Applicability; exemptions for certain retail customers; limitations on receipt of assistance by certain retail customers.
1. The provisions of NRS 702.160 do not apply to any therm of natural gas or any kilowatt-hour of electricity that a retail customer purchases from:
(a) A rural electric cooperative established pursuant to chapter 81 of NRS.
(b) A general improvement district established pursuant to chapter 318 of NRS.
(c) A cooperative association, nonprofit corporation, nonprofit association or provider of service which is declared to be a public utility pursuant to NRS 704.673 and which provides service only to its members.
2. If a retail customer is exempted from paying the universal energy charge pursuant to subsection 1, the retail customer may not receive money or other assistance from:
(a) The Welfare Division pursuant to NRS 702.260 for any utility service for which the retail customer is exempted from paying the universal energy charge; or
(b) The Housing Division pursuant to NRS 702.270.
Last modified: February 26, 2006