Statutes > New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 72 - Water Law. > Article 5 - Appropriation and Use of Surface Water, 72-5-1 through 72-5-39. > Section 72-5-8 - Construction of works; additional time.

Section 72-5-8 - Construction of works; additional time.

72-5-8. Construction of works; additional time.

Construction of works shall be diligently prosecuted in order that the project may be completed within the time limit set by the state engineer in the permit, provided that the state engineer may upon the request of the applicant allow additional time for the completion of works equal to the time during which work was prevented by acts of God, operation of law or other causes beyond the control of the applicant.