Nevada § 533.460 - Unauthorized use or willful waste of water; prima facie evidence
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 533.460 — Unauthorized use or willful waste of water; prima facie evidence, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 533.460. Unauthorized use or willful waste of water; prima facie evidence
The unauthorized use of water to which another person is entitled, or the willful
waste of water to the detriment of another, shall be a misdemeanor, and the possession
or use of such water without legal right shall be prima facie evidence of the guilt
of the person using or diverting it.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 533.460 cover?
Section 533.460 ("Unauthorized use or willful waste of water; prima facie evidence") 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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