1. 1. The provisions of NRS 702.160 do not apply to any therm of natural gas or any kilowatt-hour of electricity that a retail customer purchases from:

   1. (a) A rural electric cooperative established pursuant to chapter 81 of NRS.
   2. (b) A general improvement district established pursuant to chapter 318 of NRS.
   3. (c) A cooperative association, nonprofit corporation, nonprofit association or provider of service which is declared to be a public utility pursuant to NRS 704.673 and which provides service only to its members.

2. 2. If a retail customer is exempted from paying the universal energy charge pursuant to subsection 1, the retail customer may not receive money or other assistance from:

   1. (a) The Division of Social Services pursuant to NRS 702.260 for any utility service for which the retail customer is exempted from paying the universal energy charge; or
   2. (b) The Housing Division pursuant to NRS 702.270.

(Added to NRS by 2001, 3232)