2018 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 76 - Agriculture
Article 7D - Noxious Weed Management
Section 76-7D-6 - Landowners; rights; agreements.
A. If the director or his designee becomes aware of the presence of noxious weeds on nonpublic land, the director shall notify the landowner of the noxious weeds and the methods for controlling them. However, nothing in the Noxious Weed Management Act shall be construed to permit the director or his designee to enter nonpublic land except at the invitation of the landowner.
B. Upon the request of a landowner, the director shall develop a noxious weed control program in cooperation with the landowner.
C. Whenever the director becomes aware of the presence of noxious weeds on public land, he shall inform the governmental entity of the species found on land under the entity's jurisdiction. When possible and practicable, the director shall consult with the governmental entity in developing a management plan for the control of the noxious weeds.
D. The director may develop and implement cooperative agreements with appropriate federal and state agencies, the commissioner of public lands and Indian nations, tribes and pueblos to carry out the provisions of the Noxious Weed Management Act.
History: Laws 1998, ch. 78, § 6.
Effective dates. — Laws 1998, ch. 78 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective May 20, 1998, 90 days after adjournment of the legislature.
Severability. — Laws 1998, ch. 78, § 7 provided for the severability of the act if any part or application thereof is held invalid.
