Nevada Revised Statutes Title 33. Libraries; Museums; Historic Preservation § 379.0225. Issuance of bonds by consolidated or county library district

1. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the trustees of a consolidated or county library district may propose the issuance of general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed 10 percent of the total last assessed valuation of the taxable property of the district for the purpose of acquiring, constructing or improving buildings and other real property to be used for library purposes or for purchasing books, materials or equipment for newly constructed libraries. The trustees of a consolidated library district shall not propose an issuance of bonds or any other form of indebtedness unless a public hearing on the proposal is first held before the board of county commissioners and the governing body of the city that initially formed the consolidated library district pursuant to NRS 379.0221. After such a public hearing has been held, the board of county commissioners and the governing body of the city may each:

2. A proposal for the issuance of bonds pursuant to subsection 1 must be submitted to the debt management commission of the county in which the district is situated for its approval or disapproval, pursuant to the provisions of NRS 350.011 to 350.0165, inclusive. If the debt management commission approves the proposed issuance, the question of issuing the bonds must be submitted to the registered electors of the district in accordance with the provisions of NRS 350.020 to 350.070, inclusive. If a majority of the electors voting on the question favors the proposal, the board of county commissioners shall issue the bonds as general obligations of the consolidated or county library district pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Securities Law.

3. Any bond issued for purchasing books, materials or equipment for newly constructed libraries must be redeemed within 5 years after its issuance.