It shall be unlawful to use water from any artesian well for the purpose of watering stock, except where such water shall be carried through pipes to watering troughs fitted with float feeds or other means of control to prevent waste therefrom. History: Laws 1935, ch. 43, § 11; 1941 Comp., § 77-1211; 1953 Comp., § 75-12-11. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For penalty for violation of this section, see 72-13-12 NMSA 1978. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 94 C.J.S. Waters § 313.
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