New Mexico § 67-12-14 - Acquisition of land for scenic beauty
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 67-12-14 — Acquisition of land for scenic beauty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 67-12-14. Acquisition of land for scenic beauty
A. The commission may acquire and improve land necessary for the restoration, preservation
and enhancement of scenic beauty within and adjacent to the interstate and primary
systems, including acquisition for publicly owned and controlled rest and recreation
areas and sanitary and other facilities within or adjacent to the right-of-way and
reasonably necessary to accommodate the traveling public. B. The interest in land acquired and maintained under this section may be the fee
simple or any lesser interest determined by the commission to be reasonably necessary
to accomplish the purposes of the Highway Beautification Act. The acquisition may be by gift, agreement, purchase, exchange, condemnation or otherwise. Acquisition through condemnation shall be in accordance with Sections 42-2-1 through 42-2-21 NMSA 1978 . C. Acquisition of any land under this section is for highway purpose.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 67-12-14
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 67-12-14 cover?
Section 67-12-14 ("Acquisition of land for scenic beauty") 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 § 67-12-14?
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