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an inspector on any dam diirinir construction to see that it is built in 

 accordance with the ap})roved plans and specifications and may require 

 any changes deemed necessary. Beginning construction before the 

 approval of plans and specifications by the engineer, or proceeding 

 with the work in the absence of the inspector, or failure to comply 

 with an}^ requirements of the engineer is a misdemeanor. 



An3'one living in the vicinity of anj^ dam may request the engineer 

 to examine it to determine its safety. The engineer may require a 

 deposit to cover the expense of examination. This is to be returned 

 if the request was justified by the condition of the dam and the expense 

 collected from the o\vTier. There is no provision for forcing the pay- 

 ment if the owner refuses. 



The engineer has authority to inspect any ditch or diverting works 

 and may order any additions or alterations which he considers 

 necessary for the security of the works, the safety of persons, or 

 the protection of property. Failure to comply with the requirements 

 of the engineer is a misdemeanor. 



FEES. 



The fees collected by the State engineer are turned over to the 

 State ti-easurer. They are as follows: 



For examining and approving plans and specifications for any dam, $1 for each and 

 every foot in height of the dam to be built; and if necessary to inspect the site where the 

 dam is to be built, an additional charge of $10 per day and expenses shall be made. 



For inspecting anv diverting works, by ref]uest, $10 per day and expenses. 



For examining and filing application to appropriate water, each, $2.50. 



For examining map, profile, and drawings that are part of the proof of appropriation, $5. 



For approving and recording completed applications, $2.50. 



For issuinz certificates of appropriation, each, $1. 



For examining and filing notices of protest, each, $2.50. 



For filing any other paper, $1. 



For certified copy of any paper, per folio, 20 cents. 



For blueprint copy of any map, profile, or drawing, per square foot, 10 cents. 



For each certificate to copy of paper, drawing, or map, 50 cents; provided that the pro- 

 visions of section 67 shall not apply to works prosecuted under the supervision of the 

 United States Keclamation Service. 



The fees collected during the year 1903-4 were as follows: 



Fees received 1903~Jf. 



For filing applications to appropriate water $602. 50 



For filing maps, profiles, and drawings 4J5. 00 



For recording applications 65. 00 



For issuing certificates — >• 00 



For filing notices of protest 1^2. 50 



For examining and approving plans, etc 215. 00 



For withdrawing protests 2. 00 



For filing notice of change of diversion 1. 00 



For certified copies 29. 60 



