N.M. Stat. § 71-9-10

Current through 2024, ch. 69
Section 71-9-10 - Water rights owner; action for impairment

In addition to the appeal rights pursuant to Section 9 [71-9-9 NMSA 1978] of the Geothermal Resources Development Act, a water rights owner may bring a de novo action in the district court in which the water rights are located for damages or injunctive relief with respect to any claimed impairment of existing water rights due to the exploration, development or production of geothermal resources pursuant to Section 4 [71-9-4 NMSA 1978] of that act.

NMS § 71-9-10

Laws 2016, ch. 71, § 10 and Laws 2016, ch. 78, § 10.
Added by 2016, c. 78,s. 1, eff. 7/1/2016.
Added by 2016, c. 71,s. 10, eff. 7/1/2016.