When said reservoirs or ponds shall have been completed, the county commissioners shall enter into an annual contract with the owners of said water tubes for the permanent having of the water in said reservoirs.
History: Laws 1891, ch. 54, § 5; C.L. 1897, § 704; Code 1915, § 5809; C.S. 1929, § 151-805; 1941 Comp., § 77-908; 1953 Comp., § 75-9-8.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 94 C.J.S. Waters § 228.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Section 72-10-1 - [Community springs or tanks; election of commissioners; duties.]
Section 72-10-2 - [Injuries or obstructions; powers of commissioners; penalty; civil liability.]
Section 72-10-3 - [Laws applicable to community springs and tanks.]
Section 72-10-4 - [Reservoirs; building authorized.]
Section 72-10-5 - [Petition to county commissioners to build reservoirs; corporation.]
Section 72-10-6 - [County to furnish tools; rock and mortar.]
Section 72-10-7 - [Work to be done by petitioners.]
Section 72-10-8 - [Completion of reservoir; contract with county.]