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2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 73: Special Districts
Article 17: Conservancy Districts; General Provisions, 73-17-1 through 73-17-24
Section 73-17-20: Liberal construction.
NM Stat § 73-17-20 (1996 through 1st Sess 50th Legis) What's This?
73-17-20. Liberal construction.
This act being necessary to secure and preserve the public health, safety, convenience and welfare, and being necessary for the prevention of great loss of life, and for the security of public and private property from floods and other uncontrolled waters, it shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes of this act.
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