The Legislature hereby finds and declares that the creation of an inland port:
1. Is essential to:
(a) Develop and diversify the economy of the State;
(b) Provide employment opportunities for Nevadans; and
(c) Develop and expand transportation and commerce in this State.
2. Will facilitate commerce and economic development in this State through:
(a) Strategic investment in multimodal transportation assets; and
(b) Comprehensive planning, development, management and operation of facilities and supporting infrastructure for transportation, commercial processing and domestic and international trade.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 745)