New Mexico § 19-10-19 - Withholding lands from lease authorized
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 19-10-19 — Withholding lands from lease authorized, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-10-19. Withholding lands from lease authorized
Nothing contained in this act shall be construed as requiring the commissioner to
offer any tract or tracts of land for lease but the commissioner shall have power
to withhold any tract or tracts from leasing for oil and gas purposes if in his opinion
the best interests of the state will be served by so doing.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 19-10-19
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 19-10-19 cover?
Section 19-10-19 ("Withholding lands from lease authorized") is part of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Mexico. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Mexico § 19-10-19?
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