Declarations heretofore filed in substantial compliance with Section 1 [ 72-1-3 NMSA 1978] hereof shall be recognized as of the same force and effect as if filed after the taking effect of this act [ 72-1-3 and 72-1-4 NMSA 1978].
§ 72-1-4 NMSA 1978
[Declaration of water rights vested prior to 1907; force and effect of prior declarations.]
1953 Comp., § 75-1-2.2, enacted by Laws 1959, ch. 222, § 2.
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