There Is a Newer Version of the New Mexico Statutes
  1. 2025 N.M. Stat.
  2. 2024 N.M. Stat.
  3. 2023 N.M. Stat.
  4. 2011 N.M. Stat. (here)
  5. View All Versions
View Our Newest Version Here

2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 70: Oil and Gas
Article 7: Statutory Unitization Act, 70-7-1 through 70-7-21
Section 70-7-21: Unlawful operation.


NM Stat § 70-7-21 (1996 through 1st Sess 50th Legis) What's This?

70-7-21. Unlawful operation.

From and after the date designated by the division that a unit plan shall become effective, the operation of any well producing from the pool within the area subject to said unit plan, by persons other than persons acting under the authority of the unit plan, or except in the manner and to the extent provided in such unit plan, shall be unlawful and is hereby prohibited.

Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. New Mexico may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.