NRS 543.460
Investigations, studies and research

  • development of new techniques and processes
  • establishment of standards and criteria.
The board may:

1.

Carry on technical and other investigations of all kinds.

2.

Make measurements, collect data and make analyses, studies and inspections pertaining to the control of floods and the use of floodwater.

3.

Engage in research.

4.

Participate or cooperate with local, state and federal agencies or private or public corporations in the development of such new techniques or processes as may apply to the field of water management, both within and without the district.

5.

Establish standards and criteria concerning the design of systems for drainage.

Source: Section 543.460 — Investigations, studies and research; development of new techniques and processes; establishment of standards and criteria., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-543.­html#NRS543Sec460 (accessed May 26, 2025).

543.320
Board of county commissioners or regional transportation commission constitutes board of directors. 543.330
District officers: Designation and selection 543.340
Meetings 543.355
Citizens’ advisory committee: Creation 543.360
Acquisition, construction and operation of projects and improvements 543.362
Project may consist of any interest in property. 543.365
Aesthetic enhancement of projects. 543.368
Location of improvement along or across public road or highway. 543.370
Perpetual existence of board. 543.380
Corporate seal. 543.390
Suits, actions and proceedings. 543.400
Acquisition, improvement and disposal of property. 543.410
Storage and reclamation of floodwater 543.420
Eminent domain. 543.430
Acquired water to be used only in replenishing water basin. 543.440
Use of property taken by eminent domain declared public use 543.450
Surveys 543.460
Investigations, studies and research 543.470
Operation, maintenance and repair of improvements. 543.480
Contracts 543.490
Borrowing money 543.500
Acquisition and disposal of and encumbrances on property. 543.510
Appointment and powers of chief engineer and general manager 543.520
Bylaws. 543.530
Implied powers. 543.540
Agreements concerning projects for control of floods. 543.545
Exemption from requirements of public bidding for construction of certain flood control facilities 543.547
Compliance with master plan required for construction of flood control facility by local government 543.550
Rights-of-way across public lands granted to districts. 543.560
Acquisition of right to flood or interfere with property 543.570
Connection with storm water drain or flood control facility: Application 543.580
Chief engineer and general manager: Investigations, reports and estimates 543.590
Survey and report of problems 543.595
Adoption of uniform regulations 543.596
Further review of master plan at 5-year intervals. 543.597
Change of facility on or amendment of master plan 543.5955
Annual review of master plan 543.5965
More frequent review of master plan authorized 543.5975
Amendment of master plan for expenditure or provision of money to protect public or private property from flooding.

May 26, 2025

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