Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 535 - Dams and Other Obstructions
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.
[82:140:1913; 1919 RL p. 3247; NCL § 7968] + [83:140:1913; 1919 RL p. 3247; NCL § 7969]—(NRS A 1967, 610)

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Nevada Revised Statutes

Chapter 535 - Dams and Other Obstructions

NRS 535.005 - Chapter does not authorize use of state land without authorization from State Land Registrar.

NRS 535.010 - Construction, reconstruction or alteration of dam: Permit to appropriate water required; notice; approval of plans and specifications; inspection; exemptions; penalty.

NRS 535.020 - State Engineer to file copy of application to construct dam with Board of Wildlife Commissioners; installation of fishways; protection and preservation of fish.

NRS 535.030 - Inspection of dams by State Engineer; powers of State Engineer to protect life or property.

NRS 535.035 - State Engineer, assistants and agents authorized to enter land to investigate and carry out duties.

NRS 535.040 - Statutes and performance of State Engineer’s duties do not constitute warranty.

NRS 535.050 - State Engineer may order removal of dam, diversion works or obstruction; limitation; procedure; payment of costs.

NRS 535.060 - Obstruction of water by beaver’s dam: Procedure for removal of beaver and dams.

NRS 535.070 - Construction of weir in dam situated within 2 miles of incorporated city or town.

NRS 535.080 - Attorney General and County Commissioners of Washoe County authorized to institute actions to maintain flow of Truckee River.

NRS 535.090 - Unlawful obstruction of appropriator’s water; penalty.

NRS 535.100 - Injury or obstruction of flow of water by sawmill, slaughterhouse, brewery or tannery; civil action.

NRS 535.110 - Unlawful removal, damage or destruction of piling, dike, dock or lock; unlawful structures.

NRS 535.200 - Additional penalties.

NRS 535.210 - Injunctive and other relief.