2015 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 71 - Energy and Minerals
Section 5 Geothermal Resources Conservation
Section 71-5-6 Commission's and division's powers and duties.

71-5-6. Commission's and division's powers and duties.

A. In addition to its other powers and duties, the division shall have, and is hereby given, jurisdiction over all matters relating to the conservation of geothermal resources and the prevention of waste of potash as a result of geothermal operations in this state. It shall have jurisdiction, authority and control of and over all persons, matters or things necessary or proper to enforce effectively the provisions of the Geothermal Resources Conservation Act [71-5-1 NMSA 1978] or any other law of this state relating to the conservation of geothermal resources and the prevention of waste of potash as a result of geothermal operations. Provided, however, nothing in this section shall be construed to supersede the authority which any state department or agency has with respect to the management, protection and utilization of the state lands or resources and its jurisdiction.

B. The commission shall have concurrent jurisdiction and authority with the division to the extent necessary for the commission to perform its duties as required by the Geothermal Resources Conservation Act. In addition, any hearing on any matter may be held before the commission if the division director, in his discretion, determines that the commission shall hear the matter.

History: 1953 Comp., 65-11-6, enacted by Laws 1975, ch. 272, 6; 1977, ch. 255, 75; 1979, ch. 175, 2.