NRS 548.385
Capacity to sue and be sued

seal
perpetual succession
execution of contracts
rules and regulations.

In addition to other powers granted in this chapter, a district and the supervisors thereof shall have the power:

1.

To sue and be sued in the name of the district.

2.

To have a seal, which seal shall be judicially noticed.

3.

To have perpetual succession, unless terminated as provided in this chapter.

4.

To make and execute contracts and other instruments necessary or convenient to the exercise of its powers.

5.

To make, and from time to time amend and repeal, rules and regulations not inconsistent with this chapter, to carry into effect its purposes and powers.

Source: Section 548.385 — Capacity to sue and be sued; seal; perpetual succession; execution of contracts; rules and regulations., https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-548.html#NRS548Sec385.

548.340
Conservation district is governmental subdivision 548.345
Surveys, investigations and research. 548.350
Demonstrational projects. 548.355
Preventive and control measures 548.360
Cooperation and agreements with agencies for conserving renewable natural resources. 548.365
Availability of agricultural and engineering machinery, fertilizer and seeds. 548.370
Construction, operation and maintenance of facilities and structures. 548.375
Comprehensive plans for conservation. 548.380
Administration of projects 548.385
Capacity to sue and be sued 548.390
Conditions for extension of benefits to lands not controlled by State or its agencies. 548.393
Acquisition and disposition of property: Power to acquire, maintain and improve property 548.395
Acquisition and disposition of property: Applicability of other laws. 548.397
Acquisition and disposition of property: Payments in lieu of taxes 548.400
Cooperation between districts. 548.405
Cooperation of state agencies and political subdivisions

Last Updated

Feb. 5, 2021

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Original Source: Section 548.385 — Capacity to sue and be sued; seal; perpetual succession; execution of contracts; rules and regulations., https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-548.html#NRS548Sec385 (last accessed Feb. 5, 2021).