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New Mexico Statutes Chapter 72. Water Law § 72-5A-12. Penalties

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

A. A person who or governmental entity that is determined to be in violation of the Ground Water Storage and Recovery Act or a permit issued or rules adopted pursuant to the act may be assessed a civil penalty in an amount not exceeding:

(1) one hundred dollars ($100) per day of violation not directly related to the illegal recovery or use of stored water; or

(2) ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per day of violation directly related to the illegal recovery or use of stored water.

B. An action to recover penalties pursuant to this section shall be brought by the state engineer in the district court in which the violation occurred.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 72. Water Law § 72-5A-12. Penalties - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-72-water-law/nm-st-sect-72-5a-12/

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