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Statutes of the State of Nevada - Twenty-First Session, 1903

CONTENTS

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An Act to create a Legislative Fund. Approved January 23, 1903.

17

2

An Act granting leave of absence to A. G. Dawley, County Clerk and ex officio Treasurer of Elko County. Approved January 27, 1903.

17

3

An Act to provide for copying the Journal of the Senate for Twenty-first Session. Approved January 30, 1903.

18

4

An Act providing for the cooperation of the State of Nevada with the Secretary of the Interior of the United States in the construction and administration of irrigation works for the reclamation of arid lands in the State of Nevada for the measurement, appropriation and distribution of water, determination of water rights, preserving and certifying records thereof, creating officers for the enforcement hereof, defining the tenure of office, powers and duties and fixing their compensation; providing for penalties for infringements hereof, and enacting a standard measure of water and conferring upon the Secretary of the Interior such rights and powers under the laws of Nevada as are necessary to enable him to carry out and execute an Act of the Congress of the United States, approved June 17, 1902, entitled “An Act appropriating the receipts from the sale and disposal of public lands in certain States and Territories to the construction of irrigation works for the reclamation of arid lands.” Approved February 16, 1903.

18

5

An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act to create a Special Jury Fund, and to regulate the disposition of certain funds, and other matters connected therewith in the County of Lincoln,” approved February 28, 1899. Approved February 16, 1903.

30

6

An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act to regulate the settlement of the estates of deceased persons,” approved March 23, 1897. Approved February 19, 1903.

30

7

An Act to pay the deficiencies in the appropriations for the years 1901 and 1902. Approved February 20, 1903.

31

8

An Act appropriating two hundred dollars for the watering and care of the Grand Army Cemetery at Carson City, Nevada. Approved February 23, 1903.

32

9

An Act to provide for copying the Journal of the Assembly for the Twenty-first Session. Approved February 23, 1903.

32

10

An Act regulating the hours of employment in underground mines and smelters, and ore reduction works, and providing penalties for violation thereof. Approved February 23, 1903.

33

11

An Act to amend Section 124 of an Act entitled “An Act to provide revenue for the support of the Government of the State of Nevada, and to repeal certain Acts relating thereto,” approved March 23, 1891. Approved February 26, 1903.

33

12

An Act for the relief of T. V. Julien, ex-Justice of the Supreme Court of Nevada. Approved February 26, 1903.

34

13

An Act for the protection of workmen employed where machinery is used with collars and pulleys secured by set screws. Approved February 26, 1903.

34

14

An Act to authorize the School Trustees of School District Number Ten (10) in the Town of Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, to sell certain school property within their district, and to purchase real estate, to be used for school house sites, and to issue bonds for school purposes, and matters relating thereto. Approved February 27, 1903.

35

15

An Act to define and establish a portion of the western boundary of the State of Nevada. Approved February 27, 1903.

38

16

An Act making it a misdemeanor to give false alarms of fire. Approved March 4, 1903.

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17

An Act repealing an Act entitled “An Act authorizing and empowering the Board of Commissioners for the Care of the Insane for the State of Nevada to grant the right of way to the Southern Pacific Railroad Company, over and through the Asylum tract of land in Washoe County, Nevada,” approved March 20, 1901. Approved March 4, 1903.

39

18

An Act reapportioning Senators and Assemblymen of the several counties to the Legislature of the State of Nevada. Approved March 4, 1903.

39

19

An Act to amend sections three, four, and five of an Act entitled “An Act to prevent the dissemination of disease among apiaries; to provide for the appointment of an Inspector, and to define his duties and compensation,” approved March 6, 1901. Approved March 4, 1903.

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20

An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act to regulate proceedings in civil cases in the Courts of Justice of this State, and to repeal all other Acts in relation thereto,” approved March 8, 1869. Approved March 4, 1903.

41

21

An Act regulating the compensation of county officers in Nye County, in the State of Nevada. Approved March 4, 1903.

42

22

An Act to provide a site for a Free Public Library building in the Town of Reno. Approved March 4, 1903.

42

23

An Act to provide for the appointment of stenographers upon the hearing of criminal cases in Courts of Justice of this State, and to regulate the compensation therefor. Approved March 5, 1903.

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24

An Act to prevent wilful and malicious poisoning of dogs by persons not owning the same. Approved March 5, 1903.

45

25

An Act to prohibit the rebating, refunding, repayment, payment, or division of salaries allowed by law to deputies or attaches of the State, County or Municipal Government. Approved March 5, 1903.

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26

An Act ratifying and confirming a deed executed by the Commissioners for the Care of the Indigent Insane of the State of Nevada to the Central Pacific Railway Company, and the acceptance on behalf of the State of Nevada by said Commissioners of a certain deed executed to said State by the Central Pacific Railway Company. Approved March 5, 1903.

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27

An Act to remove the county seat of Churchill County from the Town of Stillwater to the Town of Fallon. Approved March 5, 1903.

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28

An Act in relation to herding, grazing and driving sheep. Approved March 5, 1903.

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29

An Act to amend section one of an Act entitled “An Act to amend an Act entitled ‘An Act to provide for the maintenance and supervision of the public schools,’ approved March 20, 1865,” approved March 20, 1891. Approved March 6, 1903.

48

30

An Act to prohibit the disposal of intoxicating liquors, drugs, or other intoxicating substances to Indians. Approved March 6, 1903.

49

31

An Act to amend section one of an Act entitled “An Act concerning the duties of District Judges in the State,” approved February 23, 1901. Approved March 6, 1903.

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32

An Act entitled “An Act to amend sections five and twelve of an Act entitled ‘An Act to secure liens to mechanics and others, and to repeal all other Acts in relation thereto,’ approved March 2, 1875.” Approved March 6, 1903.

51

33

An Act entitled “An Act to amend an Act entitled ‘An Act concerning crimes and punishments,’ approved November 26, 1861.” Approved March 6, 1903.

52

34

An Act to encourage the exhibition of Nevada products. Approved March 6, 1903.

52

35

An Act to grant a franchise right of way for a railroad to extend from Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, and from the Truckee River to the Pyramid Lake Indian Reservation. Approved March 6, 1903.

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36

An Act fixing the salaries and compensation of the officers of Churchill County. Approved March 6, 1903.

54

37

An Act regulating the hours of labor on all public and municipal works, and providing a penalty for violation thereof. Approved March 9, 1903.

55

38

An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act providing for the government of the towns and cities of this State,” approved February 26, 1881; approved February 25, 1889. Approved March 9, 1903.

55

39

An Act to authorize the Board of County Commissioners of Churchill County to issue bonds for the purpose of creating a fund for the erection of county buildings. Approved March 9, 1903.

59

40

An Act fixing the salaries and compensation of certain attaches of the Government of the State of Nevada. Approved March 9, 1903.

61

41

An Act to amend Sections 12, 13 and 14 of an Act entitled “An Act for the government and maintenance of the State Orphans’ Home,” approved March 1, 1873. Approved March 9, 1903.

62

42

An Act to amend section one of an Act entitled “An Act to facilitate the giving of bonds and undertakings required by law,” approved February 26, 1887. Approved March 9, 1903.

63

43

An Act relative to the connections of main wires and pipes of electric light and water companies, or corporations, to residences or buildings. Approved March 9, 1903.

64

44

An Act defining and classifying transient stock and providing for the assessment, collection and distribution of taxes on the same, and providing penalties for violation of its provisions. Approved March 9, 1903.

65

45

An Act entitled “An Act to amend an Act entitled ‘An Act relating to marriage and divorce,’ approved November 28, 1861.” Approved March 9, 1903.

70

46

An Act to reimburse T. L. Oddie and W. Brougher for moneys advanced to the Board of Health. Approved March 9, 1903.

70

47

An Act to provide for the measurement of water used on irrigated areas, the determination of the losses from irrigating ditches and the remedies therefor, and the study of the best methods of distributing and using water in growing crops in the State of Nevada, in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture and the Nevada Experiment Station. Approved March 9, 1903.

71

48

An Act to regulate the practice of optometry in the State of Nevada, and to fix the license therefor. Approved March 9, 1903.

72

49

An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act to amend an Act entitled ‘An Act to create Judicial Districts in the State of Nevada, provide for the election of District Judges therein and fix their salaries,’ approved March 18, 1891,” approved March 13, 1897, and to repeal certain Acts relating to the salaries of the District Judges of the First and Fourth Judicial Districts, approved March 16, 1899. Approved March 10, 1903.

73

50

An Act relating to certain outstanding and unapplied-for county certificates issued against the Redemption Fund, Lincoln County, State of Nevada. Approved March 10, 1903.

74

51

An Act to authorize the School Trustees of Elko School District No. 1, in Elko County, State of Nevada, to issue bonds for the purpose of providing an additional school room for said school district. Approved March 10, 1903.

75

52

An Act for relief for Mrs. G. T. Davis. Approved March 10, 1903.

77

53

An Act regulating the compensation of a county officer of Esmeralda County, State of Nevada. Approved March 10, 1903.

77

54

An Act to amend Sections 18, 28, and Sections 1, 5, and 7 of Section 32 of an Act entitled “An Act to provide for the maintenance and supervision of public schools.” Approved March 10, 1903.

77

55

An Act empowering Boards of County Commissioners, Town Trustees or City Boards to revoke and discontinue business licenses, under certain conditions. Approved March 10, 1903.

80

56

An Act to amend section one of an Act entitled “An Act to amend an Act entitled ‘An Act to regulate houses of prostitution, dance houses, and houses where beer, wine or spirituous liquors are sold,’ approved February 26, 1887,” approved March 7, 1889. Approved March 11, 1903.

82

57

An Act to provide relief for William Kinney. Approved March 11, 1903.

82

58

An Act to grant the right of way to C. S. Lemon and associates, for the construction of a railroad through the Counties of Esmeralda and Nye, State of Nevada, and other matters relating thereto. Approved March 12, 1903.

83

59

An Act to provide for the relief of P. B. Ellis. Approved March 12, 1903.

84

60

An Act to grant the right of way to Richard Kirman and his associates, for the construction of a railroad through the Counties of Ormsby and Douglas, in the State of Nevada, and matters pertaining thereto. Approved March 12, 1903.

84

61

An Act to provide for preventing the spread of contagious diseases. Approved March 12, 1903.

85

62

An Act to incorporate the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union of Nevada. Approved March 12, 1903.

86

63

An Act to amend “An Act to amend an Act entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled ‘An Act to amend an Act concerning the Courts of Justice of this State and judicial officers,’ approved January 26, 1865,” approved January 31, 1866, approved March 1, 1883, approved March 2, 1891. Approved March 12, 1903.

88

64

An Act to authorize the County Commissioners of Washoe County, Nevada, to issue bonds to provide for the payment of certain outstanding indebtedness of said county, to pay for the construction of a new county hospital for said county, and to pay for the repairing and improving of the Court House of said county, and to provide for the payment of the same. Approved March 12, 1903.

89

65

An Act regulating within this State bookmaking on horse races, prize fights, or any games conducted outside of this State. Approved March 13, 1903.

90

66

An Act to protect and promote the horticultural interests of the State and to destroy insect pests in orchards and elsewhere. Approved March 13, 1903.

91

67

An Act to require certain county officers to keep their offices open for the transaction of public business during certain hours of certain days. Approved March 13, 1903.

93

68

An Act for the relief of Wellington Bowen. Approved March 13, 1903.

94

69

An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act to provide for a more uniform valuation and assessment of property in this State,” approved March 16, 1901. Approved March 13, 1903.

95

70

An Act to amend section one of an Act entitled “An Act to amend an Act entitled ‘An Act to restrict gaming and to repeal all other Acts in relation thereto,’ approved March 8, 1879,” approved February 23, 1893. Approved March 13, 1903.

97

71

An Act to authorize the Board of County Commissioners of Humboldt County to provide for the imprisonment of certain prisoners in the branch county jail at the Town of Lovelock in said county. Approved March 13, 1903.

98

72

An Act supplemental to an Act entitled “An Act authorizing a State loan,” approved March 6, 1893. Approved March 13, 1903.

98

73

An Act to pay the deficiencies in the appropriations for the years 1900, 1901 and 1902. Approved March 13, 1903.

99

74

An Act to prevent the spread of contagious diseases among live stock of the State of Nevada, and to quarantine against other States or infected districts. Approved March 13, 1903.

99

75

An Act entitled an Act to provide for the collection, arrangement, and display of the products of the State of Nevada at the World’s Fair, St. Louis, Louisiana Purchase Exposition, to be held at the City of St. Louis and State of Missouri, May 1 to November 1, 1904, and to make an appropriation therefor. Approved March 13, 1903.

100

76

An Act for the relief of the State Board of Agriculture of the State of Nevada. Approved March 13, 1903.

102

77

An Act to refund the bonded indebtedness of Lincoln County. Approved March 13, 1903.

102

78

An Act relating to county government and the reduction of the rate of county taxation. Approved March 13, 1903.

107

79

An Act prescribing and defining the duties of the Board of County Commissioners of Washoe County, sitting as a Board of Equalization, in relation to property situated within the corporate limits of the City of Reno, and other matters relating thereto. Approved March 13, 1903.

110

80

An Act supplemental to an Act entitled “An Act to provide for the selection and sale of lands that have been or may hereafter be granted by the United States to the State of Nevada,” approved March 12, 1885, as amended February 1, 1887, as amended February 9, 1887, as amended March 3, 1887, as amended March 5, 1887, as amended March 5, 1887, as amended March 11, 1889, as amended March 11, 1889, as amended March 21, 1891, as amended February 28, 1893, as amended March 10, 1897, as amended March 18, 1899. Approved March 13, 1903.

110

81

An Act to exempt teachers from jury duty. Approved March 14, 1903.

111

82

An Act to fix the State tax levy, and to distribute the same to the proper funds. Approved March 14, 1903.

111

83

An Act to provide for the rebuilding of the State Orphans’ Home. Approved March 14, 1903.

112

84

An Act making it a misdemeanor to collect hospital fees from persons in certain cases. Approved March 14, 1903.

113

85

An Act providing for the appointment of Notaries Public, fixing their term of office and specifying the numbers to be appointed, and enlarging the territory within which they may act. Approved March 14, 1903.

114

86

An Act to provide for the preservation of fish in the waters of this State, and matters properly relating thereto. Approved March 14, 1903.

114

87

An Act making appropriations for the support of the Civil Government of the State of Nevada, for the fiscal years 1903 and 1904. Approved March 16, 1903.

117

88

An Act providing a general corporation law. Approved March 16, 1903.

121

89

An Act to incorporate the City of Tonopah, and to establish a city government therefor, and prescribing duties of county officers relative thereto. Approved March 16, 1903.

163

90

An Act for the protection of owners of inclosed property, and to prevent hunting or shooting within enclosures. Approved March 16, 1903.

175

91

An Act providing for the appointment of a Deputy Sheriff of Washoe County, and fixing and regulating his compensation. Approved March 16, 1903.

175

92

An Act to secure a better water supply for the Capitol and Orphans’ Home. Approved March 16, 1903.

176

93

An Act to preserve young forest trees. Approved March 16, 1903.

176

94

An Act regulating the transportation of live stock between points situated in this State. Approved March 16, 1903.

177

95

An Act to reimburse former Battery A for money belonging to Battery A and spent for State purposes. Approved March 16, 1903.

177

96

An Act concerning appropriations for the support of the State Agricultural Society, and also concerning the disposition of all money otherwise received by said Society. Approved March 16, 1903.

178

97

An Act to provide for procuring a portrait of ex-Governor Reinhold Sadler. Approved March 16, 1903.

178

98

An Act to amend Section 4 of an Act entitled “An Act to prevent the unlawful destruction of fish and game; to provide for the appointment of Fish and Game Wardens in the several counties of this State, and to define their duties and compensation,” approved March 12, 1901. Approved March 16, 1903.

179

99

An Act relating to the issuing and effect of patents for State lands. Approved March 16, 1903.

179

100

An Act requiring the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Washoe to issue a proclamation for and cause to be held a special election in the Town of Reno, and other matters pertaining thereto. Approved March 16, 1903.

180

101

An Act to authorize the Board of County Commissioners of Lyon County to issue bonds for the purpose of providing a fund to pay the bonded indebtedness of said county. Approved March 16, 1903.

181

102

An Act to incorporate the Town of Reno, and to establish a city government therefor. Approved March 16, 1903.

184

103

An Act to amend Section 1 of an Act entitled “An Act to prohibit the sale of intoxicating drinks to minors,” approved March 7, 1873. Approved March 16, 1903.

198

104

An Act concerning sittings of Court in Nye County, and matters connected therewith. Approved March 16, 1903.

198

105

An Act to provide for the protection and preservation of wild game, and to repeal all other Acts in conflict therewith. Approved March 16, 1903.

199

106

An Act supplementary to an Act entitled “An Act relating to elections,” approved March 12, 1873. Approved March 16, 1903.

202

107

An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act relating to elections and to more fully secure the secrecy of the ballot,” approved March 13, 1891. Approved March 17, 1903.

204

108

An Act to provide payment of expenses necessary for the extradition of fugitives from justice. Approved March 17, 1903.

204

109

An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act to provide for the maintenance and supervision of public schools,” approved March 20, 1865. Approved March 17, 1903.

205

110

An Act relative to the proving up of Indian war and Indian depredation claims. Approved March 17, 1903.

205

111

An Act making it unlawful for employers to enter into agreements with their employees, or persons about to enter their employment, not to become or continue as members of labor organizations; and prescribing penalties for violations thereof. Approved March 17, 1903.

207

112

An Act to commission the officers of the Cadets of the State University by the Governor. Approved March 17, 1903.

207

113

An Act to grant the right of way to T. E. Gibbon and his associates for the construction of a railroad from the Vegas valley, in Lincoln county, in a northerly direction to the intersection of the forty-second parallel of latitude north. Approved March 17, 1903.

208

114

An Act to prohibit the carrying of concealed weapons, and to provide for the punishment thereof. Approved March 17, 1903.

208

115

An Act to amend Section 55 of an Act entitled “An Act to regulate the settlement of the estates of deceased persons,” approved March 23, 1897. Approved March 17, 1903.

209

116

An Act requiring the Board of County Commissioners of Washoe County to apportion certain funds to the City of Reno, and other matters relating thereto. Approved March 17, 1903.

210

117

An Act to consolidate the offices of District Attorney and County Superintendent of Public Schools in Lincoln County, and to fix the salary thereof. Approved March 17, 1903.

210

118

An Act creating a School of Mines, to be located at Virginia City, State of Nevada. Approved March 20, 1903.

211

119

An Act to amend Section 30 of an Act entitled “An Act to provide for the appointment of guardians, and to prescribe their duties,” approved March 11, 1899. Approved March 20, 1903.

211

120

An Act entitled “An Act providing for the appointment of a Special State Commissioner to secure the payment of the Nevada war claims against the United States of America, and fixing his compensation.” Approved March 20, 1903.

212

121

An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act fixing the salaries and compensations of the officers of Humboldt County, and consolidating certain offices in said county, and to repeal all Acts in relation thereto,” approved March 9, 1891, approved March 6, 1899. Approved March 20, 1903.

213

122

An Act to prevent the pollution or contamination of the waters of the lakes, rivers, streams and ditches in the State of Nevada, prescribing penalties, and making an appropriation to carry out the provisions of this Act. Approved March 20, 1903.

214

123

An Act relating to the government of towns and cities, and limiting the tax rate thereof. Approved March 20, 1903.

215

124

An Act to prevent the compelling of employees of persons, companies, corporations or associations to trade at any particular store or board at any particular boarding house, by means of coercion, intimidation or otherwise, in this State. Approved March 20, 1903.

217

125

An Act to amend section one of an Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act to regulate the settlement of estates of deceased persons,” approved March 23, 1897, and as amended and approved March 16, 1899, approved March 6, 1901. Approved March 23, 1903.

218

126

An Act limiting the time in which proceedings for contesting the election of any officer may be begun. Approved March 25, 1903.

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