Conditions and limitations on disposal of generation assets; approval of Commission required; application; parties; effect of certain orders.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 704.7588
in effectExcept as otherwise provided in NRS 704.7311 to 704.7322, inclusive, 704.734 and 704.7591:
1. Before July 1, 2003, an electric utility shall not dispose of a generation asset.
2. On or after July 1, 2003, an electric utility shall not dispose of a generation asset unless, before the disposal, the Commission approves the disposal by a written order issued in accordance with the provisions of this section.
3. Not sooner than January 1, 2003, an electric utility may file with the Commission an application to dispose of a generation asset on or after July 1, 2003. If an electric utility files such an application, the Commission shall not approve the application unless the Commission finds that the disposal of the generation asset will be in the public interest. The Commission shall issue a written order approving or disapproving the application. The Commission may base its approval of the application upon such terms, conditions or modifications as the Commission deems appropriate.
4. If an electric utility files an application to dispose of a generation asset, the Consumers Advocate shall be deemed a party of record.
5. If the Commission approves an application to dispose of a generation asset before July 1, 2003, the order of the Commission approving the application:
(a) May not become effective sooner than July 1, 2003;
(b) Does not create any vested rights before the effective date of the order; and
(c) For the purposes of NRS 703.373 , shall be deemed a final decision on the date on which the order is issued by the Commission.
Source: NV Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/NRS-704.htmlFetched: 10/4/2026