New Mexico § 19-9-13 - Forfeiture for noncompliance
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 19-9-13 — Forfeiture for noncompliance, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-9-13. Forfeiture for noncompliance
The commissioner of public lands may cancel any coal lease for nonpayment of rentals,
for nonpayment of royalties or for noncompliance with any of the terms or covenants
of the lease, but before the cancellation is made, the commissioner shall mail to
the lessee by registered or certified mail a notice of intention to cancel the lease,
specifying the default for which the lease is subject to cancellation. If the lessee does not pay the rentals or royalties or begin to substantially remedy
the other default within thirty days after mailing the notice of intention to cancel
the commissioner may cancel the lease.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 19-9-13
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 19-9-13 cover?
Section 19-9-13 ("Forfeiture for noncompliance") 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.
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