NRS 705.610 – Definitions.

As used in NRS 705.610 to 705.700, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 705.650, 705.660 and 705.665 have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Added to NRS by 1997, 2444)

NRS 705.650 – “Monorail” defined.

“Monorail” means a system to transport passengers that is installed and operated on an exclusive fixed guideway. The term: 1. Includes associated passenger stations, power propulsion systems, lots for parking motor vehicles, workshops and other land and structures. 2. Does not include a system to transport passengers between two end points with no intermediate stops. […]

NRS 705.660 – “Operator” defined.

“Operator” means a person who operates a monorail. (Added to NRS by 1997, 2444)

NRS 705.665 – “Owner” defined.

“Owner” means a person who has the financial and technical capability to install and operate a monorail and who has applied for a franchise or other agreement to do so. (Added to NRS by 1997, 2444)

NRS 705.680 – Installation and operation authorized in county whose population is 700,000 or more; authority of owner or operator.

A person may install and operate a monorail, and perform any work or borrow money preparatory or incident thereto, in a county whose population is 700,000 or more. The owner or operator may: 1. Establish the frequency of service and schedules of operation; 2. Establish the fares to be charged; and 3. Charge and collect […]

NRS 705.690 – Installation and operation of monorail is not public work; monorail is not public utility within meaning of chapter 704 of NRS; Department of Transportation, county and city authorized to assist in installation, operation and financing.

1. The work of or incident to the installation and operation of a monorail is not a public work within the meaning of chapter 338 of NRS. 2. A monorail is not a public utility within the meaning of chapter 704 of NRS. 3. The Department of Transportation, the county in which a monorail is […]

NRS 705.695 – County or city authorized to grant franchise or enter into agreement for installation and operation; franchise or agreement with county or city required before beginning construction; franchise or agreement dispenses with permit otherwise required by county or city.

1. A county whose population is 700,000 or more, and a city within such a county, may adopt an ordinance, in accordance with the provisions of NRS 705.700, to grant franchises for the installation and operation of monorails within the unincorporated area of the county and incorporated area of the city, respectively. 2. Before beginning […]

NRS 705.700 – Requirements for agreement or ordinance granting franchise for installation and operation.

An ordinance or agreement authorized pursuant to NRS 705.695: 1. Must provide standards for construction and may incorporate existing uniform codes. 2. May include requirements for licensing and zoning, and any other restrictions upon the construction and operation of a monorail. 3. Must include provisions: (a) Addressing the compatibility of a proposed monorail for connection […]