What did the Water Code of 1907 claim?

a. It claimed there was no need for reservoirs, cement lined canals, pipelines.

b. It claimed that acequias were illegal.

c. It turned over all control of water to the government.

d. All surface water belongs to the public and permits are needed.

The correct answer is D. All surface water belongs to the public and permits are needed. In 1907, New Mexico's legislature passed a code of water law, which focused on protection the use of water, but also the right of this vital liquid to it's citizens. This code contemplated that the first person to use certain amount of water, had the right to continue using it for the initial reason, if someone else wanted to use the same water, it could, without taking away the amount from the first person to use the liquid. Although this meant anyone could use it, the code established that everyone needed a permit to acces the vital liquid.