New Mexico § 62-14-9.1 Alternative dispute resolution

New Mexico Statutes

§ 62-14-9.1 — Alternative dispute resolution

New Mexico § 62-14-9.1

Ch. 62Electric, Gas and Water Utilities

Art. 14Excavation Damage to Pipelines and Underground

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N.M. Stat. Ann. § 62-14-9.1 (2026).

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The commission shall promulgate rules for voluntary alternative dispute resolution procedures available to owners or operators, excavators and other interested parties regarding disputes that cannot be resolved through consultation and negotiation arising from damage to underground facilities, including any cost or damage incurred by the owner or operator or the excavator as a result of any delay in an excavation project while an underground facility is restored, repaired or replaced. The alternative dispute resolution procedure shall not affect civil penalties levied pursuant to Section 62-14-8 NMSA 1978 or change the basis for civil liability for damages.

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The commission shall promulgate rules for voluntary alternative dispute resolution procedures available to owners or operators, excavators and other interested parties regarding disputes that cannot be resolved through consultation and negotiation arising from damage to underground facilities, including any cost or damage incurred by the owner or operator or the excavator as a result of any delay in an excavation project while an underground facility is restored, repaired or replaced. The alternative dispute resolution procedure shall not affect civil penalties levied pursuant to Section 62-14-8 NMSA 1978 or change the basis for civil liability for damages.