Nevada § 532.170 - Agreements concerning use and development of water resources

Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 532.170 — Agreements concerning use and development of water resources, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 532.170. Agreements concerning use and development of water resources

1. Subject to the provisions of subsection 2 and with the approval of the Director

of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the State Engineer,

for and on behalf of the State of Nevada, is authorized to enter into agreements with

the United States Geological Survey, the United States Soil Conservation Service,

and any state agency, subdivision or institution having jurisdiction in such matters,

for cooperation in making stream measurements, underground water studies, snow surveys,

or any investigations related to the development and use of the water resources of

Nevada. 2. The expenses of such investigations and surveys shall be divided between the parties

upon an equitable basis.

Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section 532.170 ("Agreements concerning use and development of water resources") 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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