NRS533.345. Application for permit to change place of diversion, manner of use or place of use: Contents; approval of or hearing on temporary change; period of temporary change.

      1.  Every application for a permit to change the place of diversion, manner of use or place of use of water already appropriated must contain such information as may be necessary to a full understanding of the proposed change, as may be required by the State Engineer.

      2.  If an applicant is seeking a temporary change of place of diversion, manner of use or place of use of water already appropriated, the State Engineer shall approve the application if:

      (a) The application is accompanied by the prescribed fees;

      (b) The temporary change is in the public interest; and

      (c) The temporary change does not impair the water rights held by other persons.

      3.  If the State Engineer determines that the temporary change may not be in the public interest, or may impair the water rights held by other persons, the State Engineer shall give notice of the application as provided in NRS 533.360 and hold a hearing and render a decision as provided in this chapter.

      4.  A temporary change may be granted for any period not to exceed 1 year.

      [Part 59:140:1913; A 1919, 71; 1951, 132]—(NRS A 1989, 318)