Nevada § 539.327 - Exclusion of district division outside scope of contract

Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 539.327 — Exclusion of district division outside scope of contract, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 539.327. Exclusion of district division outside scope of contract

When an irrigation district comprises lands which are or may be served by works constructed

by the United States, and a contract is proposed to be entered into with the United

States for the operation and maintenance by the district of the existing works, or

for the construction of a drainage system or other extension or improvement of such

works, and the lands in a division of the district may be regarded as clearly outside

the scope of such contract, the election thereon and for the authorization of the

program or undertaking contemplated thereby may be confined to the remaining portion

of the district exclusive of such division, and the apportionment of the benefits

may be made accordingly. Otherwise, the proceedings in connection with such contract and the program or undertaking

contemplated thereby shall be as provided in this chapter.

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

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What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 539.327 cover?

Section 539.327 ("Exclusion of district division outside scope of contract") 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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