New Mexico § 75-7-4 - Natural resources damage; liability; awards for damages

Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 75-7-4 — Natural resources damage; liability; awards for damages, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 75-7-4. Natural resources damage; liability; awards for damages

Awards for damage to natural resources in the state shall consist of those amounts

calculated in accordance with federal law, including: A. the cost of restoration, replacement or acquisition of equivalent resources, plus

compensation for the loss of use or enjoyment of the natural resources; and B. compensation for the state's expenses in investigating, assessing and collecting

damages and enforcing the state's rights.

Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 75-7-4 cover?

Section 75-7-4 ("Natural resources damage; liability; awards for damages") 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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