New Mexico § 50-10-3 [Detection of flammable gas or vapor; danger suspected;

New Mexico Statutes

§ 50-10-3 — [Detection of flammable gas or vapor; danger suspected;

New Mexico § 50-10-3

Ch. 50Employment Law

Art. 10Sewer Gas

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N.M. Stat. Ann. § 50-10-3 (2026).

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entry without cautioning against use of exposed flame or creation of electrical spark unlawful.] In the event that the presence of flammable gas or vapor is detected in any sewer, or there exists reasonable ground for suspecting the danger therein of any such gas or vapor, then it shall be unlawful, irrespective of compliance with Section 1 [50-10-1 NMSA 1978] above, for any person, firm or corporation to require, authorize or knowingly permit any such employee or controlled person to enter into said sewer, through a manhole or otherwise, without first cautioning such employee or controlled person against using any exposed flame or creating any electrical spark while in or about the said sewer.

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entry without cautioning against use of exposed flame or creation of electrical spark unlawful.] In the event that the presence of flammable gas or vapor is detected in any sewer, or there exists reasonable ground for suspecting the danger therein of any such gas or vapor, then it shall be unlawful, irrespective of compliance with Section 1 [50-10-1 NMSA 1978] above, for any person, firm or corporation to require, authorize or knowingly permit any such employee or controlled person to enter into said sewer, through a manhole or otherwise, without first cautioning such employee or controlled person against using any exposed flame or creating any electrical spark while in or about the said sewer.