Nevada § 548.195 - Determination of need for district: Factors for consideration by Commission; township or townships included in district; determination without hearing authorized
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§ 548.195. Determination of need for district: Factors for consideration by Commission; township or townships included in district; determination without hearing authorized
1. After such hearing, if the Commission determines, upon the facts presented at such
hearing and upon such other relevant facts and information as may be available, that
there is need, in the interest of the public health, safety and welfare, for a conservation
district to function in the territory considered at the hearing, the Commission shall
make and record such determination, and shall determine the township or townships
to be included in the district. 2. In making such determination, the Commission shall give due weight and consideration
to: (a) The topography of the area considered and of the State. (b) The composition of soils therein. (c) The distribution of erosion. (d) The prevailing land use practices. (e) The desirability and necessity of including within the boundaries the particular
lands under consideration and the benefits such lands may receive from being included
within such boundaries. (f) The relation of the proposed area to existing watersheds and agricultural regions,
and to other conservation districts already organized or proposed for organization
under the provisions of this chapter. (g) Such other physical, geographical and economic factors as are relevant, having
due regard to the legislative determinations set forth in NRS 548.095 to 548.113 , inclusive. 3. After consideration of the petition and of any other evidence of interest in the
organization of a district, and of the relevant factors regarding the need for a district
to function in the territory being considered, the Commission may make the determination
of such need without holding a hearing.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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