New Mexico § 73-2-34 - Common labor; failure to work
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 73-2-34 — Common labor; failure to work, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 73-2-34. Common labor; failure to work
All persons interested in a common ditch or acequia, be they owners or lessees, shall
labor thereon in proportion to their land. It is their duty when called upon by the mayordomo to assist him in stopping breaks
in, or removing obstructions from, any such common ditch or acequia, regardless of
whether or not they have performed their annual labor thereupon, and failure to respond
to such call is a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof the defendant shall be
fined in a sum not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more than fifty dollars
($50.00), and shall be denied the use of waters of the ditch or acequia until the
fine and costs are paid.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 73-2-34
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 73-2-34 cover?
Section 73-2-34 ("Common labor; failure to work") 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 § 73-2-34?
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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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How does New Mexico § 73-2-34 apply to my situation?
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