Nevada § 536.080 - Right of person or entity constructing, operating or maintaining ditch or flume; prior or existing claim or right not interfered with
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 536.080 — Right of person or entity constructing, operating or maintaining ditch or flume; prior or existing claim or right not interfered with, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 536.080. Right of person or entity constructing, operating or maintaining ditch or flume; prior or existing claim or right not interfered with
Each person or entity constructing, operating or maintaining a ditch or flume under
the provisions of NRS 536.060 to 536.090 , inclusive, has the undisturbed right and privilege of flowing water through the
same, to the full extent of its capacity, for mining, milling, manufacturing, agricultural
and other domestic purposes, whether for use by the person or entity or for delivery
to others, and to use the same at any necessary and convenient point or points along
the line thereof, but nothing contained in NRS 536.060 to 536.090 , inclusive, shall be so construed as to interfere with any prior or existing claim
or right.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 536.080
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 536.080 cover?
Section 536.080 ("Right of person or entity constructing, operating or maintaining ditch or flume; prior or existing claim or right not interfered with") 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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