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2025 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 535 - Dams and Other Obstructions
NRS 535.090 - Unlawful obstruction of appropriator’s water; penalty.

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NV Rev Stat § 535.090 (2025)
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1. Whenever any appropriator of water has the lawful right-of-way for the storage, diversion or carriage of water, it shall be unlawful to place or maintain any obstruction that shall interfere with the use of his or her works or prevent convenient access thereto.

2. Any person who violates any of the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.

[82:140:1913; 1919 RL p. 3247; NCL § 7968] + [83:140:1913; 1919 RL p. 3247; NCL § 7969]—(NRS A 1967, 610)

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