New Mexico Statutes

§ 73-12-30 — Prior water rights not affected

New Mexico § 73-12-30
JurisdictionNew Mexico
Ch. 73Special Districts
Art. 12Electrical Irrigation Districts

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Bluebook
N.M. Stat. Ann. § 73-12-30 (2026).

Text

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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