New Mexico § 19-8-3 - Lessee's preferential right to renew or purchase; notice to vacate when another purchases
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 19-8-3 — Lessee's preferential right to renew or purchase; notice to vacate when another purchases, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-8-3. Lessee's preferential right to renew or purchase; notice to vacate when another purchases
Any lessee of such mineral lands, or the heirs, successors or assigns of such lessee,
shall have a preferential right to a renewal lease, or to purchase during the life
of such lease, provided all terms and conditions of the expiring lease shall have
been fully performed. In case of purchase by another, one year's notice to vacate shall be given to the
lessee.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 19-8-3
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 19-8-3 cover?
Section 19-8-3 ("Lessee's preferential right to renew or purchase; notice to vacate when another purchases") 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 § 19-8-3?
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