1. Any person who is the owner of or in possession of any sawmill used for the making of lumber, or any slaughterhouse, brewery or tannery shall not injure or obstruct the natural flow of water in any river, creek or other stream.
2. Any city or county government, or any person, who is the owner of or in possession of any agricultural lands and who is injured by reason of the violation on the part of any person of the provisions contained in subsection 1 may commence and maintain an action against the person for any damage sustained, in such manner as may be provided by law.
[Part 1:98:1862; B § 3847; BH § 353; C § 432; RL § 4718; NCL § 8248] + [2:98:1862; B § 3848; BH § 354; C § 433; RL § 4719; NCL § 8249] + [3:98:1862; B § 3849; BH § 355; C § 434; RL § 4720; NCL § 8250]—(NRS A 1967, 610; 2007, 2022)
Structure Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 535 - Dams and Other Obstructions
NRS 535.040 - Statutes and performance of State Engineer’s duties do not constitute warranty.
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 535.090 - Unlawful obstruction of appropriator’s water; penalty.