2016 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 73 - Special Districts
Article 2 - Ditches or Acequias
Section 73-2-42 - Blind persons; free irrigation.
73-2-42. Blind persons; free irrigation.
The commissioners of any community ditch in New Mexico, shall have power according to their discretion if they deem it proper, to allow a blind person or his surviving spouse to irrigate free of charge any portion of land not to exceed three acres. Provided, that the parties to whom the privilege may be granted as herein stated, shall have an interest and water right in the ditch, and shall be subject to the use of the water as per the orders of the mayordomo or superintendent of the ditch.
History: Laws 1912, ch. 36, 1; Code 1915, 5770; C.S. 1929, 151-440; 1941 Comp., 77-1438; 1953 Comp., 75-14-39; Laws 1973, ch. 44, 1.
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