Environmental
What is a class I water right versus a class II water right in Nevada?
AClass I is for drinking water; class II is for irrigation
BNevada water rights use priority dates, not class designations — the prior appropriation doctrine governs who has the strongest right based on the date of first beneficial use✓ Correct
CClass I is for municipal use; class II is for commercial use
DClass I applies to wells; class II applies to surface water
Explanation
Nevada does not use a class I/class II system for water rights. Instead, the prior appropriation doctrine governs through priority dates — the earlier the first beneficial use, the stronger the water right. Nevada's State Engineer administers this system.
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