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Section 19-10-55 - [Validation of oil and gas leases.]

NM Stat § 19-10-55 (2019) (N/A)
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All oil and gas leases issued by the commissioner of public lands prior to the effective date of this section are declared to be valid and existing contracts with the state according to their terms and provisions where:

A. made in substantial conformity with law;

B. the terms have not expired;

C. all rentals have been paid and accepted by the commissioner of public lands; and

D. the leases have not been canceled by the commissioner of public lands for nonperformance by the lessee or any assignee.

The obligations of the state and the commissioner to observe and conform to the terms and provisions of these leases are recognized. Any suit or action to reinstate any lease heretofore canceled or expired by order or decision of the commissioner of public lands shall be brought within sixty days from the effective date of this section or be waived.

History: 1953 Comp., § 7-11-49, enacted by Laws 1957, ch. 113, § 1; 1959, ch. 40, § 1.

Bracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law.

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