Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 533.027 - Applicability of chapter to de minimus collection of precipitation1. The provisions of this chapter do not apply to :(a) The use of water in emergency situations to extinguish fires by a public agency or a volunteer fire department; or(b) The de minimus collection of precipitation: (1) From the rooftop of a single-family dwelling for nonpotable domestic use; or(2) If the collection does not conflict with any existing water rights as determined by the State Engineer, in a guzzler to provide water for use by wildlife. The guzzler must: (I) Have a capacity of 20,000 gallons or less;(II) Have a capture area of 1 acre or less;(III) Have a pipe length of 1/4 mile or less;(IV) Be developed by a state or federal agency responsible for wildlife management or by any other person in consultation with the Department of Wildlife; and(V) Be approved for use by the Department of Wildlife.2. As used in this section:(a) "Domestic use" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 534.013 . (b) "Guzzler" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 501.121.(c) "Public agency" means an agency, bureau, board, commission, department or division of this State or a political subdivision of this State.Added to NRS by 2017, 1432Amended by 2023, Ch. 210,§24.5, eff. 6/6/2023.Added by 2017, Ch. 272,§1, eff. 7/1/2017.