NRS 533.037 – Determination of priority of water right acquired for use in federal reclamation project; no additional water rights granted.
1. The priority of a water right acquired by a person for use in a federal reclamation project is determined according to the date on which the United States appropriated water for initiation of the project. Notwithstanding the fact that the water right so appropriated and acquired may ultimately vest in the name of the […]
NRS 533.024 – Legislative declaration.
The Legislature declares that: 1. It is the policy of this State: (a) To encourage and promote the use of effluent, where that use is not contrary to the public health, safety or welfare, and where that use does not interfere with federal obligations to deliver water of the Colorado River. (b) To recognize the […]
NRS 533.0241 – Duty of State Engineer to reserve certain amount of groundwater.
1. For each basin in which there is groundwater that has not been committed for use, including, without limitation, pursuant to a permit, certificate or by any other water user in the basin, as of June 5, 2019, the State Engineer shall reserve 10 percent of the total remaining groundwater that has not been committed […]
NRS 533.0243 – Temporary conversion of agricultural water for certain purposes: Legislative declaration; requirements; duration.
1. The Legislature hereby finds and declares that it is the policy of this State to allow the temporary conversion of agricultural water rights for wildlife purposes or to improve the quality or flow of water. 2. If a person or entity proposes to temporarily convert agricultural water rights for wildlife purposes or to improve […]
NRS 533.0245 – State Engineer prohibited from carrying out duties in conflict with certain decrees, orders, compacts or agreements.
The State Engineer shall not carry out his or her duties pursuant to this chapter in a manner that conflicts with any applicable provision of a decree or order issued by a state or federal court, an interstate compact or an agreement to which this State is a party for the interstate allocation of water […]
NRS 533.0247 – State Engineer, assistants and agents authorized to enter land to investigate and carry out duties.
The State Engineer or any assistant or authorized agent of the State Engineer may enter the land of any owner or proprietor where any water is being diverted or used pursuant to this chapter at any reasonable hour of the day to investigate and carry out the duties of the State Engineer pursuant to this […]
NRS 533.025 – Water belongs to public.
The water of all sources of water supply within the boundaries of the State whether above or beneath the surface of the ground, belongs to the public. [1:140:1913; 1919 RL p. 3225; NCL § 7890]
NRS 533.027 – Applicability of chapter to de minimus collection of precipitation.
1. The provisions of this chapter do not apply to the de minimus collection of precipitation: (a) From the rooftop of a single-family dwelling for nonpotable domestic use; or (b) If the collection does not conflict with any existing water rights as determined by the State Engineer, in a guzzler to provide water for use […]
NRS 533.028 – Applicability of chapter to retention or detention of developed stormwater flow for certain purposes in county whose population is less than 700,000.
1. In a county whose population is less than 700,000, the provisions of this chapter do not apply to the retention or detention of developed stormwater flow for the purpose of flood control or stormwater management if: (a) The governing body of the county or city requires such retention or detention as a condition of […]
NRS 533.030 – Appropriation for beneficial use; use for recreational purpose, developed shortage supply or intentionally created surplus declared beneficial; limitations and exceptions.
1. Subject to existing rights, and except as otherwise provided in this section and NRS 533.0241, 533.027 and 533.028, all water may be appropriated for beneficial use as provided in this chapter and not otherwise. 2. The use of water, from any stream system as provided in this chapter and from underground water as provided […]