NRS 540.011 – Legislative declaration.

1. The Legislature determines that it is the policy of the State of Nevada to continue to recognize the critical nature of the State’s limited water resources. It is acknowledged that many of the State’s surface water resources are committed to existing uses, under existing water rights, and that in many areas of the State […]

NRS 540.021 – Definitions.

As used in this chapter: 1. “Chief” means the Chief of the Section. 2. “Department” means the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. 3. “Division” means the Division of Water Resources of the Department. 4. “Section” means the Water Planning Section of the Division. (Added to NRS by 1977, 1170; A 2005, 2566)