New Mexico § 73-1-24 - Underground waters
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 73-1-24 — Underground waters, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 73-1-24. Underground waters
Wherever any artesian conservancy district has heretofore been organized or may hereafter
be organized, under and pursuant to Chapter 97 of the New Mexico Session Laws of 1931,
or amendments thereto, such conservancy district may be given the same rights, power
and authority as to all underground waters within the boundaries of such conservancy
district as have been or may hereafter be conferred upon such district by said legislative
act, and amendments thereto, as to artesian waters; provided, however, the boundaries
of such underground waters have been reasonably ascertained and the same, or a substantial
portion thereof, have been beneficially appropriated for private, public, domestic
or irrigation purposes and are subject to appropriation, as provided by Chapter 131
of the New Mexico Session Laws of 1931, or amendments thereto, and provided further
it is determined that said underground waters, or a substantial portion thereof, are
derived from the artesian basin, or basins, included, or to be included in such district,
and that the same are so closely related to such artesian waters that they can be
effectively conserved by said district.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 73-1-24
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 73-1-24 cover?
Section 73-1-24 ("Underground waters") is part of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Mexico. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Mexico § 73-1-24?
A common citation format is "New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 73-1-24" (New Mexico). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the New Mexico official source linked on this page or consult a licensed New Mexico attorney.
How does New Mexico § 73-1-24 apply to my situation?
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