NRS 237.060 “Rule” defined.

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1. “Rule” means:

(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, including, without limitation, an impact fee.

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)Fees for remediation imposed pursuant to chapter 540A of NRS;

(3)Taxes ad valorem; or

(4)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.