The legislature finds that in view of the present energy crisis, all renewable energy sources must be encouraged for the benefit of the state as a whole. The legislature further finds that solar energy is a viable energy source in New Mexico, and as such, its development should be encouraged. Since solar energy may be used in small-scale installations and one of the ways to accomplish such encouragement is by protection of rights necessary for small-scale installations, the legislature declares such protection to be the purpose of the Solar Recordation Act and necessary to the public interest.
History: Laws 1983, ch. 233, ยง 2.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Section 47-3-2 - Declaration and findings.
Section 47-3-4 - Declaration of solar rights.
Section 47-3-5 - Prior rights unaffected.
Section 47-3-7 - Legislative findings and declaration.
Section 47-3-8 - Method of claiming; effect; limitations.
Section 47-3-9 - Recordation; effect of failure to record; contest.