New Mexico § 62-14-9.1 - Alternative dispute resolution
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 62-14-9.1 — Alternative dispute resolution, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 62-14-9.1. Alternative dispute resolution
The commission shall promulgate rules for voluntary alternative dispute resolution
procedures available to owners or operators, excavators and other interested parties
regarding disputes that cannot be resolved through consultation and negotiation arising
from damage to underground facilities, including any cost or damage incurred by the
owner or operator or the excavator as a result of any delay in an excavation project
while an underground facility is restored, repaired or replaced. The alternative dispute resolution procedure shall not affect civil penalties levied
pursuant to Section 62-14-8 NMSA 1978 or change the basis for civil liability for damages.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 62-14-9.1
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 62-14-9.1 cover?
Section 62-14-9.1 ("Alternative dispute resolution") 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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