1. 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 40,000 gallons or less; (II) Have a capture area of 1 acre or less; (III) Have a pipe length of 1/2 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.
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