(a) A person may not (1) construct works for an appropriation, or divert, impound, withdraw, or use a significant amount of water from any source without a permit, certificate of appropriation, or authorization issued under this chapter; (2) violate an order of the commissioner to cease and desist from preventing any water from moving to a person having a prior right to use it; (3) disobey an order of the commissioner requiring the person to take steps to cause the water to move to a person having a prior right to use it; (4) fail or refuse to install meters, gauges, or other measuring devices or control works; (5) violate an order establishing corrective controls for an area or for a source of water; (6) knowingly make a false or misleading statement in a declaration of existing right. (b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor. (c) Crimes under this section are in addition to any other crimes provided by law.
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