This act [74-12-1 to 74-12-11 NMSA 1978] may be cited as the "Night Sky Protection Act".
History: Laws 1999, ch. 197, § 1.
Effective dates. — Laws 1999, ch. 197 contains no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, is effective on June 18, 1999, 90 days after adjournment of the legislature.
Compiler's notes. — The Night Sky Protection Act was originally enacted by Laws 1999, ch. 197, §§ 1 to 10 and codified as 74-12-1 to 74-12-10 NMSA 1978. Laws 2001, ch. 151, § 2 added a new section to the Night Sky Protection Act and has been codified as 74-12-11 NMSA 1978.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 74 - Environmental Improvement
Article 12 - Night Sky Protection
Section 74-12-1 - Short title.
Section 74-12-3 - Definitions.
Section 74-12-4 - Shielding of outdoor light fixtures.
Section 74-12-5 - Nonconforming light fixtures.
Section 74-12-6 - Use of mercury vapor lighting fixtures.
Section 74-12-8 - Construction industries division; duties.
Section 74-12-9 - Costs of replacement; recovery.