New Mexico Statutes 72-13-12. Violations made misdemeanors
Any person or corporation violating any of the provisions of Section [Sections] 4, 5, 8, 9, 10 and 11 [72-13-4, 72-13-5, 72-13-8 to 72-13-11 N.M. Stat. Ann.] of this act or any of the rules and regulations promulgated by the state engineer in conformity therewith, and each day such violation shall continue shall constitute a separate offense, and upon conviction thereof, shall pay a fine of not less than twenty-five ($25.00) dollars nor more than two hundred fifty ($250) dollars for each offense. The state engineer, artesian well supervisor or any director of an artesian conservancy district or other officer charged with the enforcement of this act N.M. Stat. Ann. § 72-13-1 to 72-13-12, may file a complaint with the proper official against anyone for the violation of any of the provisions hereof.
Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 72-13-12
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.