Environmental
Nevada's State Engineer oversees water rights. What is the process for obtaining a new water right in Nevada?
AWater rights are free and available to any Nevada property owner
BA permit application must be filed with the State Engineer, who evaluates whether unappropriated water is available before granting a permit✓ Correct
CWater rights are purchased from the federal government through the BLM
DNew water rights are granted automatically when property is purchased
Explanation
Under Nevada's prior appropriation system, a person must apply to the State Engineer for a permit to appropriate water. The State Engineer evaluates whether unappropriated water exists in the source, whether the proposed use is beneficial, and whether existing rights will be harmed.
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