reglab/statecodes huggingface dataset:
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 543 - Control of Floods › NRS 543.800 - Protests against dissolution; adoption of final ordinance.

1. Any taxpaying elector within the district may, on or before the date fixed, protest against the dissolution of such district, in writing, which protest shall be filed with the county clerk of such county.
2. If, at or before the time fixed by the ordinance and notice, written protest shall be filed signed by 51 percent or more of the taxpaying electors within the district, the district shall not be dissolved. If any written protests are filed and the board of county commissioners determines that the protests so filed represent less than 51 percent of the taxpaying electors of the district, the board may, if it so determines, complete the dissolution by the adoption of a final ordinance of dissolution, which ordinance shall contain a recital as to the percentage of protests, and such recital shall be binding and conclusive for all purposes.
(Added to NRS by 1961, 445)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 543 - Control of Floods › NRS 543.810 - Hearing on dissolution.

At the place, date and hour specified for the hearing in the notice or at any subsequent time to which the hearing may be adjourned, the board of county commissioners shall give full consideration to all protests which may have been filed and shall hear all persons desiring to be heard and shall thereafter adopt either the final ordinance of dissolution or an ordinance determining that it shall not be dissolved.
(Added to NRS by 1961, 445)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 543 - Control of Floods › NRS 543.820 - Filing of ordinance dissolving district.

Within 30 days after the effective date of any ordinance dissolving the district, the county clerk shall file a copy of the ordinance in the county clerk’s office and shall cause to be filed an additional copy of the ordinance in the Office of the Secretary of State, which filings shall be without fee and be otherwise in the same manner as articles of incorporation are required to be filed under chapter 78 of NRS.
(Added to NRS by 1961, 445)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 543 - Control of Floods › NRS 543.830 - Transfer of property and money to county; collection and disposition of taxes.

1. All property and all funds remaining in the treasury of any district so dissolved shall be surrendered and transferred to the county in which the district exists and shall become a part of the general fund of the county.
2. All outstanding and unpaid tax sales and levies of a dissolved district shall be valid and remain a lien against the property against which they are assessed or levied until paid, subject, however, to the limitations of liens provided by general law. Taxes paid after dissolution shall be placed in the general fund of the county in which the property was assessed.
3. The board of county commissioners shall have the same power to enforce the collection of all outstanding tax sales of the district as the district would have had if it had not been dissolved.
(Added to NRS by 1961, 445)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 544 - Modification of Weather › NRS 544.020 - Definitions.

As used in NRS 544.010 to 544.060, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires:
1. "Department" means the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
2. "Director" means the Director of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
(Added to NRS by 1961, 668)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 544 - Modification of Weather › NRS 544.040 - County financial participation in research; conditions.

In areas where weather modification research is to be carried on, the counties involved may give such financial assistance as the Director and the board of county commissioners shall determine, but such financial assistance shall aggregate for the counties involved an amount not less than 25 percent of the amount paid by the State for such program.
(Added to NRS by 1961, 668)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 544 - Modification of Weather › NRS 544.050 - Agreements between counties and State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources; term of agreements.

Counties in cooperating with the Director in conducting any weather modification program in fulfillment of the purposes of NRS 544.010 to 544.060, inclusive, are authorized to enter into 5-year agreements with the Director.
(Added to NRS by 1961, 669; A 1975, 576)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 544 - Modification of Weather › NRS 544.060 - Use of facilities and technical resources of Desert Research Institute of Nevada System of Higher Education.

In carrying out the purposes of NRS 544.010 to 544.060, inclusive, the Director shall utilize to the fullest possible extent the facilities and technical resources of the Desert Research Institute of the Nevada System of Higher Education.
(Added to NRS by 1961, 669; A 1969, 1443; 1993, 413)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 544 - Modification of Weather › NRS 544.070 - Definitions.

As used in NRS 544.070 to 544.240, inclusive, unless the context requires otherwise:
1. "Director" means the Director of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
2. "Operation" means:
(a) The performance of weather modification and control activities pursuant to a single contract entered into for the purpose of producing, or attempting to produce, a certain modifying effect within one geographical area over one continuing time interval not exceeding 1 year; or
(b) If the performance of weather modification and control activities is to be undertaken individually or jointly by a person or persons to be benefited and not undertaken pursuant to a contract, the performance of weather modification and control activities entered into for the purpose of producing, or attempting to produce, a certain modifying effect within one geographical area over one continuing time interval not exceeding 1 year.
3. "Research and development" means theoretical analysis, exploration and experimentation and the extension of investigative findings and theories of a scientific or technical nature into practical application for experimental and demonstration purposes, including the experimental production and testing of models, devices, equipment, materials and processes.
4. "Weather modification and control" means changing or controlling, or attempting to change or control, by artificial methods the natural development of any or all atmospheric cloud forms or precipitation forms which occur in the troposphere.
(Added to NRS by 1961, 691; A 1997, 2090; 1999, 520, 542; 2013, 2737; 2019, 2944)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 544 - Modification of Weather › NRS 544.080 - Powers of the Director of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.

In the performance of his or her functions the Director may, in addition to any other acts authorized by law:
1. Establish advisory committees to advise with and make recommendations to the Director concerning legislation, policies, administration, research and other matters.
2. Establish by regulation or order such standards and instructions to govern the carrying out of research or projects in weather modification and control as the Director may deem necessary or desirable to minimize danger to health or property, and make such regulations as are necessary in the performance of his or her powers and duties.
3. Make such studies, investigations, obtain such information and hold such hearings as the Director may deem necessary or proper to assist the Director in exercising his or her authority or in the administration or enforcement of NRS 544.070 to 544.240, inclusive, or any regulations or orders issued thereunder.
4. Appoint and fix the compensation of such personnel, without compliance with the provisions of chapter 284 of NRS, including specialists and consultants, as are necessary to perform the duties and functions of the Director.
5. Acquire, in the manner provided by law, such materials, equipment and facilities as are necessary to perform the duties and functions of the Director.
6. Cooperate with public or private agencies in the performance of the functions or duties of the Director and in furtherance of the purposes of NRS 544.070 to 544.240, inclusive.
7. Represent the State in any and all matters pertaining to plans, procedures or negotiations for interstate compacts relating to weather modification and control.
8. With approval of the Governor, enter into cooperative agreements with the various counties and cities of this State or with any private or public agencies for conducting weather modification or cloud seeding operations.
9. Act for and represent the State and the counties, cities and private or public agencies in contracting with private concerns for the performance of weather modifications or cloud seeding operations.
(Added to NRS by 1961, 692)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 544 - Modification of Weather › NRS 544.090 - Promotion of research and development.

The Director shall exercise the powers of the Director in such manner as to promote the continued conduct of research and development activities in the fields specified below by private or public institutions or persons and to assist in the acquisition of an expanding fund of theoretical and practical knowledge in such fields. To this end the Director may conduct, and make arrangements including contracts and agreements for the conduct of, research and development activities relating to:
1. The theory and development of methods of weather modification and control, including processes, materials and devices related thereto.
2. Utilization of weather modification and control for agricultural, industrial, commercial and other purposes.
3. The protection of life and property during research and operational activities.
(Added to NRS by 1961, 693)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 544 - Modification of Weather › NRS 544.100 - Hearings: Record of proceedings; subpoenas.

In the case of hearings held pursuant to NRS 544.220, the Director shall, and in other cases may, cause a record of all proceedings to be taken and filed with the Director, together with his or her findings and conclusions. For any hearing, the Director or a representative designated by the Director may issue, in the name of the Director, subpoenas requiring any person to appear and testify or to appear and produce documents at any designated place.
(Added to NRS by 1961, 693; A 1981, 89)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 544 - Modification of Weather › NRS 544.110 - Acceptance of gifts and grants.

The Director may, subject to any limitations otherwise imposed by law, receive and accept for and in the name of the State any money which may be offered or become available from federal grants or appropriations, private gifts, donations or bequests, or from any other source, and may expend the money, unless its use is restricted and subject to any limitations otherwise provided by law, for the administration of NRS 544.070 to 544.240, inclusive, and for the encouragement of research and development by a state or public or private agency, either by direct grant, by contract or other cooperative means.
(Added to NRS by 1961, 693; A 1979, 118)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 544 - Modification of Weather › NRS 544.130 - Exemptions.

The Director, to the extent the Director deems practical, shall provide by regulation for exempting from the license, permit and liability requirements of NRS 544.070 to 544.240, inclusive:
1. Research and development and experiments by state and federal agencies, institutions of higher learning and bona fide nonprofit research organizations.
2. Laboratory research and experiments.
3. Activities required in emergencies for protection against fire, frost, sleet or fog.
4. Activities normally engaged in for purposes other than those of inducing, increasing, decreasing or preventing precipitation or hail.
(Added to NRS by 1961, 693; A 1967, 159)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 544 - Modification of Weather › NRS 544.132 - Payment of child support: Statement by applicant for license; grounds for denial of license; duty of Director. [Effective until the date of the repeal of 42 U.S.C. § 666, the federal law requiring each state to establish procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting the professional, occupational and recreational licenses for child support arrearages and for noncompliance with certain processes relating to paternity or child support proceedings.]

1. A natural person who applies for the issuance or renewal of a license to engage in activities for weather modification and control shall submit to the Director the statement prescribed by the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services of the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to NRS 425.520. The statement must be completed and signed by the applicant.
2. The Director shall include the statement required pursuant to subsection 1 in:
(a) The application or any other forms that must be submitted for the issuance or renewal of the license; or
(b) A separate form prescribed by the Director.
3. A license to engage in activities for weather modification and control may not be issued or renewed by the Director if the applicant is a natural person who:
(a) Fails to submit the statement required pursuant to subsection 1; or
(b) Indicates on the statement submitted pursuant to subsection 1 that the applicant is subject to a court order for the support of a child and is not in compliance with the order or a plan approved by the district attorney or other public agency enforcing the order for the repayment of the amount owed pursuant to the order.
4. If an applicant indicates on the statement submitted pursuant to subsection 1 that the applicant is subject to a court order for the support of a child and is not in compliance with the order or a plan approved by the district attorney or other public agency enforcing the order for the repayment of the amount owed pursuant to the order, the Director shall advise the applicant to contact the district attorney or other public agency enforcing the order to determine the actions that the applicant may take to satisfy the arrearage.
(Added to NRS by 1997, 2089)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 544 - Modification of Weather › NRS 544.134 - Suspension of license for failure to pay child support or comply with certain subpoenas or warrants; reinstatement of license. [Effective until the date of the repeal of 42 U.S.C. § 666, the federal law requiring each state to establish procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting the professional, occupational and recreational licenses for child support arrearages and for noncompliance with certain processes relating to paternity or child support proceedings.]

1. If the Director receives a copy of a court order issued pursuant to NRS 425.540 that provides for the suspension of all professional, occupational and recreational licenses, certificates and permits issued to a person who is the holder of a license to engage in activities for weather modification and control, the Director shall deem the license issued to that person to be suspended at the end of the 30th day after the date on which the court order was issued unless the Director receives a letter issued to the holder of the license by the district attorney or other public agency pursuant to NRS 425.550 stating that the holder of the license has complied with the subpoena or warrant or has satisfied the arrearage pursuant to NRS 425.560.
2. The Director shall reinstate a license to engage in activities for weather modification and control that has been suspended by a district court pursuant to NRS 425.540 if the director receives a letter issued by the district attorney or other public agency pursuant to NRS 425.550 to the person whose license was suspended stating that the person whose license was suspended has complied with the subpoena or warrant or has satisfied the arrearage pursuant to NRS 425.560.
(Added to NRS by 1997, 2090)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 544 - Modification of Weather › NRS 544.136 - Application for license to include social security number of applicant. [Effective until the date of the repeal of 42 U.S.C. § 666, the federal law requiring each state to establish procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting the professional, occupational and recreational licenses for child support arrearages and for noncompliance with certain processes relating to paternity or child support proceedings.]

The application of a natural person who applies for the issuance of a license to engage in activities for weather modification and control must include the social security number of the applicant.
(Added to NRS by 1997, 2090)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 544 - Modification of Weather › NRS 544.145 - Application for renewal of license must include certain information regarding state business license; grounds for denial of renewal.

1. In addition to any other requirements set forth in this chapter, an applicant for the renewal of a license to engage in activities for weather modification and control must indicate in the application submitted to the Director whether the applicant has a state business license. If the applicant has a state business license, the applicant must include in the application the business identification number assigned by the Secretary of State upon compliance with the provisions of chapter 76 of NRS.
2. A license to engage in activities for weather modification and control may not be renewed by the Director if:
(a) The applicant fails to submit the information required by subsection 1; or
(b) The State Controller has informed the Director pursuant to subsection 5 of NRS 353C.1965 that the applicant owes a debt to an agency that has been assigned to the State Controller for collection and the applicant has not:
(1) Satisfied the debt;
(2) Entered into an agreement for the payment of the debt pursuant to NRS 353C.130; or
(3) Demonstrated that the debt is not valid.
3. As used in this section:
(a) "Agency" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 353C.020.
(b) "Debt" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 353C.040.
(Added to NRS by 2013, 2736)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 544 - Modification of Weather › NRS 544.150 - Conditions for issuance of permits.

The Director shall issue permits in accordance with such procedures and subject to such conditions as the Director may by regulation establish to effectuate the provisions of NRS 544.070 to 544.240, inclusive, only:
1. If the applicant is licensed pursuant to NRS 544.070 to 544.240, inclusive.
2. If a sufficient notice of intention is published and proof of publication is filed as required by NRS 544.180.
3. If the applicant furnishes proof of financial responsibility, as provided in NRS 544.190, in an amount as may be determined by the Director but not to exceed $20,000.
4. If the fee for a permit is paid as required by NRS 544.200.
(Added to NRS by 1961, 694)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 544 - Modification of Weather › NRS 544.160 - Separate permit required for each operation; notice of intention; conditions and modification of permit.

A separate permit shall be issued for each operation. Prior to undertaking any weather modification and control activities the licensee shall file with the Director and also cause to be published a notice of intention. The licensee, if a permit is issued, shall confine his or her activities for the permitted operation substantially within the time and area limits set forth in the notice of intention, unless modified by the Director, and the activities shall also substantially conform to any conditions imposed by the Director upon the issuance of the permit or to the terms of the permit as modified after issuance.
(Added to NRS by 1961, 694)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 544 - Modification of Weather › NRS 544.170 - Notice of intention: Contents.

The notice of intention shall set forth at least all the following:
1. The name and address of the licensee.
2. The nature and object of the intended operation and the person or organization on whose behalf it is to be conducted.
3. The area in which and the approximate time during which the operation will be conducted.
4. The area which is intended to be affected by the operation.
5. The materials and methods to be used in conducting the operation.
(Added to NRS by 1961, 694)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 544 - Modification of Weather › NRS 544.180 - Notice of intention: Publication; filing of proof of publication.

1. The applicant shall cause the notice of intention, or that portion thereof including the items specified in NRS 544.170, to be published at least once a week for 3 consecutive weeks in a newspaper having a general circulation and published within any county in which the operation is to be conducted and in which the affected area is located, or, if the operation is to be conducted in more than one county or if the affected area is located in more than one county or is located in a county other than the one in which the operation is to be conducted, then in a newspaper having a general circulation and published within each of such counties. In case there is no newspaper published within the appropriate county, publication shall be made in a newspaper having a general circulation within the county.
2. Proof of publication, made in the manner provided by law, shall be filed by the licensee with the Director within 15 days from the date of the last publication of the notice.
(Added to NRS by 1961, 695)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 544 - Modification of Weather › NRS 544.190 - Proof of financial responsibility.

Proof of financial responsibility may be furnished by an applicant by the applicant’s showing, to the satisfaction of the Director, the applicant’s ability to respond in damages for liability which might reasonably be attached to or result from weather modification and control activities in connection with the operation for which the applicant seeks a permit; but the applicant need not show ability to respond in damages for liability resulting from precipitation caused by weather modification experiments.
(Added to NRS by 1961, 695; A 1967, 159)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 544 - Modification of Weather › NRS 544.200 - Fees for permits.

The fee to be paid by each applicant for a permit shall be equivalent to 1 1/2 percent of the estimated cost of such operation, such cost to be estimated by the Director from the evidence available to the Director. The fee is due and payable to the Director as of the date of the issuance of the permit, but if the applicant is able to give to the Director satisfactory security for the payment of the balance, the applicant may be permitted to commence the operation, and a permit may be issued therefor, upon the payment of not less than 50 percent of the fee. The balance due shall be paid within 3 months from the date of the termination of the operation as prescribed in the permit. Failure to pay a permit fee as required is grounds for suspension or revocation of the license of the delinquent permit holder and grounds for refusal to renew the license or to issue any further permits to such person.
(Added to NRS by 1961, 695)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 544 - Modification of Weather › NRS 544.210 - Records and reports of licensees and exempt organizations.

1. Each licensee shall keep and maintain a record of all operations conducted by the licensee pursuant to his or her license and each permit, showing the method employed, the type of equipment used, materials and amounts thereof used, the times and places of operation of the equipment, the name and post office address of each individual participating or assisting in the operation other than the licensee, and such other general information as may be required by the Director, and shall report the same to the Director at the time and in the manner required by the Director.
2. The Director shall require written reports in such manner as the Director provides but not inconsistent with the provisions of NRS 544.070 to 544.240, inclusive, covering each operation for which a permit is issued. The Director shall also require written reports from such organizations as are exempt from the license, permit and liability provisions of NRS 544.130.
3. All information on an operation shall be submitted to the Director before any information on such operation may be released to the public.
4. The reports and records in the custody of the Director shall be open for public examination.
(Added to NRS by 1961, 695)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 544 - Modification of Weather › NRS 544.220 - Suspension or revocation of license or permit: Grounds; modification of terms.

1. The Director may suspend or revoke any license or permit issued if it appears that the licensee no longer possesses the qualifications necessary for the issuance of a new license or permit. The Director may suspend or revoke any license or permit if it appears that the licensee has violated any of the provisions of NRS 544.070 to 544.240, inclusive. Such suspension or revocation shall occur only after notice to the licensee and a reasonable opportunity granted such licensee to be heard respecting the grounds for the proposed suspension or revocation. The Director may refuse to renew the license of, or to issue another permit to, any applicant who has failed to comply with any provisions of NRS 544.070 to 544.240, inclusive.
2. The Director may modify the terms of a permit after issuance thereof if the licensee is first given notice and a reasonable opportunity for a hearing respecting the grounds for the proposed modification and if it appears to the Director that it is necessary for the protection of the health or the property of any person to make the modification proposed.
(Added to NRS by 1961, 696; A 2019, 2945)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 544 - Modification of Weather › NRS 544.230 - Construction of NRS 544.070 to 544.240, inclusive.

Nothing in NRS 544.070 to 544.240, inclusive, shall be construed to impose or accept any liability or responsibility on the part of the State or any state officials or employees for any weather modification and control activities of any private person or group, or to affect in any way any contractual, tortious or other legal rights, duties or liabilities between any private persons or groups.
(Added to NRS by 1961, 696)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 544 - Modification of Weather › NRS 544.240 - Penalties.

Any person violating any of the provisions of NRS 544.070 to 544.240, inclusive, or any lawful regulation or order issued pursuant thereto shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and a continuing violation is punishable as a separate offense for each day during which it occurs.
(Added to NRS by 1961, 696; A 2013, 2737; 2019, 2945)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 547 - Agricultural Districts and Associations › NRS 547.010 - State divided into agricultural districts.

The State is divided into 15 agricultural districts as follows:
1.
Agricultural district No. 1.
Carson City and the Counties of Douglas and Storey constitute agricultural district No. 1.
2.
Agricultural district No. 2.
The County of Esmeralda constitutes agricultural district No. 2.
3.
Agricultural district No. 3.
The County of Humboldt constitutes agricultural district No. 3.
4.
Agricultural district No. 4.
The County of Elko constitutes agricultural district No. 4.
5.
Agricultural district No. 5.
The County of Mineral constitutes agricultural district No. 5.
6.
Agricultural district No. 6.
The County of Nye constitutes agricultural district No. 6.
7.
Agricultural district No. 7.
The County of Churchill constitutes agricultural district No. 7.
8.
Agricultural district No. 8.
The County of Clark constitutes agricultural district No. 8.
9.
Agricultural district No. 9.
The County of Lyon constitutes agricultural district No. 9.
10.
Agricultural district No. 10.
The County of Washoe constitutes agricultural district No. 10.
11.
Agricultural district No. 11.
The County of Pershing constitutes agricultural district No. 11.
12.
Agricultural district No. 12.
The County of Lincoln constitutes agricultural district No. 12.
13.
Agricultural district No. 13.
The County of White Pine constitutes agricultural district No. 13.
14.
Agricultural district No. 14.
The County of Lander constitutes agricultural district No. 14.
15.
Agricultural district No. 15.
The County of Eureka constitutes agricultural district No. 15.
[1:75:1885; A 1889, 48; 1913, 257; 1941, 28; 1943, 132; 1955, 81]—(NRS A 1969, 343, 514; 1973, 1106; 1981, 583)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 547 - Agricultural Districts and Associations › NRS 547.020 - Formation of agricultural association; name.

Any 20 or more persons who are citizens within any of the agricultural districts constituted in NRS 547.010 may form an association for the improvement of the material industries within such agricultural district, and when so formed the association shall be known and designated by the name of ................................ Agricultural Association, and by such name and style shall have perpetual succession.
[Part 2:75:1885; A 1889, 48; RL § 433; NCL § 328]
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 547 - Agricultural Districts and Associations › NRS 547.030 - Officers of agricultural association.

The officers of an agricultural association shall consist of:
1. Eight directors, who shall constitute a district board of agriculture for agricultural district No. ...........
2. A president, who shall be one of the directors.
3. A secretary and a treasurer, who shall not be directors.
[3:75:1885; BH § 396; cited C § 5101; RL § 434; NCL § 329]
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 547 - Agricultural Districts and Associations › NRS 547.040 - Appointment of directors; organization and first meeting.

1. Not later than 10 days after an agricultural association is formed within an agricultural district listed in NRS 547.010 pursuant to the provisions of this chapter:
(a) The Governor, if the agricultural district is composed of more than one county, shall appoint eight persons who are residents of the agricultural district and who are members of the agricultural association to be members of the district board of agriculture for the agricultural district; or
(b) The board of county commissioners, if the agricultural district constitutes a single-county agricultural district, shall appoint eight persons who are residents of the agricultural district to be members of the district board of agriculture for the agricultural district.
2. Within 10 days after their appointment, the persons so appointed shall meet at a place within the agricultural district and organize by the election of:
(a) One of their number as president of the district board of agriculture and the agricultural association, who shall hold the office of president for 1 year and until his or her successor is elected.
(b) A secretary and a treasurer.
[Part 4:75:1885; BH § 397; cited C § 5101; RL § 435; NCL § 330] + [5:75:1885; BH § 398; cited C § 5101; RL § 436; NCL § 331] + [Part 6:75:1885; BH § 399; cited C § 5101; RL § 437; NCL § 332]—(NRS A 1969, 515; 1997, 1263; 1999, 186; 2015, 3580)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 547 - Agricultural Districts and Associations › NRS 547.050 - Secretary to report organization of board.

When any district board of agriculture is organized as provided in NRS 547.040, the secretary of the board shall report such organization to:
1. The State Department of Agriculture; and
2. Its appointing authority.
[Part 8:75:1885; BH § 401; cited C § 5101; RL § 439; NCL § 334]—(NRS A 1969, 515; 1993, 1704; 1999, 3634; 2015, 3581)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 547 - Agricultural Districts and Associations › NRS 547.060 - Terms of directors; vacancies.

1. Each member of a district board of agriculture must be appointed for a term of 4 years.
2. The secretary shall report any vacancy which may occur in the district board of agriculture to its appointing authority as specified in NRS 547.040, and the vacancy must be filled by appointment for the unexpired term.
3. The incumbent members of the district board of agriculture may submit to the appointing authority for consideration a list of nominees for appointment to fill any vacancy on the board.
[Part 4:75:1885; BH § 397; cited C § 5101; RL § 435; NCL § 330] + [Part 8:75:1885; BH § 401; cited C § 5101; RL § 439; NCL § 334]—(NRS A 1969, 515; 1997, 1264; 1999, 187; 2015, 3581)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 547 - Agricultural Districts and Associations › NRS 547.090 - Powers of agricultural association.

An agricultural association may:
1. Contract and be contracted with.
2. Sue and be sued.
3. Have and use a common seal.
4. Purchase, hold and lease real property, with such buildings and improvements as may be erected thereon, and may sell, lease and dispose of the same at pleasure. The real property must be used by the agricultural association for the purpose of holding exhibitions of horses, cattle and other livestock, and of the agricultural, horticultural, viticultural, mechanical, manufacturing and domestic products of the district, with a view to the improvement of all of the industries in the agricultural district. The association may allow the use of its property for other special events in the community.
5. Obtain medium-term obligations as provided in chapter 350 of NRS for local governments other than counties.
[Part 2:75:1885; A 1889, 48; RL § 433; NCL § 328]—(NRS A 1959, 145; 1965, 750; 1973, 18; 1995, 1828; 1997, 1264)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 547 - Agricultural Districts and Associations › NRS 547.100 - Powers and duties of district board of agriculture.

The district board of agriculture shall:
1. Have the exclusive control and management of the agricultural association for and in the name of the State.
2. Have the possession and care of all the property of the agricultural association.
3. Fix the terms of office and the bonds of the secretary and the treasurer, and shall determine their salaries and duties.
4. Have the power to make all necessary bylaws, rules and regulations for the government of the agricultural association and the management of its financial affairs.
[Part 7:75:1885; BH § 400; cited C § 5101; RL § 438; NCL § 333]
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 547 - Agricultural Districts and Associations › NRS 547.110 - Fair or exhibition provided by agricultural association; limitations.

The district board of agriculture may provide for a fair or exhibition by the agricultural association of the industries and industrial products in the agricultural district, at such time and place as the board may deem advisable, but:
1. No district fair shall be held in any of the districts at the same time as the state fair; and
2. The State shall in no event be liable for any premium offered, or award, or for any debt contracted by any district board of agriculture or agricultural association.
[Part 7:75:1885; BH § 400; cited C § 5101; RL § 438; NCL § 333]—(NRS A 2015, 3581)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 547 - Agricultural Districts and Associations › NRS 547.115 - Agricultural status of property unaffected by use of property for exhibition, fair or other special event.

1. If property in public or private ownership:
(a) Is designated or considered to be agricultural land or is otherwise dedicated to an agricultural purpose or use; and
(b) Is used by an agricultural association for an exhibition, fair or other special event that is authorized pursuant to subsection 4 of NRS 547.090 or NRS 547.110,
the use of the property by the agricultural association shall be deemed to be an expanded agricultural use, and such use must not be construed to have affected or changed the agricultural status of the property that existed before it was used by the agricultural association.
2. The provisions of subsection 1 apply to all property used by an agricultural association, including, but not limited to, property that is:
(a) Owned or leased by the agricultural association; or
(b) Made available by another person for use by the agricultural association pursuant to a donation, gift, grant of authorization or permission, or other similar means.
(Added to NRS by 1997, 1263)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 547 - Agricultural Districts and Associations › NRS 547.120 - County commissioners may appropriate money to aid agricultural association in holding fair or exhibition.

For the purpose of aiding each and any agricultural association formed under the provisions of this chapter within any county or counties in successfully carrying out the purposes for which it has been organized, which association may hold, within any county or counties comprising the agricultural district, a fair or exhibition, the boards of county commissioners of the several counties are authorized to appropriate any money or moneys out of the general fund of their respective counties to aid any such agricultural association composing any agricultural district of which the county or counties may be a part.
[1:70:1893; A 1913, 105; 1919 RL § 440; NCL § 335]—(NRS A 2015, 3581)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 547 - Agricultural Districts and Associations › NRS 547.130 - Use of money appropriated by county commissioners; use for paying purse for racing prohibited.

1. Any moneys appropriated by a board of county commissioners shall be used by the district boards of agriculture of each or any such agricultural associations for the payment of such premiums as may be awarded by each or any of the several agricultural associations or the district boards of agriculture thereof, and for such purposes as the agricultural associations may through their district boards of agriculture deem just and proper.
2. None of the moneys so appropriated by the boards of county commissioners shall be used by the district boards of agriculture of the various agricultural associations, either directly or indirectly, for the purpose of paying any purse or purses for racing.
[2:70:1893; cited C § 5101; RL § 441; NCL § 336]
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 547 - Agricultural Districts and Associations › NRS 547.140 - Districts composed of two or more counties: Each county authorized to make appropriation; amount limited; exception to limitation.

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, if two or more counties are included in and comprise an agricultural district, the boards of county commissioners of such counties are authorized to appropriate, out of the general fund of such counties, such money for the encouragement of such agricultural associations as the boards may, in their judgment, deem just and proper.
2. In no case may an appropriation described in subsection 1 exceed the sum of $150,000 in any 1 year, unless the money so appropriated was obtained from the proceeds of a tax imposed pursuant to chapter 377A of NRS.
[4:70:1893; cited C § 5101; RL § 443; NCL § 338]—(NRS A 2005, 1400; 2015, 3582)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 547 - Agricultural Districts and Associations › NRS 547.150 - Conditions precedent to appropriation by county.

Before any board of county commissioners shall appropriate any moneys as provided in NRS 547.120, 547.130 and 547.140, the board shall have presented to it a certificate under oath signed by the president and the secretary of the district board of agriculture showing:
1. The amount of money expended by such agricultural association within the county or counties composing such agricultural district.
2. That the same was expended for the payment of premiums awarded by the district board of agriculture of such agricultural association or for such purposes as the agricultural association has through its district board of agriculture determined to be just and proper.
3. That the same was not expended, either directly or indirectly, for the purpose of paying any purse or purses for racing.
[3:70:1893; cited C § 5101; RL § 442; NCL § 337]—(NRS A 1967, 141)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 547 - Agricultural Districts and Associations › NRS 547.160 - Payment of appropriation.

1. When the boards of county commissioners of the counties constituting and comprising the agricultural district shall determine and allow the amount to be appropriated for the purposes mentioned in NRS 547.130, the same shall be paid as other bills against the county are paid.
2. All warrants drawn pursuant to the provisions of this section shall be made payable to the order of the president of the district board of agriculture of such agricultural association, or in the case of the president’s absence or inability to serve, such warrants shall be made payable to the order of a member of the district board of agriculture as such board shall, by a majority vote thereof, determine and direct.
[5:70:1893; cited C § 5101; RL § 444; NCL § 339]—(NRS A 2015, 3582)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 548 - Conservation › NRS 548.015 - Definitions.

As used in this chapter, the following terms have the meanings attributed to them in NRS 548.020 to 548.090, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires.
[Part 3:212:1937; 1931 NCL § 6870.03]—(NRS A 2011, 2480)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 548 - Conservation › NRS 548.020 - "Agencies of the United States" defined.

"Agencies of the United States" includes the United States of America, the Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Forest Service of the United States Department of Agriculture, the Bureau of Land Management and the Fish and Wildlife Service of the United States Department of the Interior, and any other agency or instrumentality, corporate or otherwise, of the United States of America.
[Part 3:212:1937; 1931 NCL § 6870.03]—(NRS A 2015, 1984)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 548 - Conservation › NRS 548.032 - "Conservation district" and "district" defined.

"Conservation district" or "district" means a governmental subdivision of this State, and a public body corporate and politic, organized in accordance with the provisions of this chapter for the purposes, with the powers, and subject to the restrictions set forth in this chapter.
(Added to NRS by 1973, 737; A 1977, 1172)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 548 - Conservation › NRS 548.040 - "Due notice" defined.

1. "Due notice" means notice:
(a) Published at least twice, with an interval of at least 7 days between the two publication dates, in a newspaper or other publication of general circulation within the appropriate area; or
(b) If no such publication of general circulation is available, by posting at a reasonable number of conspicuous places within the appropriate area, such posting to include, where possible, posting at public places where it may be customary to post notices concerning county or municipal affairs generally.
2. At any hearing held pursuant to such notice, at the time and place designated in such notice, adjournment may be made from time to time without the necessity of renewing such notice for such adjourned dates.
[Part 3:212:1937; 1931 NCL § 6870.03]
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 548 - Conservation › NRS 548.050 - "Land occupier" and "occupier of land" defined.

"Land occupier" or "occupier of land" means any person, firm or corporation which holds title to, or is in legal possession of, any lands lying within a district organized under the provisions of this chapter, whether as owner or as lessee or tenant under a lease or rental agreement for a term of 1 year or longer, but does not include transient users.
[Part 3:212:1937; 1931 NCL § 6870.03]—(NRS A 1973, 738)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 548 - Conservation › NRS 548.090 - "United States" defined.

"United States" includes the United States of America, the Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Forest Service of the United States Department of Agriculture, the Bureau of Land Management and the Fish and Wildlife Service of the United States Department of the Interior, and any other agency or instrumentality, corporate or otherwise, of the United States of America.
[Part 3:212:1937; 1931 NCL § 6870.03]—(NRS A 2015, 1984)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 548 - Conservation › NRS 548.095 - Legislative declaration: Generally.

It is hereby declared, as a matter of legislative determination:
1. That the renewable natural resources of the State of Nevada are basic assets.
2. That they are being affected by the ever-increasing demands of farm and ranch operations and by changes in land use from agricultural to nonagricultural uses, such as, but not limited to, residential and commercial developments, highways and airports.
3. That conservation, protection, and controlled development of these renewable natural resources are necessary at such rate and such levels of quality as will meet the needs of the people of this State.
[Part 2:212:1937; 1931 NCL § 6870.02]—(NRS A 1973, 738)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 548 - Conservation › NRS 548.100 - Legislative declaration: Consequences for failure to plan for conservation.

It is hereby declared, as a matter of legislative determination, that the consequences of failing to plan for and accomplish the conservation and controlled development of the renewable resources of the State of Nevada are to handicap economic development and cause degeneration of environmental conditions important to future generations.
[Part 2:212:1937; 1931 NCL § 6870.02]—(NRS A 1973, 739)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 548 - Conservation › NRS 548.105 - Legislative declaration: Leadership by local communities; appropriations.

1. It is hereby declared, as a matter of legislative determination, that persons in local communities are best able to provide basic leadership and direction for the planning and accomplishment of the conservation and development of renewable natural resources through organization and operation of conservation districts.
2. Recognizing the importance of locally led efforts for the conservation of renewable natural resources, the Legislature will strive to provide appropriations to conservation districts at a level comparable to the appropriations provided to similar districts in other western states.
[Part 2:212:1937; 1931 NCL § 6870.02]—(NRS A 1973, 740; 2015, 1984)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 548 - Conservation › NRS 548.110 - Legislative declaration: Need for conservation.

It is hereby declared to be the policy of the Legislature to recognize the ever-increasing demands on the renewable natural resources of the State and the need to conserve, protect and develop such resources at such levels of quality as will meet the needs of the people of the State.
[Part 2:212:1937; 1931 NCL § 6870.02]—(NRS A 1973, 740)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 548 - Conservation › NRS 548.113 - Legislative declaration: Special expertise of conservation districts.

It is hereby declared, as a matter of legislative determination, that conservation districts may be recognized as having special expertise regarding local conditions, conservation of renewable natural resources and the coordination of local programs which makes conservation districts uniquely suitable to serve as cooperating agencies for the purpose of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, 42 U.S.C. §§ 4321 et seq., and any other federal laws regarding land management, and to provide local government coordination for the purposes of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, 43 U.S.C. §§ 1701 et seq., and any other federal laws regarding land management.
(Added to NRS by 2015, 1982)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 548 - Conservation › NRS 548.120 - Ex officio members and alternates.

1. The following shall serve, ex officio, as members of the Commission:
(a) The Dean of the Max C. Fleischmann College of Agriculture of the University of Nevada, Reno.
(b) The Director of the State Department of Agriculture.
2. The ex officio members may appoint, in writing, alternates to attend any meeting of the Commission. Ex officio members or their alternates have full voting powers.
3. An ex officio member of the Commission shall serve on the Commission as long as the ex officio member retains the office by virtue of which he or she is serving on the Commission.
[Part 4:212:1937; A 1951, 190]—(NRS A 1960, 431; 1961, 513; 1969, 1443; 1973, 741; 1993, 1704; 1999, 3634)