Nevada § 543.540 - Agreements concerning projects for control of floods
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 543.540 — Agreements concerning projects for control of floods, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 543.540. Agreements concerning projects for control of floods
In addition to the general powers granted in NRS 543.170 to 543.830 , inclusive, to the board, the board may cooperate with the United States, the State
of Nevada, or any instrumentality, department, agency or political subdivision or
municipal corporation of either in the construction, maintenance and operation of
projects for the control of floods. To that end, appropriate agreements may be entered into and the district may: 1. Acquire and provide without cost to the operating entity the land, easements and
rights-of-way necessary for the construction of those projects. 2. Hold and save harmless the cooperating entity free from any claim for damages arising
from the construction, maintenance and operation of those projects. 3. Maintain and operate all works in accordance with regulations prescribed by the
cooperating entity. 4. Establish and enforce flood channel limits and regulations, if any, satisfactory
to the cooperating entity.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 543.540 cover?
Section 543.540 ("Agreements concerning projects for control of floods") 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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