The purpose of the Night Sky Protection Act is to regulate outdoor night lighting fixtures to preserve and enhance the state's dark sky while promoting safety, conserving energy and preserving the environment for astronomy.
History: Laws 1999, ch. 197, § 2.
Effective dates. — Laws 1999, ch. 197 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 18, 1999, 90 days after adjournment of the legislature.
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.