Nevada § 450.520 - Determination that emergency exists before submission of certain questions at special election
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 450.520 — Determination that emergency exists before submission of certain questions at special election, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 450.520. Determination that emergency exists before submission of certain questions at special election
1. For the purposes of NRS 450.043 , 450.060 and 450.280 , a special election may be held only if the board of county commissioners determines,
by a unanimous vote, that an emergency exists. 2. The determination made by the board is conclusive unless it is shown that the board
acted with fraud or a gross abuse of discretion. An action to challenge the determination made by the board must be commenced within
15 days after the board's determination is final. 3. As used in this section, “emergency” means any unexpected occurrence or combination
of occurrences which requires immediate action by the board to prevent or mitigate
a substantial financial loss to the county or to enable the board to provide an essential
service to the residents of the county.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 450.520 cover?
Section 450.520 ("Determination that emergency exists before submission of certain questions at special election") 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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