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Adjudication of Vested Water Rights; Appropriation of Public Waters
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Nevada Revised Statutes
Adjudication of Vested Water Rights; Appropriation of Public Waters
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Section
533.005
Definitions.
Section
533.007
"Interbasin transfer of groundwater" defined.
Section
533.010
"Person" defined.
Section
533.015
"State Engineer" defined.
Section
533.020
"Stream system" defined.
Section
533.023
"Wildlife purposes" defined.
Section
533.024
Legislative declaration.
Section
533.025
Water belongs to public.
Section
533.027
Applicability of chapter to de minimus collection of precipitation.
Section
533.030
Appropriation for beneficial use; use for recreational purpose, developed shortage supply or intentionally created surplus declared beneficial; limitations and exceptions.
Section
533.035
Beneficial use: Basis, measure and limit of right to use.
Section
533.037
Determination of priority of water right acquired for use in federal reclamation project; no additional water rights granted.
Section
533.040
Water used for beneficial purposes to remain appurtenant to place of use; exceptions.
Section
533.045
Right to divert ceases when necessity for use does not exist.
Section
533.050
Beneficial use of water declared a public use; eminent domain.
Section
533.055
Storage of water for beneficial purpose; claiming and diversion of water turned into natural channel or watercourse.
Section
533.060
Right to use limited to amount necessary; loss or abandonment of rights; no acquisition of prescriptive right; reservation of rights by State.
Section
533.065
Standards of measurement.
Section
533.070
Quantity of water appropriated limited to amount reasonably required for beneficial use; duties of State Engineer in connection with water diverted or stored for purpose of irrigation.
Section
533.075
Rotation in use of water.
Section
533.080
State water right surveyors: Certain projects required to be performed by surveyor; qualifications; appointment; regulations; compensation; State Engineer’s Water License Account.
Section
533.085
Vested rights to water not impaired.
Section
533.087
Requirement for claimant of vested water right to submit proof of claim.
Section
533.090
Determination of relative rights of claimants to water of stream or stream system: Petition; order of State Engineer.
Section
533.095
Notice of entry of order and pendency of proceedings: Preparation; contents; publication; service of notice. [Effective through December 31, 2027.]
Section
533.095
Notice of entry of order and pendency of proceedings: Preparation; contents; publication; service of notice. [Effective January 1, 2028.]
Section
533.0241
Duty of State Engineer to reserve certain amount of groundwater.
Section
533.0243
Temporary conversion of agricultural water for certain purposes: Legislative declaration; requirements; duration.
Section
533.0245
State Engineer prohibited from carrying out duties in conflict with certain decrees, orders, compacts or agreements.
Section
533.0247
State Engineer, assistants and agents authorized to enter land to investigate and carry out duties.
Section
533.100
Investigation of flow of stream and ditches by State Engineer; preparation of surveys and maps.
Section
533.105
Use of data compiled by United States Geological Survey or other persons.
Section
533.115
Blank forms enclosed with notice; form of proof; preparation of map. [Effective through December 31, 2027.]
Section
533.120
Statements to be certified under oath; no fee for furnishing blank form. [Effective through December 31, 2027.]
Section
533.125
Commencement of taking of proofs; extension of time; determination of rights if claimant neglects or refuses to make proof; defective proof or map; filing corrected proof of map. [Effective through December 31, 2027.]
Section
533.130
Petition to intervene may be filed by interested person not served; contents.
Section
533.135
Fees of State Engineer; disposition.
Section
533.140
Preparation and printing of abstract of proofs of appropriation; preliminary order of determination; notice of availability of evidence and proofs for inspection; service of notice and preliminary order; State Engineer to be present during period that evidence and proofs are available for inspection; posting preliminary order of determination and abstract of proofs on Internet. [Effective through December 31, 2027.]
Section
533.140
Preparation and printing of abstract of proofs of appropriation; preliminary order of determination; notice of availability of evidence and proofs for inspection; service of notice and preliminary order; State Engineer to be present during period that evidence and proofs are available for inspection; posting preliminary order of determination and abstract of proofs on Internet. [Effective January 1, 2028.]
Section
533.145
Objections to preliminary order of determination; form and contents of objection.
Section
533.150
Hearings of objections to preliminary order of determination: Contents and service of notice; procedure; witnesses; evidence.
Section
533.155
Hearing of objections: Court reporter; transcript; division of fees.
Section
533.160
Entry of order of determination after hearing of objections to preliminary order; legal effect of order; certification, printing and service of order.
Section
533.165
Certified copy of order of determination to be filed with county clerk of county where stream system located; procedure when stream system in two or more judicial districts; order setting time for hearing; service and publication of order.
Section
533.170
Exceptions to order of determination: Filing and service; pleadings; findings of fact, judgment and decree; service of findings of fact and cost bill.
Section
533.175
Employment of experts by court.
Section
533.180
Court may refer case to State Engineer for further evidence.
Section
533.185
Entry of judicial decree; revised map; delivery and filing of final judgment.
Section
533.190
Costs: Assessment by court; entry of charges on assessment roll; collection and disposition of money.
Section
533.195
Powers of successor judge; inapplicability of NRS 3.180.
Section
533.200
Appeal from decree to appellate court: Procedure; service of notice of appeal.
Section
533.205
Motion for new trial: Service of notice of intention to move for new trial.
Section
533.210
Finality of decree; application for modification within 3 years after entry; limitations on modification; notice of application.
Section
533.215
Waiver of notices by claimants or appropriators.
Section
533.220
Distribution of water; enforcement of order or decision of State Engineer; appeal.
Section
533.225
County clerk to transmit certified copy of decree to State Engineer; effectiveness of decree.
Section
533.230
Division of water by State Engineer during time order of determination is pending in district court.
Section
533.235
Operation of order of determination may be stayed by filing bond with court; conditions of bond; duties of State Engineer.
Section
533.240
All claimants to be made parties in any suit brought to determine rights; State Engineer to prepare hydrographic survey of stream system; costs; transfer of suit to State Engineer for determination.
Section
533.250
Admissibility of maps, plats, surveys and evidence on file in office of State Engineer; notice by State Engineer of intention to consider evidence and submission of findings to court.
Section
533.255
Submission of findings made before March 25, 1915.
Section
533.260
Regulations of State Engineer requiring blueprints from claimants to be attached to proofs.
Section
533.265
State Engineer to issue certificates upon final determination of relative rights; contents of certificates; exceptions.
Section
533.270
Water commissioners: Appointment; duties and salaries; exemption from state personnel system; district supervisors.
Section
533.275
Engineer for supervision of distribution: Appointment; salary and expenses; additional work.
Section
533.280
Annual budget for stream system or water district: Preparation; contents; limitation on assessment.
Section
533.285
Entry on assessment roll of charges in budget; collection of special assessment.
Section
533.290
Water District Account: Creation; deposit and use of money; accounting.
Section
533.295
Limitation on use of Water District Account; "expenses" defined.
Section
533.300
State to be divided into water districts; appointment of advisory boards by State Engineer; meetings.
Section
533.305
Division of water among ditches and reservoirs; regulation of distribution among users; notice of regulation by water commissioner; duties of district attorney.
Section
533.310
Administration of distribution by State Engineer if rights determined in manner other than provided in NRS 533.090 to 533.265, inclusive: Petition to district court; notice; hearing; order; appeal.
Section
533.315
Payment of certain costs in proceeding under NRS 533.310.
Section
533.320
Payment of cost of administration of final decree and distribution of water; approval of budget; submission to board of county commissioners; provisions applicable.
Section
533.324
"Water already appropriated" defined.
Section
533.325
Application to State Engineer for permit.
Section
533.330
Application limited to water of one source for one purpose; individual domestic use may be included.
Section
533.335
Application for permit to appropriate water: Contents.
Section
533.340
Additional requirements for contents of applications to appropriate water for certain specific uses.
Section
533.345
Application for permit to change place of diversion, manner of use or place of use: Contents; approval of or hearing on temporary change; period of temporary change.
Section
533.350
Applications to be accompanied by maps, drawings and other data.
Section
533.353
Application to appropriate water for beneficial use: Participation of county in development and implementation of monitoring, management and mitigation plan.
Section
533.355
Receipt of application; return for correction or completion; priority of returned application; rejection; recording.
Section
533.357
Priority among applications to appropriate underground water for irrigation purposes from same basin.
Section
533.360
Notice of application: Contents; publication; mailing required under certain circumstances.
Section
533.363
State Engineer to notify county commissioners of application to use water in county other than that in which it is appropriated or currently diverted or used.
Section
533.364
Certain interbasin transfers of groundwater; inventory required under certain circumstances; limitations; fee; time for completion of inventory.
Section
533.365
Procedure concerning verified protest filed by interested person against granting of application.
Section
533.367
Requirement to ensure access of wildlife to water it customarily uses; waiver.
Section
533.368
Hydrological, environmental or other study: State Engineer to determine need for study; cost of study paid by applicant; regulations.
Section
533.369
Special Account for Studies Concerning Water: Deposits; interest and income; limitation on use of money; refund of money to applicant; balance does not revert to State General Fund.
Section
533.370
Approval or rejection of application by State Engineer: Conditions; exceptions; considerations; procedure.
Section
533.371
Rejection of application for permit for specified period.
Section
533.372
Approval or rejection of application to use water to generate energy for export.
Section
533.375
State Engineer may require additional information before approval or rejection of application.
Section
533.380
Time for completion of work and application of water to beneficial use; limitations and extensions; regulations.
Section
533.382
Form, acknowledgment and recording of conveyance.
Section
533.383
Effect of recording or failing to record deed of conveyance.
Section
533.384
Filings required by person to whom conveyance is made.
Section
533.386
Duties of State Engineer concerning conveyances; administrative action required upon entry of final judgment of court.
Section
533.387
Inapplicability of certain provisions to conveyance of shares of stock in ditch company.
Section
533.390
Statement of work actually constructed; verification; penalty for failure to file proof of completion of work.
Section
533.395
State Engineer may require proof of good faith and reasonable diligence; cancellation of permit; review of cancellation; considerations when reviewing extension of time.
Section
533.400
Verified statement to be filed with State Engineer by holder of permit within time set in endorsement on permit: Contents of statement; proof of beneficial use.
Section
533.405
State Engineer may require map; contents.
Section
533.410
Cancellation of permit for failure to file proof of application of water to beneficial use and accompanying map; notice to holder of permit; extensions of time.
Section
533.415
State Engineer may refuse to file maps not conforming to statutory provisions or regulations.
Section
533.420
Surveyor or engineer may be barred from practice before State Engineer for swearing falsely.
Section
533.425
Issuance and contents of certificate of appropriation; notice of provisions governing forfeiture and abandonment of rights to underground water.
Section
533.430
Permits and certificates of appropriation subject to existing rights.
Section
533.435
Fees of State Engineer; disposition.
Section
533.436
Application; approval; duration.
Section
533.437
"Environmental permit" defined.
Section
533.438
Imposition of fee on certain transfers of water by county of origin; review by State Engineer; limitation on use of money collected from fee.
Section
533.440
Permits: Primary and secondary; application; issuance of certificates.
Section
533.445
Use of bed of stream or other watercourse to carry water to consumers; duties and expenses of State Engineer.
Section
533.450
Orders and decisions of State Engineer subject to judicial review; procedure; motions for stay; appeals; appearance by Attorney General.
Section
533.455
Appeals by State Engineer to appellate court.
Section
533.460
Unauthorized use or willful waste of water; prima facie evidence.
Section
533.463
Unlawful diversion and waste of water during irrigating season; penalty.
Section
533.465
Interference with headgate, water box or water; prima facie evidence.
Section
533.470
Employment of guards to prevent unlawful diversions of water; payment of guards’ salaries.
Section
533.475
Power of State Engineer and assistants to make arrests.
Section
533.480
Penalties.
Section
533.481
Additional penalties.
Section
533.482
Injunctive and other relief.
Section
533.485
Definitions.
Section
533.490
Watering livestock declared beneficial use.
Section
533.492
Subsisting right to water livestock: Manner of proof; marking of location of right.
Section
533.493
Recognition of adjudicated rights to water livestock from streams by State Engineer.
Section
533.495
Subsisting rights not to be impaired.
Section
533.500
Duties of State Engineer concerning approval and rejection of application.
Section
533.503
Restrictions on issuance of permit or certificate regarding appropriation to water livestock.
Section
533.504
Temporary permit regarding appropriation to water livestock: Application; approval; duration.
Section
533.505
Unlawful acts; penalties.
Section
533.510
Prior rights not affected.
Section
533.515
Permit for appropriation of water or application to change point of diversion, manner of use or place of use if point of diversion or portion of works is outside state.
Section
533.520
Application for permit to appropriate water for use outside State; change point of diversion for use outside State or change place of use to location outside of State; approval of application by State Engineer; conditions.
Section
533.524
Appropriation from interstate streams: Right of appropriation having point of diversion and place of use in another state.
Section
533.525
Stored water may be conveyed through streams and reclaimed; conditions.
Section
533.535
Consent to use of Lake Tahoe by United States for reservoir purposes in connection with Truckee-Carson reclamation project.
Section
533.540
Procedure for refund of water district’s money; conditions.
Section
533.545
Hearings before State Engineer: Issuance and enforcement of subpoenas.
Section
533.550
Sale or lease of water right by public body for more than 5-year term; exception.
Section
533.560
Lease of water right by public body to owner or holder of water right who exceeds entitled amount of water.
Section
533.565
Dedication of right to appropriate water: Requirements; exceptions.
Section
533.3703
Consideration of consumptive use of water right and proposed beneficial use of water.
Section
533.3705
Limitation on initial quantity of water approved for application; additional studies or evidence may be required; action by State Engineer on other applications in same basin.
Section
533.4373
Application for environmental permit: Contents; fee.
Section
533.4375
Approval of application by State Engineer: Conditions.
Section
533.4377
Limitation on period for which permit may be issued; change of use for which permit is issued prohibited.
Section
533.4385
Plan to mitigate adverse economic effects caused by transfer of water; contents of plan; modification of plan by State Engineer.