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Nev. Rev. Stat. § 533.023 (2026)

“Wildlife purposes” defined

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NRS 533.023  “Wildlife purposes” defined.  “Wildlife purposes” includes the watering of wildlife and the establishment and maintenance of wetlands, fisheries and other wildlife habitats.

      (Added to NRS by 1989, 1733; A 2009, 596)

     

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Cited in 2 cases, 2011–2020 · leading case: United States v. Alpine Land & Reservoir Co., 788 F. Supp. 2d 1209 (D. Nev. 2011).
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United States v. Alpine Land & Reservoir Co., 788 F. Supp. 2d 1209 (D. Nev. 2011). · cites it 5× “The petitioners, the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe and the United States of America, argue that this conclusion was erroneous as the proposed manner of use of the water was for wildlife purposes which, as defined by Nev.Rev. Stat. § 533.023, includes “the establishment and…”
Mineral Co. Vs. Lyon Co. (nrap 5), 473 P.3d 418 (Nev. 2020). · cites it 2× “NRS 533.023 was added in The State Engineer was then granted jurisdiction over all 5 underground waters in the state in 1939.”
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