Nevada § 324.250 - Water rights: Attachment to land; liens
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 324.250 — Water rights: Attachment to land; liens, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 324.250. Water rights: Attachment to land; liens
1. The water rights to all lands acquired under the provisions of this chapter shall
attach to and become appurtenant to the land as soon as the title passes from the
United States to the State. Any person or persons, association, company or corporation furnishing water for any
tract of land shall have a first and prior lien on the water right and land upon which
the water is used, for all deferred payments for the water right. The lien shall be in all respects prior to any other and all other liens created or
attempted to be created by the owner and possessor of the land, and the lien shall
remain in full force and effect until the last deferred payment for the water right
is fully paid and satisfied according to the terms of the contract under which the
water right is acquired. 2. The contract for the water right upon which the lien is founded shall be recorded
in the office of the county recorder of the county where the land is situated.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 324.250
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 324.250 cover?
Section 324.250 ("Water rights: Attachment to land; liens") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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