New Mexico Const. art. XX, § 21

New Mexico Constitution

Article XX, § 21 — Pollution control

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CitationNew Mexico Const. art. XX, § 21

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N.M. Const. art. XX, § 21.

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The protection of the state's beautiful and healthful environment is hereby declared to be of fundamental importance to the public interest, health, safety and the general welfare. The legislature shall provide for control of pollution and control of despoilment of the air, water and other natural resources of this state, consistent with the use and development of these resources for the maximum benefit of the people.

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The protection of the state's beautiful and healthful environment is hereby declared to be of fundamental importance to the public interest, health, safety and the general welfare. The legislature shall provide for control of pollution and control of despoilment of the air, water and other natural resources of this state, consistent with the use and development of these resources for the maximum benefit of the people.

History

(As added November 2, 1971.)