New Mexico Statutes

§ 70-2-6 — Commission's and division's powers and duties

New Mexico § 70-2-6
JurisdictionNew Mexico
Ch. 70Oil and Gas
Art. 2Oil Conservation Commission; Division;

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N.M. Stat. Ann. § 70-2-6 (2026).

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A.The division shall have, and is hereby given, jurisdiction and authority over all matters relating to the conservation of oil and gas and the prevention of waste of potash as a result of oil or gas operations in this state. It shall have jurisdiction, authority and control of and over all persons, matters or things necessary or proper to enforce effectively the provisions of this act or any other law of this state relating to the conservation of oil or gas and the prevention of waste of potash as a result of oil or gas operations.
B.The commission shall have concurrent jurisdiction and authority with the division to the extent necessary for the commission to perform its duties as required by law. In addition, any hearing on any matter may be held before the commission if the division d

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Legislative History

Laws 1935, ch. 72, § 4; 1941 Comp., § 69-205; Laws 1949, ch. 168, § 4; 1953

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