2016 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 72 - Water Law
Article 8 - Offenses and Penalties Under Water Act of 1907
Section 72-8-3 - Interference with use of works; misdemeanor.
72-8-3. [Interference with use of works; misdemeanor.]
Whenever any appropriator of water has the right-of-way for the storage, diversion or carriage of water, it shall be unlawful to place or maintain any obstruction that shall interfere with the use of the works, or prevent convenient access thereto. Any violations of this section shall be a misdemeanor.
History: Laws 1907, ch. 49, 50; Code 1915, 5709; C.S. 1929, 151-162; 1941 Comp., 77-703; 1953 Comp., 75-7-3.
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