The provisions of this act [69-3-6 to 69-3-9 NMSA 1978] shall not include or be applicable to seismic, core or other exploratory holes or wells drilled in search of, or for the production of, natural gas or hydrocarbons in any form.
History: 1953 Comp., § 63-2-3.5, enacted by Laws 1957, ch. 108, § 3.
Cross references. — For regulation of oil and gas wells, see 70-2-1 NMSA 1978 et seq.