2013 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 228 - Attorney General
NRS 228.180 - Commencement and defense of actions concerning rights of State and its residents in interstate waters and public lands.
The Attorney General, with the consent of the Governor, is authorized to commence and maintain, or defend, in the Supreme Court of the United States, or in any court having jurisdiction of the action, in the name of the State of Nevada, or otherwise, such proceedings at law or in equity as in the judgment of the Attorney General may be necessary or expedient for the purpose of establishing and determining the rights of the State of Nevada, or the residents thereof, in and to:
1. The waters of all interstate streams located partly in the State of Nevada, where such waters, or part thereof, are claimed by any other state or the citizens thereof.
2. The public lands, and to the waters therein and thereunder, located in the State of Nevada.
[1:138:1915; A 1955, 66]
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