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Notwithstanding any provisions of this act to the contrary, the commission is empowered to enter into contracts and leases with the United States of America, its instrumentalities or agencies, or any thereof, for the purpose of financing the construction of any works authorized by this act, and may in such contracts or leases authorize the United States, its instrumentalities or agencies, to supervise and approve the construction, maintenance and operation of such works, or any project or portion thereof, until such times as any money expended, advanced or loaned by said United States, its instrumentalities or agencies and agreed to be repaid thereto by said commission, shall have been fully repaid. It is the purpose and intent of this act that the commission shall be authorized, and is hereby authorized and empowered, to accept cooperation from the United States of America, its instrumentalities and agencies, in the construction, maintenance and operation and in financing the construction, of any works authorized by this act, and the commission shall have full power to do any and all things necessary in order to avail itself of such aid, assistance and cooperation under federal legislation now or hereafter enacted by congress.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 72. Water Law § 72-14-20. Contracts and leases with agencies of United States authorized - last updated May 06, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-72-water-law/nm-st-sect-72-14-20/
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