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2009 Nevada Code
TITLE 48 - WATER
Chapter 535 - Dams and Other Obstructions
- 535.005 - Chapter does not authorize use of state land without authorization from State Land Registrar.
- 535.010 - Construction, reconstruction or alteration of dam: Permit to appropriate water required; notice; approval of plans and specifications; inspection; exemptions; penalty.
- 535.020 - State Engineer to file copy of application to construct dam with Board of Wildlife Commissioners; installation of fishways; protection and preservation of fish.
- 535.030 - Inspection of dams by State Engineer; powers of State Engineer to protect life or property.
- 535.040 - Statutes and performance of State Engineer’s duties do not constitute warranty.
- 535.050 - State Engineer may order removal of dam, diversion works or obstruction; limitation; procedure; payment of costs.
- 535.060 - Obstruction of water by beaver’s dam: Procedure for removal of beaver and dams.
- 535.070 - Construction of weir in dam situated within 2 miles of incorporated city or town.
- 535.080 - Attorney General and County Commissioners of Washoe County authorized to institute actions to maintain flow of Truckee River.
- 535.090 - Unlawful obstruction of appropriator’s water; penalty.
- 535.100 - Injury or obstruction of flow of water by sawmill, slaughterhouse, brewery or tannery; civil action.
- 535.110 - Unlawful removal, damage or destruction of piling, dike, dock or lock; unlawful structures.
- 535.200 - Additional penalties.
- 535.210 - Injunctive and other relief.
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