The county flood commissioners shall have the power to condemn property for the purpose of carrying Sections 4-50-1 through 4-50-17 NMSA 1978 into effect, upon petition to the district courts, and in the manner provided by the Eminent Domain Code [42A-1-1 to 42A-1-33 NMSA 1978].
History: Laws 1921, ch. 163, § 5; C.S. 1929, § 33-5005; 1941 Comp., § 15-4705; 1953 Comp., § 15-50-5; 1981, ch. 125, § 44.
Cross references. — For eminent domain and condemnation generally, see N.M. Const., art. II, § 20, and 42A-1-1 NMSA 1978 et seq.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 27 Am. Jur. 2d Eminent Domain § 81.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Section 4-50-1 - County flood commissioner; appointment; salary.
Section 4-50-2 - Tax levy; county flood fund; authority to borrow.
Section 4-50-3 - Inspection of rivers; construction of works; personnel; contracts for financing.
Section 4-50-4 - [Entry upon lands; damages; interference; misdemeanor; objections.]
Section 4-50-5 - Condemnation of property.
Section 4-50-6 - Limit on indebtedness; payment of expenses.
Section 4-50-7 - [Report to county commissioners.]
Section 4-50-8 - [Work in adjoining counties.]
Section 4-50-9 - [Expenditure of funds raised under prior law.]
Section 4-50-10 - [Emergency flood districts; establishment.]
Section 4-50-11 - [Emergency flood superintendent; appointment; qualifications.]
Section 4-50-12 - [Term, oath and bond of superintendent.]
Section 4-50-13 - Emergency flood workers.
Section 4-50-14 - [Service of notice, summons or calls for work; filing list.]
Section 4-50-15 - [Failure to work or pay; penalty; use of fine money.]