1. A public entity, in consultation with any Indian tribe that has local aboriginal ties to the geographical area in which a unique archeological, paleontological or historical site is located and in cooperation with the Office of Historic Preservation of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, may enter into a cooperative agreement with the owner of any property that contains a unique archeological, paleontological 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, paleontological 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 of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources; and

(b) County, city or town in this state.

(Added to NRS by 1999, 1688; A 2001, 937; 2009, 376; 2011, 2951)