New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 72 - Water Law
Article 12A - Mine Dewatering

Section 72-12A-1 - Short title. - This act [72-12A-1 to 72-12A-13 NMSA 1978] may be cited...

Section 72-12A-2 - Purpose of act. - A. The legislature hereby determines that: (1) the production of...

Section 72-12A-3 - Definitions. - As used in the Mine Dewatering Act: A. "declared underground...

Section 72-12A-4 - Right of replacement. - In all cases involving an appropriation of water for beneficial...

Section 72-12A-5 - Mine dewatering; jurisdiction of the state engineer. - A. Mine dewatering is neither an appropriation of water nor...

Section 72-12A-6 - Mine dewatering prohibited; exceptions. - No person shall engage in mine dewatering in a declared...

Section 72-12A-7 - Application for permit; plan of replacement; approval. - A. Any person desiring to engage in mine dewatering in...

Section 72-12A-8 - Plan of replacement; standards for approval. - A. In reviewing a proposed plan of replacement and in...

Section 72-12A-9 - Plan of replacement; implementation and maintenance; amendment. - A. Upon approval of replacement, the permittee shall implement the...

Section 72-12A-10 - Appeal to the district court; procedure. - The decision, act or refusal to act of the state...

Section 72-12A-11 - Remedies. - A. The state engineer, when he has reasonable cause to...

Section 72-12A-12 - Eminent domain; entry on lands; purpose. - A. The United States, the state of New Mexico or...

Section 72-12A-13 - Existing water rights recognized. - Existing water rights based upon application to beneficial use are...