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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Each person or entity constructing, operating or maintaining a ditch or flume under the provisions of NRS 536.060 to 536.090, inclusive, has the undisturbed right and privilege of flowing water through the same, to the full extent of its capacity, for mining, milling, manufacturing, agricultural and other domestic purposes, whether for use by the person or entity or for delivery to others, and to use the same at any necessary and convenient point or points along the line thereof, but nothing contained in NRS 536.060 to 536.090, inclusive, shall be so construed as to interfere with any prior or existing claim or right.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 48. Water § 536.080. Right of person or entity constructing, operating or maintaining ditch or flume; prior or existing claim or right not interfered with - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-48-water/nv-rev-st-536-080/
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