Masto v. Gypsum Resources, LLC

OPINION

By the Court,

Parraguirre, J.:

The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has certified four questions to this court regarding the constitutionality of Nevada Senate Bill No. 358, S.B. 358, 72d Leg. (Nev. 2003), in which the Nevada Legislature adopted amendments to Nevada law that prohibit Clark County from rezoning land in certain areas adjacent to Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, including 2,500 acres owned by respondent Gypsum Resources, LLC. Those questions are: (1) Does S.B. 358 violate Article 4, Section 20 of the Nevada Constitution because it is a “local…