NRS 707.400 – Definitions.
As used in NRS 707.400 to 707.500, inclusive, the words and terms defined in NRS 707.410 to 707.460, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Added to NRS by 1999, 738; A 2013, 1809)
NRS 707.410 – “Commission” defined.
“Commission” means the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada. (Added to NRS by 1999, 739)
NRS 707.420 – “Department” defined.
“Department” means the Department of Health and Human Services. (Added to NRS by 1999, 739)
NRS 707.430 – “Eligible customer” defined.
“Eligible customer” means a customer who is eligible to receive lifeline or tribal link up services. (Added to NRS by 1999, 739; A 2013, 204)
NRS 707.440 – “Eligible provider” defined.
“Eligible provider” means a telecommunication provider that has been designated as an eligible telecommunications carrier by the Commission to receive universal service support pursuant to 47 U.S.C. § 214, as that section existed on January 1, 1999. (Added to NRS by 1999, 739; A 2007, 709)
NRS 707.450 – “Lifeline” defined.
“Lifeline” has the meaning ascribed to it in 47 C.F.R. § 54.401(a), as that section existed on April 2, 2012. (Added to NRS by 1999, 739; A 2013, 204)
NRS 707.460 – “Tribal link up” defined.
“Tribal link up” has the meaning ascribed to it in 47 C.F.R. § 54.413, as that section existed on April 1, 2012. (Added to NRS by 1999, 739; A 2013, 204)
NRS 707.485 – Eligible provider, independent administrator or National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier authorized to access certain databases to determine or verify status of eligible customers.
1. Until an independent administrator is selected pursuant to NRS 704.040 or the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier is able to certify and recertify the eligibility of customers in this State for lifeline service, an eligible provider may access any database, if one exists, that is created and maintained by the Department for the exclusive purpose […]
NRS 707.490 – Reduction in telephone rates provided by lifeline or tribal link up services: Methods for determining; applicability; reimbursement.
1. The reduction in the telephone rates provided by lifeline or tribal link up services must be based on the methods for determining reductions which are adopted by the Commission by regulation. The Commission may provide different methods for determining reductions to allow for differences between eligible providers. The methods may include, without limitation: (a) […]
NRS 707.500 – Enhanced 911 service: Immunity from liability for certain entities providing service through public safety answering point in certain circumstances.
1. A telephone company, person providing wireless or commercial mobile radio service, public safety answering point, or manufacturer supplying equipment to a telephone company or public safety answering point, or any agent thereof, is not liable to any person who uses an enhanced 911 service for: (a) The release of the telephone number and street […]