§ 72-8-1 [Injuring works; interference; misdemeanor; liability for damages; arrest; state engineer and water masters; right to enter private property.]
§ 72-8-2 [Construction of bridges over ditches; failure of ditch owner to construct; misdemeanor; construction by county commissioners; liability of ditch owner; repair of ditches.]
§ 72-8-3 [Interference with use of works; misdemeanor.]
§ 72-8-4 Unauthorized use or waste of water; constructing works without permit
§ 72-8-5 [Diversion of water to other valleys; penalty.]
§ 72-8-6 [General penalty.]
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Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 72 > Article 8 - Offenses and Penalties Under Water Act of 1907

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • 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.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.