Statutes > New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 72 - Water Law. > Article 12 - Underground Waters, 72-12-1 through 72-12-28. > Section 72-12-6 - Former declarations valid.

Section 72-12-6 - Former declarations valid.

72-12-6. [Former declarations valid.]

Declarations heretofore filed in substantial compliance with Section 5 [72-12-5 NMSA 1978] hereof shall be recognized as of the same force and effect as if filed after the taking effect of this act [72-12-1 to 72-12-10 NMSA 1978].