Nevada § 539.220 - Construction of works across watercourse, road, railway, conduit or other property; restoration of crossed property
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 539.220 — Construction of works across watercourse, road, railway, conduit or other property; restoration of crossed property, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 539.220. Construction of works across watercourse, road, railway, conduit or other property; restoration of crossed property
1. The board of directors shall have the power to construct the works of the district
across any stream of water, watercourse, street, avenue, highway, railway, canal,
ditch or flume, in such manner as to afford security for life and property; but the
board shall restore the same when so crossed or intersected to its former state as
near as may be or in a manner not unnecessarily impairing its usefulness. 2. If a railroad company or those in control of the property, thing or franchise to
be crossed cannot agree with the board upon the amount to be paid, or upon the point
or points or the manner of crossing or intersecting, the same shall be ascertained
and determined as provided in this chapter in respect to the taking of land.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 539.220
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 539.220 cover?
Section 539.220 ("Construction of works across watercourse, road, railway, conduit or other property; restoration of crossed property") 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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