New Mexico § 62-14-4 - Emergency excavation
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 62-14-4 — Emergency excavation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 62-14-4. Emergency excavation
Every person who engages in emergency excavation shall take all necessary and reasonable
precaution to avoid or minimize interference with or damage to existing underground
facilities in and near the excavation area and shall notify as promptly as possible
the owners of underground facilities located in and near the emergency excavation
area and the one-call notification system operating in the area in the form and format
required by the commission. In the event of any damage to or dislocation of any underground facility caused
by the emergency excavation work, the person responsible for the excavation shall
immediately notify the owner of the underground facility and the one-call notification
system operating in the area in the form and format required by the commission.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 62-14-4
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 62-14-4 cover?
Section 62-14-4 ("Emergency excavation") 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 § 62-14-4?
A common citation format is "New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 62-14-4" (New Mexico). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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How does New Mexico § 62-14-4 apply to my situation?
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