New Mexico § 69-14-2 - Methods of certification; certificates from other states; permits; examinations
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§ 69-14-2. Methods of certification; certificates from other states; permits; examinations
The state mine inspector shall certify persons for the positions of mine foreman and
mine examiner and issue certificates accordingly as follows: A. the state mine inspector may recognize the foreman's or mine examiner's certificate
issued by any other state and issue certificates accordingly; B. the state mine inspector shall hold written examinations, at times and places to
be given out at least thirty days in advance, to all persons desiring to secure mine
foreman certificates or mine examiner certificates; and C. the state mine inspector shall require that any applicant for examination to the
position of mine foreman or mine examiner shall submit a completed application at
least thirty days prior to the examination date and shall meet the experience requirements
of this section. Every person desiring to secure a mine foreman's certificate and not already in
such position or not holding such certificate from another state shall first serve
as a mine examiner for six months and shall have at least four years' coal mine experience
to participate in the foreman's examination. A person who holds a certificate for surface mine foreman who wishes to take the
underground foreman test must have a minimum of four years' experience in underground
mine workings. A person who holds an underground mine foreman certificate and who wishes to participate
in the surface mine foreman examination must have at least two years' surface mine
experience.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 69-14-2 ("Methods of certification; certificates from other states; permits; examinations") 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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