Nevada Revised Statutes 540A.240 – Acquisition and use of water rights and other sources of water in accordance with plan; imposition of charge by board
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The board may acquire water rights or other sources of water, within or outside the region, for future use in accordance with the adopted comprehensive plan. Any right or source of water belonging to a local government or governmental agency within the region must be used in accordance with the adopted comprehensive plan. The board may impose a reasonable charge upon a person seeking a commitment from a public utility to provide water, for making water from a source so acquired available for that use.
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 540A.240
- Board: means the board of county commissioners. See Nevada Revised Statutes 540A.010
- person: means a natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.039
- plan: means the plan developed by a regional water commission created by special act. See Nevada Revised Statutes 540A.010