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Nevada Statutes

§ 536.120 — Penalty

Nevada § 536.120
JurisdictionNevada
Title 48WATER
Ch. 536Ditches,
UNLAWFUL DAMAGE TO DITCHES AND FLUMES

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Nev. Rev. Stat. § 536.120 (2026).

Text

Every person who shall willfully and maliciously remove, damage or destroy a ditch or flume lawfully erected for carrying water or draining land shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

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Legislative History

[Part 1911 C&P § 487; RL § 6752; NCL § 10434]

Nearby Sections

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§ 536.010
Construction and maintenance of headgates, measuring devices and flumes
§ 536.020
Refusal to construct headgates, flumes or measuring devices: State Engineer may close ditch or open sluice gate or outlet of reservoir
§ 536.030
Installation of headgates, measuring devices or flumes by State Engineer; procedure for payment of expenses
§ 536.040
Contribution of owners or recipients of water for proportionate share of work
§ 536.050
Statement of expenses constitutes valid lien against property of defaulting co-owner or recipient of water
§ 536.060
Construction of ditch or flume: Execution and recording of certificate; commencement and completion of work
§ 536.070
Examination and survey of private land; condemnation; appeal from findings of appraiser
§ 536.080
Right of person or entity constructing, operating or maintaining ditch or flume; prior or existing claim or right not interfered with
§ 536.090
Applicability of NRS 536.060 to 536.090, inclusive
§ 536.100
Examination and survey of private land; appropriation of land
§ 536.105
Chapter does not authorize use of state land without authorization from State Land Registrar
§ 536.115
Investigation of complaint of unlawful removal, damage or destruction of ditch by State Engineer; reports concerning investigation
§ 536.120
Penalty
§ 536.200
Penalties for violation of chapter, order or regulation
§ 536.210
Injunctive and other relief
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