§ 72-13-1 Definition of artesian well
§ 72-13-2 Supervision of artesian waters
§ 72-13-3 Artesian well supervisor
§ 72-13-4 Rules and regulations
§ 72-13-5 Drilling record
§ 72-13-6 Definition of waste
§ 72-13-7 Abandoned wells wasting water declared to be a public nuisance
§ 72-13-8 Waste of water on surface
§ 72-13-9 Conducting water so as to prevent waste
§ 72-13-10 Reservoirs
§ 72-13-11 Using water for stock purposes
§ 72-13-12 Violations made misdemeanors
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Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 72 > Article 13 - Artesian Wells

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