New Mexico § 19-5-2 - Maps, plats and tract books for recording data
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 19-5-2 — Maps, plats and tract books for recording data, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-5-2. Maps, plats and tract books for recording data
For the purpose of carrying into effect the provisions of this act, the commissioner
of public lands is authorized to install in his office such a system of maps, plats
and tract books as shall be necessary and convenient for properly recording, in readily
accessible form, such data as he may obtain, pertaining to the character of the state's
lands.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 19-5-2
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 19-5-2 cover?
Section 19-5-2 ("Maps, plats and tract books for recording data") 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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