct, including the cost of equipment, investigating the matter and expert witnesses and attorney's fees.

2. There is a rebuttable presumption that the person responsible for payment for the delivery of the service of a public utility to any premises caused or had knowledge of any act specified in paragraph (a) of subsection 1 if the person: (a) Is the occupant of the premises; or (b) Has any access to the system for delivery of the service to the premises.

3. The presumption provided in subsection 2 only shifts the burden of going forward with the evidence and does not shift the burden of proof to the defendant.

4. A person who willfully or negligently injures or destroys the property of a public utility which is used in the actual production, distribution or delivery of the service provided by the public utility is liable to the public utility for the cost of the repair or replacement of the property injured or destroyed, including the direct and indirect costs attributable to the repair or replacement but subtracting the value, if any, of salvage.

5. Nothing in this section abridges or alters any other right of action or remedy available to a public utility before or after July 1, 1985.

6. As used in this section, “ direct and indirect costs attributable to repair or replacement ” include, but are not limited to, costs for: (a) Labor; (b) Materials; (c) Supervision of employees; (d) Supplies; (e) Tools; (f) Taxes; (g) Transportation; (h) General and administrative expenses; (i) Allocable benefits for employees; (j) Allowances for meals; and (k) Any other related expenses.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 710.145 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 710 / Section 710.145
Conditions for extending certain services outside county boundaries
Status: in_force

1. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other statute, a county telephone line or system may extend its communication services outside the territorial boundaries of the county if: (a) The services are not within the scope of activities regulated pursuant to chapter 704 of NRS and the county telephone line or system complies with the provisions of subsection 6 of NRS 710.140 ; (b) The services are extended into an area served by one or more competitive suppliers regulated pursuant to NRS 704.68861 to 704.68887 , inclusive; or (c) The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada has, in an action commenced under NRS 704.330 and after 20 days' notice to all telephone utilities providing service in the county into which the extension is to be made, determined that no other telephone service can reasonably serve the area into which the extension is to be made and approves the extension of the system. No such extension may be permitted for a distance of more than 10 miles.

2. If, after October 1, 2005, a county telephone line or system provides any communication services pursuant to paragraph (b) or (c) of subsection 1 outside the territorial boundaries of the county, the county telephone line or system shall: (a) With regard to the facilities and property it maintains outside the territorial boundaries of the county, comply with the same federal, state and local requirements that would apply to a privately held company providing the same communication services; and (b) With regard to the provision of such services outside the territorial boundaries of the county, comply with any regulations and rules of the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada that would apply to a privately held company providing the same communication services.

3. If a county telephone line or system and an affiliated entity engage in any transaction to provide communication services outside the territorial boundaries of the county, the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada has jurisdiction over such a transaction to the extent necessary to enforce this section and NRS 710.140 .

4. Nothing in this section requires a county telephone line or system to offer any services to or engage in any transaction with an affiliated entity or an unaffiliated third party.

5. Except as otherwise provided in subsections 1, 2 and 3, nothing in this section vests jurisdiction over a county telephone line or system in the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada.

6. As used in this section, “ affiliated entity ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 710.140 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 711.640 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 711 / Section 711.640
Placement of facilities and use of public right-of-way or highway; management by local governments; limitations; permits or licenses; fees; emergency situations
Status: in_force

1. A local government shall not require a video service provider to place its facilities in ducts or conduits or on poles owned or leased by the local government.

2. A local government shall manage the use of any public right-of-way or highway by video service providers in a manner that: (a) Is consistent with federal and state law and the lawful police powers of the local government; and (b) Is competitively neutral and does not: (1) Discriminate among video service providers; or (2) Discriminate between video service providers and any other users of the public right-of-way or highway for the construction and operation of facilities.

3. In managing any public right-of-way or highway, a local government may: (a) Require a video service provider or affiliate that is constructing, installing, working within, maintaining or repairing facilities in, on, under or over any public right-of-way or highway to obtain a construction, encroachment or occupancy permit or license for such work; and (b) Inspect the construction, installation, maintenance or repair work performed on such facilities.

4. If a video service provider makes a request for such a permit or license, the local government shall act upon the request not later than 10 business days after the date on which the request is made.

5. A local government may charge a video service provider a fee to issue such a permit or license or to perform any inspection authorized by this section. The amount of any fee charged by a local government pursuant to this subsection may not exceed the actual costs incurred by the local government in administering the process of issuing such permits or licenses and performing such inspections.

6. If there is a situation necessitating emergency response work or repair in, on, under or over any public right-of-way or highway, a video service provider may begin that work or repair without prior approval from a local government if the provider notifies the local government as promptly as reasonably possible after learning of the need for that work or repair.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 703.180 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 703 / Section 703.180
Biennial report of Commission
Status: in_force

The Commission shall make and publish biennial reports showing its proceedings.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 703.374 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 703 / Section 703.374
Judicial review: Requirements for injunction; burden of proof; filing bond to place into effect proposed changes in schedule of rates
Status: in_force

1. A court of competent jurisdiction, after hearing, may issue an injunction suspending or staying any final order of the Commission if: (a) The applicant has filed a motion for a preliminary injunction; (b) The applicant has served the motion on the Commission and other interested parties within 20 days after the rendition of the order on which the complaint is based; (c) The court finds there is a reasonable likelihood that the applicant will prevail on the merits of the matter and will suffer irreparable injury if injunctive relief is not granted; and (d) The applicant files a bond or other undertaking to secure the adverse parties in such manner as the court finds sufficient.

2. The decision of the Commission on each matter considered shall be deemed reasonable and just until set aside by the court. In all actions for an injunction or for any other relief, the burden of proof is upon the party attacking or resisting the order of the Commission to show by clear and satisfactory evidence that the order is unlawful or unreasonable.

3. If an injunction is granted by the court and the order complained of is one which: (a) Disapproves a public utility's proposed changes in a schedule of rates, or any part thereof, pursuant to NRS 704.061 to 704.110 , inclusive; or (b) Otherwise prevents the proposed changes in the schedule, or any part thereof, from taking effect, the public utility complaining may place into effect the proposed changes in the schedule, or any part thereof, pending final determination by the court having jurisdiction, by filing a bond with the court in such an amount as the court may fix, conditioned upon the refund to persons entitled to the excess amount if the proposed changes in the schedule, or any part thereof, are finally determined by the court to be excessive.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 704.7317 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 704 / Section 704.7317
Electric utility required to record certain amounts in regulatory asset
Status: in_force

An electric utility shall, upon the completion of construction or acquisition of any electric generating plant or other facility constructed or acquired pursuant to an emissions reduction and capacity replacement plan accepted by the Commission pursuant to NRS 704.751 , begin recording in a regulatory asset, with carrying charges, an amount that reflects a return on the electric utility's investment in the facility, depreciation of the utility's investment in the facility and the cost of operating and maintaining the facility.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 703.375 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 703 / Section 703.375
Judicial review: Refund of excess payment; report of refund; claims for refunds; escheat of unclaimed money
Status: in_force

1. If a court determines that the rate or rates considered by the Commission are excessive, and that the public utility has collected those excessive rates, the public utility shall compute and refund the excess or overpayment of the rate or rates pursuant to a plan approved by the Commission within 60 days after the entry of the final judgment of the court.

2. The public utility shall prepare and file with the Commission a statement and report in affidavit form stating that all money has been refunded according to the approved plan, and if there are persons to whom payment has not or cannot be made, the names, addresses and individual amounts of the refund must be listed in the report. The statement and report must be filed with the Commission within 90 days after the entry of final judgment. The public utility shall pay the aggregate amount of the unpaid refunds to the Commission.

3. The Commission shall: (a) Retain the aggregate refunds in the Public Utilities Commission Regulatory Fund subject to the claim of each person entitled thereto for the person’s share in the refund; and (b) Pay all valid claims which are presented for payment within 2 years after the date of the entry of final judgment of the court. All claimants must identify themselves to the satisfaction of the Commission before payment may be made.

4. Any person has a right of action against the Commission in the event of a refusal of the Commission to pay the person’s claim if the person's name appears in the report filed by the public utility. This action against the Commission must be brought within 6 months after the refusal to pay the claim.

5. The Commission shall investigate every case in which a claim is presented to it by a person claiming a refund under a plan submitted by a public utility which was approved by the Commission. If the investigation results in a refusal by the public utility to pay a valid claim, then the claimant has a right of action against the public utility.

6. Any unclaimed money which remains in the custody of the Commission at the expiration of the 2-year period escheats to this State.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 706.8838 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 706 / Section 706.8838
Conditions which limit operation of taxicab
Status: in_force

A certificate holder shall not permit a taxicab to be operated in passenger service for a period of more than 24 hours unless it meets all of the following standards:

1. The vehicle is structurally sound and operates with a minimum of noise and vibration.

2. The vehicle does not have cracked, broken or badly dented fenders and is painted so as to provide reasonable protection against structural deterioration.

3. The vehicle does not have shades or curtains which can be manipulated to shield the occupants or driver from exterior observation or to obstruct vision through the rearview windows.

4. The vehicle is washed once a week, the interior is swept, dusted and vacuumed once a day and the vehicle is in a clean and sanitary condition.

5. The floor mat is made of rubber or a similar nonabsorbent, washable material, is easily removable and is not torn.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 706.178 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 706 / Section 706.178
Regulations concerning additional training of compliance enforcement officers
Status: in_force

In addition to the training required pursuant to NRS 706.177 , the Authority shall adopt regulations setting forth the training which a compliance enforcement officer employed by the Authority pursuant to NRS 706.176 must complete, including, without limitation, training in commercial vehicle safety inspections provided by the Nevada Highway Patrol.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 709.080 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 709 / Section 709.080
Hearing: Presentation of objections; adjournment
Status: in_force

1. On the day specified in the notice for the hearing thereof, or at the next regular meeting of the board of county commissioners thereafter, all objections to the granting of such franchise shall be presented to the board of the county commissioners.

2. The board shall proceed at once with the consideration of the application, but may adjourn the hearing from time to time, not exceeding in all 30 days, until a final decision is reached.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 704.68863 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 704 / Section 704.68863
Powers and duties under certain federal and state laws preserved
Status: in_force

The provisions of NRS 704.68861 to 704.68887 , inclusive, do not:

1. Apply to the Commission in connection with any actions or decisions required or permitted by the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law 104-104, 110 Stat. 56- 161; or

2. Limit or modify: (a) The duties of a competitive supplier that is an incumbent local exchange carrier regarding the provision of network interconnection, unbundled network elements and resold services under the provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law 104-104, 110 Stat. 56- 161; or (b) The authority of the Commission to act pursuant to NRS 704.6881 and 704.6882 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 701.080 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.080
“Renewable energy generation project” defined
Status: in_force

1. “ Renewable energy generation project ” means a project involving an electric generating facility or system that uses renewable energy as its primary source of energy to generate electricity.

2. The term does not include a project involving an electric generating facility or system that uses nuclear energy, in whole or in part, to generate electricity.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 711.430 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 711 / Section 711.430
Application and interpretation of chapter
Status: in_force

The provisions of this chapter must not be interpreted to:

1. Authorize the Secretary of State to exercise oversight of video service providers except as provided in this chapter.

2. Prevent a telecommunication provider from exercising any rights or authority that the provider has as a public utility under federal or state law.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 711.780 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 711 / Section 711.780
Holder of certificate not required to provide certain capacity, services, programming, funds, facilities, staffing or equipment
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in NRS 711.700 to 711.820 , inclusive, a holder of a certificate is not required to:

1. Provide any network or channel capacity or free or discounted cable service or other service to any governmental entity or school, library or other public building; or

2. Furnish any funds, services, programming, facilities, staffing or equipment related to the use of PEG access channels or the production or videocasting of PEG access programming.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 702.170 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 702 / Section 702.170
Powers and duties of Commission; regulations and enforcement; reports; audits and investigations; administrative charge; deposit of money; civil action for recovery of money
Status: in_force

1. The Commission shall adopt regulations to carry out and enforce the provisions of NRS 702.160 . Such regulations may require public utilities, municipal utilities and retail customers that are required to collect or remit money for the universal energy charge to file reports and to provide the Commission with information relating to compliance with the requirements of the universal energy charge.

2. In carrying out the provisions of NRS 702.160 , the Commission shall solicit advice from the Consumer's Advocate of the Bureau of Consumer Protection in the Office of the Attorney General, public utilities and municipal utilities and other knowledgeable persons.

3. The Commission may conduct audits and investigations of public utilities, municipal utilities and retail customers that are required to collect or remit money for the universal energy charge, if the Commission determines that such audits and investigations are necessary to verify compliance with the requirements of the universal energy charge. In conducting such audits and investigations, the Commission may exercise any of the investigative powers granted to the Commission pursuant to chapter 703 of NRS , including, without limitation, the power to issue orders to compel the appearance of witnesses and the production of books, accounts, papers and records.

4. To carry out its powers and duties pursuant to this chapter, the Commission is entitled to an administrative charge of not more than 3 percent of the money collected for the universal energy charge. After deduction of its administrative charge, the Commission shall deposit the remaining money collected for the universal energy charge in the State Treasury for credit to the Fund.

5. The Commission may bring an appropriate action in its own name for recovery of any money that a person fails to pay, collect or remit in violation of the requirements of the universal energy charge.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 704.9913 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 704 / Section 704.9913
Public hearing on adequacy of plan; determination by Commission
Status: in_force

1. After a public utility has filed its plan pursuant to NRS 704.991 , the Commission shall convene a public hearing on the adequacy of the plan.

2. The Commission shall determine the parties to the public hearing on the adequacy of the plan. A person or governmental entity may petition the Commission for leave to intervene as a party. The Commission must grant a petition to intervene as a party in the hearing if the person or entity has relevant material evidence to provide concerning the adequacy of the plan. The Commission may limit participation of an intervener in the hearing to avoid duplication and may prohibit continued participation in the hearing by an intervener if the Commission determines that continued participation will unduly broaden the issues, will not provide additional relevant material evidence or is not necessary to further the public interest.

3. In addition to any party to the hearing, any interested person may make comments to the Commission regarding the contents and adequacy of the plan.

4. After the hearing, the Commission shall determine whether: (a) The forecast requirements of the public utility are based on substantially accurate data and an adequate method of forecasting. (b) The plan identifies and takes into account any present and projected changes in the demand for natural gas. (c) The plan adequately demonstrates the need for and cost-effectiveness of the proposed activities and investments, as applicable. (d) The plan identifies the mix of geologic and commercially-available nongeologic gas supply, energy efficiency and conservation programs and activities and investments designed to meet the current and future needs for natural gas at the lowest reasonable cost to the public utility and its customers. (e) To the extent the plan includes commercially-available nongeologic gas supply options, the plan identifies and considers any present and projected changes in greenhouse gas emissions as a result of the proposed activities. (f) The plan adequately mitigates adverse impacts on low-income and historically underserved communities.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 701B.055 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 701B / Section 701B.055
“Distributed generation system” defined
Status: repealed

<Section repealed effective Jan. 1, 2026.>

“ Distributed generation system ” means a system or facility for the generation of electricity:

1. That uses solar energy to generate electricity;

2. That is located on the property of a customer of an electric utility;

3. That is connected on the customer's side of the electricity meter;

4. That provides electricity primarily to offset customer load on that property; and

5. The excess generation from which is periodically exported to the grid in accordance with the provisions governing net metering systems used by customer-generators pursuant to NRS 704.766 to 704.776 , inclusive.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 706.521 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 706 / Section 706.521
Temporary permit for certain motor vehicles; fee
Status: in_force

1. Any person has the option, in lieu of causing a commercial motor vehicle as defined in 49 C.F.R. § 350.105 which has a gross vehicle weight rating or combined gross vehicle weight rating in excess of 10,000 pounds to be licensed pursuant to the provisions of NRS 482.482 or 706.841 , of purchasing a temporary permit and paying a fee of $5 plus 15 cents for each mile the Department estimates the vehicle will travel within the State of Nevada during the effective period of the temporary permit.

2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, a temporary permit authorizes operation over the highways of this State from point of entry to point of exit for not more than 24 consecutive hours.

3. The Department may issue to the owner or operator of a common motor carrier of passengers a temporary permit which authorizes operation for not more than 120 consecutive hours.

4. If a person is issued a temporary permit pursuant to the provisions of this section, the Department shall credit the cost of that permit against the cost of any license subsequently issued to that person pursuant to the provisions of either NRS 482.482 or 706.841 whose effective dates include the effective dates of the temporary permit, or if that license fee has been satisfied, against any fee owed to the Department pursuant to the provisions of chapter 366 of NRS .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 704.7873 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 704 / Section 704.7873
“Participant” defined
Status: in_force

<See notes for changes to this section effective under certain conditions.>

“ Participant ” means an applicant who has received initial approval and a letter of eligibility from the Office of Economic Development pursuant to NRS 704.7876 and who enters into a contract approved by the Commission pursuant to NRS 704.7877 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 704.350 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 704 / Section 704.350
Prerequisites to issuance of certificate
Status: in_force

Every applicant for a certificate of public convenience shall furnish such evidence of its corporate character and of its franchise or permits as may be required by the Commission.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 706.063 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 706 / Section 706.063
“Deputy Commissioner” defined
Status: in_force

“ Deputy Commissioner ” means the person appointed as Deputy Commissioner of the Authority pursuant to NRS 706.176 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 704.023 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 704 / Section 704.023
“Small-scale provider of last resort” defined
Status: in_force

“ Small-scale provider of last resort ” means an incumbent local exchange carrier that is a provider of last resort of basic network service and business line service to customers through less than 60,000 access lines.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 710.153 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 710 / Section 710.153
Sale or lease of system: Requirements for notice of registration of electors
Status: in_force

If the question of the sale or lease of the county-owned telephone system is submitted at a general election, no notice of registration of electors is required other than that required by the general election laws for such election.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 706A.162 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 706A / Section 706A.162
Liability in tort of monitored autonomous vehicle providers
Status: in_force

A monitored autonomous vehicle provider who provides transportation services using a monitored autonomous vehicle is liable in tort for any damages arising out of the provision of transportation services in the same manner and to the same extent as if the monitored autonomous vehicle provider were a driver providing transportation services using a motor vehicle.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 709.335 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 709 / Section 709.335
Condemnation of real property for street railway
Status: in_force

Real property reasonably necessary for the proposed line of a grantee of a franchise for a street railway may be condemned in the manner prescribed by law for the condemnation of land for public use in a proceeding brought for that purpose by the grantor of the franchise.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 704B.010 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 704B / Section 704B.010
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 704B.020 to 704B.140 , inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 710.030 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 710 / Section 710.030
Issuance of bonds for purchase, construction, extension and improvement of lines: Petition of two-thirds of taxpayers
Status: in_force

If a petition signed by two-thirds of the taxpayers of the county requesting any such action by the board of county commissioners has been filed with the board, the board of county commissioners of any county is authorized and empowered:

1. To purchase or construct telephone lines within the limits of the county, if, in the judgment of the board, it would be to the interest of the county to do so; and

2. To issue bonds of the county for the purchase, extension and improvement thereof.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 706A.240 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 706A / Section 706A.240
Accounts of business transactions maintained by companies; provision of annual report to Authority; regulations
Status: in_force

1. Each transportation network company shall: (a) Keep uniform and detailed accounts of all business transacted in this State and provide such accounts to the Authority upon request; (b) On or before May 15 of each year, provide an annual report to the Authority regarding all business conducted by the company in this State during the preceding calendar year; and (c) Provide the information determined by the Authority to be necessary to verify the collection of money owed to the State.

2. The Authority shall adopt regulations setting forth the form and contents of the information required to be provided pursuant to subsection 1.

3. If the Authority determines that a transportation network company has failed to include information in its accounts or report required pursuant to subsection 1, the Authority shall notify the company to provide such information. A company which receives a notice pursuant to this subsection shall provide the specified information within 15 days after receipt of such a notice.

4. All information required to be provided pursuant to this section must be signed by an officer or agent of, or other person authorized by, the transportation network company under oath.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 704.673 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 704 / Section 704.673
Cooperatives, nonprofit corporations and associations supplying services both to public and members declared public utilities; regulation by Commission
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, every cooperative association or nonprofit corporation or association and every other supplier of services described in this chapter supplying such services for the use of the public and for the use of its own members is hereby declared to be affected with a public interest, to be a public utility, and to be subject to the jurisdiction, control and regulation of the Commission and to the provisions of this chapter.

2. In the case of the acquisition of the certificate or all or any part of the territory of a public utility, as defined in paragraph (a) of subsection 2 of NRS 704.020 , by a cooperative association or nonprofit corporation or association which before April 26, 1963, had supplied services for the use of its own members only, the provisions of subsection 1 are not applicable for a period of 6 months or the expiration of such reasonable extension or extensions of that 6-month period as may be ordered by the Commission, during which period the cooperative association or nonprofit corporation or association may enroll as its members the customers of the public utility whose certificate or territory was acquired so as to make such acquiring cooperative association or nonprofit corporation or association subject only to the limited jurisdiction, control and regulation of the Commission, and only to the specific provisions of this chapter as provided by NRS 704.675 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 704.190 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 704 / Section 704.190
Report and investigation of accident or motor vehicle crash; regulations; forms; public inspection of report; inadmissibility of report in action for damages
Status: in_force

1. Every public utility operating in this State shall, whenever an accident or motor vehicle crash occurs in the conduct of its operation causing death, give prompt notice thereof to the Commission, in such manner and within such time as the Commission may prescribe. If, in its judgment, the public interest requires it, the Commission may cause an investigation to be made forthwith of any accident or crash, at such place and in such manner as the Commission deems best.

2. Every such public utility shall report to the Commission, at the time, in the manner and on such forms as the Commission by its printed rules and regulations prescribes, all accidents or crashes happening in this State and occurring in, on or about the premises, plant, instrumentality or facility used by any such utility in the conduct of its business.

3. The Commission shall adopt all reasonable rules and regulations necessary for the administration and enforcement of this section. The rules and regulations must require that all accidents or crashes required to be reported pursuant to this section be reported to the Commission at least once every calendar month by such officer or officers of the utility as the Commission directs.

4. The Commission shall adopt and utilize all accident and crash report forms, which must be so designed as to provide a concise and accurate report of the accident or crash. The report must show the true cause of the accident or crash. The accident report forms adopted for the reporting of railroad accidents must, as near as practicable, be the same in design as the railroad accident report forms provided and used by the Surface Transportation Board.

5. If any accident or crash is reported to the Commission by the utility as being caused by or through the negligence of an employee and thereafter the employee is absolved from such negligence by the utility and found not to be responsible for the accident or crash, that fact must be reported by the utility to the Commission.

6. Each accident report required to be made by a public utility pursuant to this section must be filed in the office of the Commission and there preserved. Each accident or crash report required to be made by a public utility pursuant to this chapter and each report made by the Commission pursuant to its investigation of any accident or crash: (a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2 of NRS 703.190 , must be open to public inspection; and (b) Notwithstanding any specific statute to the contrary, must not, in whole or in part, be admitted as evidence or used for any purpose in any suit or action for damages arising out of any matter mentioned in: (1) The accident or crash report required to be made by the public utility; or (2) The report made by the Commission pursuant to its investigation.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 706B.240 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 706B / Section 706B.240
Prohibition against disclosure of personally identifiable information of passengers; exceptions
Status: in_force

An autonomous vehicle network company shall not disclose to any person the personally identifiable information of a passenger who received services from the company unless:

1. The disclosure is otherwise required by law;

2. The company determines that disclosure is required to protect or defend the terms of use of the services or to investigate violations of those terms of use; or

3. The passenger consents to the disclosure.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 704.68885 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 704 / Section 704.68885
Requirements regarding discontinuation of service
Status: in_force

1. A competitive supplier that is not a provider of last resort may discontinue any telecommunication service by providing written notice, not less than 10 days before the date of the discontinuation, to any customer of that service and the Commission.

2. A competitive supplier that is a provider of last resort may: (a) Discontinue any telecommunication service, except basic network service, by providing written notice, not less than 10 days before the date of the discontinuation, to any customer of that service and the Commission. (b) Apply to the Commission to discontinue basic network service to all or a portion of the service territory of the competitive supplier on terms that are in the public interest.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 706.1519 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 706 / Section 706.1519
Authority: Certain decisions and actions final
Status: in_force

Any decision or action by the Authority which:

1. Has the effect of substantially impairing, restricting or rescinding the ability or authorization of a fully regulated motor carrier to operate in this State; or

2. Refuses an applicant the ability or authorization to operate as a fully regulated motor carrier in this State,

is a final decision for the purpose of chapter 233B of NRS and may be appealed directly to a court of competent jurisdiction for judicial review.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 706B.230 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 706B / Section 706B.230
Accounts of business transactions maintained by companies; provision of annual report to Authority; regulations
Status: in_force

1. Each autonomous vehicle network company shall: (a) Keep uniform and detailed accounts of all business transacted in this State and provide such accounts to the Authority upon request; (b) On or before May 15 of each year, provide an annual report to the Authority regarding all business conducted by the company in this State during the preceding calendar year; and (c) Provide the information determined by the Authority to be necessary to verify the collection of money owed to the State.

2. The Authority shall adopt regulations setting forth the form and contents of the information required to be provided pursuant to subsection 1.

3. If the Authority determines that an autonomous vehicle network company has failed to include information in its accounts or the report required pursuant to subsection 1, the Authority shall notify the company to provide such information. A company which receives a notice pursuant to this subsection shall provide the specified information within 15 days after receipt of such a notice.

4. All information required to be provided pursuant to this section must be signed by an officer or agent of, or other person authorized by, the autonomous vehicle network company under oath.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 701B.710 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 701B / Section 701B.710
Definitions
Status: in_force

<Section expires by limitation effective Dec. 31, 2025.>

As used in NRS 701B.700 to 701B.880 , inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 701B.720 to 701B.810 , inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 701B.625 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 701B / Section 701B.625
Installation of wind energy system deemed public work under certain circumstances
Status: in_force

<Section expires by limitation effective Dec. 31, 2025.>

1. The installation of a wind energy system on property owned or occupied by a public body pursuant to NRS 701B.400 to 701B.650 , inclusive, shall be deemed to be a public work for the purposes of chapters 338 and 341 of NRS, regardless of whether the installation of the wind energy system is financed in whole or in part by public money. The public body, the utility, any contractor who is awarded a contract or entered into an agreement to perform the installation and any subcontractor who performs any portion of the installation shall comply with the provisions of NRS 338.013 to 338.090 , inclusive, in the same manner as if the public body had undertaken the installation or had awarded the contract.

2. The amount of any incentive issued by a utility relating to the installation of a wind energy system on property owned or occupied by a public body may not be used to reduce the cost of the project to an amount which would exempt the project from the requirements of NRS 338.013 to 338.090 , inclusive.

3. As used in this section, “ public body ” means the State or a county, city, town, school district or any public agency of this State or its political subdivisions.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 711.094 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 711 / Section 711.094
“Micro wireless facility” defined
Status: in_force

“ Micro wireless facility ” means a wireless telecommunications facility that:

1. Is not larger in dimension than 36 inches in length, 22 inches in width and 12 inches in height;

2. Does not have an exterior antenna which is longer than 11 1/2 inches; and

3. Is installed directly on a video service network that is owned by a video service provider.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 701B.480 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 701B / Section 701B.480
“Person” defined
Status: in_force

<Section expires by limitation effective Dec. 31, 2025.>

“ Person ” includes, without limitation, a governmental entity.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 704.7865 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 704 / Section 704.7865
Certain electric utilities required to offer program to eligible customers in service area; limitation on size of program; regulations establishing program standards; submission of plan to implement program; review and approval or denial of plan by Commission; preferred sites for utility scale solar energy resource development
Status: reserved

1. An electric utility shall offer an expanded solar access program to eligible customers within its service area in accordance with the provisions of this section. The size of the expanded solar access program shall not exceed: (a) For an electric utility that primarily serves densely populated counties, a total capacity of 240,000 megawatt-hours; and (b) For an electric utility that primarily serves less densely populated counties, a total capacity of 160,000 megawatt-hours.

2. The Commission shall adopt regulations establishing standards for the expanded solar access program. The regulations must: (a) Advance the development of solar energy resources in this State, including, without limitation, utility scale and community-based solar resources; (b) Provide for the expanded solar access program to include a reasonable mixture of community-based solar resources and utility scale solar resources; (c) Provide a plan for community participation in the siting and naming of community-based solar resources; (d) Provide for solar workforce innovations and opportunity programs related to the construction, maintenance and operation of solar resources, including opportunities for workforce training, apprenticeships or other job opportunities at community-based solar resources; (e) Provide for equitably broadened access to solar energy; (f) Provide for the creation of an expanded solar access program rate for participating eligible customers that: (1) Is based, among other factors, on a new utility scale solar resource accepted by the Commission in an order issued pursuant to NRS 704.751 , as approved by the Commission; (2) Is a fixed rate that replaces the base tariff energy rate and deferred accounting adjustment charged by the electric utility for participating customers and which is adjusted in accordance with the Commission's quarterly calculations; (3) For low-income eligible customers, provides for a lower rate, the cost of which must be allocated across all of the rate classes of the utility; (4) For eligible customers who are not low-income eligible customers, provides stability and predictability and the opportunity for a lower rate; and (5) Includes for all participating customers any other applicable charges including, without limitation, the universal energy charge, franchise fees, the renewable energy program rate and base tariff general rates, except that the Commission may reduce one or more of these charges for low-income eligible customers to ensure that such customers receive a lower rate pursuant to subparagraph (3); (g) Establish a process for identifying noncontiguous geographic locations for community-based solar resources which, to the extent practicable, must be located in communities with higher levels of low-income eligible customers; (h) Provide for the use of at least one utility scale solar resource and at least three but not more than ten community-based solar resources within the service territory of the electric utility; (i) Require not less than 50 percent of the employees engaged or anticipated to be engaged in construction of community-based solar resources to be residents of this State, which residency may be demonstrated, without limitation, by a notarized statement of the employee that he or she is a resident of this State; (j) Provide for a mechanism for the host sites of community-based solar resources to receive compensation from the utility for the use of such site; (k) Provide for the use of a combination of new and other renewable energy facilities, which may be either utility scale or community-based solar resources, that were submitted to the Commission for approval after May 1, 2018, and that were not placed into operation before April 1, 2020; (l) Provide for an application and selection process for eligible customers to participate in the program; (m) Ensure reasonable and equitable participation by eligible customers within the service area of the electric utility; (n) Ensure that eligible customers are able to participate in the program regardless of whether the customer owns, rents or leases the customer's premises; (o) Require that: (1) Twenty-five percent of the capacity of the program, as provided in subsection 1, be reserved for low-income eligible customers; (2) Twenty-five percent of the capacity of the program, as provided in subsection 1, be reserved for disadvantaged businesses and nonprofit organizations; and (3) Fifty percent of the capacity of the program, as provided in subsection 1, be reserved for eligible customers who are fully bundled residential customers who own, rent or lease their residence and who certify in a statement which satisfies the requirements established by the Commission pursuant to paragraph (p) that they cannot install solar resources on their premises; (p) Establish the requirements for a fully bundled residential customer to certify that he or she cannot install solar resources on his or her premises; and (q) Establish standards for the form, content and manner of submission of an electric utility's plan for implementing the expanded solar access program.

3. An electric utility shall file a plan for implementing the expanded solar access program in accordance with the regulations adopted by the Commission pursuant to subsection 2.

4. The Commission shall review the plan for the implementation of the expanded solar access program submitted pursuant to subsection 3 and issue an order approving, with or without modifications, or denying the plan within 210 days. The Commission may approve the plan if it finds that the proposed expanded solar access program complies with the regulations adopted by the Commission pursuant to subsection 2.

5. In administering the provisions of this section, the electric utility and the Commission shall establish as the preferred sites for utility scale development of solar energy resources pursuant to this section brownfield sites and land designated by the Secretary of the Interior as Solar Energy Zones and held by the Bureau of Land Management.

6. As used in this section: (a) “ Brownfield site ” has the meaning ascribed to it in 42 U.S.C. § 9601 . (b) “ Community-based solar resource ” means a solar resource which has a nameplate capacity of not more than 1 megawatt and is owned and operated by the electric utility and connected to and used as a component of the distribution system of the electric utility. (c) “ Disadvantaged business ” means a business for which: (1) Fifty-one percent or more of the owners are women, veterans, members of a racial or ethnic minority group or otherwise part of a traditionally underrepresented group; and (2) None of the owners has a net worth of more than $250,000, not including the equity held in the business or in a primary residence. (d) “ Electric utility ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 704.187 . (e) “ Electric utility that primarily serves densely populated counties ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 704.110 . (f) “ Electric utility that primarily serves less densely populated counties ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 704.110 . (g) “ Eligible customer ” means: (1) A fully bundled general service customer; or (2) A fully bundled residential customer of a utility. (h) “ Fully bundled customer ” means a customer of an electric utility who receives energy, transmission, distribution and ancillary services from an electric utility. (i) “ Fully bundled general service customer ” means a fully bundled customer who is a nonresidential customer with a kilowatt-hour consumption that does not exceed 10,000 kilowatt-hours per month. (j) “ Fully bundled residential customer ” means a fully bundled customer who is a single-family or a multifamily residential customer. (k) “ Low-income eligible customer ” means a natural person or household who is a fully bundled residential customer of a utility and has an income of not more than 80 percent of the area median income based on the guidelines published by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. (l) “ Solar Energy Zone ” means an area identified and designated by the Bureau of Land Management as an area well-suited for utility-scale production of solar energy, and where the Bureau of Land Management will prioritize solar energy and associated transmission infrastructure development. (m) “ Solar resource ” means a facility or energy system that uses a solar photovoltaic device to generate electricity. (n) “ Solar workforce innovations and opportunity program ” means a workforce education, training and job placement program developed by the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation and its appropriate regional industry or sector partnership, if applicable, in conjunction with potential employers and community stakeholders. (o) “ Utility scale solar resource ” means a solar resource which has a nameplate capacity of at least 50 megawatts and is interconnected directly to a substation of the electric utility through a generation step-up transformer.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 711.030 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 711 / Section 711.030
“Community antenna television company” defined
Status: in_force

1. “ Community antenna television company ” means any person who owns, controls, operates or manages a community antenna television system.

2. The term does not include: (a) A telecommunication provider or electric utility regulated by the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada where the telecommunication provider or electric utility merely leases or rents to a community antenna television company wires or cables for the redistribution of television signals to or toward subscribers of that company; or (b) A telecommunication provider regulated by the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada where the telecommunication provider merely provides channels of communication under published tariffs filed with that Commission to a community antenna television company for the redistribution of television signals to or toward subscribers of that company.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 704.630 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 704 / Section 704.630
Additional civil remedies of Commission
Status: in_force

In addition to all the other remedies provided by this chapter for the prevention and punishment of any and all violations of the provisions thereof and of all orders of the Commission, the Commission may compel compliance with the provisions of this chapter and with the orders of the Commission by proceedings in mandamus, injunction or by other civil remedies.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 702.275 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 702 / Section 702.275
Reports on unspent and unencumbered money in Fund; distribution of portion of such money for programs of energy conservation, weatherization and energy efficiency for eligible households; administrative expenses
Status: in_force

1. On or before January 5 of each year, the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services shall submit a report to the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau for transmittal to the Senate Standing Committee on Finance and the Assembly Standing Committee on Ways and Means during a regular or special session of the Legislature, or the Interim Finance Committee when the Legislature is not in session, which specifies the amount of all money in the Fund which was allocated to and received by the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services on or before June 30 of all preceding fiscal years pursuant to NRS 702.260 and which remains unspent and unencumbered as of December 31 of the current fiscal year.

2. Based upon the report submitted pursuant to subsection 1 and any other information available, the Senate Standing Committee on Finance or the Assembly Standing Committee on Ways and Means during a regular or special session of the Legislature, or the Interim Finance Committee when the Legislature is not in session, may require the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services to distribute not more than 30 percent of all the money in the Fund which was allocated to and received by the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services on or before June 30 of all preceding fiscal years pursuant to NRS 702.260 and which remains unspent and unencumbered as of December 31 of the current fiscal year to the Housing Division for the programs authorized by NRS 702.270 . The Housing Division may use not more than 6 percent of the money distributed pursuant to this section for its administrative expenses.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 706.462 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 706 / Section 706.462
Issuance and renewal; application requirements; fees
Status: in_force

1. A person shall not drive a charter bus for the purposes of charter bus transportation, a motor vehicle for a fully regulated carrier of passengers or a taxicab motor carrier as an employee, independent contractor or lessee unless the person has been issued a driver's permit by the Authority pursuant to this section.

2. The Authority shall issue a driver's permit to each applicant who satisfies the requirements of this section. Before issuing a driver's permit, the Authority shall: (a) Require the applicant to submit a complete set of his or her fingerprints, which the Authority shall forward to the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History for submission to the Federal Bureau of Investigation to ascertain whether the applicant has a criminal record and the nature of any such record, and may further investigate the applicant's background; and (b) Require proof that the applicant is employed or under a contract or lease agreement or has an offer of employment, a contract or a lease agreement that is contingent on the applicant obtaining a driver's permit pursuant to this section and: (1) Has a valid license issued pursuant to NRS 483.340 which authorizes the applicant to drive in this State any motor vehicle that is within the scope of the employment, contract or lease; or (2) If the driver is a resident of a state other than Nevada, has a valid license issued by the state in which he or she resides which authorizes the applicant to drive any motor vehicle that is within the scope of the employment, contract or lease.

3. The Authority may refuse to issue a driver's permit if: (a) The applicant has been convicted of: (1) A felony, other than a sexual offense, in this State or any other jurisdiction within the 5 years immediately preceding the date of the application; (2) A felony involving any sexual offense in this State or any other jurisdiction at any time before the date of the application; or (3) A violation of NRS 484C.110 or 484C.430 or a law of any other jurisdiction that prohibits the same or similar conduct within the 3 years immediately preceding the date of the application. (b) After further investigation into the applicant's background, if any, the Authority determines that the issuance of the driver's permit would be detrimental to public health, welfare or safety.

4. A driver's permit issued pursuant to this section is valid for not longer than 3 years, but lapses if the driver ceases to be employed by the carrier identified in the application for the original or renewal permit or if the contract or lease expires and the driver enters into a contract or lease with a different carrier. A driver must notify the Authority within 10 days after the lapse of a permit and obtain a new permit pursuant to this section before driving for a different carrier.

5. An applicant shall pay to the Authority: (a) A fee for the processing of fingerprints which is to be established by the Authority and which may not exceed the fee charged by the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for processing the fingerprints. (b) For an original driver's permit, a fee not to exceed $50. (c) For the renewal of a driver's permit, a fee not to exceed $50.

6. As used in this section, “ charter bus transportation ” means transportation by bus of a group of persons who, pursuant to a common purpose and under a single contract, at a fixed charge for the motor vehicle, have acquired the exclusive use of the motor vehicle to travel together under an itinerary either specified in advance or modified after having left the place of origin. The term does not include: (a) The transportation of passengers and their baggage in the same vehicle for a per capita charge between airports or between an airport and points and places in this State; (b) The transportation at a per capita or an hourly rate of passengers to various points of interest for the purpose of sightseeing or visiting those points of interest where a narrated tour is presented to the passengers; (c) The transportation of persons who have acquired the use of a vehicle for a special event between definite points of origin and destination, at a per capita rate; or (d) In a county whose population is less than 100,000, the transportation of a group of persons to and from a single job site or work site, including, without limitation, a construction site, mine or facility or project for the production of renewable energy. As used in this paragraph: (1) “ Construction site ” means any location at which construction work is being commenced or in progress. (2) “ Mine ” means an excavation in the earth from which ores, coal or other mineral substances are extracted, or a subterranean natural deposit of minerals located and identified as such by the staking of a claim or other method recognized by law. The term includes, without limitation, a well drilled to extract minerals. (3) “ Renewable energy ” means a source of energy that occurs naturally or is regenerated naturally, including, without limitation: (I) Biomass; (II) Fuel cells; (III) Geothermal energy; (IV) Solar energy; (V) Waterpower; and (VI) Wind. The term does not include coal, natural gas, oil, propane or any other fossil fuel, or nuclear energy.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 704.751 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 704 / Section 704.751
Order accepting or modifying plan or amendment to plan or specifying inadequacies; notice of utility to consent to or reject modifications; recovery of costs from customers; criteria for accepting energy efficiency plan, distributed resources plan and transmission infrastructure for a clean energy economy plan
Status: in_force

1. After a utility has filed the plan required pursuant to NRS 704.741 , the Commission shall issue an order accepting or modifying the plan or specifying any portions of the plan it deems to be inadequate: (a) Within 135 days for any portion of the plan relating to the energy supply plan for the utility for the 3 years covered by the plan; and (b) Within 210 days for all portions of the plan not described in paragraph (a). If the Commission issues an order modifying the plan, the utility or utilities may consent to or reject some or all of the modifications by filing with the Commission a notice to that effect. Any such notice must be filed not later than 30 days after the date of issuance of the order. If such a notice is filed, any petition for reconsideration or rehearing of the order must be filed with the Commission not later than 10 business days after the date the notice is filed.

2. If a utility files an amendment to a plan, the Commission shall issue an order accepting or modifying the amendment or specifying any portions of the amendment it deems to be inadequate: (a) Within 165 days after the filing of the amendment; or (b) Within 180 days after the filing of the amendment for all portions of the amendment which contain an element of the emissions reduction and capacity replacement plan. If the Commission issues an order modifying the amendment, the utility or utilities may consent to or reject some or all of the modifications by filing with the Commission a notice to that effect. Any such notice must be filed not later than 30 days after the date of issuance of the order. If such a notice is filed, any petition for reconsideration or rehearing of the order must be filed with the Commission not later than 10 business days after the date the notice is filed.

3. Any order issued by the Commission accepting or modifying a plan required pursuant to NRS 704.741 or an amendment to such a plan must include the justification of the Commission for the preferences given pursuant to subsection 5 of NRS 704.746 to the measures and sources of supply set forth in paragraph (c) of subsection 4 of NRS 704.746 .

4. All prudent and reasonable expenditures made to develop the utility's or utilities' plan, including environmental, engineering and other studies, must be recovered from the rates charged to the utility's or utilities' customers.

5. The Commission may accept an energy efficiency plan containing an energy efficiency program submitted pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection 3 of NRS 704.741 and energy efficiency and conservation programs submitted pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 3 of NRS 704.741 that are not cost effective if the energy efficiency plan as a whole is cost effective. Any order issued by the Commission accepting or modifying an energy efficiency plan or an amendment to such a plan must, if the energy efficiency plan remains cost effective, require that not less than 10 percent of the total expenditures of the utility or utilities on approved energy efficiency and conservation programs in the energy efficiency plan must be specifically directed to energy efficiency measures for customers of the utility or utilities in low-income households and residential customers and public schools in historically underserved communities, through both targeted programs and programs directed at residential customers and public schools in general.

6. The Commission may accept a distributed resources plan submitted pursuant to subsection 5 of NRS 704.741 if the Commission determines that the plan includes each element required by that subsection.

7. Any order issued by the Commission accepting or modifying an element of an emissions reduction and capacity replacement plan must include provisions authorizing the electric utility or utilities to construct or acquire and own electric generating plants necessary to meet the capacity amounts approved in, and carry out the provisions of, the plan. As used in this subsection, “ capacity ” means an amount of firm electric generating capacity used by the electric utility or utilities for the purpose of preparing a plan filed with the Commission pursuant to NRS 704.736 to 704.754 , inclusive.

8. The Commission shall accept a transmission infrastructure for a clean energy economy plan that conforms to the requirements of subsections 1 and 2 of NRS 704.79877 and includes the evaluations required by subsection 4 of NRS 704.79877 .

9. As used in this section: (a) “ Historically underserved community ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 704.78343 . (b) “ Low-income household ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 704.78347 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 708.110 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 708 / Section 708.110
Discrimination in receipt and transportation of crude oil or petroleum prohibited
Status: in_force

Subject to the provisions of this chapter and the rules and regulations which may be prescribed by the Commission, every such common carrier shall receive and transport crude oil or petroleum offered to it for transportation and shall receive and transport the same and perform its other duties with respect thereto without discrimination.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 706A.040 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 706A / Section 706A.040
“Driver” defined
Status: in_force

“ Driver ”:

1. Means a natural person who: (a) Operates a motor vehicle that is owned, leased or otherwise authorized for use by the person; and (b) Enters into an agreement with a transportation network company to receive connections to potential passengers and related services from a transportation network company in exchange for the payment of a fee to the transportation network company.

2. Does not include a limousine driver who provides limousine services under a contract entered into pursuant to NRS 706A.163 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 711.670 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 711 / Section 711.670
Imposition by local governments; requirements, conditions and limitations
Status: in_force

1. For the privilege of providing video service through a video service network that occupies or uses, in whole or in part, any public right-of-way or highway within the jurisdiction of a local government, the local government may require a video service provider to pay a franchise fee to the local government based on the gross revenue that the provider receives from its subscribers within the jurisdiction of the local government.

2. To require the payment of the franchise fee, the governing body of the local government must adopt a nondiscriminatory ordinance or resolution that imposes the franchise fee equally and uniformly on all video service providers operating within the jurisdiction of the local government.

3. The local government shall not require a video service provider to pay a franchise fee for any year in a total amount that exceeds 5 percent of the gross revenue that the provider received during that year from its subscribers within the jurisdiction of the local government.

4. The entire amount of the franchise fee must be paid by a video service provider directly to the local government in legal tender of the United States or in a check, draft or note that is payable in legal tender of the United States.

5. A video service provider may: (a) Pass the franchise fee through to and collect the franchise fee from its subscribers within the jurisdiction of the local government based on the gross revenue received from each such subscriber; and (b) Designate the amount of the franchise fee collected from each subscriber as a separate line item on the subscriber's bill.

6. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 7, the franchise fee authorized by this section: (a) Is the only fee, tax, assessment or other charge that a local government may impose on a video service provider for the privilege of providing video service or constructing or operating a video service network within the jurisdiction of the local government; (b) Is in lieu of any other fee, tax, assessment or charge that may be imposed by a local government on a video service provider for its occupation or use of any public right-of-way or highway; and (c) Is in lieu of any recurring rental charge that may be imposed by a political subdivision of this State on a video service provider or an affiliate of such a provider for the occupation or use of any public right-of-way or highway by a micro wireless facility installed by the provider or affiliate pursuant to NRS 711.645 .

7. This section does not restrict the right of a local government to impose on a video service provider or an affiliate: (a) The fees authorized by subsection 5 of NRS 711.640 ; and (b) Any generally applicable and nondiscriminatory fees, ad valorem taxes, sales taxes or other taxes that are lawfully imposed on other businesses within the jurisdiction of the local government.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 706.531 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 706 / Section 706.531
Combinations of vehicles: Permitting; fee; penalties
Status: in_force

1. The Department of Transportation or its designee shall approve an application for a permit pursuant to the provisions of subsection 5 of NRS 484D.615 . In lieu of a separate permit issued by the Department, a motor vehicle regularly licensed in excess of 80,000 pounds pursuant to the provisions of NRS 482.482 shall be deemed permitted to operate any legal, reducible combination pursuant to NRS 484D.615 .

2. The annual fee for each permit for a legal, reducible combination of vehicles exceeding 70 feet in length but not exceeding 80,000 pounds is $10.

3. The fee required pursuant to this section is in addition to all other fees required by the provisions of this chapter.

4. Any person operating a combination of vehicles licensed pursuant to the provisions of subsection 1 or 2 who is apprehended operating a combination which violates this section or NRS 484D.615 is, in addition to all other penalties provided by law, liable for the difference between the fee for the load being carried and the fee paid, for the full licensing period.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 706.121 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 706 / Section 706.121
“Special mobile equipment” defined
Status: in_force

1. “ Special mobile equipment ” means every motor vehicle not designed or used primarily for the transportation of persons or property and only incidentally operated or moved upon a highway, including, but not limited to, scoopmobiles, forklifts, ditch-digging apparatus, well-boring apparatus and road construction and maintenance machinery such as asphalt graders, bituminous mixers, bucket loaders, tractors other than truck tractors, leveling graders, finishing machines, motor graders, road rollers, scarifiers, earth-moving carryalls and scrapers, power shovels and draglines, and earth-moving equipment.

2. “Special mobile equipment” does not include house trailers, dump trucks, truck-mounted transit mixers, concrete pumpers, cranes or drill rigs with highway-rated tires or other vehicles designed for the transportation of persons or property to which machinery has been attached.

3. The Director of the Department may make the final determination as to whether a vehicle not specifically enumerated in subsection 1 or 2 falls within this definition.

4. The Department shall, by regulation, define “ incidentally operated or moved upon a highway ” for purposes of this section.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 706.1516 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 706 / Section 706.1516
Nevada Transportation Authority Regulatory Account: Creation; deposits; uses including for computerized real-time data system; claims; statements
Status: in_force

1. The Nevada Transportation Authority Regulatory Account is hereby created in the State General Fund. All money collected by the Authority pursuant to law must be deposited with the State Treasurer for credit to the Account.

2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, money in the Account may be used only to defray the costs of: (a) Maintaining staff and equipment needed to regulate adequately persons subject to the jurisdiction of the Authority. (b) Participating in all proceedings relevant to the jurisdiction of the Authority. (c) Audits, inspections, investigations, publication of notices, reports and retaining consultants connected with that maintenance and participation. (d) The salaries, travel expenses and subsistence allowances of the members of the Authority.

3. All money collected by the Authority pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS 706.465 and subsection 4 of NRS 706.471 must be used to implement technological improvements in safety, reliability and efficiency within a county whose population is 700,000 or more, including, without limitation, the implementation of a computerized real-time data system to assist with the administration and enforcement of the provisions of NRS 706.011 to 706.791 , inclusive. A computerized real-time data system implemented pursuant to this subsection must, at a minimum, satisfy the following criteria: (a) While a vehicle is in service within the jurisdiction of the Authority, the system must be capable of collecting in real-time from the onboard computer of the vehicle, by wireless access through the onboard diagnostic port or other means, the vehicle identification number and the operating and telemetric data for the vehicle. (b) While a vehicle is in service within the jurisdiction of the Authority, the system must be capable of collecting in real-time, from an onboard diagnostic device capable of using a global positioning system that is installed in the vehicle or any other onboard computer software system capable of using a global positioning system that is installed in the vehicle, the location of the vehicle by latitude and longitude, a record of the time at which the vehicle is at that location and operating and telemetric data for the vehicle. (c) The system must be capable of allowing the operator of a vehicle, while the vehicle is in service within the jurisdiction of the Authority, to register in the system, at the beginning and end of each shift, his or her identity and the number of his or her permit or certificate of public convenience and necessity. (d) The system must be capable of allowing, in a manner prescribed by the Authority, a holder of a certificate of public convenience and necessity to digitally associate himself or herself with a vehicle for which the Authority has issued a certificate, license or other authorization. (e) The system must be capable of presenting, in real-time to the Authority, searchable histories of the information and data described in this subsection in both a format that displays the information and data in tables and a digital map format that displays streets and highways. (f) The system must be capable of presenting to a passenger, through an application on a mobile device or an interactive, digital display or other onboard system in the vehicle, sufficient information for the passenger to select and direct the operator of the vehicle to the passenger's desired destination by the passenger's desired route. The information must include, without limitation, sufficient information for the passenger to: (1) Select the shortest route by time or distance to the passenger's desired destination; (2) Select a multi-segment trip directed by the passenger; (3) Select the least expensive route to the passenger's desired destination; and (4) Make a digital record of the passenger's selection that is accessible during and after the trip by the passenger, the Authority, the operator and the holder of the certificate of public convenience and necessity. (g) The system must be capable of presenting to the operator of the vehicle, through an application on a mobile device or an interactive, digital display or other onboard system in the vehicle, sufficient information for the operator to: (1) Determine the shortest route by time or distance to the passenger's desired destination and the least expensive route to the passenger's desired destination; (2) Follow a multi-segment, passenger-directed trip by the least expensive route to the passenger's desired destination; and (3) Allow the passenger to make a digital record of a selection of a desired route to the passenger's destination that is accessible during and after the trip by the passenger, the Authority, the operator and the holder of the certificate of public convenience and necessity. (h) The system must be capable of allowing a passenger to register comments and complaints with the Authority, the operator of the vehicle and the holder of the certificate of public convenience and necessity, through an application on a mobile device or an interactive digital display screen or other onboard system in the vehicle. (i) The system must be capable of assisting the Authority in the development of additional preventive measures to detect, investigate and deter the practice of transporting a passenger to a selected destination by a route that is more expensive than necessary under the circumstances of the trip. (j) The system must be capable of providing to the Authority reliable real-time and historic information concerning service demands, market data, vehicle usage, wait time and customer complaints and comments. (k) The system must be capable of allowing holders of a certificate of convenience and public necessity to use the system to provide cooperative dispatch and electronic hailing services to the public pursuant to NRS 706.165 .

4. The Authority shall not use the information and data collected pursuant to paragraph (a) or (b) of subsection 3 for any purpose other than the purposes set forth in those paragraphs unless the Authority has adopted regulations governing the additional use.

5. The Authority may operate the computerized real-time data system implemented pursuant to subsection 3 or enter into an agreement for the provision of such service. If the Authority enters into such an agreement, the Authority shall ensure that all the information and data collected by the computerized real-time data system is under the control of the Authority.

6. All claims against the Account must be paid as other claims against the State are paid.

7. The Authority must furnish upon request a statement showing the balance remaining in the Account as of the close of the preceding fiscal year.

8. As used in this section, “ real time ” means the transmission of information at a rate no longer than once every 6 seconds, unless the Authority authorizes a longer rate while a vehicle is experiencing a low volume of trips.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 706.4757 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 706 / Section 706.4757
Blood, breath or urine test on employee or lessee for presence of alcohol or controlled substance; regulations
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, if a taxicab motor carrier requires an employee or lessee to submit to a test for the presence of alcohol or a controlled substance in his or her blood, breath or urine and the employee or lessee tests positive for the presence of alcohol or a controlled substance in his or her blood, breath or urine, the taxicab motor carrier shall: (a) Maintain a record of the results of the test; (b) Provide to the Authority a record of the results of the test; and (c) Release a record of the results of the test to another taxicab motor carrier upon request.

2. For the purposes of this section, a record of the results of a test administered as described in subsection 1: (a) Must indicate only that the results of the test were positive or negative; and (b) Must not be maintained by a taxicab motor carrier or the Authority for a period of more than 1 year.

3. The Authority may adopt regulations to carry out its duties pursuant to this section.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 701.774 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.774
Manufacturer required to submit certification of compliance with minimum standard for new appliance; mark, label or tag identifying certified appliance required on product and packaging; regulations
Status: in_force

1. Before a new regulated appliance is made available for sale, lease or rent in this State, the manufacturer of the regulated appliance shall submit to the Director a certification which demonstrates that the regulated appliance complies with the minimum standard of energy efficiency for that appliance adopted by the Director pursuant to NRS 701.768 .

2. Before a new appliance for which the Director has adopted a minimum standard of energy efficiency pursuant to NRS 701.770 is made available for sale, lease or rent in this State, the manufacturer of the appliance shall submit to the Director a certification which demonstrates that the appliance complies with the minimum standard of energy efficiency for that appliance adopted by the Director pursuant to NRS 701.770 .

3. A manufacturer of regulated appliances or appliances for which the Director has adopted a minimum standard of energy efficiency pursuant to NRS 701.770 shall comply with such other requirements or submit such other information as the Director may require by regulation.

4. The Director shall adopt regulations governing the certification of regulated appliances or appliances for which the Director has adopted a minimum standard of energy efficiency pursuant to NRS 701.770 . In doing so, the Director shall coordinate with the certification programs of other states and federal agencies with similar standards of energy efficiency.

5. A manufacturer shall ensure that, at the time of sale or installation, a new appliance for which the manufacturer has submitted a certification pursuant to subsection 1 or 2 includes a mark, label or tag on the product and packaging of the appliance which identifies the appliance as meeting the standards of energy efficiency established by the Director pursuant to NRS 701.768 and 701.770 . The Director shall adopt regulations governing the identification of certified appliances through the inclusion of a mark, label or tag, coordinating to the greatest practical extent with the labeling programs of other states and federal agencies with equivalent standards of energy efficiency. The Director shall permit the use of existing marks, labels or tags which connote compliance with the standards of energy efficiency adopted pursuant to NRS 701.768 and 701.770 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 706.576 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 706 / Section 706.576
Injunction or other process to prevent collection of fees prohibited; action to recover amount paid under protest
Status: in_force

1. No injunction, writ of mandate or other legal or equitable process shall issue in any suit, action or proceeding in any court against this State or any officer thereof to prevent or enjoin the collection under NRS 706.011 to 706.861 , inclusive, of any fee or other amount required to be collected.

2. After payment of any such fee or other amount under protest, duly verified and setting forth the grounds of objection to the legality thereof, filed with the Department at the time of payment of the fee or other amount protested, the person making the payment may bring an action against the State Treasurer in the district court in and for Carson City for the recovery of the amount so paid under protest.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 704.7318 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 704 / Section 704.7318
Sites used for production of electricity from coal-fired electric generating plant, natural gas electric generating plant or renewable energy facility: Remediation or reuse; regulation of emissions from electric generating plants constructed on certain sites
Status: in_force

1. To ensure the remediation and, when possible, the reuse of any site used for the production of electricity from a coal-fired electric generating plant, natural gas electric generating plant or renewable energy facility in this State, the Division of Environmental Protection of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has exclusive jurisdiction to supervise and regulate the remediation of such sites, including, without limitation, exclusive authority to regulate and supervise the remediation of surface water and groundwater and solid-waste disposal operations located at such a site.

2. The Division of Environmental Protection has exclusive authority to regulate emissions from any electric generating plant constructed on a site previously used for the production of electricity from a coal-fired electric generating plant.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 701.055 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.055
“Energy development project” defined
Status: in_force

“ Energy development project ” means a project for the generation, transmission and development of energy located on public or private land. The term includes, without limitation:

1. A utility facility, as defined in NRS 704.860 , constructed on private land; and

2. Electric generating plants and their associated facilities which use or will use renewable energy, as defined in NRS 704.7715 , as their primary source of energy to generate electricity.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 706.445 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 706 / Section 706.445
Limitations on power of Authority to regulate towing services
Status: in_force

The Authority may not regulate the:

1. Geographical area in which towing services are provided;

2. Types of towing services that are provided; or

3. Rates and charges assessed or the terms and conditions imposed for towing services performed with the prior consent of the owner of the vehicle or the person authorized by the owner to operate the vehicle,

by an operator of a tow car.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 701B.450 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 701B / Section 701B.450
“Commission” defined
Status: in_force

<Section expires by limitation effective Dec. 31, 2025.>

“ Commission ” means the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 704.68875 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 704 / Section 704.68875
Exemption from filing schedules or tariffs; requirements regarding publication of certain rate and service information
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided by NRS 704.688795 , a competitive supplier is not required to maintain or file any schedule or tariff with the Commission.

2. For any area in which a competitive supplier is a provider of last resort, the competitive supplier: (a) Shall publish the rates, pricing, terms and conditions of basic network service by: (1) Posting such rates, pricing, terms and conditions electronically on a publicly available Internet website maintained by the competitive supplier; (2) Maintaining for inspection by the public a copy of such rates, pricing, terms and conditions at the principal office in Nevada of the competitive supplier; or (3) Delivering to the customer a copy of the rates, pricing, terms and conditions in writing with the first invoice, billing statement or other written summary of charges for the telecommunication service provided by the competitive supplier to the customer; and (b) May publish the rates, pricing, terms and conditions of other telecommunication service by: (1) Posting such rates, pricing, terms and conditions electronically on a publicly available Internet website maintained by the competitive supplier; (2) Maintaining for inspection by the public a copy of such rates, pricing, terms and conditions at the principal office in Nevada of the competitive supplier; or (3) Delivering to the customer a copy of the rates, pricing, terms and conditions in writing with the first invoice, billing statement or other written summary of charges for the telecommunication service provided by the competitive supplier to the customer.

3. A competitive supplier that provides an inmate calling service shall publish the rates, pricing, terms and conditions of the inmate calling service by: (a) Posting such rates, pricing, terms and conditions electronically on a publicly available Internet website maintained by the competitive supplier; (b) Maintaining for inspection by the public a copy of such rates, pricing, terms and conditions at the principal office in Nevada of the competitive supplier; and (c) Delivering to the customer a copy of the rates, pricing, terms and conditions in writing with the first invoice, billing statement or other written summary of charges for the telecommunication service provided by the competitive supplier to the customer.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 711.470 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 711 / Section 711.470
Certificate required; exceptions
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a person shall not act as a video service provider or construct or operate a video service network in any service area unless the person has obtained a certificate of authority for that service area.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 704.771 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 704 / Section 704.771
“Net metering system” defined
Status: in_force

1. “ Net metering system ” means: (a) A facility or energy system for the generation of electricity that: (1) Uses renewable energy as its primary source of energy to generate electricity; (2) Has a generating capacity of not more than 1 megawatt; (3) Is located on the customer-generator's premises; (4) Operates in parallel with the utility's transmission and distribution facilities; and (5) Is intended primarily to offset part or all of the customer-generator's requirements for electricity; (b) A facility or energy system for the generation of electricity that: (1) Uses waterpower as its primary source of energy to generate electricity; (2) Is located on property owned by the customer-generator; (3) Has a generating capacity of not more than 1 megawatt; (4) Generates electricity that is delivered to the transmission and distribution facilities of the utility; and (5) Is intended primarily to offset all or part of the customer-generator's requirements for electricity on that property or contiguous property owned by the customer-generator; or (c) A facility or energy system for the generation of electricity: (1) Which uses wind power as its primary source of energy to generate electricity; (2) Which is located on property owned or leased by an institution of higher education in this State; (3) Which has a generating capacity of not more than 1 megawatt; (4) Which operates in parallel with the utility's transmission and distribution facilities; (5) Which is intended primarily to offset all or part of the customer-generator's requirements for electricity on that property or on contiguous property owned or leased by the customer-generator; (6) Which is used for research and workforce training; and (7) The construction or installation of which is commenced on or before December 31, 2011, and is completed on or before December 31, 2012.

2. The term does not include a facility or energy system for the generation of electricity which has a generating capacity that exceeds the greater of: (a) The limit on the demand that the class of customer of the customer-generator may place on the system of the utility; or (b) One hundred percent of the customer-generator's annual requirements for electricity.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 706.351 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 706 / Section 706.351
Free or reduced rates for transportation unlawful; exceptions
Status: in_force

1. It is unlawful for: (a) A fully regulated carrier to furnish any pass, frank, free or reduced rates for transportation to any state, city, district, county or municipal officer of this State or to any person other than those specifically enumerated in this section. (b) Any person other than those specifically enumerated in this section to receive any pass, frank, free or reduced rates for transportation.

2. This section does not prevent the carriage, storage or hauling free or at reduced rates of passengers or property for charitable organizations or purposes for the United States, the State of Nevada or any political subdivision thereof.

3. This chapter does not prohibit a fully regulated common carrier from giving free or reduced rates for transportation of persons to: (a) Its own officers, commission agents or employees, or members of any profession licensed under title 54 of NRS retained by it, and members of their families. (b) Inmates of hospitals or charitable institutions and persons over 60 years of age. (c) Persons with physical or mental disabilities who present a written statement from a physician or an advanced practice registered nurse to that effect. (d) Persons injured in accidents or motor vehicle crashes and physicians and nurses attending such persons. (e) Persons providing relief in cases of common disaster. (f) Attendants of livestock or other property requiring the care of an attendant, who must be given return passage to the place of shipment, if there is no discrimination among shippers of a similar class. (g) Officers, agents, employees or members of any profession licensed under title 54 of NRS, together with members of their families, who are employed by or affiliated with other common carriers, if there is an interchange of free or reduced rates for transportation. (h) Indigent, destitute or homeless persons when under the care or responsibility of charitable societies, institutions or hospitals, together with the necessary agents employed in such transportation. (i) Students of institutions of learning, including, without limitation, homeless students, whether the free or reduced rate is given directly to a student or to the board of trustees of a school district on behalf of a student. (j) Groups of persons participating in a tour for a purpose other than transportation.

4. This section does not prohibit common motor carriers from giving free or reduced rates for the transportation of property of: (a) Their officers, commission agents or employees, or members of any profession licensed under title 54 of NRS retained by them, or pensioned former employees or former employees with disabilities, together with that of their dependents. (b) Witnesses attending any legal investigations in which such carriers are interested. (c) Persons providing relief in cases of common disaster. (d) Charitable organizations providing food and items for personal hygiene to needy persons or to other charitable organizations within this State.

5. This section does not prohibit the Authority from establishing reduced rates, fares or charges for specified routes or schedules of any common motor carrier providing transit service if the reduced rates, fares or charges are determined by the Authority to be in the public interest.

6. Only fully regulated common carriers may provide free or reduced rates for the transportation of passengers or household goods, pursuant to the provisions of this section.

7. As used in this section, “ employees ” includes: (a) Furloughed, pensioned and superannuated employees. (b) Persons who have become disabled or infirm in the service of such carriers. (c) Persons who are traveling to enter the service of such a carrier.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 705.660 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 705 / Section 705.660
“Operator” defined
Status: in_force

“Operator” means a person who operates a monorail.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 706.256 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 706 / Section 706.256
Power of Authority to order repairs of facilities and use of safety appliances
Status: in_force

The Authority may, in the interest of safety or service, after hearing:

1. Determine and order repairs of facilities of common and contract motor carriers; and

2. Order the use of safety appliances by such carriers in the interest of the public and employees.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 704.033 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 704 / Section 704.033
Levy and collection of and limitations on annual assessment; payment of annual licensing fee by providers of commercial mobile radio service
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 6, the Commission shall levy and collect an annual assessment from all public utilities, providers of new electric resources, providers of discretionary natural gas service and alternative sellers subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission.

2. Except as otherwise provided in subsections 3 and 4, the annual assessment must be: (a) For the use of the Commission, not more than 3.50 mills; and (b) For the use of the Consumer's Advocate, not more than 0.75 mills, on each dollar of gross operating revenue derived from the intrastate operations of such utilities, providers of new electric resources, providers of discretionary natural gas service and alternative sellers in the State of Nevada. The total annual assessment must be not more than 4.25 mills.

3. The levy for the use of the Consumer's Advocate must not be assessed against railroads.

4. The minimum assessment in any 1 year must be $100.

5. The gross operating revenue of the utilities must be determined for the preceding calendar year. In the case of: (a) Telecommunication providers, except as provided in paragraph (c), the revenue shall be deemed to be all intrastate revenues. (b) Railroads, the revenue shall be deemed to be the revenue received only from freight and passenger intrastate movements. (c) All public utilities, providers of new electric resources, providers of discretionary natural gas service and alternative sellers, the revenue does not include the proceeds of any commodity, energy or service furnished to another public utility, provider of new electric resources, provider of discretionary natural gas service or alternative seller for resale.

6. Providers of commercial mobile radio service are not subject to the annual assessment and, in lieu thereof, shall pay to the Commission an annual licensing fee of $200.

7. “Provider of new electric resources” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 704B.130 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 705.380 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 705 / Section 705.380
Windshield made of safety glass, electric headlamps, wiper and other equipment required on motor car used for transporting employees; penalty
Status: in_force

1. It shall be unlawful for any owner or operator of a railroad running through or within the boundaries of the State of Nevada and engaged in the business of common carrier to operate for or transport its employees in a motorcar which is not equipped with a transparent safety glass windshield sufficient in width and height reasonably to protect such employees. Such car shall also be equipped with an electric headlamp of sufficient candle power as to make any obstruction, landmark, warning sign or grade crossing on such railroad visible at a distance of 300 feet in advance of such car under ordinary atmospheric conditions. Such car shall also be equipped with two electric lights on the rear end thereof with sufficient candle power as to be visible at a distance of 300 feet under ordinary atmospheric conditions. Such car shall also be equipped with a suitable device that will remove rain, snow and sleet from the windshield while the car is moving, and the windshield shall be so devised that the driver or operator of the car can start or stop the windshield wiper while the driver or operator is driving the car.

2. Any owner or operator of a railroad running through or within this state as a common carrier of persons or property or both, for compensation, who either operates for its employees, or who furnishes to its employees, for their transportation to or from the place or places where they are required to labor, a rail track motorcar that has not been fully equipped as required by subsection 1 shall be fined not more than $500 for each offense. Each day or part of a day it operates or furnishes each of such rail track motorcars not so equipped as provided in subsection 1 to its employees for operation to or from the place or places where they are required to work shall constitute a separate offense.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 707.565 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 707 / Section 707.565
“Personal wireless service” defined
Status: in_force

“ Personal wireless service ” has the meaning ascribed to it in 47 U.S.C. § 332(c)(7)(C) , as that provision existed on July 1, 2003.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 705.300 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 705 / Section 705.300
Question of causation for jury's determination
Status: in_force

In any action brought against any such common carrier under or by virtue of any of the provisions of NRS 705.260 to 705.340 , inclusive, to recover damages for injury to, or the death of, any of its employees, the question as to whether the negligence or violation of law claimed to have caused or contributed to the injury or death of such employee did in substance cause or contribute to such injury or death, and the question as to whether such negligence or violation of law was the proximate cause of such injury or death, shall, in all cases, be for the determination of the jury.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 702.060 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 702 / Section 702.060
“Municipal utility” defined
Status: in_force

“ Municipal utility ” includes, without limitation:

1. A utility established pursuant to chapter 709 or 710 of NRS .

2. Any other utility that is owned, operated or controlled by a county, city or other local governmental entity.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 704.68877 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 704 / Section 704.68877
Requirements and exemptions regarding basic network service
Status: in_force

1. The Commission shall not decrease the rates or pricing of basic network service provided by a competitive supplier, unless the competitive supplier files a general rate application pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 2 and the Commission orders a decrease in the rates or pricing of such service in a general rate case proceeding conducted pursuant thereto.

2. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a competitive supplier that is an incumbent local exchange carrier shall not: (a) Without the approval of the Commission, discontinue basic network service or change the terms and conditions of basic network service as set forth in the tariffs of the competitive supplier that were in effect on January 1, 2007. (b) Before January 1, 2012, increase the rates or pricing of basic network service as set forth in the tariffs of the competitive supplier that were in effect on January 1, 2007, except that notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter: (1) On or after January 1, 2011, and before January 1, 2012, the competitive supplier may, without the approval of the Commission, increase the rates or pricing of basic network service provided by the competitive supplier but the total of all increases during that period may not result in rates or pricing of basic network service that is more than $1 above the rates or pricing set forth in the tariffs of the competitive supplier that were in effect on January 1, 2007; and (2) The Commission may allow the competitive supplier to increase the rates or pricing of basic network service above the amounts authorized by this subsection only if the competitive supplier files a general rate application and proves in a general rate case proceeding conducted pursuant to NRS 704.110 and 704.120 that the increase is absolutely necessary to avoid rates or prices that are confiscatory under the Constitution of the United States or the Constitution of this State. In such a general rate case proceeding, the Commission: (I) May allow an increase in the rates or pricing of basic network service provided by the competitive supplier only in an amount that the competitive supplier proves in the general rate case proceeding is absolutely necessary to avoid an unconstitutional result and shall not authorize in the general rate case proceeding any rate, price or other relief for the competitive supplier that is not proven by the competitive supplier to be absolutely necessary to avoid an unconstitutional result; and (II) May order a decrease in the rates or pricing of basic network service provided by the competitive supplier if the Commission determines in the general rate case proceeding that the decrease is necessary to provide customers with just and reasonable rates.

3. On or after January 1, 2012: (a) A competitive supplier that is an incumbent local exchange carrier may exercise flexibility in the rates, pricing, terms and conditions of basic network service in the same manner permitted for other telecommunication service pursuant to NRS 704.68873 ; and (b) The Commission shall not: (1) Regulate the rates, pricing, terms and conditions of basic network service provided by such a competitive supplier; or (2) Require such a competitive supplier to maintain any schedule or tariff for basic network service.

4. For any area in which a competitive supplier is a provider of last resort, the competitive supplier must provide reasonably detailed information concerning the rates, pricing, terms and conditions of basic network service in the manner required by NRS 704.68875 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 706.772 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 706 / Section 706.772
Administrative fines by Authority: Payment; repayment plans; notice; notification provided by Authority to Department; obligation to notify State Controller of past due debts
Status: in_force

1. If the Authority imposes an administrative fine pursuant to NRS 706.476 or 706.771 in an amount greater than $100, the person who is responsible for payment of the administrative fine shall: (a) Pay to the Authority the full amount of the administrative fine and any other costs related to the administrative fine owed by that person; or (b) If the person is unable to pay the full amount owed, enter into a plan of repayment with the Authority for the payment over time of the administrative fine.

2. The Authority shall, within 20 days after imposing an administrative fine pursuant to NRS 706.476 or 706.771 , provide notice by first-class mail to the person against whom the administrative fine is imposed. The notice must include a statement: (a) Of the amount of the administrative fine and any other costs which must be paid to the Authority; (b) That the person must, within 14 days after receiving the notice: (1) Pay to the Authority the full amount of the administrative fine and any other costs; or (2) If a plan of repayment has been approved by the Authority, comply with the terms of the plan of repayment; and (c) That the Authority is required to notify the Department of Motor Vehicles of the failure to pay the amount owed and that the Department may suspend the driver's license of the person for failure to pay the administrative fine and any other costs.

3. The Authority shall provide to the Department of Motor Vehicles the name of a person to whom a notice is sent pursuant to subsection 2 and the date on which the notice was sent.

4. The Authority shall, within 5 days after receiving payment from a person or approving a plan of repayment, notify the Department of Motor Vehicles that the person has satisfied the requirements for payment of the administrative fine and any other costs owed by the person.

5. The provisions of this section do not relieve the Authority of any obligation to notify the State Controller of any debt that is past due pursuant to chapter 353C of NRS .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 705.850 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 705 / Section 705.850
Authority: Creation; membership; terms
Status: in_force

<See notes for changes to this section effective under certain conditions.>

1. There is hereby created the Nevada High-Speed Rail Authority as a separate legal entity. The governing body of the Authority consists of five members appointed by the Governor. The members must be residents of the State of Nevada and must be appointed based upon their knowledge, expertise or experience in the areas of rail transportation and high-speed rail services.

2. After their initial terms, the members serve for terms of 4 years and may be reappointed at the pleasure of the Governor.

3. The Authority shall elect one of its members as Chair.

4. The members of the Authority serve without compensation but are entitled to receive the per diem allowance and travel expenses provided for state officers and employees generally while engaged in the official business of the Authority.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 704.7618 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 704 / Section 704.7618
“Performance-based rates” defined
Status: in_force

“ Performance-based rates ” means rates that are set or adjusted based on the performance of an electric utility as determined by such performance metrics as the Commission may establish.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 706.1717 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 706 / Section 706.1717
Cooperation with federal agencies; conferring with regulatory agencies of other states; joint hearings and conferences
Status: in_force

The Authority may, in carrying out its duties:

1. Cooperate with the Federal Government and its departments and agencies.

2. Confer with the regulatory agencies of other states on matters of mutual concern and benefit to persons served by motor carriers of this State.

3. Use the services, records, facilities and cooperation of federal and state regulatory agencies, and hold joint hearings and participate in joint conferences to reach decisions in matters that require cooperation. All necessary expenses incurred in attending hearings and conferences outside this State are a charge against the State and must be paid as other claims against the State are paid.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 711.060 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 711 / Section 711.060
“Facility” defined
Status: in_force

“ Facility ” means all real property, antennae, poles, wires, cables, conduits, amplifiers, instruments, appliances, fixtures and other personal property used by a video service provider to provide service to its subscribers.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 704.788 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 704 / Section 704.788
Final date for acceptance or approval of application for participation in Program
Status: in_force

<See notes for changes to this section effective under certain conditions.>

The Office of Economic Development shall not accept an application or give initial approval to any applicant for participation in the Program, and the Commission shall not approve an applicant for participation in the Program, after the earlier of December 31, 2024, or the date on which the capacity set aside for allocation pursuant to the Program is fully allocated.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 703.340 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 703 / Section 703.340
Order for appearance of witnesses or production of books, papers or documents containing material testimony; payment of fees and mileage for witnesses
Status: in_force

1. Either party is entitled to an order by the Commission for the appearance of witnesses or the production of books, papers and documents containing material testimony.

2. Witnesses appearing upon the order of the Commission are entitled to the same fees and mileage as witnesses in civil actions in the courts of the State, and the fees and mileage must be paid out of the State Treasury in the same manner as other claims against the State are paid. No fees or mileage may be allowed unless the Chair of the Commission certifies the correctness of the claim.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 706.171 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 706 / Section 706.171
General powers of Authority, Department of Motor Vehicles and Department of Public Safety: Regulations; reports and records; examinations and subpoenas; temporary waivers
Status: in_force

1. The Authority, the Department of Motor Vehicles and the Department of Public Safety may: (a) Make necessary and reasonable regulations governing the administration and enforcement of the provisions of this chapter for which they are each responsible. (b) Adopt by reference any appropriate rule or regulation, as it exists at the time of adoption, issued by the United States Department of Transportation, the Surface Transportation Board, any other agency of the Federal Government or the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners. (c) Require such reports and the maintenance of such records as they determine to be necessary for the administration and enforcement of this chapter. (d) Except as otherwise provided in this section, examine, at any time during the business hours of the day, the books, papers and records of any fully regulated carrier, and of any other common, contract or private motor carrier doing business in this State to the extent necessary for their respective duties. The Authority, the Department of Motor Vehicles and the Department of Public Safety may examine in other states or require by subpoena the production inside this State of such books, papers and records as are not maintained in this State. (e) Temporarily waive any requirement for a certificate or permit when an emergency exists as defined in NRS 706.561 .

2. No personnel records of an employee of a fully regulated carrier, or of any other common, contract or private motor carrier may be examined pursuant to paragraph (d) of subsection 1 unless the records contain information relating to a matter of public safety or the Authority, the Department of Motor Vehicles and the Department of Public Safety determine that the examination is required to protect the interests of the public.

3. The Department of Motor Vehicles may adopt regulations to ensure the payment of any fee due or authorized pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.

4. As used in this section, “ personnel records ” does not include: (a) The name of the employee who is the subject of the record; (b) The gross compensation and perquisites of the employee; (c) Any record of the business expenses of the employee; (d) The title or any description of the position held by the employee; (e) The qualifications required for the position held by the employee; (f) The business address of the employee; (g) The telephone number of the employee at the place of business of the employee; (h) The work schedule of the employee; (i) The date on which the employment of the employee began; and (j) If applicable, the date on which the employment of the employee was terminated.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 701.540 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.540
Legislative declarations; rights of natural persons relating to renewable energy and energy storage
Status: in_force

The Legislature hereby declares that each natural person who is a resident of this State has the right to:

1. Generate, consume and export renewable energy and reduce his or her use of electricity that is obtained from the grid.

2. Use technology to store energy at his or her residence.

3. If the person generates renewable energy pursuant to subsection 1, or stores energy pursuant to subsection 2, or any combination thereof, be allowed to connect his or her system that generates renewable energy or stores energy, or any combination thereof, with the electricity meter on the customer's side that is provided by an electric utility or any other person named and defined in chapters 704, 704A and 704B of NRS: (a) In a timely manner; (b) In accordance with requirements established by the electric utility to ensure the safety of utility workers; and (c) After providing written notice to the electric utility providing service in the service territory and installing a nomenclature plate on the electrical meter panel indicating that a system that generates renewable energy or stores energy, or any combination thereof, is present if the system: (1) Is not used for exporting renewable energy past the electric utility meter on the customer's side; and (2) Meets all applicable state and local safety and electrical code requirements.

4. Fair credit for any energy exported to the grid.

5. Consumer protections in contracts for renewable energy pursuant to NRS 598.9801 to 598.9822 , inclusive.

6. Have his or her generation of renewable energy given priority in planning and acquisition of energy resources by an electric utility.

7. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 704.7725 or 704.7732 , remain within the existing broad rate class to which the resident would belong in the absence of a net metering system or a system that generates renewable energy or stores energy, or any combination thereof, without any fees or charges that are different than the fees and charges assessed to customers of the same rate class, regardless of the technologies on the customer's side of the electricity meter, including, without limitation, energy production, energy savings, energy consumption, energy storage or energy shifting technologies, provided that such technologies do not compromise the safety and reliability of the utility grid.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 701B.342 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 701B / Section 701B.342
Regulations: Establishment of program milestones and rebate program for participants
Status: in_force

1. The Commission shall adopt regulations establishing program milestones and a rebate program for a participant who installs a solar thermal system. The rebates provided by a utility pursuant to this section must: (a) Decline over time as the program milestones are reached; (b) Be structured to reduce the cost of solar thermal systems; and (c) Be based on the actual energy savings or predicted energy savings of the solar thermal system as determined by the Commission.

2. The regulations must require that to be eligible for a rebate pursuant to the Demonstration Program, a solar thermal system must have received an OG-100 or OG-300 performance certification from the Solar Rating and Certification Corporation or any other performance certification approved by the Commission.

3. In determining the amount of the rebates provided through the Demonstration Program, the Commission shall consider any federal tax credits and other incentives available to participants.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 704.7675 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 704 / Section 704.7675
“Contiguous” defined
Status: in_force

“ Contiguous ” means either abutting directly on the boundary or separated by a street, alley, public right-of-way, creek, river or the right-of-way of a railroad or other public service corporation.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 704B.090 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 704B / Section 704B.090
“Energy” defined
Status: in_force

“Energy” means electrical energy.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 704.795 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 704 / Section 704.795
Commission required to determine whether targets for the procurement of energy storage systems by electric utility is in public interest; required factors to consider; calculation of benefits and costs
Status: in_force

1. On or before October 1, 2018, the Commission shall determine whether it is in the public interest to establish by regulation biennial targets for the procurement of energy storage systems by an electric utility.

2. In making the determination required by subsection 1, the Commission shall consider: (a) Whether the procurement of energy storage systems by an electric utility will achieve the following purposes: (1) The integration of renewable energy resources which generate electricity on an intermittent basis into the transmission and distribution grid of the electric utility. (2) The improvement of the reliability of the systems for the transmission and distribution of electricity. (3) The increased use of renewable energy resources to generate electricity. (4) The reduction of the need for the additional generation of electricity during periods of peak demand. (5) The avoidance or deferral of investment by the electric utility in generation, transmission and distribution of electricity. (6) The replacement of ancillary services provided by facilities using fossil fuels with ancillary services provided by the use of energy storage systems. (7) The reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. (b) The interconnection of energy storage systems at each point of the electric grid, including, without limitation, in the transmission and distribution of electricity and at the site of the customer.

3. For the purposes of subsection 1, the Commission shall determine that the establishment of targets for the procurement of energy storage systems by an electric utility is in the public interest if the benefits to customers of the electric utility exceed the costs of the procurement of energy storage systems. In calculating the benefits and costs of the procurement of energy storage systems, the Commission shall consider all known and measurable benefits and costs, including, without limitation: (a) A reduction in the need for the additional generation of electricity during periods of peak demand; (b) A reduction in line losses; (c) The benefits and costs related to ancillary services; (d) Avoided costs for additional generation, transmission and generation capacity; (e) The benefits arising from a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and the emission of other air pollutants; (f) The benefits and costs related to voltage support; (g) The benefits of diversifying the types of resources used for the generation of electricity; (h) The administrative costs incurred by the electric utility; (i) The cost to the electric utility of the integration of energy storage systems into the transmission and distribution grid; and (j) The cost of energy storage systems.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 704.001 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 704 / Section 704.001
Purpose and policy of Legislature in enacting chapter
Status: in_force

It is hereby declared to be the purpose and policy of the Legislature in enacting this chapter:

1. To confer upon the Commission the power, and to make it the duty of the Commission, to regulate public utilities to the extent of its jurisdiction;

2. To provide for fair and impartial regulation of public utilities;

3. To provide for the safe, economic, efficient, prudent and reliable operation and service of public utilities;

4. To balance the interests of customers and shareholders of public utilities by providing public utilities with the opportunity to earn a fair return on their investments while providing customers with just and reasonable rates; and

5. With regard to telecommunication service: (a) To regulate competitive suppliers in a manner that allows customers to benefit from full competition regarding rates and services; (b) To provide for basic network service to economically disadvantaged persons who are eligible for a reduction in rates for telephone service pursuant to NRS 707.400 to 707.500 , inclusive; and (c) To maintain the availability of telephone service to rural, insular and high-cost areas through: (1) The levy and collection of a uniform and equitable assessment from all persons furnishing intrastate telecommunication service or the functional equivalent of such service through any form of telephony technology; and (2) Payments to telecommunication providers from the fund to maintain the availability of telephone service.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 706A.230 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 706A / Section 706A.230
Records maintained by company: Period of maintenance; contents; inspection; confidentiality
Status: in_force

1. A transportation network company shall maintain the following records relating to the business of the company for a period of at least 3 years after the date on which the record is created: (a) Trip records; (b) Driver records and vehicle inspection records; (c) Monitored autonomous vehicle provider records and monitored autonomous vehicle inspection records; (d) Records of each complaint and the resolution of each complaint; and (e) Records of each accident or other incident that involved a driver or monitored autonomous vehicle provider and was reported to the transportation network company.

2. Each transportation network company shall make its records available for inspection by the Authority upon request and only as necessary for the Authority to investigate complaints. This subsection does not require a company to make any proprietary information available to the Authority. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, any records provided to the Authority are confidential and must not be disclosed other than to employees of the Authority.

3. The Authority shall disclose to the Secretary of State the name of each driver and monitored autonomous vehicle provider and such other information as the Secretary of State determines necessary to enforce the provisions of chapter 76 of NRS. If the Secretary of State obtains any confidential information pursuant to this subsection, the Secretary of State, and any employee of the Secretary of State engaged in the administration of chapter 76 of NRS or charged with the custody of any records or files relating to the administration of chapter 76 of NRS, shall maintain the confidentiality of that information in the same manner and to the same extent as provided by law for the Authority.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 704A.073 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 704A / Section 704A.073
“Mailed notice” and “notice by mail” defined
Status: in_force

1. “Mailed notice,” “notice by mail” or any phrase of similar import, except as otherwise qualified, means the giving by the municipal clerk, engineer, treasurer or other designated person, or any deputy thereof, as provided in this chapter or otherwise as determined by the governing body, of any designated written or printed notice addressed to the last known owner or owners of each lot being assessed or other designated persons at their last known address or addresses by deposit, at least 20 days prior to the designated hearing or other designated time or event, in the United States mails, postage prepaid, as first-class mail.

2. The names and addresses of such property owners, unless otherwise provided, shall be obtained from the records of the county assessor or from such other source as the official giving such notice deems reliable.

3. Any list of such names and addresses pertaining to any service district or assessment roll may be revised from time to time, but such a list need not be revised more frequently than at 12-month intervals.

4. Any mailing of any notice required in this chapter shall be verified by the affidavit or certificate of the official mailing the notice, which verification shall be retained in the records of the municipality at least until all assessments and bonds and any other securities pertaining thereto have been paid in full, or each claim relating thereto is barred by a statute of limitations.

5. Such affidavit or certificate of mailing shall be prima facie evidence of the mailing of such notice in accordance with the requirements of this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 711.074 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 711 / Section 711.074
“Local government” defined
Status: in_force

1. “ Local government ” means any city or county.

2. The term includes, without limitation: (a) Any entity or agency that is directly or indirectly controlled by any city or county; and (b) Any entity or agency that is created by joint action or any interlocal or cooperative agreement of two or more cities or counties, or any combination thereof.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 706.4395 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 706 / Section 706.4395
Cancellation of written approval
Status: in_force

The written approval of the Department is effective until the Department cancels its written approval. The Department may cancel its written approval if the carrier to whom the approval is issued:

1. Fails to maintain adequate insurance;

2. Does not notify the Department of any changes in the location of the carrier’s terminal facilities; or

3. Does not comply with any applicable requirements relating to safety or financial responsibility.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 706A.200 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 706A / Section 706A.200
Provision of photograph of driver or limousine driver and license plate number of vehicle required before provision of transportation services or limousine services
Status: in_force

1. For each instance in which a driver, monitored autonomous vehicle provider or limousine driver provides transportation services or limousine services to a passenger, the transportation network company which connected the passenger to the driver, monitored autonomous vehicle provider or limousine driver shall provide to the passenger, before the passenger enters the motor vehicle of a driver, the monitored autonomous vehicle of a monitored autonomous vehicle provider or the limousine of a limousine driver, as applicable: (a) A photograph of the driver or limousine driver who will provide the transportation services or limousine services and the license plate number of the motor vehicle operated by the driver or limousine operated by the limousine driver; or (b) The license plate number of the monitored autonomous vehicle operated by the monitored autonomous vehicle provider.

2. The information required by subsection 1 must be provided to the passenger: (a) On an Internet website maintained by the company; or (b) Within the digital network or software application service of the company.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 703.175 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 703 / Section 703.175
Request from certain regulatory agencies to disconnect telephone number: Commission to issue order to appropriate provider of service; good faith compliance with order constitutes complete defense to action arising from termination of service
Status: in_force

1. Upon receiving a request to disconnect a telephone number from the State Contractors' Board pursuant to NRS 624.720 , the Board of Massage Therapy pursuant to NRS 640C.930 or the Nevada Transportation Authority pursuant to NRS 706.758 , the Commission shall issue an order to the appropriate provider of telephone service to disconnect the telephone number.

2. Compliance in good faith by a provider of telephone service with an order of the Commission to terminate service issued pursuant to this section shall constitute a complete defense to any civil or criminal action brought against the provider of telephone service arising from the termination of service.

3. As used in this section, “provider of telephone service” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 707.355 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 711.710 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 711 / Section 711.710
“Hub office” defined
Status: in_force

“ Hub office ” means the facility and related equipment located within a video service network at which video programming is received directly or indirectly from national or international content providers or broadcast networks and combined with local programming and channels for signal distribution to subscribers through central offices and related transmission or transport facilities.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 701B.903 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 701B / Section 701B.903
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in NRS 701B.900 to 701B.924 , inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 701B.906 to 701B.918 , inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.