N.M. Admin. Code § 19.2.17.15

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 23, December 10, 2024
Section 19.2.17.15 - SURFACE LESSEES
A. Fees paid to the commissioner pursuant to this part for permits to conduct geophysical exploration on lands in which the surface is held in trust are consideration for access to use the surface for reasonable geophysical activity. State land office surface lessees are not entitled to compensation from permittees for access across trust land.
B. Permittees must settle with and compensate state land office surface lessees for actual damage to or loss of livestock, authorized improvements, range, crops, and other valid existing rights recognized by law.

N.M. Admin. Code § 19.2.17.15

19.2.17.15 NMAC - N, 9/14/2000