If any person excavates or intends to excavate in violation of Chapter 62, Article 14 NMSA 1978, the commission or any interested or affected owner or operator of an underground facility may file, in the district court of the county in which the excavation is occurring or intended, an action seeking to enjoin the excavation.
History: Laws 1997, ch. 30, ยง 2.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 62 - Electric, Gas and Water Utilities
Article 14 - Excavation Damage to Pipelines and Underground Utility Lines
Section 62-14-1 - Purpose and intent.
Section 62-14-2 - Definitions.
Section 62-14-4 - Emergency excavation.
Section 62-14-5 - Marking of facilities.
Section 62-14-5.1 - Uniform color code for location of underground facilities.
Section 62-14-6 - Liability for damage to underground facilities.
Section 62-14-7 - Liability for negligence notwithstanding information obtained.
Section 62-14-7.1 - One-call notification system.
Section 62-14-9 - Enforcement.