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Home » US Law » 2021 New Mexico Statutes » Chapter 19 - Public Lands » Article 1 - Commissioner of Public Lands; Disposition of Revenue

Section 19-1-3 – Delinquent payments; interest.

When entering into contracts for the sale, lease or other disposition of public lands under his jurisdiction, the commissioner of public lands is authorized to contract for payment of interest on any payment of rental, royalty, principal interest or other indebtedness which becomes delinquent. Interest on delinquent payments shall not exceed the rate of one […]

Section 19-1-4 – [Oath and bond.]

Before entering upon the duties of his office the commissioner shall qualify by taking and subscribing an oath as prescribed by the constitution and by executing a bond to the state in the penal sum of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000), conditioned for the faithful performance of the duties of his office, and which bond, together […]

Section 19-1-6 – [Assistant commissioner; chief clerk; clerical force.]

The commissioner of public lands is hereby authorized to appoint an assistant commissioner of public lands at a salary of not to exceed two thousand five hundred ($2,500) dollars per annum. Such assistant commissioner, after filing his oath of office and such bond as the commissioner may require, shall, in the absence of the commissioner […]

Section 19-1-8 – Filing of official appointment; revocation; bond.

Such designated clerk or clerks shall be officially appointed by a written appointing order signed by the commissioner of public lands, bearing his official seal, which appointing order shall contain a specimen of the signature to be used by each clerk, in addition to the usual personal signature of each clerk. Any appointment may be […]

Section 19-1-9 – [Additional assistance to defend contest suits.]

The commissioner of public lands is authorized to employ such additional persons, including surveyors and attorneys, as he may deem necessary to defend contest suits brought by the United States government to determine title to school or other state lands, and to subpoena such witnesses as are deemed necessary in behalf of the state in […]