Section 704.873 - Commission has exclusive jurisdiction to determine need for utility facilities of certain public utilities; other permitting entities precluded from considering need If a public utility that is subject to the provisions of NRS 704.736 to 704.754, inclusive, applies to the Commission for a permit for the construction of a utility facility:
1. The Commission has exclusive jurisdiction with regard to the determination of whether a need exists for the utility facility; and2. No other permitting entity may consider, in its review of any application for a permit, license or other approval for the construction of the utility facility, whether a need exists for the utility facility.Added to NRS by 2001, 2985; A 2009, 1000Added to NRS by 2001, 2985; A 2009, 1000