Utilities Law in Nevada

This page covers utilities law as it applies in Nevada — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what utilities protects generally, see the national overview.

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Laws that govern utilities in Nevada

Nevada state law

Title 2 — Civil Practice › Chapter 14 — Commencement of Actions NV 14 § 14.065
Cited in 99 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Title 9 — Security Instruments of Public Utilities; Mortgages; Deeds of Trust; Other Liens › Chapter 107 — Deeds of Trust NV 107 § 107.080
Cited in 94 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Title 15 — Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 200 — Crimes Against the Person NV 200 § 200.481
Cited in 85 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Title 15 — Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 200 — Crimes Against the Person NV 200 § 200.471
Cited in 37 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Title 9 — Security Instruments of Public Utilities; Mortgages; Deeds of Trust; Other Liens › Chapter 107 — Deeds of Trust NV 107 § 107.086
Cited in 25 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Title 9 — Security Instruments of Public Utilities; Mortgages; Deeds of Trust; Other Liens › Chapter 107 — Deeds of Trust NV 107 § 107.090
Cited in 23 court decisions on this topic's terms.

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Federal law

Federal Power Act of 1920
Created the Federal Power Commission (precursor to FERC). Regulates interstate transmission and wholesale of electricity. Codified at 16 U.S.C. ch. 12.

Where to go & how to get help

Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for utilities in Nevada.

USA.gov — Find legal aid and free legal serviceslegal aid
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Legal Services Corporation — Get legal helplegal aid
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
American Bar Association — Free Legal Help & Lawyer Referralbar referral
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
USA.gov — State attorney generalagency
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.

Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.