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Statutory and Regulatory Authority

Nevada Revised Statute (NRS)

NRS 532 - State Engineer

NRS 533 - Adjudication of Vested Water Rights; Appropriation of Public Waters

NRS 534 - Underground Water and Wells

NRS 534A - Geothermal Resources

NRS 535 - Dams and Other Obstructions

NRS 536 - Ditches, Canals, Flumes and Other Conduits

NRS 537 - Navigable Waters

NRS 538 - Interstate Waters, Compacts and Commissions

NRS 539 - Irrigation Districts

NRS 540 - Planning and Development of Water Resources

NRS 543 - Control of Floods

NRS 278 - Planning and Zoning


Nevada Administrative Code (NAC)

NAC 532 - Regulations for Additional Penalties for Violations

NAC 533 - Practice and Procedure in Protest Hearings Before the State Engineer

NAC 534 - Regulations for Water Well and Related Drilling

NAC 535 - Regulations for Dams and Other Obstructions

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