The state mine inspector or his authorized representative shall have the power and authority to enter and inspect such places, question such employees and investigate such facts, conditions, practices or matters as he may deem appropriate to determine whether any person has violated any provisions of the Mining Safety Act, or any rule or regulation issued thereunder.
History: 1953 Comp., § 63-31-11, enacted by Laws 1961, ch. 136, § 11.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 53A Am. Jur. 2d Mines and Minerals § 274 et seq.
58 C.J.S. Mines and Minerals § 142.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Section 69-8-3 - Mining safety board.
Section 69-8-4 - Duties of the board; rulemaking.
Section 69-8-4.1 - Duties of the board; appeal of certification actions by inspector.
Section 69-8-5.1 - Training fees.
Section 69-8-5.2 - State mine inspector fund.
Section 69-8-9.1 - Standard of evaluation of variances; effect of variances granted.
Section 69-8-11 - Right of entry and investigation.
Section 69-8-15 - Construction of act.
Section 69-8-16 - Underground mine safety requirements; penalties.