New Mexico § 74-1-3 - Definitions
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 74-1-3 — Definitions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 74-1-3. Definitions
As used in the Environmental Improvement Act: A. “board” means the environmental improvement board; B. “department” or “environmental improvement department” means the department of
environment; C. “on-site liquid waste system” means a liquid waste system, or part thereof, serving
a dwelling, establishment or group, and using a liquid waste treatment unit designed
to receive liquid waste followed by either a soil treatment or other type of disposal
system. “On-site liquid waste system” includes holding tanks and privies but does not include
systems or facilities designed to receive or treat mine or mill tailings or wastes; D. “person” means the state or any agency, institution or political subdivision thereof,
any public or private corporation, individual, partnership, association or other entity
and includes any officer or governing or managing body of any political subdivision
or public or private corporation; E. “residential on-site liquid waste system” means an on-site liquid waste system
serving up to four dwelling units; and F. “secretary” means the secretary of environment.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 74-1-3
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 74-1-3 cover?
Section 74-1-3 ("Definitions") 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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