Section 21-11-8.3 - Energetic materials research and testing center established; function of center.

NM Stat § 21-11-8.3 (2019) (N/A)

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A. The board of regents of the New Mexico institute of mining and technology shall establish the energetic materials research and testing center.

B. The function of the energetic materials research and testing center is to:

(1) conduct research, development, testing and evaluation of ordinance, explosives and energetic materials;

(2) conduct programs in energetic materials and related technologies that provide research opportunities for New Mexico institute of mining and technology undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty and staff;

(3) conduct training courses for governmental, academic and commercial entities in explosives handling and safety, emergency response, terrorist incident response and counterterrorism methods;

(4) prepare, publish and distribute reports and other documentation presenting the scientific and technical results of the energetic materials research and testing center efforts; and

(5) actively participate in technical and professional societies and organizations, including attending and presenting papers and talks at their functions and conferences.

History: Laws 2003, ch. 121, § 1.

Effective dates. — Laws 2003, ch. 121 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 20, 2003, 90 days after adjournment of the legislature.

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