New Mexico § 19-9-11 - Authority to enter; inspect books; prior lien
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 19-9-11 — Authority to enter; inspect books; prior lien, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-9-11. Authority to enter; inspect books; prior lien
The commissioner of public lands or his authorized representative shall have the right
to enter any leased lands for the purpose of measuring the cubical contents of every
opening from which coal has been extracted and to otherwise inspect the leased lands
to ensure that proper royalties have been paid. The commissioner or his representative shall have the right to inspect all records,
books or accounts pertaining to the mining, extraction, transportation and returns
of coal produced from the leased lands and, at the request of the commissioner, the
lessee shall furnish reports, samples, logs, assays or cores within reasonable bounds
as the commissioner may determine to be necessary to the proper administration of
the lands under lease. The value of any unpaid royalty shall become a prior lien upon the production from
the leased lands and the improvements situated thereon.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 19-9-11
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 19-9-11 cover?
Section 19-9-11 ("Authority to enter; inspect books; prior lien") 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 § 19-9-11?
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