In all cases involving an appropriation of water for beneficial use or mine dewatering, the right of replacement is granted to any person whose appropriation or mine dewatering would otherwise impair existing water rights. Application for replacement of water shall be made to the state engineer. In all cases, replacement of water shall be at the sole expense of the applicant and subject to such rules, regulations and conditions as the state engineer may reasonably prescribe.

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Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 72-12A-4

  • Appropriation: The provision of funds, through an annual appropriations act or a permanent law, for federal agencies to make payments out of the Treasury for specified purposes. The formal federal spending process consists of two sequential steps: authorization