Environmental
In Nevada, the Nevada Division of Water Resources (NDWR) governs:
AFlood insurance requirements for mortgaged properties
BThe appropriation and use of Nevada's water rights under the prior appropriation doctrine✓ Correct
CProperty disclosure requirements for water damage
DEnvironmental impact studies for new subdivisions
Explanation
The Nevada Division of Water Resources administers Nevada's water law under the prior appropriation doctrine ('first in time, first in right'). Water rights are a critical real estate concern in Nevada's desert environment.
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