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.
§ 72-12A-4 NMSA 1978
Right of replacement
Known as the Mine Dewatering Act
The act spans §§ 72–72 (13 sections).
Laws 1980, ch. 148, § 4.
Official source: NMOneSource (New Mexico Compilation Commission). Reproduced from public-domain New Mexico statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.