Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 538 - Interstate Waters, Compacts and Commissions
NRS 538.251 - Approval of contracts by Governor.

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, all contracts entered into by the Commission pertaining to the sale or purchase of water or electrical power, belonging or allotted to or contracted by the State of Nevada are not binding upon the State of Nevada until approved by the Governor.
2. Any contract or agreement by the Commission for the transmission of electrical power or to sell:
(a) Supplemental power to a holder of a long-term firm contract with the State for power if the supplemental power is procured by the Commission from a prearranged source and is secured by the holder for his or her own use; or
(b) Short-term or interruptible power on short notice for immediate acceptance to a holder of a long-term firm contract with the State for power who can take delivery of the short-term or interruptible power when it is available,
does not require the approval of the Governor to be binding upon the State.
[Part 1:71:1935; 1931 NCL § 1443.01] + [14:71:1935; 1931 NCL § 1443.14]—(NRS A 1963, 745; 1965, 407; 1973, 1610; 1981, 915, 1442; 1987, 2313; 1989, 926; 1995, 975)

Structure Nevada Revised Statutes

Nevada Revised Statutes

Chapter 538 - Interstate Waters, Compacts and Commissions

NRS 538.010 - Colorado River Compact: Ratification by Nevada; waiver of provisions of first paragraph of Article XI.

NRS 538.020 - Election of Nevada to receive commutation payments in lieu of other payments under Boulder Canyon Project Act.

NRS 538.030 - Disposition of receipts paid Nevada under Boulder Canyon Project Adjustment Act.

NRS 538.041 - Definitions.

NRS 538.051 - Creation; number and appointment of members.

NRS 538.061 - Qualifications of commissioners.

NRS 538.081 - Removal of commissioner.

NRS 538.101 - Compensation of commissioners and employees; industrial insurance.

NRS 538.111 - Selection of Vice Chair; Executive Director to provide secretarial service.

NRS 538.121 - Principal place of business.

NRS 538.131 - Meetings; notice; quorum.

NRS 538.133 - Executive Director: Appointment; classification; restrictions on other employment.

NRS 538.135 - Executive Director: Duties.

NRS 538.137 - Deputy Executive Director: Appointment; duties; classification; restrictions on other employment.

NRS 538.141 - Assistants and employees: Employment by Executive Director; duties.

NRS 538.151 - Legal services to Commission: Duties of Attorney General and deputy attorney generals.

NRS 538.161 - General duties; contracts for supply of electric energy.

NRS 538.166 - General powers; prerequisites to actions regarding certain sources of supplemental water.

NRS 538.171 - Protection of water, water rights and rights to power; appropriation and use of water; certain uses of water from Muddy River or Virgin River.

NRS 538.181 - Contracts relating to power and water: Authority; applicant’s bond; procedure; renewal; exemption from regulation by Public Utilities Commission of Nevada.

NRS 538.186 - Entry into and consultations relating to certain agreements regarding supplemental water.

NRS 538.191 - Colorado River Commission Fund; Colorado River Research and Development Account.

NRS 538.196 - Interest and income on money in special revenue fund, fund for construction of capital projects, trust fund, enterprise fund or agency fund.

NRS 538.201 - Regulations.

NRS 538.206 - Issuance of general obligations: Consultation with State Treasurer; representation of State before bond credit rating agencies; professional services.

NRS 538.211 - Faith and credit of State pledged.

NRS 538.221 - Hearings; witnesses; testimony.

NRS 538.226 - Water administrative and operating budget: Preparation and approval; contents; authorization; administration.

NRS 538.231 - Application and disbursement of revenues.

NRS 538.241 - Duties of State Controller and State Treasurer.

NRS 538.251 - Approval of contracts by Governor.

NRS 538.270 - "Commission" defined. [Effective until the effective date of the California-Nevada Interstate Compact (NRS 538.600).]

NRS 538.280 - Creation. [Effective until the effective date of the California-Nevada Interstate Compact (NRS 538.600).]

NRS 538.290 - Composition; qualifications of commissioners. [Effective until the effective date of the California-Nevada Interstate Compact (NRS 538.600).]

NRS 538.300 - Terms of commissioners. [Effective until the effective date of the California-Nevada Interstate Compact (NRS 538.600).]

NRS 538.320 - Compensation of commissioners and employees of Commission. [Effective until the effective date of the California-Nevada Interstate Compact (NRS 538.600).]

NRS 538.330 - Payment of expenses. [Effective until the effective date of the California-Nevada Interstate Compact (NRS 538.600).]

NRS 538.340 - Expenses; payment of claims. [Effective until the effective date of the California-Nevada Interstate Compact (NRS 538.600).]

NRS 538.350 - Chair and Secretary of Commission. [Effective until the effective date of the California-Nevada Interstate Compact (NRS 538.600).]

NRS 538.360 - Employees. [Effective until the effective date of the California-Nevada Interstate Compact (NRS 538.600).]

NRS 538.370 - Duties of Attorney General. [Effective until the effective date of the California-Nevada Interstate Compact (NRS 538.600).]

NRS 538.380 - Duties of Commission relative to interstate waters. [Effective until the effective date of the California-Nevada Interstate Compact (NRS 538.600).]

NRS 538.390 - Approval of compact or agreement. [Effective until the effective date of the California-Nevada Interstate Compact (NRS 538.600).]

NRS 538.400 - Investigations of water resources; other powers. [Effective until the effective date of the California-Nevada Interstate Compact (NRS 538.600).]

NRS 538.410 - General powers and duties. [Effective until the effective date of the California-Nevada Interstate Compact (NRS 538.600).]

NRS 538.600 - California-Nevada Interstate Compact: Ratification and approval; text.

NRS 538.610 - Governor to give notice of state’s ratification.

NRS 538.620 - Compensation of commissioners and State Engineer; claims for payment of expenses.

NRS 538.630 - Duties of state officers; cooperation.

NRS 538.650 - Special distribution from Contingency Account to protect water right or supply of water from challenge or encroachment originating outside Nevada.