Nevada § 315.160 - “Area of operation” defined
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 315.160 — “Area of operation” defined, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 315.160. “Area of operation” defined
1. In the case of an authority of a city or town, “ area of operation ” shall include such city or town and the area within 5 miles of the territorial boundaries
thereof; but the area of operation of an authority of any city or town shall not
include any area which lies within the territorial boundaries of some other city or
town as herein defined, unless a resolution shall have been adopted by the governing
body of such other city or town (and by any authority which shall have been theretofore
established and authorized to exercise its powers in such city or town) declaring
that there is a need for such authority to exercise its powers within that city or
town. 2. In the case of an authority of a county, “ area of operation ” shall include all of the county for which it is created; but a county authority
shall not undertake any housing project or projects within the boundaries of any city
or town, as herein defined, unless a resolution shall have been adopted by the governing
body of such city or town (and by any authority which shall have been theretofore
established and authorized to exercise its powers in such city or town) declaring
that there is a need for the county authority to exercise its powers within such city
or town. 3. In the case of a regional authority, “ area of operation ” shall include: (a) All of the territory within the geographic scope of the regional authority, as
referred to in paragraph (c) of subsection 2 of NRS 315.7805 ; and (b) Any other territory regarding which the regional authority and another authority
agree to exercise joint power or control.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 315.160
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 315.160 cover?
Section 315.160 ("“Area of operation” defined") 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.
How do I cite Nevada § 315.160?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 315.160 apply to my situation?
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