New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 70 - Oil and Gas
Article 12 - Surface Owners Protection

Section 70-12-1 - Short title. - This act [70-12-1 to 70-12-10 NMSA 1978] may be cited...

Section 70-12-2 - Applicability. - The Surface Owners Protection Act applies to: A. private fee...

Section 70-12-3 - Definitions. - As used in the Surface Owners Protection Act: A. "oil...

Section 70-12-4 - Compensation for oil and gas operations. - A. An operator shall compensate the surface owner for damages...

Section 70-12-5 - Notice of operations; proposed surface use and compensation agreement. - A. Prior to initial entry upon the land for activities...

Section 70-12-6 - Entry without agreement; bond. - If, after thirty days from a surface owner receiving notice...

Section 70-12-7 - Damages. - In an action brought pursuant to the Surface Owners Protection...

Section 70-12-8 - Remedies not exclusive. - The remedies provided by the Surface Owners Protection Act are...

Section 70-12-9 - Emergency situations. - Notwithstanding any provisions of the Surface Owners Protection Act to...

Section 70-12-10 - Temporary provision; applicability. - The provisions of the Surface Owners Protection Act apply to...