Statutes > New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 72 - Water Law. > Article 8 - Offenses and Penalties Under Water Act of 1907, 72-8-1 through 72-8-6. > Section 72-8-3 - Interference with use of works; misdemeanor.

Section 72-8-3 - Interference with use of works; misdemeanor.

72-8-3. [Interference with use of works; misdemeanor.]

Whenever any appropriator of water has the right-of-way for the storage, diversion or carriage of water, it shall be unlawful to place or maintain any obstruction that shall interfere with the use of the works, or prevent convenient access thereto. Any violations of this section shall be a misdemeanor.