Nevada § 538.211 - Faith and credit of State pledged
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 538.211 — Faith and credit of State pledged, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 538.211. Faith and credit of State pledged
If the State of Nevada must purchase or otherwise acquire property, or compensate
for damage to property, for use in the transmission and distribution of water or electrical
power, the faith and credit of the State of Nevada hereby is irrevocably pledged for
the performance and observance of all covenants, conditions, limitations, promises
and undertakings made or specified to be kept, observed or fulfilled on the part of
the State, in any contract entered into before, on or after July 1, 1981, pursuant
to NRS 538.161 and 538.186 .
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 538.211
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 538.211 cover?
Section 538.211 ("Faith and credit of State pledged") 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 § 538.211?
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