Title 49

NRS 548.030 “Commission” defined. “Commission” means the State Conservation Commission in the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. [Part 3:212:1937; 1931 NCL § 6870.03]—(NRS A 1973, 738; 1977, 1172)

NRS 548.032 “Conservation district” and “district” defined. “Conservation district” or “district” means a governmental subdivision of this State, and a public body corporate and politic, organized in accordance with the provisions of this chapter for the purposes, with the powers…

NRS 548.040 “Due notice” defined. 1. “Due notice” means notice: (a) Published at least twice, with an interval of at least 7 days between the two publication dates, in a newspaper or other publication of general circulation within the appropriate area; or (b) If no such publicati…

NRS 548.045 “Government” and “governmental” defined. “Government” or “governmental” includes the government of this State, the United States Government, and any subdivision, agency or instrumentality, corporate or otherwise, of either of them. [Part 3:212:1937; 1931 NCL § 6870.03…

NRS 548.050 “Land occupier” and “occupier of land” defined. “Land occupier” or “occupier of land” means any person, firm or corporation which holds title to, or is in legal possession of, any lands lying within a district organized under the provisions of this chapter, whether as…

NRS 548.055 “Nominating petition” defined. “Nominating petition” means a petition to nominate candidates for the office of supervisor of a conservation district. [Part 3:212:1937; 1931 NCL § 6870.03]—(NRS A 1973, 738; 1975, 899)

NRS 548.065 “Petition” defined. “Petition” means a petition filed under the provisions of NRS 548.185 for the creation of a district. [Part 3:212:1937; 1931 NCL § 6870.03]

NRS 548.067 “Program” defined. “Program” means the Conservation Districts Program in the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. (Added to NRS by 2011, 2480)

NRS 548.069 “Renewable natural resources” and “resources” defined. “Renewable natural resources” or “resources” includes land, soil, water, vegetation, trees, natural landscape and open space. (Added to NRS by 1973, 737)

NRS 548.075 “State” defined. “State” means the State of Nevada. [Part 3:212:1937; 1931 NCL § 6870.03]

NRS 548.085 “Supervisor” defined. “Supervisor” means one of the members of the governing body of a district, elected or appointed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. [Part 3:212:1937; 1931 NCL § 6870.03]

NRS 548.090 “United States” defined. “United States” includes the United States of America, the Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Forest Service of the United States Department of Agriculture, the Bureau of Land Management and the Fish and Wildlife Service of the Uni…

NRS 548.095 Legislative declaration: Generally. It is hereby declared, as a matter of legislative determination: 1. That the renewable natural resources of the State of Nevada are basic assets. 2. That they are being affected by the ever-increasing demands of farm and ranch opera…

NRS 548.100 Legislative declaration: Consequences for failure to plan for conservation. It is hereby declared, as a matter of legislative determination, that the consequences of failing to plan for and accomplish the conservation and controlled development of the renewable resour…

NRS 548.105 Legislative declaration: Leadership by local communities; appropriations. 1. It is hereby declared, as a matter of legislative determination, that persons in local communities are best able to provide basic leadership and direction for the planning and accomplishment …

NRS 548.110 Legislative declaration: Need for conservation. It is hereby declared to be the policy of the Legislature to recognize the ever-increasing demands on the renewable natural resources of the State and the need to conserve, protect and develop such resources at such leve…

NRS 548.113 Legislative declaration: Special expertise of conservation districts. It is hereby declared, as a matter of legislative determination, that conservation districts may be recognized as having special expertise regarding local conditions, conservation of renewable natur…

NRS 548.115 Creation; number and appointment of members. The State Conservation Commission, consisting of two ex officio members and seven members appointed by the Governor, is hereby created. [Part 4:212:1937; A 1951, 190]—(NRS A 1973, 741; 1977, 1244)

NRS 548.120 Ex officio members and alternates. 1. The following shall serve, ex officio, as members of the Commission: (a) The Dean of the Max C. Fleischmann College of Agriculture of the University of Nevada, Reno. (b) The Director of the State Department of Agriculture. 2. The …

NRS 548.125 Appointment and terms of office of appointed members; vacancies. 1. For the purposes of this section: (a) Area 1 consists of Elko, Eureka, Humboldt, Lander and Pershing Counties. (b) Area 2 consists of Carson City and Churchill, Douglas, Lyon, Mineral, Storey and Wash…

NRS 548.135 Seal. The Commission shall adopt a seal, which seal shall be judicially noticed. [Part 4:212:1937; A 1951, 190]—(NRS A 1973, 742)

NRS 548.140 Chair. The Commission shall designate its Chair annually from among its appointed members. [Part 4:212:1937; A 1951, 190]—(NRS A 1973, 742)

NRS 548.145 Compensation of members and employees; operating expenses. 1. Each member of the Commission is entitled to receive a salary of not more than $80, as fixed by the Commission, for each day’s attendance at a meeting of the Commission. 2. While engaged in the business of …

NRS 548.148 Meetings. The Commission may meet regularly at quarterly intervals. Additional meetings may be held as required. (Added to NRS by 1973, 737; A 1983, 1447)

NRS 548.150 Quorum. A majority of the Commission shall constitute a quorum, and the concurrence of a majority of the quorum in any matter within their duties shall be required for its determination. [Part 4:212:1937; A 1951, 190]—(NRS A 1973, 742)

NRS 548.155 Personnel: Employment; compensation; surety bonds; delegation of authority. 1. The Commission may employ such personnel, permanent and temporary, as it may require, and shall determine their qualifications, duties and compensation, subject to the limitations of the la…

NRS 548.157 Conservation Districts Program in State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to supply staff. The Program shall perform staff services for the Commission in carrying out its responsibilities under this chapter. (Added to NRS by 1973, 737; A 2011, 2480)

NRS 548.160 Rules and regulations. The Commission may adopt and promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary for the execution of its functions under this chapter. [Part 4:212:1937; A 1951, 190]—(NRS A 1973, 743)

NRS 548.165 Records. The Commission shall keep a full and accurate record of its official actions and all proceedings, and of all resolutions, regulations and orders issued or adopted. [Part 4:212:1937; A 1951, 190]—(NRS A 1973, 743; 1979, 118)

NRS 548.170 Attorney General to provide legal services. The Attorney General shall provide such legal services as the Commission may require. [Part 4:212:1937; A 1951, 190]—(NRS A 1973, 743)

NRS 548.175 General powers and duties. The Commission has the following duties and powers: 1. To carry out the policies of this State in programs at the state level for the conservation of the renewable natural resources of this State and to represent the State in matters affecti…

NRS 548.178 Establishment of programs for distributing grants to conservation districts; qualifications for grant; use of grant; distribution of unequal amounts; regulations. 1. The Commission may establish programs for distributing, within the limits of legislative appropriation…

NRS 548.180 Cooperation of state agencies and state institutions with Commission. Upon request of the Commission, for the purpose of carrying out any of its functions, the supervising officer of any state agency, or of any state institution of learning, shall, insofar as may be p…

NRS 548.185 Petition for organization of district: Filing; contents; consolidation of petitions. 1. Any 10 occupiers of land lying within the limits of the territory proposed to be organized into a district may file a petition with the Commission asking that a conservation distri…

NRS 548.190 Hearing on petition: Notice; inclusion of other territory. 1. Within 30 days after such a petition has been filed with the Commission, it shall cause due notice to be given of a proposed hearing upon: (a) The question of the desirability and necessity, in the interest…

NRS 548.195 Determination of need for district: Factors for consideration by Commission; township or townships included in district; determination without hearing authorized. 1. After such hearing, if the Commission determines, upon the facts presented at such hearing and upon su…

NRS 548.200 Denial of petition if Commission determines there is no need for district; filing of subsequent petition after determination. 1. If the Commission shall determine after the hearing and after due consideration of the relevant facts that there is no need for a conservat…

NRS 548.205 Determination of administrative practicability and feasibility; referendum on proposition of creation of district. 1. After the Commission has made and recorded a determination that there is need, in the interest of the public health, safety and welfare, for the organ…

NRS 548.210 Commission to supervise hearings and referendum; conduct of referendum; informalities not to invalidate. 1. The Commission shall: (a) Pay all expenses for the issuance of such notices and the conduct of such hearings and referendum. (b) Supervise the conduct of such h…

NRS 548.215 Administrative practicability and feasibility of district: Publication of results of referendum; denial of petition; factors for consideration by Commission; organization of district upon favorable determination. 1. The Commission shall publish the result of the refer…

NRS 548.220 Subsequent petition after determination by Commission that operation of district is not administratively practicable and feasible. After 6 months shall have expired from the date of entry of a determination by the Commission that operation of a proposed district is no…

NRS 548.225 Appointment of temporary supervisors; termination of appointments upon election of supervisors. 1. If the Commission determines that the operation of the proposed district within the defined boundaries is administratively practicable and feasible, the Commission shall…

NRS 548.230 Procedure to make district a governmental subdivision and corporate and political public body. The district shall be a governmental subdivision of this State and a public body corporate and politic upon the taking of the proceedings designated in NRS 548.235 and 548.2…

NRS 548.235 Temporary supervisors to present application to Program; contents of application and statements. 1. The five appointed supervisors shall present to the Program an application signed by them, which states: (a) That a petition for the creation of the district was filed …

NRS 548.240 Program to examine and record application and statement; action if name of district similar to name of another district; when district constituted; certificate of organization; boundaries. 1. The Program shall examine the application and statement, and if the Program …

NRS 548.245 Proof of establishment of district. 1. In any suit, action or proceeding involving the validity or enforcement of, or relating to, any contract, proceeding or action of the district, the district shall be deemed to have been established in accordance with the provisio…