NRS 704.285
Violation of law governing interception or disclosure of communications made by wire or radio: Investigation

  • hearing
  • orders to cease and desist.

1.

The Commission, upon its own information or knowledge or upon a complaint by any person, firm, partnership or corporation that any public utility is acting in violation of the provisions of NRS 179.410 to 179.515, inclusive, or NRS 200.610 to 200.690, inclusive, or is knowingly allowing another person to violate those provisions, shall proceed without notice to make an investigation of the information or complaint.

2.

If, after its investigation, the Commission determines that there is probable cause to believe that the utility is acting in violation of the provisions of NRS 179.410 to 179.515, inclusive, or NRS 200.610 to 200.690, inclusive, or allowing another to act in violation of those provisions, the Commission shall forthwith issue a cease and desist order to the utility. The order is permanent unless the utility, within 20 days after receipt of the order, files a written request for a hearing with the Commission.

3.

When a written request for a hearing is filed pursuant to subsection 2, the Commission shall conduct the hearing pursuant to the provisions of NRS 703.320 to 703.370, inclusive.

4.

If, as the result of a hearing, it is determined that the utility is acting in violation of the provisions of NRS 179.410 to 179.515, inclusive, or NRS 200.610 to 200.690, inclusive, or allowing another to act in violation of those provisions, the Commission shall issue a permanent cease and desist order and notify the district attorney of the county where the violation occurred of its determination.

5.

This section is applicable whether or not the utility involved is required to have a certificate of public convenience and necessity from the Commission.

Source: Section 704.285 — Violation of law governing interception or disclosure of communications made by wire or radio: Investigation; hearing; orders to cease and desist., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-704.­html#NRS704Sec285.

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Powers of Commission: Adoption of certain rules, regulations and rates by reference. 704.220
Powers of Commission: Fixing standards 704.223
Authorization of purchase or transmission of electricity to certain businesses to reduce overall cost of electricity to business. 704.225
Regulations requiring lower rates for electricity for irrigation pumps: Interruptible service. 704.230
Installation of water meters required by certain residential buildings 704.235
Use by local government of facilities of public utility for treatment, transportation or exchange of water. 704.240
Powers of Commission: Purchase of apparatus for examinations and tests 704.250
Powers of Commission: Standards for maintenance, use and operation of electric poles, wires, cables and appliances. 704.260
Powers of Commission: Requiring repair and construction of property and use of appliances for safety 704.280
Powers of Commission: Regulation of lines and tracks 704.285
Violation of law governing interception or disclosure of communications made by wire or radio: Investigation 704.300
Railroad crossings: Powers of Commission 704.305
Railroad crossings: Apportionment of costs of construction, reconstruction and protective devices 704.307
Railroads: Duty of Commission to ensure safety 704.309
Railroads: Commission to levy and collect annual assessments 704.310
Sale of surplus light, heat or power by person not public utility 704.320
Purchase of surplus water or electric current by public utility for resale
Last Updated

Feb. 5, 2021

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