321.739 - Grant or denial of consent by Governor. - Nevada Statutes

321.739  Grant or denial of consent by Governor.

      1.  The Governor in deciding whether to grant or deny the consent of the State to a use of public land shall:

      (a) Balance the interests of the Federal Government and the State; and

      (b) Not apply standards or impose conditions respecting the use of land which are more restrictive than those generally applicable to other persons or governmental agencies in this State.

      2.  In granting the consent of the State the Governor shall not grant or waive any right, privilege, immunity or other incident of sovereignty provided for in NRS 328.085.

      3.  Any recommendation of the State Land Use Planning Agency which is not acted on by the Governor within 30 days after receiving it and which is not in conflict with the requirements of this section is automatically approved unless the Governor in a writing which is attached to the application and recommendations defers the decision for a good cause.

      4.  The consent of the Governor to a use of public land must be evidenced by a certificate signed by the Governor and delivered to the United States. A copy of the certificate must also be delivered to the State Land Registrar.

      (Added to NRS by 1981, 922)