Section 416.010 - Purpose of chapter The purpose of this chapter is to meet effectively water and energy emergencies by providing for conservation, efficient utilization, production and allocation of water and energy in ways which will:
1. Carry out as necessary, national water and energy policies under federal water and energy laws;2. Maintain vital services necessary for the peace, health, safety and welfare of the people of this state;3. Promote the most efficient use of water and energy;4. Lessen adverse impacts upon employment in and the economy and environment of this state;5. Ensure to the extent reasonably possible equitable treatment of all regions of the State and all sectors of the economy, consistent with other necessary considerations; and6. Promote and protect the interests of this state in the course of decisions to be made and actions to be taken under federal water and energy laws.Added to NRS by 1977, 548Added to NRS by 1977, 548