§ 16-2-22 NMSA 1978

Whenever the secretary determines by written order that it is necessary to raise funds to provide for developing, operating and maintaining state parks or recreation areas, the state park and recreation division [state parks division] of the energy, minerals and natural resources department may issue and sell bonds of the state as provided for in the State Park and Recreation Bond Act [ 16-2-20 to 16-2-29 NMSA 1978]. The purposes for which the bonds are to be issued and the amount of each bond issue shall be approved by the state board of finance before issuance of the bonds.