Nevada Revised Statutes 533.345 – Application for permit to change place of diversion, manner of use or place of use: Contents; approval of temporary change; notice of and protest to temporary change; period of temporary change
1. Every application for a permit to change the place of diversion, manner of use or place of use of water already appropriated must contain such information as may be necessary to a full understanding of the proposed change, as may be required by the State Engineer.
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 533.345
- 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
2. If an applicant is seeking a temporary change of place of diversion, manner of use or place of use of water already appropriated, the State Engineer shall approve the application if:
(a) The application is accompanied by the prescribed fees;
(b) The temporary change is in the public interest; and
(c) The temporary change does not impair the water rights held by other persons.
3. If the State Engineer determines that the temporary change may not be in the public interest, or may impair the water rights held by other persons, the State Engineer shall give notice of the application as provided in NRS 533.360. Any person interested may file a written protest to the application and the State Engineer may hold a hearing before rendering a decision in accordance with the provisions of NRS 533.365.
4. A temporary change may be granted for any period not to exceed 1 year.