Nevada Revised Statutes 237.060 – ‘Rule’ defined
1. ’Rule’ means:
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 237.060
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
(a) An ordinance by the adoption of which the governing body of a local government exercises legislative powers; and
(b) An action taken by the governing body of a local government that imposes, increases or changes the basis for the calculation of a fee that is paid in whole or in substantial part by businesses.
2. ’Rule’ does not include:
(a) An action taken by the governing body of a local government that imposes, increases or changes the basis for the calculation of:
(1) Special assessments imposed pursuant to chapter 271 of NRS;
(2) Impact fees imposed pursuant to chapter 278B of NRS;
(3) Fees for remediation imposed pursuant to chapter 540A of NRS;
(4) Taxes ad valorem;
(5) Sales and use taxes; or
(6) A fee that has been negotiated pursuant to a contract between a business and a local government.
(b) An action taken by the governing body of a local government that approves, amends or augments the annual budget of the local government.
(c) An ordinance adopted by the governing body of a local government pursuant to a provision of chapter 271, 271A, 278, 278A, 278B or 350 of NRS.
(d) An ordinance adopted by or action taken by the governing body of a local government that authorizes or relates to the issuance of bonds or other evidence of debt of the local government.