New Mexico § 16-2-13 - Title to park and recreational lands; acceptance
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 16-2-13 — Title to park and recreational lands; acceptance, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-2-13. Title to park and recreational lands; acceptance
Title to or right in property to be used for state park or state recreational purposes
may be taken in the name of the “State of New Mexico” or in the name of the “Governor
of the State of New Mexico and the people thereof”. But no such property or rights therein shall be acquired by the state for state
park or state recreational purposes until the property or rights therein have been
duly accepted by written agreement of the secretary or by act of the state legislature
and an appropriate name has been designated for such park or state recreational area.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 16-2-13
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 16-2-13 cover?
Section 16-2-13 ("Title to park and recreational lands; acceptance") 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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