Nevada § 39.540 - Portions sold at auction; master to mark off portions sold
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 39.540 — Portions sold at auction; master to mark off portions sold, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39.540. Portions sold at auction; master to mark off portions sold
At the time and place of division, the master shall, in the manner of public auction,
offer to the party or parties who will take the least part or portion of the mining
claim in proportion to the interest that the party or parties may have therein, the
privilege of first selecting the place at which the party’s or parties’ portion will
be located, and upon closing the bids the master shall proceed to measure and mark
off, by distinct metes and bounds, to the lowest bidder, the lowest bidder’s portion
of the mining claim, at the place designated by the lowest bidder, according to the
terms of the bid.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 39.540
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 39.540 cover?
Section 39.540 ("Portions sold at auction; master to mark off portions sold") 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 § 39.540?
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