NRS 533.140
Preparation and printing of abstract of proofs of appropriation

  • preliminary order of determination
  • notice of availability of evidence and proofs for inspection
  • service of notice and preliminary order
  • State Engineer to be present during period that evidence and proofs are available for inspection
  • posting preliminary order of determination and abstract of proofs on Internet.

1.

As soon as practicable after the expiration of the period fixed in which proofs of appropriation may be filed, the State Engineer shall assemble all proofs which have been filed with the State Engineer and prepare, certify and have printed an abstract of all such proofs of appropriation. The State Engineer shall also prepare from the proofs of appropriation and evidence taken or given before the State Engineer, or obtained by the State Engineer, a preliminary order of determination establishing the several rights of claimants to the waters of the stream.

2.

Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, when the abstract of proofs of appropriation and the preliminary order of determination are completed:

(a)

The State Engineer shall then prepare a notice fixing and setting a time and place when and where the evidence taken by or filed with the State Engineer and the proofs of claims must be open to the inspection of all interested persons, the period of inspection to be not less than 20 days. The notice shall be deemed an order of the State Engineer as to the matters contained therein.

(b)

A copy of the notice, together with a printed copy of the preliminary order of determination and the abstract of proofs of appropriation, must be delivered by the State Engineer, or sent by registered or certified mail, at least 30 days before the first day of such period of inspection, to each person who has appeared and filed a proof of appropriation, as provided in this section.

(c)

The State Engineer shall be present at the time and place designated in the notice and allow, during that period, any persons interested to inspect such evidence and proofs of appropriation as have been filed with or taken by the State Engineer in accordance with this chapter.

3.

In lieu of sending or serving a copy of the preliminary order of determination and the abstract of proofs of appropriation pursuant to subsection 2, the State Engineer may:

(a)

Make available a copy of the preliminary order of determination and the abstract of proofs of appropriation on the Internet website of the Office of the State Engineer; and

(b)

Send by registered or certified mail or deliver in person to each person who has filed a proof of appropriation notice that the preliminary order of determination and the abstract of proofs of appropriation are available on the Internet website of the Office of the State Engineer.

Source: Section 533.140 — Preparation and printing of abstract of proofs of appropriation; preliminary order of determination; notice of availability of evidence and proofs for inspection; service of notice and preliminary order; State Engineer to be present during period that evidence and proofs are available for inspection; posting preliminary order of determination and abstract of proofs on Internet., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-533.­html#NRS533Sec140.

533.087
Requirement for claimant of vested water right to submit proof of claim. 533.090
Determination of relative rights of claimants to water of stream or stream system: Petition 533.095
Notice of entry of order and pendency of proceedings: Preparation 533.100
Investigation of flow of stream and ditches by State Engineer 533.105
Use of data compiled by United States Geological Survey or other persons. 533.110
Notice of commencement of taking of proofs as to rights 533.115
Blank forms enclosed with notice 533.120
Statements to be certified under oath 533.125
Commencement of taking of proofs 533.130
Petition to intervene may be filed by interested person not served 533.135
Fees of State Engineer 533.140
Preparation and printing of abstract of proofs of appropriation 533.145
Objections to preliminary order of determination 533.150
Hearings of objections to preliminary order of determination: Contents and service of notice 533.155
Hearing of objections: Court reporter 533.160
Entry of order of determination after hearing of objections to preliminary order 533.165
Certified copy of order of determination to be filed with county clerk of county where stream system located 533.170
Exceptions to order of determination: Filing and service 533.175
Employment of experts by court. 533.180
Court may refer case to State Engineer for further evidence. 533.185
Entry of judicial decree 533.190
Costs: Assessment by court 533.200
Appeal from decree to appellate court: Procedure 533.205
Motion for new trial: Service of notice of intention to move for new trial. 533.210
Finality of decree 533.215
Waiver of notices by claimants or appropriators. 533.220
Distribution of water 533.225
County clerk to transmit certified copy of decree to State Engineer 533.230
Division of water by State Engineer during time order of determination is pending in district court. 533.235
Operation of order of determination may be stayed by filing bond with court 533.240
All claimants to be made parties in any suit brought to determine rights 533.250
Admissibility of maps, plats, surveys and evidence on file in office of State Engineer 533.255
Submission of findings made before March 25, 1915. 533.260
Regulations of State Engineer requiring blueprints from claimants to be attached to proofs. 533.265
State Engineer to issue certificates upon final determination of relative rights 533.270
Water commissioners: Appointment 533.275
Engineer for supervision of distribution: Appointment 533.280
Annual budget for stream system or water district: Preparation 533.285
Entry on assessment roll of charges in budget 533.290
Water District Account: Creation 533.295
Limitation on use of Water District Account 533.300
State to be divided into water districts 533.305
Division of water among ditches and reservoirs 533.320
Payment of cost of administration of final decree and distribution of water
Last Updated

Feb. 5, 2021

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