Nev. Rev. Stat. § 416.050

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 416.050 - Proclamation of emergency: Determination by Governor; notice and hearing in area affected in certain circumstances; filing
1. The Governor may, by proclamation, declare a water or energy emergency, or impending water or energy emergency, whenever he or she determines that:
(a) The President of the United States or Congress has declared that an actual or impending water or energy emergency exists in this state or elsewhere in the United States; or
(b) The health, safety or welfare of the citizens of this state is threatened by reason of an actual or impending acute shortage in usable water or energy resources. A determination under this paragraph shall not be made unless reasonable notice and an opportunity for a hearing is afforded the citizens in the geographical area of the State affected.
2. A copy of the proclamation shall be filed with the Secretary of State.

NRS 416.050

Added to NRS by 1977, 550
Added to NRS by 1977, 550