With the consent of the commissioner of public lands any coal lease may be relinquished in whole or in part provided that the commissioner shall not approve any relinquishment of an undivided interest in any coal lease nor less than a legal subdivision.
History: Laws 1989, ch. 200, ยง 6.
Structure 2021 New Mexico Statutes
Article 9 - Lease of Coal Lands
Section 19-9-1 to 19-9-8 - Repealed.
Section 19-9-9 - Coal leases; authorization; competitive bids.
Section 19-9-10 - Coal leases; provisions.
Section 19-9-11 - Authority to enter; inspect books; prior lien.
Section 19-9-12 - Performance bond.
Section 19-9-13 - Forfeiture for noncompliance.
Section 19-9-14 - Relinquishment.