1.  The Governor may, by proclamation, declare a water or energy emergency, or impending water or energy emergency, whenever he or she determines that:

Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 416.050

  • Energy: means energy derived from crude oil, residual fuel oil, refined petroleum products, coal, natural and artificial gas, propane and electricity. See Nevada Revised Statutes 416.020

(a) The President of the United States or Congress has declared that an actual or impending water or energy emergency exists in this state or elsewhere in the United States; or

(b) The health, safety or welfare of the citizens of this state is threatened by reason of an actual or impending acute shortage in usable water or energy resources. A determination under this paragraph shall not be made unless reasonable notice and an opportunity for a hearing is afforded the citizens in the geographical area of the State affected.

2.  A copy of the proclamation shall be filed with the Secretary of State.

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