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NV Rev Stat § 536.090 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 536 - Ditches, Canals, Flumes and Other Conduits|NRS 536.090 - Applicability of NRS 536.060 to 536.090, inclusive.

NRS 536.060 to 536.090, inclusive, shall apply, and the rights and privileges therein conferred shall inure, to the benefit of all persons or corporations who have, prior to March 3, 1866, constructed, and now maintain, ditches, flumes or aqueducts in this state, from whatever source they may have procured water, such persons or corporations being required to make and file the certificate mentioned in NRS 536.060, and upon such filing, the person or persons filing the same shall be authorized, from time to time, to extend the ditch or flume, and proceed to condemn private property for such ditch or flume, or for any reservoir or reservoirs connected, or to be used in connection, with such ditch or flume, as provided in NRS 536.070.  [4:100:1866; B § 3855; BH § 365; C § 428; RL § 4713; NCL § 8000]
NV Rev Stat § 536.100 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 536 - Ditches, Canals, Flumes and Other Conduits|NRS 536.100 - Examination and survey of private land; appropriation of land.

  1. Any person or persons who have constructed or who may construct any ditch or flume for the purpose of diverting the water of any river or stream in and on to their lands for the purpose of irrigating and cultivating the same, or who own or control or may own and control any such ditch or flume, and who have no natural or artificial ditch or way for conveying off any or all surplus water from such lands shall have the right to enter upon private lands for the purpose of examining and surveying the same for the purpose of constructing and maintaining a waste ditch and the necessary flumes connected therewith.  2. When such lands cannot be obtained by the consent of the owner or owners thereof, so much of the same as may be necessary for the construction of the waste ditch and flumes may be appropriated therefor in the same manner as is provided for the appropriation of lands of others in NRS 536.060 to 536.090, inclusive.  [1:80:1887; C § 429; RL § 4714; NCL § 8001]
NV Rev Stat § 536.105 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 536 - Ditches, Canals, Flumes and Other Conduits|NRS 536.105 - Chapter does not authorize use of state land without authorization from State Land Registrar.

Nothing in this chapter authorizes a person to use any state land administered by the Division of State Lands of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources without the appropriate authorization for such a use from the State Land Registrar.  (Added to NRS by 1993, 1460)
NV Rev Stat § 536.115 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 536 - Ditches, Canals, Flumes and Other Conduits|NRS 536.115 - Investigation of complaint of unlawful removal, damage or destruction of ditch by State Engineer; reports concerning investigation.

  1. In a county whose population is less than 100,000, the State Engineer shall, upon request of the owner of a ditch or a local governmental entity in whose jurisdiction a ditch is located, investigate a complaint involving a possible violation of the provisions of NRS 536.120 which involves the ditch if the ditch is located:  (a) Within the boundaries of an adjudicated stream system for which the State Engineer has appointed an engineer to work in a supervisory capacity pursuant to NRS 533.275; and  (b) Outside the boundaries of an irrigation district organized pursuant to chapter 539 of NRS.  2. For any complaint investigated pursuant to subsection 1, the State Engineer shall:  (a) Prepare a report concerning the investigation, including, without limitation, the condition of the ditch; and  (b) Make the report available to the person or local governmental entity that requested the investigation.  3. A person or local governmental entity that obtains a report pursuant to subsection 2 may submit a copy of the report with any report of a violation of the provisions of NRS 536.120 that is reported to a law enforcement agency.  (Added to NRS by 2003, 973)
NV Rev Stat § 536.120 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 536 - Ditches, Canals, Flumes and Other Conduits|NRS 536.120 - Penalty.

Every person who shall willfully and maliciously remove, damage or destroy a ditch or flume lawfully erected for carrying water or draining land shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.  [Part 1911 C&P § 487; RL § 6752; NCL § 10434]
NV Rev Stat § 536.200 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 536 - Ditches, Canals, Flumes and Other Conduits|NRS 536.200 - Penalties for violation of chapter, order or regulation.

  1. In addition to any other penalty provided by law, the State Engineer may, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, require a person who violates any provision of this chapter, any order or decision issued by the State Engineer pursuant to this chapter or any regulation adopted by the State Engineer pursuant to NRS 532.120 to pay an administrative fine not to exceed $10,000 per day for each violation as determined by the State Engineer.  2. If an administrative fine is imposed against a person pursuant to subsection 1, the State Engineer may require the person to pay the costs of the proceeding, including investigative costs and attorney’s fees.  3. An order imposing an administrative fine or requiring the payment of costs or fees pursuant to this section may be reviewed by a district court pursuant to NRS 533.450.  (Added to NRS by 2007, 2022)
NV Rev Stat § 536.210 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 536 - Ditches, Canals, Flumes and Other Conduits|NRS 536.210 - Injunctive and other relief.

  1. The State Engineer may seek injunctive relief in the appropriate court to prevent the continuance or occurrence of any act or practice which violates any provision of this chapter, any order or decision issued by the State Engineer pursuant to this chapter or any regulation adopted by the State Engineer pursuant to NRS 532.120.  2. On a showing by the State Engineer that a person is engaged, or is about to engage, in any act or practice which violates or will violate any provision of this chapter, any order or decision issued by the State Engineer pursuant to this chapter or any regulation adopted by the State Engineer pursuant to NRS 532.120, the court may issue, without a bond, any prohibitory or mandatory injunction that the facts may warrant, including a temporary restraining order issued ex parte or, after notice and hearing, a preliminary or permanent injunction.  3. Failure to establish lack of an adequate remedy at law or irreparable harm is not a ground for denying a request for a temporary restraining order or injunction.  4. The court may require the posting of a sufficient performance bond or other security to ensure compliance with the court order within the period prescribed.  5. Any proceeding conducted or injunction or order issued pursuant to this section is in addition to, and not in lieu of, any other penalty or remedy available for a violation of this chapter.  (Added to NRS by 2007, 2022)
NV Rev Stat § 537.010 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 537 - Navigable Waters|NRS 537.010 - Colorado River declared navigable; title to lands below high-water mark held by State.

All of the Colorado River within the State of Nevada, from the Arizona line on the north to the California line on the south, is hereby declared to be a navigable stream for purposes of fixing ownership of the banks and bed thereof, and title to the lands below the high-water mark thereof is held by the State of Nevada, insofar as they lie within the State.  [1:97:1921; NCL § 1425]
NV Rev Stat § 537.020 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 537 - Navigable Waters|NRS 537.020 - Virgin River declared navigable; title to lands below high-water mark held by State.

All of the Virgin River, including its sources confluent above St. Thomas, insofar as the waters thereof traverse the State of Nevada, particularly within the counties of Lincoln and Clark, is hereby declared to be a navigable stream for purposes of fixing ownership of the banks and bed thereof, and title to the lands below the high-water mark thereof is held by the State of Nevada.  [1:96:1921; NCL § 7810]
NV Rev Stat § 537.030 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 537 - Navigable Waters|NRS 537.030 - Winnemucca Lake declared navigable; title to bed held by State.

Winnemucca Lake, located in Townships 24, 25, 26, 27 and 28 North, Ranges 23 and 24 East, Mount Diablo Meridian, Nevada, is a navigable body of water and title to the bed thereof is held by the State of Nevada.  [1:51:1921; NCL § 8345]
NV Rev Stat § 538.010 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 538 - Interstate Waters, Compacts and Commissions|NRS 538.010 - Colorado River Compact: Ratification by Nevada; waiver of provisions of first paragraph of Article XI.

  1. The provisions of the first paragraph of Article XI of the Colorado River Compact, making the Compact effective when it shall have been approved by the legislature of each of the signatory states, are hereby waived and the Compact shall become binding and obligatory upon the State of Nevada and upon the other signatory states which have ratified or may ratify it after March 18, 1925, whenever at least six of the signatory states shall have consented thereto and the Congress of the United States shall have given its consent and approval.  2. This section shall be of no force or effect until this or a similar resolution shall have been passed or adopted by the legislatures of the States of California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming.  3. Certified copies of this section shall be prepared by the Secretary of State and forwarded by the Governor of the State of Nevada to the President of the United States, the Secretary of State of the United States, and the Governors of the States of Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming.  [1:96:1925; NCL § 1440] + [2:96:1925; NCL § 1441]
NV Rev Stat § 538.030 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 538 - Interstate Waters, Compacts and Commissions|NRS 538.030 - Disposition of receipts paid Nevada under Boulder Canyon Project Adjustment Act.

If and when the Boulder Canyon Project Adjustment Act becomes effective, and whenever and as often as any payments are made to the State Treasurer of the State of Nevada, the State Treasurer shall accept the same and such payments shall be placed by the State Treasurer in the General Fund of the State of Nevada.  [1:141:1941; A 1943, 7; 1943 NCL § 853]
NV Rev Stat § 538.041 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 538 - Interstate Waters, Compacts and Commissions|NRS 538.041 - Definitions.

As used in NRS 538.041 to 538.251, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires:  1. "Colorado River" means the Colorado River and all of the tributaries of the river.  2. "Commission" means the Colorado River Commission of Nevada.  3. "Commissioner" means a commissioner of the Colorado River Commission of Nevada.  4. "Executive Director" means the Executive Director of the Colorado River Commission of Nevada.  5. "Southern Nevada Water Authority" means the political subdivision of the State of Nevada created on July 25, 1991, by a cooperative agreement entered into on that date pursuant to the provisions of NRS 277.080 to 277.180, inclusive.  6. "Supplemental water" means water from any source which, if acquired, would allow water to be used consumptively from the mainstream of the Colorado River in excess of Nevada’s apportionment pursuant to the Boulder Canyon Project Act of 1928. The term does not include water from:  (a) Lake Tahoe;  (b) The Truckee, Carson or Walker River;  (c) Any groundwater within the State of Nevada, other than groundwater within Clark County; or  (d) Any surface water within the State of Nevada or that flows into the State of Nevada, other than the waters of the Colorado River,  unless the State Engineer authorizes the transfer of that water to the Colorado River pursuant to the provisions of this chapter or chapter 532, 533 or 534 of NRS.  7. "Water purveyor" means a public entity created by or pursuant to the laws of this State which:  (a) Is engaged in:  (1) The acquisition of water on behalf of, or the delivery of water to, another water purveyor; or  (2) The retail delivery of water in this State; and  (b) Is not a member of another such public entity that is itself engaged in the activities described in paragraph (a).  (NRS A 1973, 1604; 1975, 43; 1977, 1172; 1981, 1435; 1983, 1588; 1995, 970, 2239; 2001, 2440)
NV Rev Stat § 538.051 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 538 - Interstate Waters, Compacts and Commissions|NRS 538.051 - Creation; number and appointment of members.

The Colorado River Commission of Nevada, consisting of seven members, is hereby created. Four members must be appointed by the Governor. Three members must be appointed by the Board of Directors of the Southern Nevada Water Authority. The Governor shall designate one of his or her appointees to serve as Chair of the Commission.  [Part 1:71:1935; 1931 NCL § 1443.01] — (NRS A 1963, 982; 1967, 679; 1973, 1604; 1977, 1237; 1981, 1435; 1993, 1107; 2001, 2441)
NV Rev Stat § 538.061 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 538 - Interstate Waters, Compacts and Commissions|NRS 538.061 - Qualifications of commissioners.

  1. The members appointed by the Governor must be residents of this state. The members appointed by the Southern Nevada Water Authority must be persons who serve on the Board of Directors of the Authority. When a person so appointed ceases to be a member of the Board of Directors, the remaining members of the Board of Directors shall fill the vacancy by appointment from among its membership.  2. All members must have a general knowledge of:  (a) The development of the Colorado River and its tributaries within this state; and  (b) The rights of this state concerning the resources and benefits of the Colorado River.  [Part 1:71:1935; 1931 NCL § 1443.01] + [2:71:1935; 1931 NCL § 1443.02] — (NRS A 1965, 403; 1967, 680; 1973, 1604; 1977, 1237; 1981, 1375, 1436; 1993, 1108)
NV Rev Stat § 538.081 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 538 - Interstate Waters, Compacts and Commissions|NRS 538.081 - Removal of commissioner.

 The appointing authority may at any time remove any commissioner for neglect of duty or malfeasance in office.  [Part 1:71:1935; 1931 NCL § 1443.01] + [3:71:1935; 1931 NCL § 1443.03] — (NRS A 1977, 1237; 1993, 1108)
NV Rev Stat § 538.101 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 538 - Interstate Waters, Compacts and Commissions|NRS 538.101 - Compensation of commissioners and employees; industrial insurance.

  1. While engaged in official business of the Commission, each commissioner appointed by the Governor is entitled to receive a salary of not more than $80 per day, as fixed by the Commission.  2. While engaged in the business of the Commission, each member and employee of the Commission is entitled to receive the per diem allowance and travel expenses provided for state officers and employees generally.  3. The Executive Director or an employee of the Commission designated by the Executive Director shall certify all bills and claims for compensation, per diem expense allowances and travel expenses of the commissioners, and shall submit them for payment in the same manner as all other state claims. The bills and claims must be paid from the Colorado River Commission Fund or any other fund administered by the Commission and designated to be used for those expenses by the Executive Director.  4. The Commission shall provide its members who are appointed by the Governor with industrial insurance through a private carrier authorized to provide industrial insurance in this state and shall budget and pay for the premiums for that insurance.  [4:71:1935; A 1951, 235] + [Part 5:71:1935; A 1951, 235] — (NRS A 1961, 415; 1963, 742; 1965, 403; 1967, 680; 1973, 1605; 1975, 299; 1981, 1436, 1538; 1983, 1518; 1985, 435; 1989, 1718; 1993, 1108; 1995, 2047; 1999, 1827; 2001, 2441)
NV Rev Stat § 538.111 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 538 - Interstate Waters, Compacts and Commissions|NRS 538.111 - Selection of Vice Chair; Executive Director to provide secretarial service.

At the first meeting of the Commission in each calendar year, the Commission shall select the Vice Chair for the ensuing calendar year. The Executive Director shall provide necessary secretarial service for the Commission.  [Part 1:71:1935; 1931 NCL § 1443.01] + [Part 5:71:1935; A 1951, 235] — (NRS A 1963, 982; 1965, 404; 1967, 680, 986, 1502; 1971, 1441; 1973, 1605; 1981, 1437; 1993, 1108; 2001, 2441)
NV Rev Stat § 538.121 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 538 - Interstate Waters, Compacts and Commissions|NRS 538.121 - Principal place of business.

The principal place of business of the Commission must be in Clark County, as particularly determined by the Executive Director.  [Part 6:71:1935; A 1951, 235] — (NRS A 1973, 1605; 1981, 1437; 2001, 2441)
NV Rev Stat § 538.131 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 538 - Interstate Waters, Compacts and Commissions|NRS 538.131 - Meetings; notice; quorum.

  1. The commissioners shall meet at such times and in such places as are designated by the Chair, but a majority of the commissioners may call a meeting of the Commission at any time and place designated by them in a written notice thereof given all commissioners as provided in this subsection. Except in cases of an emergency, written notice of all meetings must be given to each commissioner by the Executive Director at least 3 working days before each meeting. Every notice must include information concerning the time, location and agenda for the meeting. A meeting of the Commission must be held at least quarterly.  2. A majority of the commissioners constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.  3. As used in this section, "emergency" means any unforeseen circumstance which requires immediate action by the Commission and includes:  (a) Any disaster caused by a fire, flood, earthquake or other natural cause; or  (b) Any circumstance which impairs the health and safety of the public.  [Part 1:71:1935; 1931 NCL § 1443.01] + [Part 6:71:1935; A 1951, 235] — (NRS A 1973, 1605; 1981, 1437; 1983, 1518; 2001, 2441)
NV Rev Stat § 538.133 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 538 - Interstate Waters, Compacts and Commissions|NRS 538.133 - Executive Director: Appointment; classification; restrictions on other employment.

  1. The Commission shall appoint an Executive Director.  2. The Executive Director:  (a) Is in the unclassified service of the State;  (b) Serves at the pleasure of the Commission; and  (c) Shall devote his or her entire time and attention to the business of the office and shall not pursue any other business or occupation or hold any other office of profit.  (Added to NRS by 1981, 1435; A 1985, 435; 1997, 620; 2001, 2442)
NV Rev Stat § 538.135 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 538 - Interstate Waters, Compacts and Commissions|NRS 538.135 - Executive Director: Duties.

The Executive Director:  1. Is responsible for administering and carrying out the policies of the Commission.  2. Shall direct and supervise all the technical and administrative activities of the Commission.  3. Shall report to the Commission all relevant and important matters concerning the administration of the office. The Executive Director is subject to the supervision of the Commission and is responsible, unless otherwise provided by law, for the conduct of the administrative function of the Commission’s office.  4. Shall perform any lawful act which he or she considers necessary or desirable to carry out the purposes and provisions of NRS 538.010 to 538.251, inclusive, and any other provisions of law relating to the powers and duties of the Commission.  (Added to NRS by 1981, 1435; A 1997, 2983; 2001, 2442; 2007, 2006)
NV Rev Stat § 538.137 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 538 - Interstate Waters, Compacts and Commissions|NRS 538.137 - Deputy Executive Director: Appointment; duties; classification; restrictions on other employment.

  1. The Executive Director shall appoint a Deputy Executive Director and shall designate the duties of the Deputy Executive Director.  2. The Deputy Executive Director of the Commission:  (a) Is in the unclassified service of the State; and  (b) Shall devote his or her entire time and attention to the business of the office and shall not pursue any other business or occupation or hold any other office of profit.  (Added to NRS by 1981, 1435; A 1985, 435; 1997, 620; 2001, 2442)
NV Rev Stat § 538.141 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 538 - Interstate Waters, Compacts and Commissions|NRS 538.141 - Assistants and employees: Employment by Executive Director; duties.

The Executive Director shall, within the limits of available money, employ such assistants and employees as may be necessary to carry out the functions and duties of the Executive Director. The assistants and employees have such duties as may be prescribed by the Executive Director.  [Part 9:71:1935; A 1951, 235] — (NRS A 1967, 986; 1973, 1605; 1975, 43; 1981, 1437; 1985, 436; 2001, 2442)
NV Rev Stat § 538.151 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 538 - Interstate Waters, Compacts and Commissions|NRS 538.151 - Legal services to Commission: Duties of Attorney General and deputy attorney generals.

The Attorney General is the attorney for the Commission. The Attorney General shall designate one or more deputy attorney generals to conduct actions, proceedings and hearings for the Commission. A deputy so designated shall:  1. Advise the Commission on all matters relating to the Commission.  2. Maintain an office in Clark County, Nevada.  [Part 9:71:1935; A 1951, 235] — (NRS A 1963, 742; 1973, 1606; 1979, 275; 1981, 1283, 1437; 1983, 748)
NV Rev Stat § 538.166 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 538 - Interstate Waters, Compacts and Commissions|NRS 538.166 - General powers; prerequisites to actions regarding certain sources of supplemental water.

  1. The Commission may:  (a) Acquire and perfect any interest in supplemental water.  (b) Develop, store, transport, transfer, exchange, use and treat supplemental water.  (c) Acquire an interest in, finance, construct, reconstruct, operate, maintain, repair and dispose of any facility for water or power, including, without limitation, a facility for the storage or conveyance of water and a facility for the generation or transmission of electricity.  (d) Obtain any license, permit, grant, loan or aid from any agency of the United States, the State of Nevada or any other public or private entity.  (e) In accordance with the provisions of the State Securities Law:  (1) Borrow money and otherwise become obligated in a total principal amount which is approved by the Legislature or the Interim Finance Committee.  (2) Issue:  (I) General obligation securities payable from taxes and additionally secured with net pledged revenues;  (II) Securities constituting special obligations payable from net pledged revenues; or   (III) Any combination of those securities.  The Legislature finds and declares that the issuance of securities and other incurrence of indebtedness pursuant to this subsection are for the protection and preservation of the natural resources of this state and obtaining the benefits thereof, and constitute an exercise of the authority conferred by the second paragraph of Section 3 of Article 9 of the Constitution of the State of Nevada. The powers conferred by this subsection are in addition to and supplemental to the powers conferred by any other law.  (f) Perform all other lawful acts it considers necessary or desirable to carry out the purposes and provisions of any law relating to the powers, functions and duties of the Commission.  2. The Commission shall comply with the provisions of this chapter and chapters 532, 533 and 534 of NRS before taking any action pursuant to subsection 1 which relates in any way to supplemental water if the source of the supplemental water is located within the State of Nevada and is not the Colorado River.  (Added to NRS by 1995, 967; A 2001, 2086)