Nevada § 243.230 - Creation--1861
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 243.230 — Creation--1861, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 243.230. Creation--1861
There shall be a county, to be known as Lyon County, to include all that part of the
State of Nevada within the boundaries described as follows: Beginning at the southeast
corner of Washoe County; thence following the north line of Carson City in a southeasterly
direction to the Half Way House, between Silver City and the urban service district
of Carson City; thence following the line of Carson City to Douglas County; thence
following the northerly boundary of Douglas County to the 119th meridian of west longitude;
thence north 5 miles; thence, by direct line, northwesterly to a point on the Carson
River 1 mile below Reed's Station; thence north 3 miles; thence westerly by a direct
line to the southern boundary of the Gold Hill Mining District, but running so as
to include in this county the Devil's Gate Toll House; thence, continuing westerly
in the same course, to the eastern boundary of Washoe County; and thence southerly
along the eastern boundary of Washoe County to the place of beginning.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 243.230
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 243.230 cover?
Section 243.230 ("Creation--1861") 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 § 243.230?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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