Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 416 - Emergencies Concerning Water or Energy
NRS 416.060 - Powers of Governor upon proclamation of emergency.

Upon the proclamation of a water or energy emergency under this chapter, the Governor may:
1. Issue, amend or rescind any regulation or order designed to alleviate or manage in an orderly manner the water or energy emergency including without limitation the regulation as necessary of the allocation, conservation or use of water or energy during the emergency. Any regulation or order so issued or amended has the full force of law within the geographical area specified in the proclamation.
2. Amend or suspend any regulation of any state agency or political subdivision of the State if the Governor determines that the action is necessary to lessen the adverse impact of the water or energy emergency on the people of this state.
3. Utilize the services, equipment, supplies and facilities of any state agency or political subdivision of the State to the greatest extent practicable and necessary to meet the water or energy emergency. The officers and employees of all state agencies and political subdivisions of the State shall cooperate with and extend such services and facilities to the Governor upon request.
(Added to NRS by 1977, 550)

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