239C.110 - “Utility” defined. - Nevada Statutes

239C.110  “Utility” defined.

      1.  “Utility” means any public or private entity that:

      (a) Provides water service, electric service or natural gas service to 500 or more service locations; or

      (b) Operates any pipeline that is necessary to provide such service.

      2.  The term includes, without limitation:

      (a) A governmental utility.

      (b) A public utility that is regulated by the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada pursuant to chapter 704 of NRS.

      (c) A rural electric cooperative established pursuant to chapter 81 of NRS.

      (d) A cooperative association, nonprofit corporation, nonprofit association or provider of electric service which is declared to be a public utility pursuant to NRS 704.673 and which provides service only to its members.

      (e) A community water system that is subject to the requirements of 42 U.S.C. § 300i-2.

      (Added to NRS by 2003, 2453)