Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 536 - Ditches, Canals, Flumes and Other Conduits
NRS 536.100 - Examination and survey of private land; appropriation of land.


1. Any person or persons who have constructed or who may construct any ditch or flume for the purpose of diverting the water of any river or stream in and on to their lands for the purpose of irrigating and cultivating the same, or who own or control or may own and control any such ditch or flume, and who have no natural or artificial ditch or way for conveying off any or all surplus water from such lands shall have the right to enter upon private lands for the purpose of examining and surveying the same for the purpose of constructing and maintaining a waste ditch and the necessary flumes connected therewith.
2. When such lands cannot be obtained by the consent of the owner or owners thereof, so much of the same as may be necessary for the construction of the waste ditch and flumes may be appropriated therefor in the same manner as is provided for the appropriation of lands of others in NRS 536.060 to 536.090, inclusive.
[1:80:1887; C § 429; RL § 4714; NCL § 8001]

Structure Nevada Revised Statutes

Nevada Revised Statutes

Chapter 536 - Ditches, Canals, Flumes and Other Conduits

NRS 536.010 - Construction and maintenance of headgates, measuring devices and flumes.

NRS 536.020 - Refusal to construct headgates, flumes or measuring devices: State Engineer may close ditch or open sluice gate or outlet of reservoir.

NRS 536.030 - Installation of headgates, measuring devices or flumes by State Engineer; procedure for payment of expenses.

NRS 536.040 - Contribution of owners or recipients of water for proportionate share of work.

NRS 536.050 - Statement of expenses constitutes valid lien against property of defaulting co-owner or recipient of water.

NRS 536.060 - Construction of ditch or flume: Execution and recording of certificate; commencement and completion of work.

NRS 536.070 - Examination and survey of private land; condemnation; appeal from findings of appraiser.

NRS 536.080 - Right of person or entity constructing, operating or maintaining ditch or flume; prior or existing claim or right not interfered with.

NRS 536.090 - Applicability of NRS 536.060 to 536.090, inclusive.

NRS 536.100 - Examination and survey of private land; appropriation of land.

NRS 536.105 - Chapter does not authorize use of state land without authorization from State Land Registrar.

NRS 536.115 - Investigation of complaint of unlawful removal, damage or destruction of ditch by State Engineer; reports concerning investigation.

NRS 536.120 - Penalty.

NRS 536.200 - Penalties for violation of chapter, order or regulation.

NRS 536.210 - Injunctive and other relief.