2017 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 71 - Energy and Minerals
Article 9 - Geothermal Resources Development
Section 71-9-2 - Findings and purpose.

Universal Citation: NM Stat § 71-9-2 (2017)

71-9-2. Findings and purpose.

The legislature finds that the people of New Mexico have a direct interest in the development of geothermal resources and that the state should exercise its power and jurisdiction through the division to require that geothermal resources be explored, developed and produced in such a manner as to safeguard life, health, property, natural resources and the public welfare and to encourage maximum economic recovery.

History: Laws 2016, ch. 71, 2 and Laws 2016, ch. 78, 2.

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