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2016 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 73 - Special Districts
Article 9 - Irrigation Districts
Section 73-9-36 - Prior water rights protected.
NM Stat § 73-9-36 (2016) What's This?
73-9-36. [Prior water rights protected.]
Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to authorize any person to divert the waters of any river, creek, stream, canal or reservoir to the detriment of any person having a prior right to the waters of such river, creek, stream, canal or reservoir.
History: Laws 1919, ch. 41, 30; C.S. 1929, 73-230; 1941 Comp., 77-2134; 1953 Comp., 75-22-34.
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