The word "district" as used in this act [73-8-1 to 73-8-60 NMSA 1978] shall be held to mean and include only the lands described in the official order establishing any drainage district, and the official plat thereof of record in the office of the county clerk as by this act hereinbefore provided and such other lands as may be subsequently included in any such district in accordance with the provisions of this act.
History: Laws 1917, ch. 22, § 59; C.S. 1929, § 40-259; 1941 Comp., § 77-2059; 1953 Comp., § 75-21-59.
Bracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law.
Compiler's notes. — The words "this act" irefers to Laws 1917, ch. 22, §§ 1 to 60, now compiled as 73-8-1 to 73-8-60 NMSA 1978.
Cross references. — For recordation of official plat in office of county clerk, see 73-8-12, 73-8-41 and 73-8-50 NMSA 1978.