2016 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 71 - Energy and Minerals
Article 9 - Geothermal Resources Development
Section 71-9-10 - Water rights owner; action for impairment.
71-9-10. Water rights owner; action for impairment.
In addition to the appeal rights pursuant to Section 9 [71-9-9 NMSA 1978] of the Geothermal Resources Development Act, a water rights owner may bring a de novo action in the district court in which the water rights are located for damages or injunctive relief with respect to any claimed impairment of existing water rights due to the exploration, development or production of geothermal resources pursuant to Section 4 [71-9-4 NMSA 1978] of that act.
History: Laws 2016, ch. 71, 10 and Laws 2016, ch. 78, 10.
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