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2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 271A - Tourism Improvements › NRS 271A.150 - Administration of district pursuant to economic development financing agreement approved by Office of Economic Development.

1. Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, if the governing body submits to the Office of Economic Development an economic development financing proposal described in NRS 360.989 and the Office approves the proposal and an economic development financing agreement pursuant to NRS 360.990, any district which is or may be created for the purpose of carrying out the projects identified in the proposal must be administered as provided in the agreement.
2. The economic development financing agreement may provide, without limitation, that:
(a) The Office of Economic Development, the Executive Director of the Office or any designee of either is authorized or required to perform any function or duty that under the provisions of this chapter would otherwise be performed by the municipality, the governing body or any officer or employee of the municipality.
(b) Any money collected pursuant to this chapter must be paid, collected, deposited, distributed or remitted as provided in the agreement, notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary.
(c) It may be modified at any time by the Executive Director of the Office of Economic Development, in the exercise of his or her discretion and upon approval of the Board of Economic Development.
(Added to NRS by 2015, 29th Special Session, 38)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 271B - Economic Diversification › NRS 271B.010 - Definitions. [Effective through June 30, 2036.]

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 271B.020 to 271B.060, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
(Added to NRS by 2014, 28th Special Session, 25)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 271B - Economic Diversification › NRS 271B.030 - "Lead participant" defined. [Effective through June 30, 2036.]

"Lead participant" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 360.883 or 360.915.
(Added to NRS by 2014, 28th Special Session, 25; A 2015, 29th Special Session, 38)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 271B - Economic Diversification › NRS 271B.050 - "Participant" defined. [Effective through June 30, 2036.]

"Participant" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 360.885 or 360.925.
(Added to NRS by 2014, 28th Special Session, 25; A 2015, 29th Special Session, 39)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 271B - Economic Diversification › NRS 271B.060 - "Qualified project" defined. [Effective through June 30, 2036.]

"Qualified project" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 360.888 or 360.940.
(Added to NRS by 2014, 28th Special Session, 25; A 2015, 29th Special Session, 39)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 271B - Economic Diversification › NRS 271B.090 - Agreement to distribute pledged amounts to lead participant of qualified project located within district; restrictions; automatic termination of agreement. [Effective through June 30, 2036.]

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, if the governing body of a municipality adopts an ordinance pursuant to NRS 271B.070, the municipality may enter into an agreement with the lead participant in the qualified project for the cost of acquiring, improving or equipping, or any combination thereof, the qualified project, which may contain such terms as are determined to be desirable by the governing body of the municipality, including the payment of reasonable interest and other financing costs for the qualified project. Any such reimbursements may be secured by a pledge of, and be payable from, any money pledged pursuant to NRS 271B.070 and received by the municipality with respect to the district. If such an agreement is entered into, the agreement must provide for the payment to the lead participant of the money pledged pursuant to NRS 271B.070 and received by the municipality not later than 15 days after the date on which such money is distributed to the municipality pursuant to NRS 271B.080. An agreement entered into pursuant to this section is not subject to the limitations of subsection 1 of NRS 354.626 and may, at the option of the governing body, be binding on the municipality beyond the fiscal year in which it was made, only if the agreement pertains solely to one or more participants in the qualified project.
2. No agreement entered into pursuant to this section may be secured by or payable from the general fund of the municipality, the power of the municipality to levy ad valorem property taxes, or any source other than any money pledged pursuant to NRS 271B.070 and received by the municipality with respect to the district, or any combination thereof. No bond, note or other agreement issued or entered into pursuant to this section may ever become a general obligation of the municipality or a charge against its general credit or taxing powers, nor may any such bond, note or other agreement become a debt of the municipality for purposes of any limitation on indebtedness.
3. Any agreement entered pursuant to this section must automatically terminate on or before the end of the fiscal year in which the 20th anniversary of the adoption of the ordinance creating the district occurs.
(Added to NRS by 2014, 28th Special Session, 26)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 271B - Economic Diversification › NRS 271B.100 - Preparation of annual reports and submittal to Legislature. [Effective through June 30, 2036.]

On or before September 1 of each year, the governing body of a municipality that adopts an ordinance pursuant to NRS 271B.070 shall prepare and submit to the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau for submission to the Legislature, or to the Legislative Commission when the Legislature is not in regular session, an annual report containing:
1. A statement of the status of the qualified project located or expected to be located in the district, and of any changes in that status since the last annual report.
2. An assessment of the financial impact of the district on the provision of local governmental services, including, without limitation, services for police protection and fire protection.
(Added to NRS by 2014, 28th Special Session, 27)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 271B - Economic Diversification › NRS 271B.110 - Agreement with owner of property interest within district to defray cost of local governmental services. [Effective through June 30, 2036.]

The governing body of a municipality may enter into an agreement with one or more of the owners of any interest in property within a district, pursuant to which that owner would agree to make payments to the municipality or to another local government that provides services in the district, or to both, to defray, in whole or in part, the cost of local governmental services during the term of the use of any money pledged pursuant to NRS 271B.070. Such an agreement must specify the amount to be paid by the owner of the property interest, which may be stated as a specified amount per year or as an amount based upon any formula upon which the municipality and owner agree.
(Added to NRS by 2014, 28th Special Session, 27)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 271B - Economic Diversification › NRS 271B.120 - Independent auditing of certain claims; additional restrictions on financing or reimbursement. [Effective through June 30, 2036.]

The governing body of a municipality:
1. Shall require the review of each claim submitted pursuant to any contract or other agreement made with the governing body to provide any financing or reimbursement pursuant to NRS 271B.090, by an independent auditor.
2. Shall not provide any financing or reimbursement pursuant to NRS 271B.090 from the proceeds of the taxes described in subsection 2 of NRS 271B.070, if the governing body obtains an opinion from independent bond counsel stating that the applicability of this subsection would impair an existing contract for the sale of bonds that were issued before September 11, 2014.
(Added to NRS by 2014, 28th Special Session, 27)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 271B - Economic Diversification › NRS 271B.130 - Expansion of infrastructure by natural gas utility deemed to constitute program of economic development under certain circumstances; natural gas utility required to file with Public Utilities Commission of Nevada application to establish rates to recover prudent and reasonable costs associated with expansion. [Effective through June 30, 2032.]

1. For the purposes of subsection 3 of NRS 704.9925, the activity of a public utility which purchases natural gas for resale relating to the expansion of its infrastructure necessary to provide natural gas to the legal boundary of a district constitutes a program of economic development. The public utility shall expand its infrastructure in accordance with the provisions of that section.
2. A public utility which expands its infrastructure as described in subsection 1 shall file an application with the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada in accordance with the regulations adopted pursuant to NRS 704.9925 to establish rates to recover all prudent and reasonable costs associated with the expansion in accordance with the provisions of that section.
3. As used in this section, "public utility" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 704.020.
(Added to NRS by 2015, 29th Special Session, 38)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 274 - Zones for Economic Development › NRS 274.010 - Definitions.

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 274.020 to 274.080, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1971; A 2013, 27th Special Session, 21)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 274 - Zones for Economic Development › NRS 274.090 - Administrator: Administration of chapter; regulations.

1. The Executive Director of the Office of Economic Development shall serve as Administrator.
2. The Administrator shall:
(a) Administer this chapter.
(b) Adopt all necessary regulations to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1976; A 2011, 3452; 2015, 2768)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 274 - Zones for Economic Development › NRS 274.100 - Administrator: Duties.

The Administrator shall:
1. When any federal legislation concerning specially benefited zones is enacted and becomes effective, assist municipalities in preparing and submitting all information and forms necessary to permit the zone to be considered as an eligible area under the federal program.
2. Provide information and appropriate assistance to persons desiring to locate and engage in business in a specially benefited zone, to persons already engaged in business in a zone and to designated neighborhood organizations operating there.
3. In cooperation with appropriate state and local governmental agencies, coordinate existing state and local programs to assist businesses and assist in simplifying procedures by which businesses within a specially benefited zone must apply for licenses and permits.
4. Publicize existing financial incentives and programs for economic development within a zone and upon request, offer technical assistance in the development of financial incentives and alternative sources of revenue to local governments which have specially benefited zones within their jurisdiction.
5. Work together with the responsible state and federal agencies to promote the coordination of other relevant programs, including but not limited to programs concerning housing, community and economic development, small business, banking, financial assistance, and training for employment which are carried on in a specially benefited zone.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1976)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 274 - Zones for Economic Development › NRS 274.110 - Administrator: Procedure for review of state regulations.

1. The Administrator shall conduct a review of state administrative regulations and shall identify those regulations which preliminarily appear to the Administrator to:
(a) Affect the conduct of business, industry and commerce;
(b) Impose excessive cost on either the creation or conduct of businesses; and
(c) Inhibit the development and expansion of business within specially benefited zones.
2. The Administrator shall conduct hearings to solicit public comment on the regulations as part of the review.
3. No later than August 1, 1984, the Administrator shall publish a list of regulations identified pursuant to subsection 1. The Administrator shall transmit a copy of the list to each agency which has adopted regulations on the list.
4. Within 90 days after the publication of the list by the Administrator, each agency which adopted any regulation identified therein shall file a written report with the Administrator detailing for each identified regulation:
(a) Its need or justification;
(b) Whether the regulation is required by state or federal law, or is discretionary, and to what extent;
(c) A synopsis of the history of the regulation, including any internal review of it by the agency after its original adoption;
(d) Any appropriate explanation of its relationship to other regulatory requirements; and
(e) Any available data, analysis and studies concerning the estimated economic effect of the regulations on the business which it is to regulate and on the public. The informational statement prepared as required by NRS 233B.066 may be submitted to satisfy the requirements of this paragraph if it contains a current estimate of that economic effect.
The agency’s report is a public record and must be open to public inspection during regular business hours.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1979)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 274 - Zones for Economic Development › NRS 274.120 - Administrator: Adoption of regulations exempting certain businesses from state regulations.

1. No later than January 1, 1985, and from time to time as necessary, the Administrator shall, except as provided in NRS 274.140, adopt regulations exempting businesses within specially benefited zones from those state regulations contained in the list published pursuant to NRS 274.110, for which the Administrator finds that incentives for the creation of jobs or for business development within specially benefited zones engendered by the exemption outweigh the need and justification for the regulation. In making such findings, the Administrator shall consider all information, data and opinions submitted by the public and the state agencies, and any other information otherwise available. These regulations must be in the form of amendments to the existing state regulations to be affected, and are subject to the provisions of chapter 233B of NRS.
2. Upon its effective date, any regulation of the Administrator adopted under subsection 1 supersedes the exempted state regulation in accordance with the terms of the exemption. An exemption applies only to businesses within specially benefited zones during the effective term of the respective zones. State agencies may not adopt emergency regulations to circumvent an exemption granted by the Administrator. Any such emergency regulation is not effective within the specially benefited zones to the extent it is inconsistent with the terms of the exemption.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1979)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 274 - Zones for Economic Development › NRS 274.130 - Exemption of businesses by agency from its regulations; regulations of Administrator supersede; modification of local ordinances and regulations of municipality.

1. Except as provided in NRS 274.140, a state agency may provide in its regulations for the exemption of businesses within specially benefited zones or for modifications or alternatives specifically applicable to businesses within those zones, which impose less stringent standards or alternative standards for compliance, including standards based on performance as a substitute for specific requirements concerning methods, procedures or equipment. The agency adopting those exemptions, modifications or alternatives shall file with its proposed regulation its findings that the proposed regulation provides economic incentives within specially benefited zones which promote the purposes of this chapter and which, to the extent they include any exemptions or reductions in regulatory standards or requirements, outweigh the need or justification for the existing regulation.
2. If any agency adopts a regulation pursuant to subsection 1 affecting a regulation contained on the list published by the Administrator pursuant to NRS 274.110 before the Administrator adopts a regulation affecting the regulation on the list, the agency shall immediately transmit a copy of its proposed regulation to the Administrator, together with a statement of the reasons why the Administrator should defer to the agency’s proposed regulation. Regulations adopted under subsection 1 are subject to any superseding regulations of the Administrator adopted under NRS 274.120.
3. Except as provided in NRS 274.140, a designating municipality may modify, with respect to specially benefited zones, all local ordinances and regulations regarding zoning, licensing or building codes.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1980)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 274 - Zones for Economic Development › NRS 274.140 - Exceptions to exemptions from regulations or ordinances.

1. The provisions of NRS 274.110, 274.120 and subsection 1 of NRS 274.130 do not apply to regulations adopted pursuant to any statute whose purpose is the protection of the environment, the preservation of historic places and landmarks, or the protection of persons against discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin or handicap.
2. No exemption, modification or alternative to any regulation adopted under NRS 274.110, 274.120 or 274.130 is effective which:
(a) Presents a significant risk to the health or safety of persons resident in or employed within a specially benefited zone;
(b) Conflicts with federal law or regulations such that the State, or any local government or any area of the State other than specially benefited zones, or any business located outside of a specially benefited zone would be disqualified from a federal program or from federal tax benefits or other benefits;
(c) Suspends or modifies a regulation specifically required by law; or
(d) Eliminates or reduces benefits to persons who are residents of or employed within a zone.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1981; A 2017, 1067)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 274 - Zones for Economic Development › NRS 274.150 - Qualifications for zone.

An area is qualified to become a specially benefited zone which:
1. Is a contiguous area, but the area of a zone may exclude wholly surrounded territory within its boundaries;
2. Is a depressed area;
3. Satisfies any additional criteria established by regulation of the Administrator consistent with the purposes of this chapter; and
4. Is entirely within a city or entirely within the unincorporated areas of a county, except where reasonable need is established for the zone to cover portions of more than one city or county.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1971)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 274 - Zones for Economic Development › NRS 274.160 - Designation of area as zone; contents of ordinance.

1. A city, within its jurisdiction, or a county within the unincorporated areas of the county, or municipalities jointly, may by ordinance designate an area as a specially benefited zone, subject to the approval of the Governor, if:
(a) The area is qualified under NRS 274.150; and
(b) The municipality has conducted at least one public hearing within the proposed zone on:
(1) The question of whether to create the zone;
(2) What local plans, financial incentives and other programs should be established in connection with the zone; and
(3) What the boundaries of the zone should be.
Public notice of the hearing must be published in at least one newspaper of general circulation within the proposed zone, not more than 20 days nor less than 5 days before the hearing.
2. An ordinance designating an area as a specially benefited zone must set forth:
(a) A precise description of the area comprising the zone, either in the form of a legal description or by reference to roadways, lakes and waterways, and township, county or city boundaries;
(b) A finding that the zone meets the qualifications of NRS 274.150;
(c) Provisions for any financial incentives which pursuant to state or federal law apply to qualified businesses within the zone at the election of the designating municipality, and which are not applicable throughout the municipality;
(d) A designation of the area as a specially benefited zone, subject to the approval of the Governor; and
(e) The duration or term of the specially benefited zone.
3. This section does not prohibit a municipality from extending additional financial incentives in specially benefited zones or throughout its territory by separate ordinance, if the provision of those incentives is otherwise authorized by law.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1971)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 274 - Zones for Economic Development › NRS 274.170 - Contents of application to Governor for designation of area as zone.

A municipality which has adopted an ordinance designating an area as a specially benefited zone shall make written application to the Administrator to have the proposed zone approved by the Governor as a specially benefited zone. The application must include:
1. A certified copy of the ordinance designating the proposed zone;
2. A map of the proposed zone, showing existing streets and highways;
3. An analysis, and any appropriate supporting documents and statistics, demonstrating that the proposed zone is qualified under NRS 274.150;
4. A statement detailing any reduction, deferral or elimination of any license or franchise tax, fee, service charge or other financial incentives or benefits, and any programs, to be provided by the municipality to qualified businesses within the zone, other than those provided in the designating ordinance, which are not to be provided throughout the municipality;
5. A statement setting forth the objectives concerning economic development and planning for the zone;
6. A statement describing the functions, programs and services to be performed by designated neighborhood organizations within the zone;
7. An estimate of the economic effect of the zone, considering all of the financial incentives or benefits and the programs contemplated, upon the revenues of the municipality;
8. A recording or the minutes of all public hearings on the zone;
9. In the case of a joint application, a statement detailing the need for a zone covering portions of more than one city or county and a description of the agreement between the joint applicants; and
10. Such additional information as the Administrator by regulation may require.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1972)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 274 - Zones for Economic Development › NRS 274.180 - Review of application by Administrator and Governor.

1. All applications which are to be considered and acted upon by the Administrator and the Governor during a calendar year must be received by the Administrator no later than December 31 of the preceding calendar year. Any application received on or after January 1 of any calendar year must be held by the Administrator for consideration and action during the following calendar year.
2. Upon receipt of an application from a municipality, the Administrator shall review the application to determine whether the designated area qualifies as a specially benefited zone under NRS 274.150 and whether to recommend approval or denial of the application by the Governor. No later than May 1, the Administrator shall notify all applicant municipalities of the Administrator’s determination of the qualification of their respective designated specially benefited zones. If any such designated area is found to be qualified to be a specially benefited zone, the Administrator shall, no later than May 15, publish a notice in at least one newspaper of general circulation within the proposed zone to notify the general public of the application and their opportunity to comment. The notice must include a description of the area and a brief summary of the application and must indicate locations where the applicant has provided copies of the application for public inspection. The notice must also indicate appropriate procedures for the filing of written comments from residents, businesses, civic and other organizations and property owners within the zone to the Administrator.
3. By July 1 the Governor shall either approve or deny all applications filed by December 31 of the preceding year. If approval of an application filed by December 31 of any year is not received by July 1 of the following year, the application shall be considered denied. If an application is denied, the Administrator shall inform the municipality of the specific reasons for the denial.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1973)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 274 - Zones for Economic Development › NRS 274.190 - Criteria for designation of zone by Governor.

1. In determining which designated areas will be approved as specially benefited zones, the Governor shall give preference to:
(a) Areas with high levels of poverty, unemployment, loss of jobs and population, and general distress;
(b) Areas which have evidenced the widest support from the designating municipality, local residents and business, labor and neighborhood organizations;
(c) Areas for which a specific plan has been submitted to effect economic growth and expansion and neighborhood revitalization for the benefit of residents and existing businesses within the zone through efforts which may include but need not be limited to a reduction or elimination of license or franchise taxes, fees or service charges, an increase in the level and efficiency of local services, and a simplification of governmental requirements applicable to employers or employees, taking into account the resources available to the municipality to make those efforts;
(d) Areas for which there is evidence of prior consultation between the municipality and business, labor and neighborhood organizations within the proposed zone;
(e) Areas for which a specific plan has been submitted which will or may be expected to benefit residents and employees within the zone by increasing their opportunities for ownership of and participation in developments within the specially benefited zone; and
(f) Areas in which specific governmental functions are to be performed by designated neighborhood organizations in partnership with the municipality seeking certification of an area as a specially benefited zone.
2. The Governor’s determination of whether to approve a specially benefited zone must be based on the purposes of this chapter, the criteria set forth in NRS 274.150 and subsection 1 of this section and any additional criteria adopted by regulation of the Administrator.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1974)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 274 - Zones for Economic Development › NRS 274.200 - Certification of zone by Governor; terms and number of zones.

1. Approval of designated specially benefited zones must be made by the Governor by certification of the designating ordinance. The Governor shall promptly issue a certificate for each specially benefited zone upon his or her approval. The certificate must be signed by the Governor, must make specific reference to the designating ordinance, which must be attached thereto, and must be filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. A certified copy of the certificate must be recorded with the county recorder of the county in which the specially benefited zone lies.
2. A specially benefited zone is effective upon its certification. The Administrator shall transmit a copy of the certification to the Department of Taxation, the Employment Security Division of the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation and to the designating municipality. The terms and provisions of the designating ordinance become effective upon certification of the specially benefited zone, and may not be amended or repealed except as otherwise provided in NRS 274.280.
3. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 274.280, the designating ordinance and the certification remain in effect for 20 years, or for a lesser number of years specified in the ordinance, and terminate at midnight of December 31 of the final year of the certified term.
4. No more than eight specially benefited zones may be approved by the Governor in any year. In any year, the Governor may not approve more than three zones located within the same county, whether within its cities or within the unincorporated areas, nor more than three zones in the same city. The Governor may approve specially benefited zones in each of the 6 years commencing with 1984. Thereafter, the Governor may not approve any additional specially benefited zones, but may amend or rescind certifications of existing zones as provided in NRS 274.280.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1974; A 1993, 1547; 2001, 1758)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 274 - Zones for Economic Development › NRS 274.210 - Program for training and employment of residents in zone; report to municipality and Legislative Commission.

1. In order to stimulate opportunities for employment for residents of a specially benefited zone, the Administrator shall initiate a test of a program for the reimbursement of vouchers for the cost of training residents of the zone eligible under the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code concerning tax credits for the employment of members of targeted groups in private industry. This program must not be designed to subsidize businesses, but is intended to make available opportunities for jobs and training not otherwise available. Nothing in this subsection requires businesses within a zone to utilize this program.
2. The program described in subsection 1 must be designed:
(a) For those persons whose opportunities for obtaining employment are minimal without participation in the program;
(b) To minimize the period during which those persons collect benefits under programs for public assistance; and
(c) To accelerate the transition of those persons to unsubsidized employment.
The Administrator shall seek agreement with business, organized labor and the appropriate state and local agencies on the design, operation and evaluation of the test program.
3. A report with recommendations, including representative comments of governmental agencies and business and labor organizations, must be submitted by the Administrator to the designating municipality and the Legislative Commission not later than 12 months after the test program commences, or not later than 3 months following the termination of the test program, whichever first occurs.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1977)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 274 - Zones for Economic Development › NRS 274.220 - Manager of zone: Appointment; qualifications; duties.

1. The management of a specially benefited zone must be under the jurisdiction of the designating municipality.
2. Each designating municipality shall, by ordinance, appoint a zone manager for the certified zones within its jurisdiction. A zone manager must be an officer or employee of the municipality.
3. The zone manager shall coordinate activities between the designating municipality, the Administrator and any designated neighborhood organizations within zones under his or her jurisdiction.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1977)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 274 - Zones for Economic Development › NRS 274.230 - Powers of designating municipality: Cooperation with federal, state and local governments; improving police protection; federal assistance for urban development or training for employment; qualifications for benefits.

When a specially benefited zone is designated and approved under this chapter, the governing body of the designating municipality may:
1. Apply with the United States Department of Commerce to have the specially benefited zone declared to be a free trade zone.
2. When any federal legislation concerning specially benefited zones is enacted or becomes effective, prepare and submit, with the assistance of the Administrator and in a timely fashion, all information and forms necessary to permit the specially benefited zone designated and approved under this chapter to be considered as an eligible area under the federal program.
3. Apply for all available assistance from the federal, state, and in the case of a city, the county government, including the suspension or modification of their regulations within the specially benefited zone that have the characteristics described in subsection 1 of NRS 274.110.
4. Develop and carry out a program to improve police protection within the zone.
5. Give priority to the use in the zone of any federal assistance for urban development or job training.
6. By ordinance adopt regulations for qualifying employers for the benefits authorized specifically for qualified businesses under this chapter and NRS 374.643.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1979)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 274 - Zones for Economic Development › NRS 274.240 - Powers of designating municipality: Issuing securities; reducing certain taxes, fees or service charges; improving governmental services; providing financing; cooperating with other governmental agencies.

To encourage the revitalization of specially benefited zones, the governing body of a designating municipality may:
1. Issue bonds or other securities authorized by other law for the purposes of economic development and use the proceeds for loans to any new or expanding qualified businesses in the specially benefited zone.
2. Reduce or eliminate any license or franchise tax, fee or service charge which would otherwise be imposed against qualified businesses within the specially benefited zone.
3. Develop and carry out, alone or where feasible with the participation of one or more designated neighborhood organizations as provided in NRS 274.250, programs to improve needed governmental services within the specially benefited zone.
4. Develop and carry out a plan to:
(a) Ensure the availability of resources to assist residents of the specially benefited zone in their own efforts to improve the condition of property and the availability and quality of public services within the zone.
(b) Provide or seek assistance for persons or businesses displaced as a result of undertakings or other activities conducted pursuant to this chapter.
5. Provide financing by tax increment pursuant to chapter 278C of NRS.
6. Cooperate with any other governmental agency to provide any other incentive likely to encourage private investment within the specially benefited zone.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1981; A 1997, 2561; 2005, 1767)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 274 - Zones for Economic Development › NRS 274.250 - Powers of designating municipality: Delegation of services to private organizations.

1. A designating municipality may, by ordinance, delegate one or more of the services or functions described in subsection 2 to one or more qualified private organizations. For the purposes of this section, an organization is qualified if:
(a) Its constituency is composed substantially of residents of the specially benefited zone;
(b) It has a governing body elected by its constituents;
(c) It meets the requirements of paragraph (3) of subsection (c) of section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code; and
(d) It exists primarily to perform services within the zone for the benefit of its residents and businesses.
2. A designated neighborhood organization may be authorized to provide the following services or perform the following functions in coordination with the municipality:
(a) Provide or contract for the provision of public services including, but not limited to:
(1) The establishment of patrols to watch for crime in neighborhoods within the specially benefited zone.
(2) The establishment of volunteer day care centers.
(3) The organization of recreational activities for children living within the zone.
(4) Garbage collection.
(5) Street maintenance and improvement.
(6) The maintenance and improvement of parks, bridges and water and sewer lines.
(7) Projects for the conservation of energy.
(8) Health and clinical services.
(9) Programs to combat substance use disorders.
(10) Programs to assist older residents of the zone.
(11) The rehabilitation, renovation, operation and maintenance of housing for persons of low and moderate income.
(12) Other types of public services as provided by ordinance.
(b) Exercise authority for the enforcement of any code, permit or procedure for licensing within a specially benefited zone.
(c) Provide a forum for action by business, labor and government on innovations for the zone.
(d) Apply for regulatory relief under NRS 274.110, 274.120 and 274.130.
(e) Perform such other functions as the responsible governmental entity may deem appropriate, including offerings and contracts for insurance with businesses within the zone.
(f) Agree with local governments to provide these public services within the zone by contracting with private firms and organizations, where feasible and prudent.
(g) Solicit and receive contributions to improve the quality of life in the specially benefited zone.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1977)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 274 - Zones for Economic Development › NRS 274.260 - Proposal by business to participate in benefits of zone; contents of proposal.

Any business that wishes to participate in the benefits specifically authorized for qualified businesses in this chapter must first submit a proposal to the governing body of the designating municipality. The proposal must contain the following information:
1. An estimate of the number of new employees whom the business intends to hire for its place of business within the specially benefited zone and an estimate of the amount of payroll these hirings will add to the business.
2. An estimate of the amount to be invested by the business to establish, expand, renovate or occupy a place of business within the specially benefited zone, including investment in new buildings, additions, or improvements to existing buildings, machinery, equipment, furniture, fixtures and inventory.
3. A listing of the business’ current investment, if any, in a place of business within the specially benefited zone as of the date of the submission of the proposal. The business shall review and keep current the estimates and listings required under this subsection to reflect material changes, and any agreement entered into pursuant to NRS 274.270 must set forth final estimates and listings as of the time the agreement is entered.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1982)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 274 - Zones for Economic Development › NRS 274.280 - Procedure to amend ordinance designating zone.

1. The terms of a certified ordinance designating a specially benefited zone may be amended to:
(a) Alter the boundaries of the zone;
(b) Limit or repeal financial incentives or benefits provided in the ordinance; or
(c) Alter the date for terminating the zone.
The amendment does not become effective unless the Governor issues an amended certificate for the zone. Upon the adoption of the amendment, the municipality shall promptly file with the Administrator an application for approval thereof, containing substantially the same information as required for an application under NRS 274.170 insofar as material to the proposed changes. The municipality must hold a public hearing on the proposed changes as specified in NRS 274.160.
2. The Governor shall approve or disapprove a proposed amendment to a certified specially benefited zone within 90 days after receiving the application from the municipality. The Governor may not approve changes in a zone which are not in conformity with this chapter or with other applicable laws. If the Governor issues an amended certificate for a specially benefited zone, the amended certificate, together with the amended designating ordinance, must be filed, recorded and transmitted as provided in NRS 274.200.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1975)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 274 - Zones for Economic Development › NRS 274.290 - Termination of zone.

A specially benefited zone may be terminated by joint action of the Governor and the designating municipality. The designating municipality shall conduct at least one public hearing within the zone before adopting its ordinance of termination. The mayor of the designating city or the chair of the governing body of the designating county shall execute with the Administrator a joint agreement for termination of the zone. The termination of a specially benefited zone does not become effective until at least 6 months after the execution of the terminating agreement, which must be filed in the Office of the Secretary of State.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1975)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 274 - Zones for Economic Development › NRS 274.300 - Effect upon benefits if zone terminated or modified or benefits reduced or eliminated.

Where a specially benefited zone is terminated under NRS 274.290, or the length of the term or the area of a zone is reduced, or the benefits available in a zone are reduced or eliminated:
1. All benefits previously extended within the zone pursuant to this chapter, or pursuant to any other law of this State providing benefits specifically to qualified businesses within specially benefited zones, remain in effect for the original stated term of the zone with respect to those qualified businesses operating within the zone on the effective date of the termination or amendment, except as provided in subsection 2.
2. A qualified business which is proposed or which has proposed an expansion is entitled to the benefits previously applicable within the zone for the original stated term of the zone, if the business establishes that:
(a) The proposed business or expansion has been committed to be located within the zone;
(b) Substantial and binding financial obligations have been made towards the development of the business or the expansion; and
(c) Those commitments have been made in reasonable reliance on the benefits and programs which were to have been applicable to the business by reason of the zone, including in the case of a reduction in the term of a zone, the original length of the term.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1976)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 277 - Cooperative Agreements: State, Counties, Cities, Districts and Other Public Agencies › NRS 277.035 - Implied agreement between law enforcement agencies in absence of interlocal or cooperative agreement.

1. In the absence of an interlocal or cooperative agreement entered into pursuant to this chapter, if a law enforcement agency requests the assistance of another law enforcement agency which responds to the request, the law enforcement agencies shall be deemed to have entered into an implied agreement whereby:
(a) Both law enforcement agencies shall be deemed, for the limited purpose of the exclusive remedy set forth in NRS 616A.020, to employ jointly a person who:
(1) Is an employee of either law enforcement agency; and
(2) Sustains an injury by accident or motor vehicle crash while participating in the matter for which assistance was requested.
(b) Each law enforcement agency shall defend, hold harmless and indemnify the other law enforcement agency and its employees from any claim or liability arising from an act or omission performed by its own employee while participating in the matter for which assistance was requested, unless such act or omission is a negligent act or omission for which the law enforcement agency who employs that employee is not liable pursuant to NRS 41.0336.
2. As used in this section:
(a) "Employee" includes a person who:
(1) Is paid by a law enforcement agency to serve as a peace officer, as that term is defined in NRS 169.125; or
(2) Is recognized by and serves a law enforcement agency as a volunteer peace officer, as that term is described in NRS 616A.160.
(b) "Law enforcement agency" means an agency, office or bureau of this state or a political subdivision of this state, the primary duty of which is to enforce the law.
(Added to NRS by 1997, 3336; A 2015, 1661)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 277 - Cooperative Agreements: State, Counties, Cities, Districts and Other Public Agencies › NRS 277.045 - Cooperative agreements between political subdivisions for performance of governmental functions; budget for expenses.

1. Except as limited by NRS 280.105 and 711.175, any two or more political subdivisions of this State, including, without limitation, counties, incorporated cities and towns, unincorporated towns, school districts and special districts, may enter into a cooperative agreement for the performance of any governmental function. Such an agreement may include the furnishing or exchange of personnel, equipment, property or facilities of any kind, or the payment of money.
2. If it is reasonably foreseeable that a political subdivision of this State will be required to:
(a) Expend more than $25,000 to carry out such an agreement, the agreement must be by formal resolution or ordinance of the governing body of each political subdivision included, and must be spread at large upon the minutes, or attached in full thereto as an exhibit, of each governing body.
(b) Expend $25,000 or less to carry out such an agreement, the governing body of each participating political subdivision shall maintain written documentation of the terms of the agreement for at least 3 years after the date on which the agreement was entered into.
3. Each participating political subdivision shall provide in its annual budget for any expense to be incurred under any such agreement, the money for which is not made available through grant, gift or other source.
(Added to NRS by 1965, 651; A 1967, 698; 1981, 645; 1985, 665; 1987, 535; 2003, 1230; 2007, 497)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 277 - Cooperative Agreements: State, Counties, Cities, Districts and Other Public Agencies › NRS 277.053 - Real property to be used for public purpose: Conveyance of such property by one political subdivision to State, state agency, another political subdivision or Indian tribe without charge.

A governing body of a political subdivision may convey real property to the State, any agency of the State, another political subdivision or an Indian tribe without charge if the property is to be used for a public purpose.
(Added to NRS by 1981, 376; A 1999, 1161; 2007, 2837)