Nevada § 537.020 - Virgin River declared navigable; title to lands below high-water mark held by State
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 537.020 — Virgin River declared navigable; title to lands below high-water mark held by State, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 537.020. Virgin River declared navigable; title to lands below high-water mark held by State
All of the Virgin River, including its sources confluent above St. Thomas, insofar
as the waters thereof traverse the State of Nevada, particularly within the counties
of Lincoln and Clark, is hereby declared to be a navigable stream for purposes of
fixing ownership of the banks and bed thereof, and title to the lands below the high-water
mark thereof is held by the State of Nevada.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 537.020
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 537.020 cover?
Section 537.020 ("Virgin River declared navigable; title to lands below high-water mark held by State") 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 § 537.020?
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