New Mexico Statutes
§ 73-12-30 — Prior water rights not affected
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.
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Legislative History
Laws 1929, ch. 76, § 30; C.S. 1929, § 73-730; 1941 Comp., § 77-2430; 1953
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