Nevada § 277.058 - Cooperative agreements concerning sites of archeological, paleontological or historical significance: Authorization and purposes; consultation and cooperation with certain entities required

§ 277.058. Cooperative agreements concerning sites of archeological, paleontological or historical significance: Authorization and purposes; consultation and cooperation with certain entities required

1. A public entity, in consultation with any Indian tribe that has local aboriginal

ties to the geographical area in which a unique archeological, paleontological or

historical site is located and in cooperation with the Office of Historic Preservation

of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, may enter into a cooperative

agreement with the owner of any property that contains a unique archeological, paleontological

or historical site in this state or with any other person, agency of the Federal Government

or other public entity for the preservation, protection, restoration and enhancement

of unique archeological, paleontological or historical sites in this state, including,

without limitation, cooperative agreements to: (a) Monitor compliance with and enforce any federal or state statutes or regulations

for the protection of such sites. (b) Ensure the sensitive treatment of such sites in a manner that provides for their

long-term preservation and the consideration of the values of relevant cultures. (c) Apply for and accept grants and donations for the preservation, protection, restoration

and enhancement of such sites. (d) Create and enforce: (1) Legal restrictions on the use of real property; and (2) Easements for conservation, as defined in NRS 111.410 , for the protection of such sites. 2. As used in this section, “ public entity ” means any: (a) Agency of this state, including the Office of Historic Preservation of the State

Department of Conservation and Natural Resources; and (b) County, city or town in this state.