This State, or any public agency so authorized under chapter 37 of NRS, may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire property, rights-of-way or other rights in property for projects that are necessary to develop, operate or hold a transportation facility regardless of whether the property will be owned in fee simple by this State or applicable public body or whether the property will be leased according to the terms of an agreement executed pursuant to NRS 338.1592.
NRS 338.1601