2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 19: Public Lands
Article 8: Lease of Mineral Lands, 19-8-1 through 19-8-33
Section 19-8-9: Suspension of production; authorization by commissioner of public lands; extension of primary term of lease; secondary term of lease not determined by.


NM Stat § 19-8-9 (1996 through 1st Sess 50th Legis) What's This?

19-8-9. [Suspension of production; authorization by commissioner of public lands; extension of primary term of lease; secondary term of lease not determined by.]

Provided the lessee complies with all other terms and conditions of the lease, a suspension of production authorized by the commissioner of public lands shall:

A. if it occurs during the fixed or primary term of such lease, extend the term of such lease for a period of time equal to the period of such suspension; or

B. if it occurs during the indeterminable or secondary term of such lease, prevent the lease from determining in accordance with the limitation of such lease.

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