§ 67-7-1 [Obstructing roads; penalties.]
§ 67-7-2 [Obstructions and damage to highways and bridges prohibited.]
§ 67-7-3 [Fords; obstructions and damage; penalties; toll bridges prohibited.]
§ 67-7-4 [Dams causing overflow or injuring bridges prohibited;
§ 67-7-5 [Fines; penalties; forfeitures; action of debt to recover.]
§ 67-7-6 [Irrigation or drainage water overflowing highway; penalty.]
§ 67-7-7 [Water overflowing highway; liability for damages.]
§ 67-7-8 [Irrigation ditches crossing roads; bridges.]
§ 67-7-9 [Ditches; drains; flumes; bridges required; penalty.]
§ 67-7-10 Unlawful use of highways; penalties
§ 67-7-11 [Arrest for violation; seizure of vehicle; fee.]

Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 67 > Article 7 - Obstructions and Injuries to Highways

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