New Mexico § 19-9-9 - Coal leases; authorization; competitive bids
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 19-9-9 — Coal leases; authorization; competitive bids, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-9-9. Coal leases; authorization; competitive bids
The commissioner of public lands may execute and issue leases for the exploration,
development and production of coal from state trust lands. Leases shall be issued only to the highest bidder either by sealed bid or at public
auction; provided, however, the commissioner may in his discretion withhold any tract
from leasing and may reject all bids offered for any tract if he determines that withholding
or rejection is in the best interest of the trust beneficiaries.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 19-9-9
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 19-9-9 cover?
Section 19-9-9 ("Coal leases; authorization; competitive bids") 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 § 19-9-9?
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