Nev. Rev. Stat. § 111.410

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1

Section 111.410 - Definitions

As used in NRS 111.390 to 111.440, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires:

1. "Easement for conservation" means a nonpossessory interest of a holder in real property, which imposes limitations or affirmative obligations and:

(a) Retains or protects natural, scenic or open-space values of real property;

(b) Assures the availability of real property for agricultural, forest, recreational or open-space use;

(c) Protects natural resources;

(d) Maintains or enhances the quality of air or water; or

(e) Preserves the historical, architectural, archeological, paleontological or cultural aspects of real property.

2. "Holder" means:

(a) A governmental body empowered to hold an interest in real property; or

(b) A charitable corporation, charitable association or charitable trust which has among its powers or purposes to:

(1) Retain or protect the natural, scenic or open-space values of real property;

(2) Assure the availability of real property for agricultural, forest, recreational or open-space use;

(3) Protect natural resources;

(4) Maintain or enhance the quality of air or water; or

(5) Preserve the historical, architectural, archeological, paleontological or cultural aspects of real property.

3. "Right of enforcement by a third person" means a right provided in an easement for conservation to enforce any of the easement's terms granted to a governmental body, charitable corporation, charitable association or charitable trust who is not a holder of the easement although qualified to be one.

NRS 111.410

Added to NRS by 1983, 687; A 2009, 375