473.020  Institution of proceedings for formation of fire protection district: Petition by property owners.

1.  Property owners of land in watershed areas or lands having an inflammable cover in one or more counties in this State may institute proceedings for the formation of a fire protection district for the purpose of securing federal aid by petition to the State Forester Firewarden.

2.  The petition must:

(a) Set forth the territory in the county to be included in the fire protection district; and

(b) Be signed by at least 25 percent of the property owners within the territory.

3.  The State Forester Firewarden shall determine the feasibility of the formation of the district and shall notify the board of county commissioners of his or her decision and transmit a copy of the petition to the board.

[Part 5(a):149:1945; added 1949, 543; 1943 NCL § 3169.04a]—(NRS A 1965, 399; 1985, 297)