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This bill revises provisions related to water reporting and information sharing, focusing on improving communication between local government entities and Indian tribes about water-related incidents. Specifically, the bill requires cities, counties, towns, water districts, and water authorities to notify the Division of Environmental Protection electronically or by telephone if there is a discharge of sewage, industrial waste, or any unauthorized discharge into state waters. If such a discharge might affect an Indian tribe, the Division must then notify that tribe according to the Department of Native American Affairs' policy. The bill also mandates that these local entities provide any public record information about water treatment incidents or policies to an Indian tribe upon request, and prohibits these entities from entering into contracts that would prevent sharing such information (while preserving attorney-client privilege). Additionally, the bill extends existing enforcement mechanisms and penalties for water pollution violations to cover these new reporting requirements, including potential civil penalties up to $25,000 per day for violations and criminal penalties for knowingly falsifying reports. The provisions will apply to contracts entered into on or after October 1, 2025, ensuring a clear implementation timeline.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12476/Overview