It shall be unlawful to use water from any artesian well for the purpose of watering stock, except where such water shall be carried through pipes to watering troughs fitted with float feeds or other means of control to prevent waste therefrom.
History: Laws 1935, ch. 43, § 11; 1941 Comp., § 77-1211; 1953 Comp., § 75-12-11.
Cross references. — For penalty for violation of this section, see 72-13-12 NMSA 1978.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 94 C.J.S. Waters § 313.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Section 72-13-1 - Definition of artesian well.
Section 72-13-2 - Supervision of artesian waters.
Section 72-13-3 - Artesian well supervisor.
Section 72-13-4 - Rules and regulations.
Section 72-13-5 - Drilling record.
Section 72-13-6 - Definition of waste.
Section 72-13-7 - Abandoned wells wasting water declared to be a public nuisance.
Section 72-13-8 - Waste of water on surface.
Section 72-13-9 - Conducting water so as to prevent waste.
Section 72-13-10 - Reservoirs.