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Section 72-5A-15 - Non-exemption from prior appropriation doctrine.

72-5A-15. Non-exemption from prior appropriation doctrine.

Unless required by interstate obligations, nothing in the Ground Water Storage and Recovery Act shall be construed to exempt stored water from the provision that priority in time shall give the better right pursuant to Chapter 72 NMSA 1978 or priority of appropriation shall give the better right pursuant to Article 16, Section 2 of the constitution of New Mexico.