NRS 320.010 – Definitions.
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 320.020 to 320.050, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Added to NRS by 1999, 2084)
NRS 320.020 – “Board” defined.
“Board” means the board of directors of a district. (Added to NRS by 1999, 2084)
NRS 320.030 – “District” defined.
“District” means a district for the maintenance of roads created by NRS 320.060. (Added to NRS by 1999, 2084)
NRS 320.040 – “Maintenance” defined.
“Maintenance” means any activity necessary to preserve the useful life of a road, including, without limitation, painting, repairing, grading, oiling, patching, resurfacing, sanding, sweeping, washing and removing ice and snow. (Added to NRS by 1999, 2084)
NRS 320.050 – “Road” defined.
“Road” means any road, highway or thoroughfare that: 1. Is used for vehicular traffic; and 2. Is partially or entirely located within a district. (Added to NRS by 1999, 2084)
NRS 320.060 – Creation of district.
1. The owners of real property within an unincorporated area of a county whose population is less than 100,000 may initiate the creation of a district by filing a petition signed by at least 66 2/3 percent of the owners with the board of county commissioners of the county where the proposed district is located. […]
NRS 320.070 – Board of directors: Appointment of initial members.
1. After adopting a resolution creating a district, the board of county commissioners shall appoint five persons to serve as the initial members of the board. A member of the board appointed pursuant to this subsection: (a) Must be a qualified elector of the district; and (b) Serves in that office until his or her […]
NRS 320.080 – Board of directors: Election of members; term of office; qualification for office.
1. A biennial election for the district must be held simultaneously with the first general election in the county held after the district is created and simultaneously with each general election held thereafter. 2. The office of a member of the board is a nonpartisan office. The general election laws of this State govern the […]
NRS 320.090 – Board of directors: Election of officers; quorum; meetings; service without compensation; vacancies.
1. After taking oaths and filing bonds, the members of the board shall, by a majority vote, elect a chair, vice chair, secretary and treasurer from among the members. The secretary and treasurer may be one person. After the initial election, the chair, vice chair, secretary and treasurer serve in that office for a term […]
NRS 320.100 – Board of directors: General powers and duties.
The board: 1. Shall enter into any contract it determines is necessary to maintain any road; and 2. May take any other action it determines is necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter. (Added to NRS by 1999, 2086)
NRS 320.110 – Apportionment and collection of assessments; submission of annual reports by board of directors to board of county commissioners.
1. On or before April 1 of each year, the board shall: (a) Determine the total cost for each contract entered into pursuant to NRS 320.100 for the next ensuing fiscal year; (b) Apportion that cost among the owners of real property by parcel number within the district: (1) Based upon the relative special benefit […]
NRS 320.120 – Establishment of special account for deposit of assessments; restrictions on use of money in account; payment of claims against account.
1. The board of county commissioners shall establish, with the county treasurer, a special account in the general fund of the county for money collected pursuant to NRS 320.110. The account is a separate and continuing account and no money in the account reverts to the general fund of the county at any time. Any […]
NRS 320.130 – Sale of real property within district prohibited without notice to purchaser of existence of district and amount of assessments.
An owner of real property that is located within a district shall not sell that real property unless the owner provides a written notice to the purchaser of the real property: 1. Stating that the real property is located within the district; and 2. Specifying the amount of the assessments paid for that real property […]
NRS 320.140 – Dissolution of district; assessment of real property to pay outstanding expenses of district.
1. A district may be dissolved: (a) If 51 percent or more of the owners of real property within the district file a petition with the board of county commissioners requesting the dissolution of the district; or (b) If the board of county commissioners adopts a resolution on its own motion dissolving the district. If […]