New Mexico § 19-8-15 - Minerals, lessees, legal subdivision defined
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 19-8-15 — Minerals, lessees, legal subdivision defined, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-8-15. Minerals, lessees, legal subdivision defined
The term “minerals” as used in this act shall be construed to include all mineral
deposits, whether the same be lode, placer or otherwise, and unless otherwise specifically
indicated the term “lessee” as used in this act shall be construed to include an assignee
under an assignment approved pursuant to Section 13 of this act. The term “legal subdivision” as used in this act shall be construed in its ordinary
sense, as used and recognized by the general land office of the United States and
the state land office of the state of New Mexico.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 19-8-15 ("Minerals, lessees, legal subdivision defined") 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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