New Mexico § 69-2-7 - Geothermal energy source; reports
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 69-2-7 — Geothermal energy source; reports, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 69-2-7. Geothermal energy source; reports
A. Any person drilling a hole on state lands to a depth of ten feet or more who encounters
or whose drill cuts into a geothermal energy source of one hundred degrees centigrade
or more shall, within ninety days from the date of the penetration, report in writing
to the director the depth, location and nature of the geothermal energy source. B. As used in this section: (1) “ geothermal energy ” means the natural heat of the earth or the energy, in whatever form, below the surface
of the earth present in, resulting from or created by or that may be extracted from,
this natural heat; (2) “ state lands ” includes all land owned by the state, all land owned by school districts, beds of
navigable rivers and lakes, submerged lands and lands in which mineral rights or geothermal
resources have been reserved to the state; and (3) “ director ” means the director of the bureau of geology and mineral resources.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 69-2-7
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 69-2-7 cover?
Section 69-2-7 ("Geothermal energy source; reports") 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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