NRS702.150. 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 Division of Welfare and Supportive Services 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.

      (Added to NRS by 2001, 3232)