N.M. Admin. Code § 19.25.13.25

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 21, November 5, 2024

Section 19.25.13.25 - WATER MASTER ENTRY ON PRIVATE OR PUBLIC LAND

Pursuant to Section 72-8-1 NMSA, the water master shall have the right to enter private or public lands in order to:

A. install, inspect, read, and adjust measuring devices and require the replacement or repair of such measuring devices;

B. inspect and adjust headgates or require the repair of such headgates;

C. make seepage evaluations;

D. conduct inspections of canals, wells, wasteways or sluiceways;

E. prevent waste and prevent illegal water use;

F. cap, lock or otherwise temporarily disable any mechanism for illegal diversion; and

G. perform such other duties as are required to accomplish administration.

N.M. Admin. Code § 19.25.13.25

19.25.13.25 NMAC - N, 12/30/2004