Nevada § 533.357 - Priority among applications to appropriate underground water for irrigation purposes from same basin
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 533.357 — Priority among applications to appropriate underground water for irrigation purposes from same basin, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 533.357. Priority among applications to appropriate underground water for irrigation purposes from same basin
When two or more applications are made to appropriate underground water for irrigation
purposes from what appears to the State Engineer to be the same basin the State Engineer
shall observe the following order of priority in acting upon them, according to the
status of the applicant and the intended place of use: 1. An owner of land for use on that land. 2. An owner of land for use on adjacent land for which he or she intends to file an
application under the Carey Act or the Desert Land Entry Act, 43 U.S.C. §§ 321 et seq. 3. Any other person whose application is preparatory to proceeding under the Carey
Act or the Desert Land Entry Act.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 533.357
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 533.357 cover?
Section 533.357 ("Priority among applications to appropriate underground water for irrigation purposes from same basin") 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 § 533.357?
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