Beneficial use is the basis, the measure and the limit to the right to the use of the waters described in this act [72-12-1 to 72-12-10 NMSA 1978]. History: Laws 1931, ch. 131, § 2; 1941 Comp., § 77-1102; 1953 Comp., § 75-11-2.
[Right to use waters.]
NMSA 1978, § 72-12-2 — under Article 12.
NMSA 1978, § 72-12-2