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AN ACT relating to cooperative agreements; authorizing certain public entities to enter into
cooperative agreements for the preservation, protection, restoration and
enhancement of unique archeological or historical sites in this state; and providing
other matters properly relating thereto.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, REPRESENTED IN
SENATE AND ASSEMBLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 277 of NRS is hereby amended by adding thereto
the provisions set forth as sections 2 and 3 of this act.
Sec. 2.
The legislature hereby finds and declares that:1. There are various unique and irreplaceable sites in this state of
archeological or historical significance.
2. Certain of these sites are in danger of degradation and destruction
from the encroachment of urban development.
3. This state has a compelling interest in preserving, protecting,
restoring and enhancing these sites.
4. The preservation, protection, restoration and enhancement of
these sites is a matter of such significance that it must be carried out on a
continual basis.
5. It is in the best interest of this state to ensure that certain public
entities have continuing authority to enter into cooperative agreements
for the preservation, protection, restoration and enhancement of such
unique and irreplaceable sites in this state.
Sec. 3.
1. A public entity, in consultation with any Indian tribe thathas local aboriginal ties to the geographical area in which a unique
archeological or historical site is located and in cooperation with the
office of historic preservation of the department of museums, library and
arts, may enter into a cooperative agreement with the owner of any
property that contains a unique archeological or historical site in this
state or with any other person, agency of the Federal Government or
other public entity for the preservation, protection, restoration and
enhancement of unique archeological or historical sites in this state,
including, without limitation, cooperative agreements to:
(a) Monitor compliance with and enforce any federal or state statutes
or regulations for the protection of such sites.
(b) Ensure the sensitive treatment of such sites in a manner that
provides for their long-term preservation and the consideration of the
values of relevant cultures.
(c) Apply for and accept grants and donations for the preservation,
protection, restoration and enhancement of such sites.
(d) Create and enforce:
(1) Legal restrictions on the use of real property; and
(2) Easements for conservation, as defined in NRS 111.410,
for the protection of such sites.
2. As used in this section, "public entity" means any:
(a) Agency of this state, including the office of historic preservation;
and
(b) County, city or town in this state.
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