NRS 535.090
Unlawful obstruction of appropriator’s water

penalty.

1.

Whenever any appropriator of water has the lawful right-of-way for the storage, diversion or carriage of water, it shall be unlawful to place or maintain any obstruction that shall interfere with the use of his or her works or prevent convenient access thereto.

2.

Any person who violates any of the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.

Source: Section 535.090 — Unlawful obstruction of appropriator’s water; penalty., https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-535.html#NRS535Sec090.

535.005
Chapter does not authorize use of state land without authorization from State Land Registrar. 535.010
Construction, reconstruction or alteration of dam: Permit to appropriate water required 535.020
State Engineer to file copy of application to construct dam with Board of Wildlife Commissioners 535.030
Inspection of dams by State Engineer 535.035
State Engineer, assistants and agents authorized to enter land to investigate and carry out duties. 535.040
Statutes and performance of State Engineer’s duties do not constitute warranty. 535.050
State Engineer may order removal of dam, diversion works or obstruction 535.060
Obstruction of water by beaver’s dam: Procedure for removal of beaver and dams. 535.070
Construction of weir in dam situated within 2 miles of incorporated city or town. 535.080
Attorney General and County Commissioners of Washoe County authorized to institute actions to maintain flow of Truckee River. 535.090
Unlawful obstruction of appropriator’s water 535.100
Injury or obstruction of flow of water by sawmill, slaughterhouse, brewery or tannery 535.110
Unlawful removal, damage or destruction of piling, dike, dock or lock 535.200
Additional penalties. 535.210
Injunctive and other relief.

Last Updated

Jun. 24, 2021

§ 535.090’s source at nv.us

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Original Source: Section 535.090 — Unlawful obstruction of appropriator’s water; penalty., https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-535.html#NRS535Sec090 (last accessed Jun. 24, 2021).