Nev. Rev. Stat. § 704.890 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 704 / Section 704.890
Grant or denial of permit: Required findings; conditions and modifications
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, the Commission may not grant a permit for the construction, operation and maintenance of a utility facility, either as proposed or as modified by the Commission, to a person unless it finds and determines: (a) The nature of the probable effect on the environment; (b) If the utility facility emits greenhouse gases and does not use renewable energy as its primary source of energy to generate electricity, the extent to which the facility is needed to ensure reliable utility service to customers in this State; (c) That the need for the facility balances any adverse effect on the environment; (d) That the facility represents the minimum adverse effect on the environment, considering the state of available technology and the nature and economics of the various alternatives; (e) That the location of the facility as proposed conforms to applicable state and local laws and regulations issued thereunder and the applicant has obtained, or is in the process of obtaining, all other permits, licenses, registrations and approvals required by federal, state and local statutes, regulations and ordinances; (f) That the surplus asset retirement plan filed pursuant to NRS 704.870 : (1) Complies with federal, state and local laws; (2) Provides for the remediation and reuse of the facility within a reasonable period; and (3) Is able to be reasonably completed under the funding plan contained in the application; and (g) That the facility will serve the public interest.

2. If the Commission determines that the location of all or a part of the proposed facility should be modified, it may condition its permit upon such a modification. If the applicant has not obtained all the other permits, licenses, registrations and approvals required by federal, state and local statutes, regulations and ordinances as of the date on which the Commission decides to issue a permit, the Commission shall condition its permit upon the applicant obtaining those permits and approvals.

3. The requirements set forth in paragraph (g) of subsection 1 do not apply to any application for a permit which is filed by a state government or political subdivision thereof.

4. As used in this section, “ renewable energy ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 704.7715 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 704.390 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 704 / Section 704.390
Discontinuance, modification or restriction of service: Authorization of Commission required; hearing required for certain applications; power of Commission to dispense with hearing for certain applications
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 704.68861 to 704.68887 , inclusive, it is unlawful for any public utility to discontinue, modify or restrict service to any city, town, municipality, community or territory theretofore serviced by it, except upon 30 days' notice filed with the Commission, specifying in detail the character and nature of the discontinuance or restriction of the service intended, and upon order of the Commission, made after hearing, permitting such discontinuance, modification or restriction of service.

2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, the Commission, in its discretion and after investigation, may dispense with the hearing on the application for discontinuance, modification or restriction of service if, upon the expiration of the time fixed in the notice thereof, no protest against the granting of the application has been filed by or on behalf of any interested person.

3. The Commission shall not dispense with the hearing on the application of an electric utility.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 706.398 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 706 / Section 706.398
Revocation or suspension of certificate: Failure to file annual report, to operate under terms and conditions of certificate or to comply with provisions of chapter or regulations of Authority
Status: in_force

The Authority:

1. Shall revoke or suspend, pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, the certificate of public convenience and necessity of a common motor carrier which has failed to: (a) File the annual report required by NRS 706.167 within 60 days after the report is due; or (b) Operate as a carrier of intrastate commerce in this State under the terms and conditions of its certificate, unless the carrier has obtained the prior permission of the Authority.

2. May revoke or suspend, pursuant to the provisions of NRS 706.2885 , the certificate of public convenience and necessity of a common motor carrier which has failed to comply with any provision of this chapter or any regulation of the Authority adopted pursuant thereto.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 706.88237 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 706 / Section 706.88237
Power of Taxicab Authority to determine circumstances requiring temporary increase in allocation and to make such allocations
Status: in_force

The Taxicab Authority may:

1. Determine the circumstances that require a temporary increase in the number of taxicabs allocated pursuant to NRS 706.8824 ; and

2. Allocate a temporary increase in the number of taxicabs pursuant to NRS 706.88245 when the circumstances require the increase.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 701B.615 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 701B / Section 701B.615
Procedure for selection and notification of participants; authorization to install and energize wind energy system; submission of incentive claim form; determination of amount of incentive; withdrawal of participant; forfeiture of incentive
Status: in_force

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

1. An applicant who wishes to participate in the Wind Demonstration Program must submit an application to a utility.

2. After reviewing an application submitted pursuant to subsection 1 and ensuring that the applicant meets the qualifications and requirements to be eligible to participate in the Program, a utility may select the applicant for participation in the Program.

3. Not later than 30 days after the date on which the utility selects an applicant, the utility shall provide written notice of the selection to the applicant.

4. After the utility selects an applicant to participate in the Program, the utility may approve the wind energy system proposed by the applicant. Upon the utility's approval of the wind energy system: (a) The utility shall provide to the applicant notice of the approval and the amount of incentive for which the wind energy system is eligible; and (b) The applicant may install and energize the wind energy system.

5. Upon the completion of the installation and energizing of the wind energy system, the participant must submit to the utility an incentive claim form and any supporting information, including, without limitation, a verification of the installed cost of the project and a calculation of the expected system output.

6. Upon receipt of the incentive claim form and verification that the wind energy system is properly connected, the utility shall issue an incentive payment to the participant.

7. The amount of the incentive for which an applicant is eligible must be determined on the date on which the applicant is selected for participation in the Wind Demonstration Program, except that an applicant forfeits eligibility for that amount of incentive if the applicant withdraws from participation in the Program or does not complete the installation of the wind energy system within 12 months after the date on which the applicant is selected for participation in the Program.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 701B.200 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 701B / Section 701B.200
Regulations: Establishment of incentives and requirements for utility's annual plan; recovery of costs by utility
Status: repealed

<Section repealed effective Jan. 1, 2026.>

The Commission shall adopt regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of NRS 701B.010 to 701B.290 , inclusive, including, without limitation, regulations that:

1. Establish the type of incentives available to participants in the Solar Program and the level or amount of those incentives. The incentives must be market-based incentives that: (a) Do not exceed 50 percent of the installed cost of a solar energy system or distributed generation system, as determined by using the average installed cost of the solar energy systems or distributed generation systems, as applicable, installed in the immediately preceding year; (b) Are designed to maximize the number of customer categories participating in the Solar Program based on demographics and location, including, without limitation, categories for public entities, customers of lower socioeconomic status, nonprofit organizations and commercial, industrial and residential customers; and (c) Provide for a sustainable Solar Program that maintains sufficient customer participation and that provides for the measured award of incentives to as many participants as possible on or before December 31, 2021.

2. Establish the requirements for a utility's annual plan for carrying out and administering the Solar Program. A utility's annual plan must include, without limitation: (a) A detailed plan for advertising the Solar Program; (b) A detailed budget and schedule for carrying out and administering the Solar Program; (c) A detailed account of administrative processes and forms that will be used to carry out and administer the Solar Program, including, without limitation, a description of the application process and copies of all applications and any other forms that are necessary to apply for and participate in the Solar Program; (d) A detailed account of the procedures that will be used for inspection and verification of a participant's solar energy system and compliance with the Solar Program; (e) A detailed account of training and educational activities that will be used to carry out and administer the Solar Program; (f) Any other information that the Commission requires from the utility as part of the administration of the Solar Program; and (g) Any other information required by the Commission.

3. Authorize a utility to recover the reasonable costs incurred in carrying out and administering the installation of distributed generation systems.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 706.031 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 706 / Section 706.031
“Commission” defined
Status: in_force

“Commission” means the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 710.050 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 710 / Section 710.050
Applicability of Local Government Securities Law
Status: in_force

Subject to the provisions of NRS 710.010 to 710.035 , inclusive, for any undertaking therein authorized the board of county commissioners may, on the behalf and in the name of the county, borrow money, otherwise become obligated, and evidence obligations by the issuance of bonds and other county securities, and in connection with the undertaking or the system as thereby improved, the board may otherwise proceed, all as provided in the Local Government Securities Law.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 704.7561 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 704 / Section 704.7561
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in NRS 704.7561 to 704.7595 , inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 704.7565 to 704.7581 , inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 701.724 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.724
“Cook and cold water cooler” defined
Status: in_force

“ Cook and cold water cooler ” means a water cooler that dispenses both cold water and room-temperature water.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 706.88395 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 706 / Section 706.88395
Impoundment by Administrator of certain vehicles in unauthorized use; notice and hearing; administrative fine
Status: in_force

1. A vehicle used as a taxicab, limousine or other passenger vehicle in passenger service must be impounded by the Administrator if a certificate of public convenience and necessity has not been issued authorizing its operation. A hearing must be held by the Administrator no later than the conclusion of the second normal business day after impoundment, weekends and holidays excluded. As soon as practicable after impoundment, the Administrator shall notify the registered owner of the vehicle: (a) That the registered owner of the vehicle must post a bond in the amount of $20,000 to ensure the registered owner’s presence at all proceedings held pursuant to this section; (b) Of the time set for the hearing; and (c) Of the registered owner’s right to be represented by counsel during all phases of the proceedings.

2. The Administrator shall hold the vehicle until the registered owner of the vehicle appears and: (a) Proves that the person is the registered owner of the vehicle; (b) Proves that the person holds a valid certificate of public convenience and necessity; (c) Proves that the vehicle meets all required standards of the Authority; and (d) Posts a bond in the amount of $20,000 with the Administrator. The Administrator shall return the vehicle to its registered owner when the owner meets the requirements of this subsection and pays all costs of impoundment.

3. If the registered owner is unable to meet the requirements of paragraph (b) or (c) of subsection 2, the Administrator may assess an administrative fine against the registered owner for each such violation in the amount of $5,000. The maximum amount of the administrative fine that may be assessed against a registered owner for a single impoundment of the registered owner’s vehicle pursuant to this section is $10,000. The Administrator shall return the vehicle after any administrative fine imposed pursuant to this subsection and all costs of impoundment have been paid.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 706.436 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 706 / Section 706.436
Effect of denial of permit
Status: in_force

Any person who has been denied a permit to act as a contract motor carrier after hearing may not file a similar application with the Authority covering the same type of service and over the same route or routes or in the same territory for which the permit was denied except after the expiration of 180 days after the date the permit was denied.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 704.7803 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 704 / Section 704.7803
“Portfolio energy credit” defined
Status: in_force

“ Portfolio energy credit ” means any credit which a provider has earned from a portfolio energy system or efficiency measure and which the provider is entitled to use to comply with its portfolio standard, as determined by the Commission.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 706.132 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 706 / Section 706.132
“Towing services” defined
Status: in_force

“Towing services” includes the process of towing a vehicle, the storage of that vehicle, the storage of items found in that vehicle and the process of preparing and satisfying any liens against that vehicle to which the operator is entitled.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 706.591 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 706 / Section 706.591
Issuance of writ of attachment; bond or affidavit not required
Status: in_force

In any action commenced under NRS 706.566 , a writ of attachment may issue, and no bond or affidavit previous to the issuing of the attachment shall be required.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 701.380 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.380
Coordination of activities and programs; expenditure of money from Trust Account for Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation; other duties
Status: in_force

1. The Director shall: (a) Coordinate the activities and programs of the Office of Energy with the activities and programs of the Consumer's Advocate and the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada, and with other federal, state and local officers and agencies that promote, fund, administer or operate activities and programs related to the use of renewable energy and the use of measures which conserve or reduce the demand for energy or which result in more efficient use of energy. (b) Spend the money in the Trust Account for Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation to: (1) Educate persons and entities concerning renewable energy and measures which conserve or reduce the demand for energy or which result in more efficient use of energy. (2) Create incentives for investment in and the use of renewable energy and measures which conserve or reduce the demand for energy or which result in more efficient use of energy. (3) Distribute grants and other money to establish programs and projects which incorporate the use of renewable energy and measures which conserve or reduce the demand for energy or which result in more efficient use of energy. (4) Conduct feasibility studies, including, without limitation, any feasibility studies concerning the establishment or expansion of any grants, incentives, rebates or other programs to enable or assist persons to reduce the cost of purchasing distributed generation systems and on-site generation systems and net metering systems that use renewable energy. (c) Take any other actions that the Director deems necessary to carry out the duties of the Office of Energy, including, without limitation, contracting with consultants, if necessary, for the purposes of program design or to assist the Director in carrying out the duties of the Office.

2. As used in this section: (a) “ Distributed generation system ” means a facility or system for the generation of electricity that is in close proximity to the place where the electricity is consumed: (1) That uses renewable energy as defined in NRS 704.7715 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. (b) “Electric utility” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 704.7571 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 701B.050 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 701B / Section 701B.050
“Commission” defined
Status: repealed

<Section repealed effective Jan. 1, 2026.>

“ Commission ” means the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 701B.315 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 701B / Section 701B.315
“Participant” defined
Status: in_force

“ Participant ” means a person who has been approved by a utility pursuant to NRS 701B.336 to participate in the Demonstration Program.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 701B.420 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 701B / Section 701B.420
“Agricultural property” defined
Status: in_force

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

“ Agricultural property ” means any real property employed for an agricultural use as defined in NRS 361A.030 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 701B.030 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 701B / Section 701B.030
“Applicant” defined
Status: repealed

<Section repealed effective Jan. 1, 2026.>

“ Applicant ” means a person who is applying to participate in the Solar Program.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 701A.380 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 701A / Section 701A.380
Termination of partial abatement for noncompliance; opportunity to cure noncompliance; required notices; repayment of taxes after termination
Status: in_force

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

1. A partial abatement approved by the Director pursuant to NRS 701A.300 to 701A.390 , inclusive, terminates upon any determination by the Director that the facility has ceased to meet any eligibility requirements for the abatement.

2. The Director shall provide notice and a reasonable opportunity to cure any noncompliance issues before making a determination that the facility has ceased to meet those requirements.

3. The Director shall immediately provide notice of each determination of termination to: (a) The Department of Taxation, which shall immediately notify each affected local government of the determination; (b) The board of county commissioners; (c) The county assessor; (d) The county treasurer; and (e) The Office of Economic Development.

4. A facility whose partial abatement is terminated pursuant to this section shall repay to: (a) The county treasurer the amount of the exemption from property taxes imposed pursuant to chapter 361 of NRS ; and (b) The Department of Taxation the amount of the exemption from local sales and use taxes, that was allowed pursuant to this section before the date of that termination. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 360.232 and 360.320 , the facility shall, in addition to the amount of the exemption required to be paid pursuant to this subsection, pay interest on the amount due at the rate most recently established pursuant to NRS 99.040 for each month, or portion thereof, from the last day of the month following the period for which the payment would have been made had the partial abatement not been approved until the date of payment of the tax.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 705.415 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 705 / Section 705.415
Requirements for certain railroads transporting freight; exception
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, any Class I freight railroad, Class I railroad or Class II railroad for transporting freight which operates a train or locomotive in this State, and any officer of such a railroad, shall ensure that the train or locomotive contains a crew of not less than two persons.

2. The provisions of subsection 1 do not apply to a train or locomotive engaged in helper or hostling services.

3. As used in this section: (a) “Class I freight railroad” has the meaning ascribed to it in 40 C.F.R. § 1033.901 . (b) “Class I railroad” has the meaning ascribed to it in 40 C.F.R. § 1033.901 . (c) “Class II railroad” has the meaning ascribed to it in 40 C.F.R. § 1033.901 . (d) “ Helper services ” includes connecting a locomotive to the front or back of a train to assist the train in ascending or descending a grade. (e) “ Hostling services ” includes moving a train or locomotive a short distance in a railroad yard.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 704B.300 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 704B / Section 704B.300
Authority of provider to sell energy, capacity or ancillary services; limitations; provider is not public utility because of transaction; jurisdiction of Commission; prohibition
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a provider of new electric resources may sell energy, capacity or ancillary services to one or more eligible customers if the provider holds a valid license and: (a) The eligible customers have been approved to purchase energy, capacity and ancillary services from the provider pursuant to the provisions of NRS 704B.310 ; or (b) The transaction complies with the provisions of NRS 704B.325 .

2. A provider of new electric resources shall not sell energy, capacity or ancillary services to an eligible customer if the transaction violates the provisions of this chapter.

3. A provider of new electric resources that sells energy, capacity or ancillary services to an eligible customer pursuant to the provisions of this chapter: (a) Does not become and shall not be deemed to be a public utility solely because of that transaction; and (b) Becomes subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission only for the purposes of this chapter and NRS 704.033 , 704.035 and 704.7801 to 704.7828 , inclusive.

4. If a provider of new electric resources is not a public utility in this state and is not otherwise authorized by the provisions of a specific statute to sell energy, capacity or ancillary services at retail in this state, the provider shall not sell energy, capacity or ancillary services at retail in this state to a person or entity that is not an eligible customer.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 704.761 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 704 / Section 704.761
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in NRS 704.761 to 704.7622 , inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 704.7611 to 704.7619 , inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 706.458 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 706 / Section 706.458
Enforcement of subpoena
Status: in_force

1. The district court in and for the county in which any investigation or hearing is being conducted by the Authority pursuant to the provisions of this chapter may compel the attendance of witnesses, the giving of testimony and the production of books and papers as required by any subpoena issued by the Authority.

2. If any witness refuses to attend or testify or produce any papers required by such subpoena the Authority may report to the district court in and for the county in which the investigation or hearing is pending by petition, setting forth: (a) That due notice has been given of the time and place of attendance of the witness or the production of the books and papers; (b) That the witness has been subpoenaed in the manner prescribed in this chapter; and (c) That the witness has failed and refused to attend or produce the papers required by subpoena in the investigation or hearing named in the subpoena, or has refused to answer questions propounded to the witness in the course of such investigation or hearing, and asking an order of the court compelling the witness to attend and testify or produce the books or papers.

3. The court, upon petition of the Authority, shall enter an order directing the witness to appear before the court at a time and place to be fixed by the court in such order, the time to be not more than 10 days from the date of the order, and then and there show cause why the witness has not attended or testified or produced the books or papers before the Authority. A certified copy of the order must be served upon the witness. If it appears to the court that the subpoena was regularly issued, the court shall thereupon enter an order that the witness appear at the time and place fixed in the order and testify or produce the required books or papers, and upon failure to obey the order the witness must be dealt with as for contempt of court.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 706.8813 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 706 / Section 706.8813
“Certificate holder” defined
Status: in_force

“Certificate holder” means a person who holds a current certificate of public convenience and necessity which was issued for the operation of a taxicab business by:

1. The Public Service Commission of Nevada before July 1, 1981, and which has not been transferred, revoked or suspended by the Nevada Transportation Authority, the Taxicab Authority or the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada, or by operation of law; or

2. The Taxicab Authority and which has not been transferred, revoked or suspended by the Taxicab Authority or by operation of law.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 706B.180 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 706B / Section 706B.180
Adoption of policy prohibiting discrimination; accommodations for passenger who requires wheelchair-accessible fully autonomous vehicle
Status: in_force

1. An autonomous vehicle network company shall adopt a policy which prohibits discrimination against a passenger or potential passenger on account of national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, race, color, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.

2. An autonomous vehicle network company shall provide to each passenger an opportunity to indicate whether the passenger requires transportation in a fully autonomous vehicle that is wheelchair accessible. If the company cannot provide the passenger with transportation services in a fully autonomous vehicle that is wheelchair accessible, the company must direct the passenger to an alternative provider or means of transportation that is wheelchair accessible, if available.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 704.964 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 704 / Section 704.964
Lease of tank for storage of liquefied petroleum gas: Removal of tank upon request; requirements for refund; penalty
Status: in_force

1. Each dealer who leases a tank for the storage of liquefied petroleum gas to a customer shall, upon the request of a customer, remove the tank from the customer's premises.

2. The dealer shall refund to the customer: (a) On a pro rata basis, an amount equal to the rent for the unused portion of the lease; and (b) An amount equal to the value of the liquefied petroleum gas which remains in the tank when the tank is removed. In calculating the value of the liquefied petroleum gas, the dealer shall use the price the customer paid for the liquefied petroleum gas.

3. The dealer shall mail the refund to the customer within 15 days after the tank is removed from the customer's premises.

4. Any person who violates any of the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 701B.345 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 701B / Section 701B.345
Withdrawal of participant for noncompliance; forfeiture of rebates
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, if a utility determines that a participant has not complied with the requirements for participation in the Demonstration Program, the utility shall, after notice, withdraw the participant from the Demonstration Program.

2. The utility may, without notice, withdraw from the Demonstration Program: (a) A participant in the category of private residential property and small business property if the participant does not complete the installation of a solar thermal system within 12 months after the date the participant receives notice of approval to participate in the Demonstration Program. (b) A participant in the category of school property or public and other property if the participant does not complete the installation of a solar thermal system within 30 months after the date the participant receives notice of approval to participate in the Demonstration Program.

3. A participant who is withdrawn from the Demonstration Program pursuant to subsection 2 forfeits any rebates provided by NRS 701B.300 to 701B.345 , inclusive.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 711.085 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 711 / Section 711.085
“Local law” defined
Status: in_force

“ Local law ” means any charter, code, ordinance, regulation or other law of a local government.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 711.0726 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 711 / Section 711.0726
“Interactive computer service” defined
Status: in_force

“ Interactive computer service ” has the meaning ascribed to it in 47 U.S.C. § 230(f)(2) , as that section existed on January 1, 2007.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 706.8826 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 706 / Section 706.8826
Revenue of city and county received from taxes imposed on businesses operating taxicabs payable to State; fees payable to State by certificate holder for allocated taxicab
Status: in_force

1. The board of county commissioners of any county in which there is in effect an order for the allocation of taxicabs from a taxicab authority, and the governing body of each city within any such county, shall deposit to the credit of the Taxicab Authority Fund all of the tax revenue which is received from the taxicab business operating in the county and city, respectively.

2. For the purpose of calculating the amount due to the State under subsection 1, the tax revenue of a county does not include any amount which represents a payment for the use of county facilities or property.

3. Any certificate holder who is subject to an order of allocation by the Taxicab Authority shall pay to the Taxicab Authority: (a) A fee of $300 per year for each taxicab that the Taxicab Authority has allocated to the certificate holder; (b) A fee set by the Taxicab Authority that must not exceed 20 cents per trip for each compensable trip of each of those taxicabs; and (c) A technology fee in an amount set by the Taxicab Authority for each compensable trip of each of those taxicabs. The fees set forth in paragraphs (b) and (c) must be added to the meter charge.

4. The money received by the Taxicab Authority pursuant to this section must be deposited in the State Treasury to the credit of the Taxicab Authority Fund.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 706B.020 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 706B / Section 706B.020
“Authority” defined
Status: in_force

“ Authority ” means the Nevada Transportation Authority.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 710.420 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 710 / Section 710.420
Procedure for construction or purchase of system
Status: in_force

1. All sewerage systems, light systems, water systems, light and water systems, or sewerage, light and water systems constructed, purchased or otherwise acquired under the provisions of NRS 710.400 to 710.590 , inclusive, must be so constructed, purchased or otherwise acquired under the supervision and control of the board of county commissioners acting as the town board.

2. The board of county commissioners acting as the town board may: (a) Purchase any sewerage system, light system, water system, water and light system, or sewerage, light and water system theretofore established or in use; (b) Purchase the franchises, rights, privileges and plants thereof from the owners thereof, corporate or private, and improve or extend them; or (c) Advertise for plans and specifications and bids for the construction of any or all of the systems authorized to be acquired by NRS 710.400 to 710.590 , inclusive, as in cases of other public work.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 706.085 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 706 / Section 706.085
“Household goods” defined
Status: in_force

“Household goods” means personal effects and property used or to be used in a dwelling which are part of the equipment or supply of the dwelling and such other similar property as the Authority may provide by regulation. The term does not include property moving from a factory or store, except property that the householder has purchased with the intent to use in the householder’s dwelling and that is transported at the request of, and the transportation charges paid to the carrier by, the householder.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 701.600 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.600
Applicability
Status: in_force

The provisions of NRS 701.610 , 701.620 and 701.630 do not apply to a project that has a generating capacity of less than 10 megawatts.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 704.78253 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 704 / Section 704.78253
Reports by certain providers not subject to jurisdiction of Commission
Status: in_force

A provider of electric service that is subject to NRS 704.787 shall, on or before July 1 of each year, submit to the Director of the Office of Energy appointed pursuant to NRS 701.150 a report that contains the information described in subsection 4 of NRS 704.7825 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 704.7989 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 704 / Section 704.7989
Regional Transmission Coordination Task Force: Administrative support; engagement of third-party consultant
Status: in_force

<Section expires by limitation effective December 31, 2031.>

1. The Office of Energy shall provide the personnel, facilities, equipment and supplies required by the Task Force to carry out the provisions of NRS 704.79887 to 704.7989 , inclusive.

2. To aid and inform the Task Force in carrying out its duties pursuant to NRS 704.79889 , the Commission, in consultation with the Task Force, may engage a knowledgeable and independent third party to analyze all factors deemed necessary to assess the potential costs and benefits to transmission providers and their customers of forming or joining a regional transmission organization.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 701.570 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.570
“Renewable energy system” defined
Status: in_force

“Renewable energy system” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 704.7815 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 705.050 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 705 / Section 705.050
Validity of contract for conditional sale
Status: in_force

No contract of the type provided for in NRS 705.030 to 705.070 , inclusive, shall be valid as against any subsequent judgment creditor or any subsequent bona fide purchaser for value and without notice, unless:

1. The contract is evidenced by an instrument executed by the parties and duly acknowledged by the vendee, lessee or bailee, as the case may be, or duly proved before some person authorized by law to take acknowledgments of deeds, and in the same manner as deeds are acknowledged or proved;

2. The instrument is filed for record in the Office of the Secretary of State of this state; and

3. Each car or locomotive engine so sold, leased or hired, or contracted to be sold, leased or hired, has the name of the vendor, lessor or bailor plainly marked in letters not less than 1 inch in size on each side thereof, followed by the word “owner” or “lessor” or “bailor,” as the case may be.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 711.022 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 711 / Section 711.022
“Agreement” defined
Status: in_force

“ Agreement ” means any agreement or contract of any kind.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 701A.315 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 701A / Section 701A.315
“Director” defined
Status: in_force

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

“ Director ” means the Director of the Office of Energy appointed pursuant to NRS 701.150 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 704.668 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 704 / Section 704.668
Disposal or encumbrance of property by certain public utilities furnishing water or services for sewage: Approval of Commission required; hearing required in certain matters; regulations
Status: in_force

1. It is unlawful for any public utility which serves 3,000 or fewer persons and furnishes water or services for the disposal of sewage, or both, to: (a) Sell, lease or otherwise dispose of; or (b) Encumber by mortgage, deed of trust, security agreement or otherwise, any or all of its real property or goods, including fixtures, or any combination thereof which are necessary in the present or future performance of its duties to the public regarding water or sewage without first obtaining approval from the Commission which authorizes the public utility to do so. This limitation applies to any interest in real property, including, without limitation, easements and water rights.

2. Any such action: (a) Which is not taken in accordance with the approval of the Commission; or (b) Which is taken without obtaining the approval from the Commission, is void.

3. If the public utility is disposing of all of its real property and goods, the Commission shall hold a public hearing on the matter before determining whether to approve the disposal.

4. The Commission shall adopt regulations which set forth the types and quantities of property and goods that are necessary in the performance of the duties of the various classes of public utilities.

5. The provisions of this section are not intended to limit the regulatory authority of the Commission granted in other sections of this chapter.

6. The provisions of this section do not apply to a public utility engaged in the business of furnishing, for compensation, water or services for the disposal of sewage, or both, to persons within this state if the utility: (a) Serves 15 persons or less; and (b) Operates in a county whose population is 700,000 or more.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 710.020 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 710 / Section 710.020
NRS 710.030 to 710.145, inclusive, supplementary to NRS 710.010
Status: in_force

NRS 710.030 to 710.145 , inclusive, are supplementary to NRS 710.010 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 706.4469 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 706 / Section 706.4469
Release of motor vehicle connected to tow car at point of origination of towing
Status: in_force

1. The operator shall allow the owner, or agent of the owner, of a motor vehicle that has been connected to a tow car to obtain the release of the vehicle at the point of origination of the towing if: (a) A request is made to release the vehicle; and (b) Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, the owner or agent pays a fee established by the operator for releasing the vehicle.

2. If a vehicle that has been connected to a tow car was requested to be towed pursuant to subparagraph (2) of paragraph (b) of subsection 2 of NRS 706.4477 and the owner, or agent of the owner, provides proof that the vehicle is registered pursuant to this chapter or chapter 482 of NRS or in any other state: (a) The operator shall immediately release the motor vehicle to the owner or agent; and (b) The owner or agent is not responsible for paying the fee established by the operator for releasing the vehicle.

3. The provisions of this section do not apply if a vehicle that has been connected to a tow car was requested to be towed by a law enforcement officer pursuant to paragraph (c) of subsection 3 of NRS 484B.443 .

4. As used in this section, “ provide proof ” includes, without limitation, providing current registration documents in a physical format or in an electronic format as set forth in NRS 482.255 that predate the date on which the vehicle was connected to the tow car.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 709.140 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 709 / Section 709.140
Condemnation of property; liability of holder of franchise for damage to property
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, if the owner of any real property upon or over which the proposed line of the grantee of the franchise is to run objects to the use of the owner’s property for that purpose, the land reasonably necessary therefor may be condemned in the manner prescribed by law for the condemnation of land for public use, in a proceeding brought for the purpose by the grantee of the franchise.

2. 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.

3. If any property, real or personal, abutting or adjacent to the line of the right-of-way of the franchise is injured or damaged by the running or operation of the line under the franchise, the grantee of the franchise is liable in an action at law for all such injuries and damages caused by the negligence of the grantee.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 706.8831 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 706 / Section 706.8831
Listing in telephone directory
Status: in_force

A certificate holder shall have a public business telephone listing in the telephone directory for the area being served. The listing must state the company name, telephone number, place of business and, if the company's service is not operated 24 hours per day, the hours of service.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 701.718 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.718
“Compensation” defined
Status: in_force

“ Compensation ” means money or any other thing of value, regardless of form, received by a person for services rendered.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 706.028 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 706 / Section 706.028
“Combined gross vehicle weight rating” defined
Status: in_force

“Combined gross vehicle weight rating” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 482.0153 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 706.341 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 706 / Section 706.341
Operator of tow car required to notify Authority of discontinuance of towing services from operating terminal or establishment of new operating terminal; other common motor carriers prohibited from discontinuing service without order of Authority
Status: in_force

1. An operator of a tow car shall, in the manner prescribed by the Authority, notify the Authority if the operator discontinues providing towing services from an operating terminal or establishes a new operating terminal from which a tow car provides towing services within 30 days after the operator discontinues providing towing services from an operating terminal or commences operations at the new terminal.

2. A common motor carrier, other than an operator of a tow car, authorized to operate by NRS 706.011 to 706.791 , inclusive, shall not discontinue any service established pursuant to the provisions of NRS 706.011 to 706.791 , inclusive, and all other laws relating thereto and made applicable thereto by NRS 706.011 to 706.791 , inclusive, without an order of the Authority granted only after public notice or hearing in the event of protest.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 704.006 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 704 / Section 704.006
“Basic network service” defined
Status: in_force

“ Basic network service ” means the provision of stand-alone telephone service furnished to a residential customer that:

1. Is not: (a) Part of a package of services; (b) Sold in a promotion; (c) Purchased pursuant to a contract; or (d) Otherwise offered at a discounted price; and

2. Provides to the customer: (a) Voice-grade access to the public switched telephone network; (b) Access to: (1) Telephone relay services; (2) Interexchange service; and (3) Emergency 911 service; (c) The first single-line directory listing; and (d) Universal lifeline service for those eligible for such service.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 704.7612 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 704 / Section 704.7612
“Alternative rate-making plan” defined
Status: in_force

“ Alternative rate-making plan ” means a plan that would implement one or more alternative rate-making mechanisms to be used in addition to or in place of the rate-making process established by NRS 704.110 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 706.8829 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 706 / Section 706.8829
Uniform system of accounts; examination of books and accounts; fines; suspension or revocation of certificate of public convenience and necessity
Status: in_force

1. A certificate holder shall maintain a uniform system of accounts in which all business transacted by the certificate holder is recorded. The accounts must be: (a) Kept in a form prescribed by the Taxicab Authority; (b) Before May 15 of each year, submitted to the Taxicab Authority in an annual report in the form and detail prescribed by the Taxicab Authority; (c) Retained for a period of 3 years after their receipt back from the Taxicab Authority; and (d) Supplemented with such additional information as the Taxicab Authority may require.

2. The Taxicab Authority may examine the books, accounts, records, minutes and papers of a certificate holder at any reasonable time to determine their correctness and whether they are maintained in accordance with the regulations adopted by the Taxicab Authority.

3. If a certificate holder fails to comply with any provision of this section in a timely manner, the Administrator, after hearing, may impose a fine of not more than $1,000, commence proceedings to suspend or revoke the certificate of public convenience and necessity of the certificate holder, or both impose a fine and commence such proceedings.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 704.7808 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 704 / Section 704.7808
“Provider of electric service” and “provider” defined
Status: in_force

1. “ Provider of electric service ” and “ provider ” mean any person or entity that is in the business of selling electricity to retail customers for consumption in this State, regardless of whether the person or entity is otherwise subject to regulation by the Commission.

2. The term includes, without limitation, a provider of new electric resources that is selling electricity to an eligible customer for consumption in this State pursuant to the provisions of chapter 704B of NRS .

3. The term does not include: (a) A landlord of a manufactured home park or mobile home park or owner of a company town who is subject to any of the provisions of NRS 704.905 to 704.960 , inclusive. (b) A landlord who pays for electricity that is delivered through a master meter and who distributes or resells the electricity to one or more tenants for consumption in this State.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 701B.500 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 701B / Section 701B.500
“Public property” defined
Status: in_force

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

“ Public property ” means any real property, building or facilities owned, leased or occupied by:

1. A department, agency or instrumentality of the State or any of its political subdivisions which is used for the transaction of public or quasi-public business; or

2. A nonprofit organization that is recognized as exempt from taxation pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code , 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3) , as amended, or a corporation for public benefit as defined in NRS 82.021 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 701.776 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.776
Standards to facilitate deployment of flexible demand technologies; effective date; considerations, consultations and priorities; regulations
Status: in_force

1. The Director may adopt by regulation standards for appliances and other provisions which are necessary and convenient to facilitate the deployment of flexible demand technologies, including, without limitation, regulations relating to the labeling of appliances incorporating flexible demand technologies to promote the use of such appliances. Any such regulations must be based on feasible and attainable efficiencies or feasible improvements that will enable appliance operations to be scheduled, shifted or curtailed to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases associated with electricity generation.

2. The Director shall establish an effective date for regulations adopted pursuant to subsection 1 which must be not earlier than 365 days after the date on which the regulations are filed with the Secretary of State pursuant to NRS 233B.070 .

3. In establishing standards for appliances pursuant to subsection 1, the Director shall: (a) Consider the reliability and cybersecurity protocols of the National Institute of Standards and Technology of the United States Department of Commerce, or other cybersecurity protocols that are equally or more protective and adopt, at minimum, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation Critical Infrastructure Protection Standards, as those standards exist on July 1, 2021. (b) Consult with the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada and electric utilities to better align the flexible demand appliance standards with demand response programs and to incentivize the deployment of flexible demand appliances.

4. Flexible demand appliance standards adopted pursuant to subsection 1 must prioritize: (a) Appliances that can more conveniently have their electrical demand controlled by load-management technology and third-party load-management programs. (b) Appliances with load-management technology options that are readily available. (c) Appliances that have a user-friendly interface and follow a straightforward setup and connection process, such as remote setup by means of an Internet website or application. (d) Appliances with load-management technology options that follow simple standards for third-party direct operation of the appliances. (e) Appliances that are interoperable or open source.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 711.720 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 711 / Section 711.720
“Locally produced video programming” defined
Status: in_force

“ Locally produced video programming ” means video programming produced for a service area by:

1. One or more natural persons who reside within the service area; or

2. Any local government, educational institution or other public or nonprofit private entity located within the service area.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 704.187 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 704 / Section 704.187
Use of deferred accounting by certain electric utilities; procedure; limitations
Status: in_force

1. An electric utility that: (a) Purchases fuel or power shall use deferred accounting by recording upon its books and records in deferred accounts all increases and decreases in costs for purchased fuel and purchased power that are prudently incurred by the electric utility. (b) Pursuant to NRS 704.752 is approved by the Commission to charge a just and reasonable price for the electricity generated by a renewable energy facility shall use deferred accounting in accordance with the regulations adopted by that section.

2. An electric utility using deferred accounting: (a) Pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection 1 shall include in its annual report to the Commission a statement showing, for the period of recovery, the allocated rate of return for each of its operating departments in this State using deferred accounting. (b) Pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 1 shall include in its annual report to the Commission any information that is required to be included in the annual report by the regulations adopted pursuant to NRS 704.752 .

3. Except as otherwise provided in this section, an electric utility using deferred accounting shall file an annual deferred energy accounting adjustment application on or before March 1, 2008, and on or before March 1 of each year thereafter.

4. An electric utility that purchases fuel or power and has received approval from the Commission to make quarterly adjustments to its deferred energy accounting adjustment pursuant to subsection 10 of NRS 704.110 is not eligible to request an adjustment to its deferred energy accounting adjustment in its annual deferred energy accounting adjustment application.

5. An electric utility that, pursuant to NRS 704.752 , is approved by the Commission to charge a just and reasonable price for the electricity generated by a renewable energy facility shall file deferred energy accounting adjustments in accordance with the regulations adopted pursuant to NRS 704.752 .

6. As used in this section: (a) “ Annual deferred energy accounting adjustment application ” means an application filed by an electric utility pursuant to this section and subsection 11 of NRS 704.110 . (b) “ Costs for purchased fuel and purchased power ” means all costs which are prudently incurred by an electric utility and which are required to purchase fuel, to purchase capacity and to purchase energy. The term does not include any costs that the Commission determines are not recoverable pursuant to subsection 11 of NRS 704.110 . (c) “ Electric utility ” means any public utility or successor in interest that: (1) Is in the business of providing electric service to customers; (2) Holds a certificate of public convenience and necessity issued or transferred pursuant to this chapter; and (3) In the most recently completed calendar year or in any other calendar year within the 7 calendar years immediately preceding the most recently completed calendar year, had a gross operating revenue of $250,000,000 or more in this State. The term does not include a cooperative association, nonprofit corporation, nonprofit association or provider of electric service which is declared to be a public utility pursuant to NRS 704.673 and which provides service only to its members. (d) “Renewable energy facility” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 704.7315 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 704B.140 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 704B / Section 704B.140
“Time-of-use meter” defined
Status: in_force

“ Time-of-use meter ” means a meter that:

1. Measures and records the electric demand, energy and power factor on 15-minute intervals; and

2. Is suitable for use with an electric demand of 1 megawatt or more.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 706.141 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 706 / Section 706.141
“Unladen weight” defined
Status: in_force

“ Unladen weight ” of a vehicle means the weight of a vehicle unloaded, but otherwise containing and having in place at the time of weighing each and every accessory and appliance belonging to and used on such vehicle in the transportation of passengers and property and such other equipment as may be required by law.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 711.096 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 711 / Section 711.096
“Multichannel video programming distributor” defined
Status: in_force

“ Multichannel video programming distributor ” has the meaning ascribed to it in 47 U.S.C. § 522 , as that section existed on January 1, 2007.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 701B.560 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 701B / Section 701B.560
“Wind energy system” defined
Status: in_force

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

“ Wind energy system ” means a facility or energy system for the generation of electricity that uses wind energy to generate electricity.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 706.127 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 706 / Section 706.127
“Tilt bed” defined
Status: in_force

“Tilt bed” includes the bed of a truck onto which a vehicle may be hoisted and secured for transport.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 701B.220 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 701B / Section 701B.220
Regulations: Establishment of incentives for participation; reporting requirements and decline over time of incentives; Commission authorized to adjust amount of incentives; continued payment of incentive
Status: repealed

<Section repealed effective Jan. 1, 2026.>

1. In adopting regulations for the Solar Program, the Commission shall adopt regulations establishing the incentives for participation in the Solar Program, shall consider whether such regulations ensure, to the extent practicable, the cost-effective use of such incentives and predictability for participants, rate payers and utilities and shall maximize to the extent practicable the number of customer categories participating in the Solar Program based on demographics and location, including, without limitation, categories for public entities, customers of lower socioeconomic status, nonprofit organizations and commercial, industrial and residential customers. The regulations must: (a) For a solar energy system that has a generating capacity of not more than 25 kilowatts, provide for an incentive that must be paid in one installment to a participant for a solar energy system upon proof that the participant has installed and energized the solar energy system; (b) For a solar energy system that has a generating capacity of more than 25 kilowatts, provide for an incentive that must be paid to a participant over time and be based on the performance of the solar energy system and the amount of electricity generated by the solar energy system; (c) For a solar energy system that has a generating capacity of more than 25 kilowatts, provide for a contract to be entered into between a participant and a utility, which must include, without limitation, provisions specifying: (1) The amount of the incentive the participant will receive from the utility; (2) The period in which the participant will receive an incentive from the utility, which must not exceed 5 years; (3) That the payments of an incentive to the participant must be made not more frequently than quarterly; and (4) That a utility must not be required to issue any new incentive on or after January 1, 2021, or make an incentive payment after December 31, 2025; (d) Establish reporting requirements for each utility that participates in the Solar Program, which must include, without limitation, periodic reports of the average installed cost of the systems, the cost to the utility of carrying out the Solar Program, the effect of the Solar Program on the rates paid by customers of the utility and the annual statistical data related to the amount of incentives granted and the number of participants; (e) Provide for a decline over time in the amount of the incentives for participation in the Solar Program as the installed costs of solar energy systems decrease and as variables, including, without limitation, system size, installation costs, market conditions and access to federal, state and other financial incentives, may require; (f) Provide that the rate at which incentives decline over time will be published by the Commission, including publication on the Internet website maintained by the Commission, annually or on such other schedule as necessary to reflect changes in the market; and (g) Provide that incentives must be made available only to solar energy systems with a nameplate capacity of not more than 500 kilowatts.

2. The Commission shall review the incentives for participation in the Solar Program and may adjust the amount of the incentives not more frequently than annually, as determined necessary by the Commission to reflect changes in the market for solar energy systems and demand for incentives.

3. 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 paragraph (b) of subsection 1 may provide for the continued payment of such an incentive after December 31, 2021, in accordance with regulations adopted by the Commission.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 704.7804 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 704 / Section 704.7804
“Portfolio energy system or efficiency measure” defined
Status: in_force

“ Portfolio energy system or efficiency measure ” means:

1. Any renewable energy system: (a) Placed into operation before July 1, 1997, if a provider of electric service used electricity generated or acquired from the renewable energy system to satisfy its portfolio standard before July 1, 2009; (b) Placed into operation before July 1, 1997, that uses waterpower from a plant, facility, equipment or system to generate electricity, if the waterpower is acquired by the provider of electric service from another party pursuant to a contract for a term of not less than 10 years and the provider of electric service began acquiring the waterpower from the plant, facility, equipment or system before April 22, 2019; or (c) Placed into operation on or after July 1, 1997.

2. Any energy efficiency measure installed on or before December 31, 2019.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 706A.020 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 706A / Section 706A.020
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 706A.030 to 706A.060 , inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 704.183 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 704 / Section 704.183
Examination of certain public utilities
Status: in_force

1. The Commission may order an examination of the condition and management of any public utility under its jurisdiction which is a telephone company, electric light, heat and power company or a natural gas company.

2. The Commission and the public utilities shall establish, and revise annually, a list of not less than 20 persons qualified to conduct such examinations.

3. If an examination is ordered: (a) The public utility shall select a person to conduct the examination from such list; and (b) The Commission, the public utility and the person selected shall determine the manner, scope and cost of the examination and the content and form of reports issued at the conclusion of the examination.

4. Except where the Commission, after a hearing, determines that an examination of a public utility is in the public interest, the Commission shall not order an examination if a prior examination has been conducted within the preceding 5 years.

5. The costs of an examination are allowable expenses of the public utility for the purpose of rate making.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 705.800 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 705 / Section 705.800
Legislative declaration
Status: in_force

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

The Legislature finds and declares that:

1. The passage of NRS 705.800 to 705.900 , inclusive, is a declaration of legislative intent that the State of Nevada pursue the implementation of the Nevada High-Speed Rail System connecting southern California with southern Nevada.

2. The System will: (a) Provide economic benefits to both southern California and southern Nevada. (b) Reduce reliance on gasoline- and diesel-fueled engines and encourage the use of alternative energy sources. (c) Reduce congestion on Interstate Highway No. 15 between southern California and Las Vegas. (d) Provide a working example for a transportation system that could play an essential role in the development of future commuter and high-speed rail service in the Los Angeles Basin and the Las Vegas Valley. (e) Provide quick and convenient transportation service for residents and visitors in southern California and southern Nevada.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 707.650 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 707 / Section 707.650
Regulations
Status: in_force

The Department may adopt such regulations as are necessary to carry out the provisions of NRS 707.600 to 707.650 , inclusive.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 701B.070 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 701B / Section 701B.070
“Owned, leased or occupied” defined
Status: repealed

<Section repealed effective Jan. 1, 2026.>

“ 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.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 707.620 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 707 / Section 707.620
“Provider of wireless telecommunications” defined
Status: in_force

“ Provider of wireless telecommunications ” means a person that is licensed by the Federal Communications Commission to provide wireless telecommunications services over a designated radio frequency and is authorized to do business in or submits to the jurisdiction of this State. The term includes a reseller of wireless telecommunications services.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 705.440 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 705 / Section 705.440
Illegal rates and charges; penalty
Status: in_force

Any individual, company or corporation operating any railroad in this state, and every agent of such company or corporation who violates or attempts to violate, or suffers or permits to be done any act, matter or thing in violation of any of the provisions of any statute of this state, which prescribes or regulates the charges which may be made and collected by any individual, company or corporation operating any railroad in this state, for the transportation of either persons or property, and for which no other penalty is provided, shall upon conviction thereof be punished by a fine of $2,000.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 706.356 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 706 / Section 706.356
Certain free transportation prohibited
Status: in_force

It is unlawful for any common or contract motor carrier to make a charge for the carriage of passengers or property within the territory authorized by its certificate of public convenience and necessity or permit and give free or reduced rates beyond such limits.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 707.410 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 707 / Section 707.410
“Commission” defined
Status: in_force

“ Commission ” means the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 710.260 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 710 / Section 710.260
County Light and Power Fund: Creation; use; transfer of surplus to county general fund; deficiency
Status: in_force

Except as may be otherwise provided in any ordinance, indenture or other proceedings pertaining to any outstanding securities pertaining to the electrical system:

1. All moneys received for service or sale of the electrical energy, power and current distributed by the system and other revenues accruing therefrom or in connection therewith shall be paid by the officer or person collecting the same to the county treasurer. All such moneys shall be placed by the county treasurer in the _______________ County Light and Power Fund, which is hereby created.

2. From time to time, the board of county commissioners may set aside such portion thereof as may be necessary or advisable to provide for the maintenance, operation and extension of the system.

3. The surplus receipts, after providing for the expense of operation, maintenance and extension, may be apportioned and used for the payment of interest and for the redemption of the bonds. After the redemption of all bonds and the payment of all interest thereon, any remaining surplus may be transferred to the county general fund.

4. Any deficiency which may be incurred in the ________________ County Light and Power Fund by reason of insufficient revenues, or otherwise, shall be a charge upon and shall be paid from the county general fund.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 701B.440 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 701B / Section 701B.440
“Category” defined
Status: in_force

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

“ Category ” means one of the categories of participation in the Wind Demonstration Program established by the Commission pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS 701B.580 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 706B.050 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 706B / Section 706B.050
“Transportation services” defined
Status: in_force

“ Transportation services ” means the transportation of one or more passengers between points chosen by the passenger or passengers using a fully autonomous vehicle. The term includes only the period beginning when a company accepts a request to provide transportation for one or more passengers using a fully autonomous vehicle and ending when all of the passengers fully disembark from the fully autonomous vehicle.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 706.124 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 706 / Section 706.124
“Taxicab” defined
Status: in_force

“ Taxicab ” means a vehicle which is not operated over a fixed route, is designed or constructed to accommodate and transport not more than six passengers, including the driver, and:

1. Uses a taximeter or some other device, method or system to indicate and determine the passenger fare charged for the distance traveled;

2. Is used in the transportation of passengers or light express, or both, for which a charge or fee is received; or

3. Is operated in any service which is held out to the public as being available for the transportation of passengers from place to place in the State of Nevada.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 705.340 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 705 / Section 705.340
Limitation of actions
Status: in_force

No action shall be maintained under NRS 705.260 to 705.330 , inclusive, unless commenced within 2 years from the day the cause of action accrued.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 702.030 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 702 / Section 702.030
“Commission” defined
Status: in_force

“ Commission ” means the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 701A.327 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 701A / Section 701A.327
“Facility for the storage of energy from renewable generation” defined
Status: in_force

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

1. “ Facility for the storage of energy from renewable generation ” means a facility that is constructed or installed for the purpose of storing electric energy received from a facility for the generation of electricity from renewable energy for release at a later time, including, without limitation, a facility that is designed to use energy storage technology.

2. The term does not include a facility that is located on a residential property.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 701A.330 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 701A / Section 701A.330
“Fuel cell” defined
Status: in_force

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

“ Fuel cell ” means a device or contrivance which, through the chemical process of combining ions of hydrogen and oxygen, produces electricity and water.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 706B.170 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 706B / Section 706B.170
Company prohibited from connecting fully autonomous vehicle to passenger under certain circumstances; inspection of fully autonomous vehicle
Status: in_force

1. An autonomous vehicle network company shall not connect a fully autonomous vehicle to a potential passenger if the fully autonomous vehicle is not in compliance with the requirements of chapter 482A of NRS .

2. An autonomous vehicle network company shall inspect or cause to be inspected every fully autonomous vehicle used to provide transportation services before using the fully autonomous vehicle to provide transportation services and not less than once each year thereafter.

3. The inspection required by subsection 2 must ensure the proper functioning and safety of the fully autonomous vehicle pursuant to chapter 482A of NRS and any applicable federal law or regulation.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 704.7881 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 704 / Section 704.7881
Regulations
Status: in_force

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

The Commission, in consultation with the Office of Economic Development:

1. Shall adopt regulations: (a) Establishing the discounted electric rates that may be charged by an electric utility pursuant to the Program, which must be established as a percentage of the base tariff energy rate and for which: (1) In the first and second year of a contract entered into pursuant to NRS 704.7877 , there shall be no discount of the base tariff energy rate; (2) In the third and fourth year of a contract entered into pursuant to NRS 704.7877 , the reduction in the rates as a result of the discount must not exceed 30 percent of the base tariff energy rate; (3) In the fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth year of a contract entered into pursuant to NRS 704.7877 , the reduction in the rates as a result of the discount must not exceed 20 percent of the base tariff energy rate; and (4) In the ninth and tenth year of a contract entered into pursuant to NRS 704.7877 , the reduction in the rates as a result of the discount must not exceed 10 percent of the base tariff energy rate; (b) Prescribing the form and content of the contract entered into pursuant to NRS 704.7877 ; (c) Prescribing the procedure by which an electric utility is authorized to recover through a deferred energy accounting adjustment application the amount of the discount provided to a participant in the Program; and (d) Prescribing any additional information which must be submitted by an applicant for participation in the Program.

2. May adopt any other regulations it determines are necessary to carry out the provisions of NRS 704.7871 to 704.7882 , inclusive.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 712.090 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 712 / Section 712.090
Penalty
Status: in_force

Any person who violates any provision of this chapter, or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant to this chapter, is, in addition to any civil penalties which may be provided, guilty of a misdemeanor.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 706.371 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 706 / Section 706.371
Powers of Authority to regulate contract motor carriers
Status: in_force

The Authority may regulate and fix the maximum number of contracts and the minimum carrying charges of all intrastate contract motor carriers, and conduct hearings, make and enter necessary orders and enforce the same with respect thereto in the same manner and form as is now or may hereafter be provided by law for the regulation of the rates, charges and services of common motor carriers.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 704B.120 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 704B / Section 704B.120
“Person” defined
Status: in_force

“Person” means:

1. A natural person.

2. Any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity, including, without limitation, a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization.

3. A governmental entity other than: (a) This state or an agency or instrumentality of this state; or (b) A political subdivision of this state or an agency or instrumentality of a political subdivision of this state.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 704.035 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 704 / Section 704.035
Annual assessment: Report on revenue; computation, payment and adjustment of assessment; fee for delinquent assessment; action for collection; transfer to Consumer's Advocate
Status: in_force

1. On or before June 15 of each year, the Commission shall mail revenue report forms to all public utilities, providers of new electric resources, providers of discretionary natural gas service and alternative sellers under its jurisdiction, to the address of those utilities, providers of new electric resources, providers of discretionary natural gas service and alternative sellers on file with the Commission. The revenue report form serves as notice of the Commission's intent to assess such entities, but failure to notify any such entity does not invalidate the assessment with respect thereto.

2. Each public utility, provider of new electric resources, provider of discretionary natural gas service and alternative seller subject to the provisions of NRS 704.033 shall complete the revenue report referred to in subsection 1, compute the assessment and return the completed revenue report to the Commission accompanied by payment of the assessment and any fee due, pursuant to the provisions of subsection 5.

3. The assessment is due on July 1 of each year, but may, at the option of the public utility, provider of new electric resources, provider of discretionary natural gas service and alternative seller, be paid quarterly on July 1, October 1, January 1 and April 1.

4. The assessment computed by the public utility, provider of new electric resources, provider of discretionary natural gas service or alternative seller is subject to review and audit by the Commission, and the amount of the assessment may be adjusted by the Commission as a result of the audit and review.

5. Any public utility, provider of new electric resources, provider of discretionary natural gas service or alternative seller failing to pay the assessment provided for in NRS 704.033 on or before August 1, or if paying quarterly, on or before August 1, October 1, January 1 or April 1, shall pay, in addition to such assessment, a fee of 1 percent of the total unpaid balance for each month or portion thereof that the assessment is delinquent, or $10, whichever is greater, but no fee may exceed $1,000 for each delinquent payment.

6. When a public utility, provider of new electric resources, provider of discretionary natural gas service or alternative seller sells, transfers or conveys substantially all of its assets or, if applicable, its certificate of public convenience and necessity or license, the Commission shall determine, levy and collect the accrued assessment for the current year not later than 30 days after the sale, transfer or conveyance, unless the transferee has assumed liability for the assessment. For purposes of this subsection, the jurisdiction of the Commission over the selling, transferring or conveying public utility, provider of new electric resources, provider of discretionary natural gas service or alternative seller continues until it has paid the assessment.

7. The Commission may bring an appropriate action in its own name for the collection of any assessment and fee which is not paid as provided in this section.

8. The Commission shall, upon collection, transfer to the Account for the Consumer's Advocate that portion of the assessments collected which belongs to the Consumer's Advocate.

9. “Provider of new electric resources” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 704B.130 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 706.581 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 706 / Section 706.581
Action to recover amount paid: Time to sue; waiver of right; consideration of grounds of illegality
Status: in_force

1. No action authorized by NRS 706.576 may be instituted more than 90 days after payment under protest has been made. Failure to bring suit within the 90 days constitutes a waiver of any and all demands against the State on account of alleged overpayments.

2. No grounds for refund may be considered by the court other than those set forth in the protest filed at the time of such payment.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 707.355 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 707 / Section 707.355
Public utility furnishing telephone service and other providers required to disconnect telephone number pursuant to court order or order of Public Utilities Commission of Nevada; such providers prohibited from forwarding calls or providing recorded message with new number for disconnected telephone number
Status: in_force

1. Each provider of telephone service in this State shall, when notified that: (a) A court has ordered the disconnection of a telephone number pursuant to NRS 706.2855 ; or (b) The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada has ordered the disconnection of a telephone number pursuant to NRS 703.175 , after receiving a request to disconnect the 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 , take such action as is necessary to carry out the order of the court or the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada.

2. A provider of telephone service shall not: (a) Forward or offer to forward the telephone calls of a telephone number disconnected from service pursuant to the provisions of this section; or (b) Provide or offer to provide a recorded message that includes the new telephone number for a business whose telephone number was disconnected from service pursuant to the provisions of this section.

3. As used in this section, “ provider of telephone service ” includes, but is not limited to: (a) A public utility furnishing telephone service. (b) A provider of cellular or other service to a telephone that is installed in a vehicle or is otherwise portable.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 710.570 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 710 / Section 710.570
Procedure when town becomes incorporated city
Status: in_force

1. In all cases wherein such sewerage systems, light systems, water systems, water and light systems, or sewerage, light and water systems are constructed or acquired under the provisions of NRS 710.400 to 710.590 , inclusive, in such unincorporated towns, and those towns are afterward incorporated, the control and management of those systems is vested in their municipal governments.

2. In case the towns are incorporated while the work of construction is in progress, the work must nevertheless be carried on to completion by the board of county commissioners, and, when completed, the system must be turned over to the city government as soon as it has been organized, and it has control and management thereof. The city government shall then provide for the payment of the principal and interest on the bonds, when the revenues from the service of those systems are insufficient therefor, by the levy and collection of taxes as provided in NRS 710.400 to 710.590 , inclusive.

3. The county treasurer has custody of the sewerage, light, water, light and water, or sewerage, light and water funds, and the county treasurer shall turn those funds over to the city treasurer immediately upon the qualification of the city treasurer. The bonds, principal and interest must then be paid by the city government in all respects as prescribed for their payment by the board of county commissioners acting in behalf of the city. Whatever may be the designation of the board of control of the incorporated city, it succeeds to all the powers and privileges conferred on the board of county commissioners by the provisions of NRS 710.400 to 710.590 , inclusive.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 701A.100 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 701A / Section 701A.100
Adoption of Green Building Rating System; requirements and limitations
Status: repealed

<Section repealed effective July 1, 2035. >

1. The Director of the Office of Energy shall adopt a Green Building Rating System for the purposes of determining the eligibility of a building or other structure for a tax abatement pursuant to NRS 701A.110 . The Director shall not alter or amend the Green Building Rating System adopted pursuant to this section after July 1, 2021, and the standards and ratings in effect on that date shall remain in effect.

2. The Green Building Rating System must include standards and ratings equivalent to the standards and ratings provided pursuant to the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Green Building Rating System or an equivalent rating system, except that the standards adopted by the Director: (a) Except as otherwise provided in paragraphs (b) and (c), must not include: (1) Any standard that has not been included in the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Green Building Rating System or the equivalent rating system for at least 2 years; or (2) Standards for homes; (b) Must provide reasonable exceptions based on the size of the area occupied by the building or other structure; and (c) Must require a building or other structure to obtain: (1) At least 5 points in the Optimize Energy Performance credit, or its equivalent, to meet the equivalent of the silver level; (2) At least 7 points in the Optimize Energy Performance credit, or its equivalent, to meet the equivalent of the gold level; and (3) At least 11 points in the Optimize Energy Performance credit, or its equivalent, to meet the equivalent of the platinum level.

3. As used in this section, “ home ” means a building or other structure for which the principal use is as a residential dwelling for not more than four families.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 706.8836 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 706 / Section 706.8836
Taximeters; devices, methods and systems to determine passenger fares
Status: in_force

1. A certificate holder shall, for each of the certificate holder's taxicabs which is equipped with a taximeter, make provisions when installing the taximeter to allow sealing by the Administrator.

2. The Administrator shall approve the types of taximeters which may be used on a taxicab. All taximeters must conform to a 2-percent plus or minus tolerance on the fare recording, must be equipped with a signal device plainly visible from outside of the taxicab, must be equipped with a device which records fares and is plainly visible to the passenger and must register upon plainly visible counters the following items: (a) Total miles; (b) Paid miles; (c) Number of units; (d) Number of trips; and (e) Number of extra passengers or extra charges.

3. The Administrator shall inspect each taximeter before its use in a taxicab and shall, if the taximeter conforms to the standards specified in subsection 2, seal the taximeter.

4. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 5, a taximeter may be sealed by: (a) Affixing a physical security seal to each access point of the taximeter; or (b) Using an electronic security seal that is encrypted and protected by an audited authentication and authorization mechanism for each user that is accessible only by the Administrator.

5. The Administrator may require that each taximeter be sealed by an electronic security seal that is encrypted and protected by an audited authentication and authorization mechanism for each user that is accessible only by the Administrator if the Administrator: (a) Makes a finding that the technology for the sealing method is commercially available and will reduce the costs to the Taxicab Authority for inspecting taximeters; and (b) Provides notice to each certificate holder at least 12 months before requiring the use of the sealing method.

6. The Administrator may reinspect the taximeter at any reasonable time.

7. A certificate holder shall, for each of the certificate holder's taxicabs which is equipped with a device, method or system to indicate and determine the passenger fare charged other than a taximeter, provide verification to the Administrator that the device, method or system adequately records fares and has an application or electronic means to plainly display to the passenger the rate and fare. Such a device, method or system must maintain and record: (a) Total miles; (b) Paid miles; (c) Number of units; (d) Number of trips; and (e) Number of extra passengers or extra charges.

8. For the purposes of this section, “ sealing ” means prohibiting access to the elements of the taximeter used to calculate the items specified in subsection 2 by anyone other than the Administrator.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 704A.030 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 704A / Section 704A.030
“Clerk” defined
Status: in_force

“Clerk” means the de facto or de jure county clerk or city clerk, or such clerk’s successor in functions, if any.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 706A.190 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 706A / Section 706A.190
Adoption of policy prohibiting discrimination; prohibition against discrimination; accommodations for passenger who requires wheelchair-accessible vehicle
Status: in_force

1. A transportation network company shall adopt a policy which prohibits discrimination against a passenger or potential passenger on account of national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, race, color, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.

2. A driver or monitored autonomous vehicle provider shall not discriminate against a passenger or potential passenger on account of national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, race, color, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.

3. A transportation network company shall provide to each passenger an opportunity to indicate whether the passenger requires transportation in a motor vehicle or monitored autonomous vehicle that is wheelchair accessible. If the company cannot provide the passenger with transportation services in a motor vehicle or monitored autonomous vehicle that is wheelchair accessible, the company must direct the passenger to an alternative provider or means of transportation that is wheelchair accessible, if available.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 704.7725 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 704 / Section 704.7725
Utility required to submit request to Commission to establish time-variant rate schedule designed to expand use of energy storage systems; review and approval or denial of request by Commission
Status: in_force

1. An electric utility that primarily serves densely populated counties shall, on or before August 1, 2017, file with the Commission in a manner authorized by NRS 704.110 a request that the Commission establish an optional time-variant rate schedule for customers, including, without limitation, customer-generators who acquire an energy storage system.

2. An electric utility that primarily serves less densely populated counties shall, on or before January 16, 2018, file with the Commission in a manner authorized by NRS 704.100 a request that the Commission establish an optional time-variant rate schedule for customers, including, without limitation, customer-generators who acquire an energy storage system.

3. A request filed pursuant to subsection 1 or 2 must be designed to expand and accelerate the development and use of energy storage systems in this State.

4. The Commission: (a) Shall review each request filed pursuant to subsection 1 or 2; (b) May approve each request that the Commission finds to be in the public interest; and (c) Not later than March 15, 2018, shall issue a written order approving or denying each request filed pursuant to subsection 1 or 2.

5. As used in this section: (a) “Electric utility that primarily serves densely populated counties” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 704.110 . (b) “Electric utility that primarily serves less densely populated counties” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 704.110 . (c) “ Energy storage system ” means any commercially available technology that is capable of retaining energy, storing the energy for a period of time and delivering the energy after storage, including, without limitation, by chemical, thermal or mechanical means. (d) “ Time-variant rate schedule ” means a rate schedule that incorporates different rates for different times of day during which electricity may be used by a customer or fed back to the utility by the customer.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 706.621 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 706 / Section 706.621
Notice by Department to person controlling credits or property of delinquent licensee; limitations on transfer or disposition of property
Status: in_force

1. If any licensee is delinquent in the payment of any fee or other amount imposed under NRS 706.011 to 706.861 , inclusive, the Department may give notice of the amount of such delinquency by registered or certified mail to all persons having in their possession or under their control any credits or other personal property belonging to such licensee, or owing any debts to such licensee at the time of the receipt by them of such notice. Thereafter any person so notified shall neither transfer nor make other disposition of such credits, personal property or debts until the Department has consented to a transfer or disposition, or until 20 days have elapsed from and after the receipt of such notice.

2. All persons so notified shall, within 5 days after the receipt of such notice, advise the Department of any such credits, personal property or debts in their possession, under their control or owing by them, as the case may be.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 706.463 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 706 / Section 706.463
Regulation of owner or operator of charter bus which is not fully regulated carrier: Safety; liability insurance and bonds; fingerprinting; schedules and tariffs
Status: in_force

Each owner or operator of a charter bus which is not a fully regulated carrier shall:

1. Comply with the provisions of this chapter and any regulations adopted by the Authority pursuant to this chapter relating to safety;

2. Submit evidence satisfactory to the Authority that the owner or operator has obtained a liability insurance policy, certificate of insurance, bond of a surety company or other surety in the time, amount and form required by the Authority for a common motor carrier of passengers pursuant to NRS 706.291 ;

3. Submit a complete set of the fingerprints of each natural person who is identified by the Authority as a significant principal, partner, officer, manager, member, director or trustee of the owner or operator and written permission authorizing the Authority to forward the fingerprints to the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History for submission to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for its report; and

4. Not later than 5 days before beginning operation in this State, submit to the Authority a copy of its schedule or tariff setting forth the rates established by the owner or operator. If the owner or operator intends to make any changes to its schedule or tariff, the owner or operator shall submit an updated copy of the schedule or tariff to the Authority not later than 5 days before the date on which those changes are to become effective. Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, schedules and tariffs submitted by the owner or operator to the Authority pursuant to this section, and the rates set forth in those schedules and tariffs, are not subject to hearing or approval by the Authority.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 706.018 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 706 / Section 706.018
“Authority” defined
Status: in_force

“ Authority ” means the Nevada Transportation Authority created pursuant to NRS 706.1511 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 704.767 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 704 / Section 704.767
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in NRS 704.766 to 704.776 , inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 704.7675 to 704.772 , inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 710.290 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 710 / Section 710.290
Lease, purchase, construction or financial assistance for operation of railway lines by county or city; agreements with other public agencies
Status: in_force

1. The governing body of any county or city may lease, purchase, construct or provide financial assistance for the operation of a railway line or lines within the limits of the county or the city, if in the judgment of the governing body it would be to the interest of the county or the city so to do, and pay the resulting expenses out of the general fund of the county or city or from a fund to be created for that purpose by the sale of bonds as provided in NRS 710.290 to 710.390 , inclusive.

2. The governing body of any county or city may enter into agreements with other public agencies in accordance with the provisions of the Interlocal Cooperation Act, whereby the powers conferred by subsection 1 may be exercised jointly with respect to any railway line which extends beyond the county or city limits.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 704A.010 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 704A / Section 704A.010
Declaration of legislative findings and purpose
Status: in_force

1. The Legislature finds that in many areas of this state owners of real property, counties, cities and public utility corporations desire to construct new underground electric and communication services and to convert existing overhead electric and communication facilities to underground locations by establishing underground service districts for the purpose of effecting such construction or conversion.

2. The Legislature declares that a public purpose will be served and that the public welfare will be promoted by providing a procedure to accomplish such construction or conversion and that it is in the public interest to provide for such construction or conversion as provided in this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 701A.377 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 701A / Section 701A.377
Recipient required to maintain certain records regarding employees
Status: in_force

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

A recipient of a partial abatement of taxes pursuant to NRS 701A.300 to 701A.390 , inclusive, shall keep or cause to be kept the records required to be kept by a contractor engaged on a public work pursuant to subsection 5 of NRS 338.070 for each employee who performed work on the construction of the facility, including, without limitation, the employee of any contractor or subcontractor who performed work on the facility, and for each employee of the facility.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 711.770 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 711 / Section 711.770
Applicability; requirements for changing channel number assigned to PEG access channel
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, the provisions of NRS 711.700 to 711.820 , inclusive, do not apply to any existing PEG access channel in service on June 4, 2007.

2. The provisions of NRS 711.700 to 711.820 , inclusive, do not prevent a video service provider from changing the channel number assigned to any PEG access channel, including, without limitation, any existing PEG access channel in service on June 4, 2007. If a video service provider intends to change the channel number assigned to any PEG access channel, the provider: (a) Shall use good faith efforts to provide the affected local government with written notice of the change, to the extent reasonably practicable, at least 120 days before the date on which the change is to become effective; and (b) Shall not provide such notice less than 30 days before the date on which the change is to become effective.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 703.160 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 703 / Section 703.160
Place of session or hearing
Status: in_force

The Commission may hold sessions or hearings at its office or at such other place or places as the convenience of the Commission or of the parties requires.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 711.145 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 711 / Section 711.145
“Video service network” defined
Status: in_force

1. “ Video service network ” means a wireline facility, or any component thereof, which is: (a) Located in this State; (b) Constructed in whole or in part in, on, under or over any public right-of-way or highway; and (c) Used to provide video service.

2. The term includes, without limitation: (a) A cable system; and (b) A community antenna television system.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 704.99053 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 704 / Section 704.99053
“Carbon-neutral natural gas” defined
Status: in_force

“ Carbon-neutral natural gas ” means natural gas accompanied by offsetting measures to balance greenhouse gas emissions generated when natural gas is combusted.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 701B.640 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 701B / Section 701B.640
Issuance of portfolio energy credits
Status: in_force

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

1. After a participant installs a wind energy system included in the Wind Demonstration Program, the Commission shall issue portfolio energy credits for use within the system of portfolio energy credits adopted by the Commission pursuant to NRS 704.7821 and 704.78213 equal to the actual or estimated kilowatt-hour production of the wind energy system.

2. All portfolio energy credits issued for a wind energy system installed pursuant to the Wind Demonstration Program must be assigned to and become the property of the utility administering the Program.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 705.890 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 705 / Section 705.890
Authority authorized to incur debt; payment and security of debt; financing agreements
Status: in_force

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

1. The Authority, or a corporation formed by the Authority pursuant to the laws of this State or the State of California, as the Authority deems appropriate, may issue bonds, notes, obligations or other evidences of borrowing to finance all or a part of the construction of all or a part of the Nevada High-Speed Rail System. For the purposes of issuing bonds, notes, obligations or other evidences of borrowing pursuant to this section, the Authority and any corporation formed by the Authority are constituted authorities for the purposes of regulations enacted by the Internal Revenue Service pursuant to 26 U.S.C. §§ 103 and 141 to 150 , inclusive.

2. Bonds, notes, obligations or other evidences of borrowing issued by the Authority or any corporation formed by the Authority which are issued to finance all or any part of the construction of all or a part of the Nevada High-Speed Rail System may be payable from and secured by: (a) A pledge of property of the Authority or a corporation formed by the Authority pursuant to this section; (b) A pledge of any revenue of the System, including revenue from fares, revenue from advertising and all other revenue of the System; and (c) A pledge of any other money made available to the Authority or a corporation formed by the Authority pursuant to this section by: (1) Grants from the Federal Government or any other federal funds as may be available to pay costs of the System or debt service on any borrowing; (2) Any company, public or private; or (3) Any local government or governmental entity in this State or in the State of California pursuant to an intergovernmental agreement or otherwise.

3. The Authority, in coordination with the franchisee selected pursuant to NRS 705.870 , may enter into agreements with any person, local government or governmental entity for the provision of resources or assistance to the Authority or a corporation formed by the Authority concerning the financing of the Nevada High-Speed Rail System.

4. The Authority or any corporation formed by the Authority pursuant to this section may issue obligations to refund any obligations issued pursuant to the provisions of NRS 705.800 to 705.900 , inclusive, for any purpose the Authority determines to be sufficient.

5. Nothing in this section authorizes the Authority or any corporation formed by the Authority to obligate this State or the State of California or any political subdivision thereof unless such state or political subdivision has obligated itself to the Authority or a corporation created by the Authority through an intergovernmental agreement.

6. The creation, perfection, priority and enforcement of any lien on pledged revenue or other money established to secure any bond, note, obligation or other evidence of borrowing issued pursuant to this section, must be as specified in this section and in the instruments approved by the Authority pertaining to that bond, note, obligation or other evidence of borrowing. It is the purpose of this section to provide expressly for the creation, perfection, priority and enforcement of a security interest created by the Authority in pledged revenues or other money in connection with bonds, notes, obligations or other evidences of borrowing issued pursuant to this section, as provided for in paragraph (n) of subsection 4 of NRS 104.9109 . Any lien on pledged revenue or other money created to secure any bond, note, obligation or other evidence of borrowing issued pursuant to this section has priority over any lien thereon created pursuant to the provisions of chapters 104 to 104C, inclusive, of NRS unless otherwise provided in the instrument creating the lien to secure such bond, note, obligation or other evidence of borrowing issued pursuant to the provisions of this section.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 711.620 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 711 / Section 711.620
Customer service: Compliance with certain federal requirements; duties of video service providers and local governments; procedure regarding subscriber complaints
Status: in_force

1. A video service provider: (a) Shall comply with the provisions of 47 C.F.R. §§ 76.309 , 76.1601 to 76.1604 , inclusive, and 76.1618 to 76.1622 , inclusive, as adopted and as may be amended by the Federal Communications Commission, with regard to the standards governing the quality of video service and customer service; and (b) May not be required to comply with more stringent or different customer service obligations than those set forth in paragraph (a).

2. To facilitate the resolution of complaints regarding video service made by subscribers: (a) A video service provider shall establish and maintain a customer service department and provide each subscriber with instructions for: (1) Contacting the customer service department if the subscriber has a complaint regarding video service; and (2) Contacting the local government if the video service provider does not resolve the complaint to the satisfaction of the subscriber. The video service provider shall provide such instructions to the subscriber in each bill and in any service-related notice or other direct correspondence which the video service provider sends to the subscriber and which is related to that subscriber's video service. For the purposes of this paragraph, “ service-related notice or other direct correspondence ” does not include general advertising, marketing, promotional or public service materials that the video service provider sends to other subscribers or the public generally. (b) Each local government which is located in a county whose population is 25,000 or more and which collects a franchise fee pursuant to NRS 711.670 shall establish a process to: (1) Make available to the public a list of video service providers authorized to provide video service within the jurisdiction of the local government; (2) Respond to inquiries from subscribers and disseminate information to those subscribers regarding the standards governing the quality of video service and customer service prescribed by subsection 1 and the procedures available to subscribers to resolve complaints with such video service providers; (3) Coordinate the resolution of subscriber complaints with the customer service departments of such video service providers; (4) Facilitate access by subscribers to procedures to seek corrective action or other redress from such video service providers for alleged violations of the customer service standards prescribed by subsection 1; and (5) Maintain a record of the number and general subject matter of subscriber complaints against each such video service provider. The record must contain a separate listing for each such video provider and must be made available for public inspection.

3. Before a local government may take the action permitted by subsection 4 against a video service provider regarding a complaint from a subscriber: (a) The subscriber must provide notice of the complaint to the video service provider by contacting the customer service department of the video service provider; and (b) The video service provider must be given a period of not less than 10 business days after the date on which it receives the notice from the subscriber to resolve the complaint to the satisfaction of the subscriber.

4. If a local government has reasonable cause to believe that a video service provider has committed persistent or repeated violations of the customer service obligations that apply to the video service provider pursuant to this section, the local government may file a written complaint with the Bureau of Consumer Protection in the Office of the Attorney General pursuant to NRS 711.850 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 707.025 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 707 / Section 707.025
“Telecommunication provider” and “telephone company” defined
Status: in_force

“ Telecommunication provider ” or “ telephone company ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 704.027 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 704.7565 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 704 / Section 704.7565
“Affiliate” defined
Status: in_force

“Affiliate” means a person who, directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, controls, is controlled by or is under common control with an electric utility.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 704.6883 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 704 / Section 704.6883
Judicial review of certain decisions of Commission
Status: in_force

Any judicial review of a decision by the Commission pursuant to NRS 704.6881 and 704.6882 must be made in accordance with NRS 703.373 to 703.376 , inclusive.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 704.025 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 704 / Section 704.025
“Telecommunication” defined
Status: in_force

“ Telecommunication ” means the transmission, between or among points specified by the user, of information of the user's choosing, without change in the form or content of the information sent and received, regardless of the facilities, equipment or technology used.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 702.150 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 702 / Section 702.150
Applicability; exemptions for certain retail customers; limitations on receipt of assistance by certain retail customers
Status: in_force

1. The provisions of NRS 702.160 do not apply to any therm of natural gas or any kilowatt-hour of electricity that a retail customer purchases from: (a) A rural electric cooperative established pursuant to chapter 81 of NRS. (b) A general improvement district established pursuant to chapter 318 of NRS . (c) A cooperative association, nonprofit corporation, nonprofit association or provider of service which is declared to be a public utility pursuant to NRS 704.673 and which provides service only to its members.

2. If a retail customer is exempted from paying the universal energy charge pursuant to subsection 1, the retail customer may not receive money or other assistance from: (a) The Division of Welfare and Supportive Services pursuant to NRS 702.260 for any utility service for which the retail customer is exempted from paying the universal energy charge; or (b) The Housing Division pursuant to NRS 702.270 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 704.235 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 704 / Section 704.235
Use by local government of facilities of public utility for treatment, transportation or exchange of water
Status: in_force

1. The Commission may, upon application of a local government which provides water services, issue an order directing a public utility which has facilities for the treatment and transmission of water to allow the local government to use the facilities to treat, transport or exchange water, or any combination thereof, to service connections not served by the public utility. The order may require the public utility to do everything reasonably necessary, as determined by the Commission, to treat, transport or exchange water. The Commission shall determine the rates and charges to be paid by the local government to the public utility for the services provided. In making this determination, the Commission shall consider all direct and indirect costs attributable to the treatment, transportation or exchange of water. The order may impose conditions and requirements on the local government and public utility to ensure that customers of the utility continue to receive at just and reasonable rates, an adequate supply of water.

2. A local government which files an application with the Commission pursuant to subsection 1 shall file a copy of that application with each city planning commission of an affected incorporated city and with the regional planning commission of an affected county, if one exists, for its review and comment.

3. The provisions of this section do not preclude any local government from bringing an action pursuant to chapter 37 of NRS for the same purpose for which a local government is allowed to use the facilities of a public utility pursuant to this section.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 707.280 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 707 / Section 707.280
Right-of-way for line: Procedure for appraisal and compensation for private land; appeal
Status: in_force

1. Any person or the person's assigns, who are constructing, or who have already constructed, or who may propose to construct, a telephone line as provided in NRS 707.230 to 707.280 , inclusive, have the right-of-way for the line and so much land as may be necessary to construct and maintain the line, and for this purpose may enter upon private lands along the line described in the certificate for the purpose of examining and surveying them.

2. Where the lands cannot be obtained by the consent of the owner or possessor thereof, so much of the land as may be necessary for the construction of the line may be appropriated by the person or the person's assigns (as the case may be), after making compensation therefor, as follows. The person or the person's agent shall select one appraiser, and the owner or possessor shall select one, and the two so selected shall select a third. The three shall appraise the lands sought to be appropriated, after having been first sworn, before a person authorized by law to administer oaths, to make a true appraisement thereof, according to the best of their knowledge and belief.

3. If the person or the person's agent tenders to the owner or possessor the appraised value of the lands, appraised as provided in subsection 2, the person or agent may proceed in the construction, or, if constructed, in the use of the line over the land so appraised, and may maintain the line over and upon the land, and at all times enter upon the land and pass over all adjoining lands for the purpose of constructing, maintaining and repairing the telephone line, notwithstanding the tender may be refused. The tender must always be kept good by the person or the person's agent.

4. An appeal may be taken by either party, from the finding of the appraisers, to the district court of the county within which the land so appraised is situated at any time within 3 months after the appraisement.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 705.610 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 705 / Section 705.610
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in NRS 705.610 to 705.700 , inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 705.650 , 705.660 and 705.665 have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 706.8818 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 706 / Section 706.8818
Appointment, number, terms, qualifications and compensation of members; principal office; regulations; authority to issue administrative citation to driver for transportation network company
Status: in_force

1. The Taxicab Authority, consisting of five members appointed by the Governor, is hereby created. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 232A.020 , the term of each member is 3 years and no member may serve for more than 6 years. No more than three members may be members of the same political party, and no elected officer of the State or any political subdivision is eligible for appointment.

2. Each member of the Taxicab Authority is entitled to receive a salary of not more than $80, as fixed by the Authority, for each day actually employed on work of the Authority.

3. While engaged in the business of the Taxicab Authority, each member and employee of the Authority is entitled to receive the per diem allowance and travel expenses provided for state officers and employees generally.

4. The Taxicab Authority shall maintain its principal office in the county or area of the State where it performs most of its regulatory activity.

5. The Taxicab Authority may adopt appropriate regulations for the administration and enforcement of NRS 706.881 to 706.885 , inclusive, and, as it may deem necessary, for the conduct of the taxicab business and for the qualifications of and the issuance of permits to taxicab drivers, not inconsistent with the provisions of NRS 706.881 to 706.885 , inclusive. The regulations may include different provisions to allow for differences among the counties to which NRS 706.881 to 706.885 , inclusive, apply. Local law enforcement agencies and the Nevada Highway Patrol, upon request of the Authority, may assist in enforcing the provisions of NRS 706.881 to 706.885 , inclusive, and regulations adopted pursuant thereto.

6. Except to the extent of any inconsistency with the provisions of NRS 706.881 to 706.885 , inclusive, every regulation and order issued by the Nevada Transportation Authority remains effective in a county to which those sections apply until modified or rescinded by the Taxicab Authority, and must be enforced by the Taxicab Authority.

7. The Taxicab Authority may issue a written administrative citation to a person who is a driver for a transportation network company during any period in which the person provides transportation services pursuant to chapter 706A of NRS in a county where the Taxicab Authority has jurisdiction pursuant to NRS 706.881 as follows: (a) The enforcement jurisdiction of the Taxicab Authority over a person who is a driver for a transportation network company is limited to enforcement of the provisions of subsection 1 of NRS 706A.280 , except that such jurisdiction does not include enforcement of any violation or other matter which requires the Taxicab Authority to review or investigate the digital network or software application service of the transportation network company through which the driver is connected to potential passengers. (b) A written administrative citation issued by the Taxicab Authority to a person who is a driver for a transportation network company must be adjudicated by the Nevada Transportation Authority pursuant to the provisions of chapter 706A of NRS .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 706.437 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 706 / Section 706.437
Certain common carriers of property required to obtain written approval from Department; permits required to be obtained from Department to transport radioactive waste
Status: in_force

1. A common carrier of property, other than a carrier of household goods or an operator of a tow car, shall not operate as a carrier in intrastate commerce without first obtaining written approval from the Department.

2. In addition to obtaining written approval pursuant to subsection 1, a carrier seeking to transport radioactive waste shall also obtain from the Department the specific permits that are otherwise required to transport such waste.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 704.440 — NV Code / Title 58 / Chapter 704 / Section 704.440
Investigation and ascertainment of value of property of public utility; exceptions
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, the Commission may, in its discretion, investigate and ascertain the value of all property of every public utility actually used and useful for the convenience of the public. In making such an investigation, the Commission may avail itself of all information contained in the assessment rolls of the various counties and the public records and files of all state departments, offices and commissions, and any other information obtainable.

2. The provisions of subsection 1 do not apply to a competitive supplier.