N.M. Admin. Code § 19.2.2.2
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 23, December 10, 2024
Pursuant to Article XIII, Section 2, of the New Mexico State Constitution, the commissioner has jurisdiction over all lands and related resources that the United States granted and confirmed to the state of New Mexico under the New Mexico Enabling Act. This rule, 19.2.2 NMAC, governs the exploration for and development of minerals, as defined herein, within the commissioner's constitutional jurisdiction. This rule also governs reclamation of trust lands affected by mining. This rule does not apply to mining activity authorized and carried out pursuant to other rules of the commissioner of public lands.
N.M. Admin. Code § 19.2.2.2