2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 19: Public Lands
Article 10: Lease of Oil and Gas Lands, 19-10-1 through 19-10-70
Section 19-10-49: Validating act.


NM Stat § 19-10-49 (1996 through 1st Sess 50th Legis) What's This?

19-10-49. [Validating act.]

That all oil and gas leases issued by the commissioner of public lands of the state of New Mexico prior to the effective date of this act [section], in substantial conformity with the statutes of the state, the terms of which have not expired and where all rentals have been paid thereunder and accepted by the commissioner of public lands, and such leases have not been canceled by the commissioner of public lands for nonperformance by the lessee or any assignee, are hereby declared to be valid and existing contracts with the state of New Mexico according to their terms and provisions, and the obligations of the state and of the commissioner to observe and conform to the terms and provisions thereof are hereby recognized.

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