The unauthorized use of water, the unauthorized transfer of a water right, the continued use of works which are unsafe after receiving notice to repair, the waste of water, the unauthorized severance of a water right from the land to which it is appurtenant, the refusal to change unsafe works when directed to do so, or the injury or obstruction of waterworks shall be a misdemeanor and each day such violation continues shall be a separate violation. In addition to filing criminal complaints and any other remedies provided herein, the Board shall have the right to bring an action in the district court of the county wherein such act or omission occurs to enjoin the same. The Board and its authorized agents shall have a reasonable right to go upon private property in the performance of their duties hereunder and shall have the duty to file complaints of violations of the penal provisions of this section.
Laws 1972, c. 256, § 20.