When the works are found in satisfactory condition, after inspection, the state engineer shall issue his certificate of construction, setting forth the actual capacity of the works and such limitations on the water right as shall be warranted by the condition of the works, but in no manner extending the rights described in the permit.
History: Laws 1907, ch. 49, § 31; Code 1915, § 5689; C.S. 1929, § 151-140; 1941 Comp., § 77-509; 1953 Comp., § 75-5-9.
ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For the state engineer, see 72-2-1 NMSA 1978.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 93 C.J.S. Waters § 180.