Nevada § 318.117 - Electric light and power

Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 318.117 — Electric light and power, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 318.117. Electric light and power

If a district is created, wholly or in part, to furnish electric light and power,

the board may: 1. Acquire, by purchase, condemnation or other legal means, all lands, rights and

other property necessary for the construction, use and supply, operation, maintenance,

repair and improvement of the works of the district, including, without limitation,

the plant, works, system, facilities or properties, together with all parts thereof,

the appurtenances thereto, including contract rights, used and useful primarily for

the production, transmission or distribution of electric energy to or for the public

for any purpose, works constructed and being constructed by private owners, and all

other works and appurtenances, either within or without the State of Nevada. 2. Furnish, deliver and sell to the public, and to any municipality and to the State

and any public institution, heat, light and power service and any other service, commodity

or facility which may be produced or furnished in connection therewith. 3. Purchase generating capacity on the terms set forth in subsection 3 of NRS 244A.699 .

Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 318.117

What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 318.117 cover?

Section 318.117 ("Electric light and power") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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