Nevada Code § 543.540

Agreements concerning projects for control of floods
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In addition to the general powers granted in NRS 543.170 to 543.830 , inclusive, to the board, the board
may cooperate with the United States, the State of Nevada, or any
instrumentality, department, agency or political subdivision or municipal
corporation of either in the construction, maintenance and operation of
projects for the control of floods. To that end, appropriate agreements may be
entered into and the district may:
1. Acquire and provide without cost to the
operating entity the land, easements and rights-of-way necessary for the
construction of those projects.
2. Hold and save harmless the cooperating
entity free from any claim for damages arising from the construction,
maintenance and operation of those projects.
3. Maintain and operate all works in
accordance with regulations prescribed by the cooperating entity.
4. Establish and enforce flood channel
limits and regulations, if any, satisfactory to the cooperating entity.

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