85-5-406. Interference with actions of commissioner. A person opening or closing a headgate after being set by the commissioner or who in any manner interferes with the commissioner in the discharge of the commissioner's duties is guilty of contempt of court and may be proceeded against for contempt of court as provided in contempt cases.

     History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 181, L. 1919; re-en. Sec. 7157, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 7157, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 89-1022; amd. Sec. 2782, Ch. 56, L. 2009.