It is unlawful for a person to camp, or to park a trailer, recreational vehicle or motor vehicle within three hundred yards of a manmade water hole, a water well or a watering tank used by wildlife or domestic stock, without the prior consent of the owner of the land, the person in lawful possession of the land or the authorized representatives of either. Any person violating the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined in an amount not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100).
History: 1953 Comp., § 75-1-6, enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 36, § 1; 1975, ch. 47, § 1; 1979, ch. 151, § 1.
Cross references. — For authority of conservation officers to enforce these provisions under emergency circumstances, see 17-2-19 NMSA 1978.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Article 1 - Water Rights in General
Section 72-1-1 - Natural waters; public.
Section 72-1-2 - [Water rights; appurtenant to land; priorities.]
Section 72-1-2.1 - Water rights; change in ownership; filing and recording; constructive notice.
Section 72-1-2.2 - Legislative findings; declaration of purpose.
Section 72-1-2.4 - Pecos river; purpose; conditions for expenditures.
Section 72-1-2.5 - Pecos river basin land management fund.
Section 72-1-2.6 - Pecos river; purchase of additional water rights.
Section 72-1-5 - Eminent domain; entry on property.
Section 72-1-6 - [Traveler's use of water.]
Section 72-1-7 - [Interfering with traveler's use of water; penalty.]
Section 72-1-8 - Camping, trailer, recreational or motor vehicle parking prohibited.
Section 72-1-10 - Water utility authority; created; membership; administration of utility.
Section 72-1-11 - Indian water rights settlements; approval of settlements; reports.