Section 268.0968 - Tax on revenues from rental of transient lodging: Limitations on imposition of new tax and on increase in rate of existing tax; legislative declaration1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 268.096 and 268.801 to 268.808, inclusive, a city located in a county whose population is 700,000 or more shall not impose a new tax on the rental of transient lodging or increase the rate of an existing tax on the rental of transient lodging after March 25, 1991.2. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 268.7845, a city located in a county whose population is 100,000 or more but less than 700,000 shall not impose a new tax on the rental of transient lodging or increase the rate of an existing tax on the rental of transient lodging after March 25, 1991.3. The Legislature hereby declares that the limitation imposed by subsection 2 will not be repealed or amended except to allow the imposition of an increase in such a tax for: (a) The promotion of tourism;(b) The construction or operation of tourism facilities by a convention and visitors authority; or(c) The acquisition, establishment, construction or expansion of one or more railroad grade separation projects.Added to NRS by 1991, 31; A 1993, 257; 1997, 1551, 2462; 1999, 464, 558; 2011, 1157Added to NRS by 1991, 31; A 1993, 257; 1997, 1551, 2462; 1999, 464, 558; 2011, 1157