Nevada SB36 revises water regulations, establishes the Nevada Water Buy-Back Initiative, and creates the Nevada Conservation and Recreation Program.

Nevada SB36 revises provisions relating to water by establishing the Nevada Water Buy-Back Initiative within the Nevada Conservation and Recreation Program. The Initiative aims to purchase and retire water rights in groundwater basins where withdrawals exceed available supply. The bill also creates the Advisory Committee for the Nevada Water Buy-Back Initiative to consult with the Director on regulations and administration. Additionally, it mandates the Director to adopt regulations for the Initiative and requires the State Engineer to retire purchased water rights.

Nevada SB36 revises water regulations, establishes the Nevada Water Buy-Back Initiative, and creates the Nevada Conservation and Recreation Program.

Nevada SB36 revises provisions relating to water by establishing the Nevada Water Buy-Back Initiative within the Nevada Conservation and Recreation Program. The Initiative aims to purchase and retire water rights in groundwater basins where withdrawals exceed available supply. The bill also creates the Advisory Committee for the Nevada Water Buy-Back Initiative to consult with the Director on regulations and administration. Additionally, it mandates the Director to adopt regulations for the Initiative and requires the State Engineer to retire purchased water rights.