Skip to main content
Find a Lawyer

New Mexico Statutes Chapter 19. Public Lands § 19-10A-3. Definitions

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

As used in the State Carbon Dioxide Act:

A. “gas or carbon dioxide” means carbon dioxide whether in a gaseous or liquid form;

B. “producer” means a person producing crude oil in New Mexico who:

(1) is a participant in a carbon dioxide project for enhanced recovery of crude oil and related hydrocarbons from a reservoir in New Mexico; and

(2) does not own or control a source of carbon dioxide which is sufficient to supply the carbon dioxide for the enhanced recovery project;

C. “refiner” means a person who owns a petroleum refinery located in New Mexico; and

D. “state carbon dioxide” means carbon dioxide which the commissioner of public lands may take in kind as royalty under a lease issued by the state or carbon dioxide which the commissioner of public lands has the right to purchase under leases issued pursuant to Sections 19-10-3 and 19-10-4 NMSA 1978.

Previous Part of Code Next Part of Code
Back to Chapter List

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 19. Public Lands § 19-10A-3. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-19-public-lands/nm-st-sect-19-10a-3/

FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.

Was this helpful?

Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes

A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.

Go to Learn About the Law

Latest Blog Posts

For Legal Professionals

Learn About The Law

Get help with your legal needs

FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.

Go to Learn About the Law

Need to Find an Attorney?

Search our directory by legal issue

Enter information in one or both fields (Required)

Copied to clipboard