NRS 533.027
Applicability of chapter to de minimus collection of precipitation.

1.

The provisions of this chapter do not apply to the de minimus collection of precipitation:

(a)

From the rooftop of a single-family dwelling for nonpotable domestic use; or

(b)

If the collection does not conflict with any existing water rights as determined by the State Engineer, in a guzzler to provide water for use by wildlife. The guzzler must:

(1)

Have a capacity of 20,000 gallons or less;

(2)

Have a capture area of 1 acre or less;

(3)

Have a pipe length of 1/4 mile or less;

(4)

Be developed by a state or federal agency responsible for wildlife management or by any other person in consultation with the Department of Wildlife; and

(5)

Be approved for use by the Department of Wildlife.

2.

As used in this section:

(a)

“Domestic use” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 534.013; and

(b)

“Guzzler” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 501.121.

Source: Section 533.027 — Applicability of chapter to de minimus collection of precipitation., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-533.­html#NRS533Sec027.

533.005
Definitions. 533.007
“Interbasin transfer of groundwater” defined. 533.010
“Person” defined. 533.015
“State Engineer” defined. 533.020
“Stream system” defined. 533.023
“Wildlife purposes” defined. 533.024
Legislative declaration. 533.025
Water belongs to public. 533.027
Applicability of chapter to de minimus collection of precipitation. 533.030
Appropriation for beneficial use 533.035
Beneficial use: Basis, measure and limit of right to use. 533.037
Determination of priority of water right acquired for use in federal reclamation project 533.040
Water used for beneficial purposes to remain appurtenant to place of use 533.045
Right to divert ceases when necessity for use does not exist. 533.050
Beneficial use of water declared a public use 533.055
Storage of water for beneficial purpose 533.060
Right to use limited to amount necessary 533.065
Standards of measurement. 533.070
Quantity of water appropriated limited to amount reasonably required for beneficial use 533.075
Rotation in use of water. 533.080
State water right surveyors: Certain projects required to be performed by surveyor 533.085
Vested rights to water not impaired. 533.0241
Duty of State Engineer to reserve certain amount of groundwater. 533.0243
Temporary conversion of agricultural water for certain purposes: Legislative declaration 533.0245
State Engineer prohibited from carrying out duties in conflict with certain decrees, orders, compacts or agreements. 533.0247
State Engineer, assistants and agents authorized to enter land to investigate and carry out duties.
Last Updated

Jun. 24, 2021

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