2015 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 72 - Water Law
Section 5 Appropriation and Use of Surface Water
Section 72-5-24 Change of purpose; change of point of diversion.
72-5-24. Change of purpose; change of point of diversion.
An appropriator of water may, with the approval of the state engineer, use the same for other than the purpose for which it was appropriated or may change the place of diversion, storage or use in the manner and under the conditions prescribed in Sections 72-5-3 and 72-5-23 NMSA 1978.
History: Laws 1907, ch. 49, 45; Code 1915, 5704; C.S. 1929, 151-157; Laws 1941, ch. 126, 18; 1941 Comp., 77-523; 1953 Comp., 75-5-23; Laws 1985, ch. 201, 6.
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