Nevada Revised Statutes Title 21. Cities and Towns § 266.300. Franchises for certain public purposes

(a) To grant franchises to persons or corporations to lay, maintain and operate in, upon, along, through or across any street, alley, avenue or any part or parts thereof of the city or other public places therein, railroad tracks and connecting and terminal tracks.

(b) To contract with, authorize or grant any person, company or association a franchise to construct, maintain and operate gas, electric or other lighting works in the city, and to give such person, company or association the privilege of furnishing light for the public buildings, streets, sidewalks and alleys of the city.