2019 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 533 - Adjudication of Vested Water Rights; Appropriation of Public Waters
NRS 533.027 - Applicability of chapter to de minimus collection of precipitation.
1. The provisions of this chapter do not apply to the de minimus collection of precipitation:
(a) From the rooftop of a single-family dwelling for nonpotable domestic use; or
(b) If the collection does not conflict with any existing water rights as determined by the State Engineer, in a guzzler to provide water for use by wildlife. The guzzler must:
(1) Have a capacity of 20,000 gallons or less;
(2) Have a capture area of 1 acre or less;
(3) Have a pipe length of 1/4 mile or less;
(4) Be developed by a state or federal agency responsible for wildlife management or by any other person in consultation with the Department of Wildlife; and
(5) Be approved for use by the Department of Wildlife.
2. As used in this section:
(a) “Domestic use” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 534.013; and
(b) “Guzzler” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 501.121.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 1432)
