Nevada § 543.440 - Use of property taken by eminent domain declared public use; diversion of water
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 543.440 — Use of property taken by eminent domain declared public use; diversion of water, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 543.440. Use of property taken by eminent domain declared public use; diversion of water
1. It is hereby declared that the use of the property, lands, rights-of-way, easements
or materials which may be condemned, taken or appropriated under the provisions of NRS 543.170 to 543.830 , inclusive, is a public use subject to the regulation and control of the State in
the manner prescribed by law. 2. The provisions of NRS 543.170 to 543.830 , inclusive, do not authorize any district or person to divert the waters of any river,
creek, stream, irrigation system, canal or ditch from its channel to the detriment
of any person having any interest in that river, creek, stream, irrigation system,
canal or ditch or the waters thereof or therein, unless previous compensation is first
ascertained and paid therefor under the laws of this state authorizing the taking
of private property for public use.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 543.440 cover?
Section 543.440 ("Use of property taken by eminent domain declared public use; diversion of water") 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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