The state engineer may create water master districts within the state, provided that:
- A. the state engineer finds that the creation of such a water master district is necessary for the economical and satisfactory administration of water;
- B. the boundaries of the water master districts are in conformity with drainage areas as defined by the state engineer;
- C. the water master districts are designated by names; and
- D. as far as possible, the water master districts comprise one or more stream systems or stream reaches, including hydrologically connected groundwater, as defined by the state engineer.
[19.25.13.12 NMAC - N, 12/30/2004]