Nevada § 268.411 - Waste of water may be prohibited
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 268.411 — Waste of water may be prohibited, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 268.411. Waste of water may be prohibited
The governing body of an incorporated city may prohibit by ordinance any waste of
water within its jurisdiction. Any ordinance adopted under this section may: 1. Classify the conditions under which specified kinds and amounts of consumption
or expenditure of water are wasteful; 2. Provide for reasonable notice of which of such conditions, if any, exist in the
city; 3. Allow any person, group of persons, partnership, corporation or other business
or governmental entity which: (a) Furnishes water to persons within the city for business, manufacturing, agricultural
or household use; and (b) Is not a public utility regulated by the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada, to reduce or terminate water service to any customer or user who wastes water, according
to reasonable standards adopted by the board; and 4. Provide other appropriate penalties for violation of the ordinance which are based
upon the classification adopted under subsection 1.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 268.411
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 268.411 cover?
Section 268.411 ("Waste of water may be prohibited") 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 § 268.411?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 268.411 apply to my situation?
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