Nevada § 533.0243 - Temporary conversion of agricultural water for certain purposes: Legislative declaration; requirements; duration
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§ 533.0243. Temporary conversion of agricultural water for certain purposes: Legislative declaration; requirements; duration
1. The Legislature hereby finds and declares that it is the policy of this State to
allow the temporary conversion of agricultural water rights for wildlife purposes
or to improve the quality or flow of water. 2. If a person or entity proposes to temporarily convert agricultural water rights
for wildlife purposes or to improve the quality or flow of water, such temporary conversion: (a) Must not be carried out unless the person or entity first applies for and receives
from the State Engineer any necessary permits or approvals required pursuant to: (1) The provisions of this chapter; and (2) Any applicable decisions, orders, procedures and regulations of the State Engineer. (b) Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, must not exceed 3 years in duration. A temporary conversion of agricultural water rights for wildlife purposes or to
improve the quality or flow of water may be extended in increments not to exceed 3
years in duration each, provided that the person or entity seeking the extension first
applies for and receives from the State Engineer any necessary permits or approvals,
as described in paragraph (a).
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 533.0243 ("Temporary conversion of agricultural water for certain purposes: Legislative declaration; requirements; duration") 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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