2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 19: Public Lands
Article 8: Lease of Mineral Lands, 19-8-1 through 19-8-33
Section 19-8-16: Validation of existing leases and permits; renewals of permits prohibited.
19-8-16. Validation of existing leases and permits; renewals of permits prohibited.
All prospecting permits and leases issued prior to the effective date of this act which have not expired, or which have not been canceled legally for nonperformance, are hereby declared to be valid and existing contracts with the state of New Mexico according to their terms and provisions, and the commissioner is hereby directed to accept and recognize all such permits and leases according to their terms and provisions. Provided, further, that no such existing prospecting permits shall be extended, renewed or otherwise prolonged or enlarged as to length of term.
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