The state of New Mexico recognizes the importance of public welfare and conservation of water in administering its public waters. This act affords standing for those asserting legitimate concerns involving public welfare and conservation of water in a manner which avoids unduly burdening the administrative and judicial processes.
§ 72-5-5.1 NMSA 1978
Purposes
Laws 1985, ch. 201, § 1.
Official source: NMOneSource (New Mexico Compilation Commission). Reproduced from public-domain New Mexico statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.