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2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 19: Public Lands
Article 7: Sale and Lease of Lands, 19-7-1 through 19-7-69
Section 19-7-64: Contesting rights to state lands; rules and regulations.


NM Stat § 19-7-64 (1996 through 1st Sess 50th Legis) What's This?

19-7-64. [Contesting rights to state lands; rules and regulations.]

Any person, association of persons or corporation claiming any right, title, interest or priority of claim, in or to any state lands, covered by any lease, contract, grant or any other instrument executed by the commissioner, shall have the right to initiate a contest before the commissioner who shall have the power to hear and determine same. The commissioner shall prescribe appropriate rules and regulations to govern the practice and procedure of such contests.

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