Nevada § 326.080 - Right to exclusive possession in applicant or contractor

Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 326.080 — Right to exclusive possession in applicant or contractor, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 326.080. Right to exclusive possession in applicant or contractor

Every person who has applied to the State of Nevada to purchase any land from the

State, or who has contracted with the State of Nevada for such purchase, or who may

hereafter apply to or contract with the State of Nevada, in good faith, for the purchase

of any of its public land, and who has paid or shall pay to the proper state officers

the amount of money requisite under such application or contract, shall be deemed

and held to have the right to the exclusive possession of the land described in such

application or contract, provided no actual adverse possession thereof existed in

another at the date of the application.

Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 326.080

What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 326.080 cover?

Section 326.080 ("Right to exclusive possession in applicant or contractor") 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.

How do I cite Nevada § 326.080?

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Is this the official text of Nevada law?

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How does Nevada § 326.080 apply to my situation?

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