The Legislature hereby finds and declares that: 1. The tragic events of September 11, 2001, have refocused attention on the importance of domestic preparedness for acts of terrorism and related emergencies. 2. The events of September 11, 2001, not only impacted our homeland, but also the way of life for all Nevadans. 3. More than […]
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 239C.030 to 239C.110, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Added to NRS by 2003, 2452; A 2005, 1533; 2007, 2963; 2011, 2880)
1. “Act of terrorism” means any act that involves the use or attempted use of sabotage, coercion or violence which is intended to: (a) Cause great bodily harm or death to the general population; or (b) Cause substantial destruction, contamination or impairment of: (1) Any building or infrastructure, communications, transportation, utilities or services; or (2) […]
“Commission” means the Nevada Commission on Homeland Security created by NRS 239C.120. (Added to NRS by 2003, 2452)
“Division” means the Division of Emergency Management of the Office of the Military. (Added to NRS by 2005, 1532; A 2021, 2089)
“Governmental utility” means: 1. Any utility that is owned, operated or controlled by this State or an agency or instrumentality of this State, including, without limitation, the Colorado River Commission of Nevada. 2. Any utility that is owned, operated or controlled by any county, city, town, general improvement district, special district or other local governmental […]
“Information system” means any equipment, facility, structure, tower, cable, line, fiber, wire, computer hardware or software, procedures or technology used to transmit, receive, produce, collect, process, distribute or store information that is related to the protection of homeland security. (Added to NRS by 2003, 2452; A 2017, 529)
“Law enforcement agency” means: 1. The sheriff’s office of a county; 2. A metropolitan police department; 3. A police department of an incorporated city; or 4. The Department of Public Safety. (Added to NRS by 2007, 2962)
“Political subdivision” means a city or county of this State. (Added to NRS by 2003, 2452)
“Response agency” means an agency of this State or of a political subdivision that provides services related to law enforcement, firefighting, emergency medical care or public safety, including, without limitation, the Nevada National Guard. (Added to NRS by 2003, 2452)
“Restricted document” means any blueprint or plan of a school, place of worship, airport other than an international airport, gaming establishment, governmental building or any other building or facility which is likely to be targeted for a terrorist attack. (Added to NRS by 2003, 2453; A 2005, 1533)
“System of communication” includes, without limitation, any public safety radio system or telecommunication system. (Added to NRS by 2003, 2453)
“Tribal government” means a federally recognized American Indian tribe pursuant to 25 C.F.R. §§ 83.1 to 83.13, inclusive. (Added to NRS by 2011, 2880)
1. “Utility” means any public or private entity that: (a) Provides water service, wastewater service, electric service or natural gas service to 500 or more service locations; or (b) Operates any pipeline that is necessary to provide such service. 2. The term includes, without limitation: (a) A governmental utility. (b) A public utility that is […]
