Section 68-4-1 – Short title.
Sections 1 through 6 [68-4-1 to 68-4-6 NMSA 1978] of this act may be cited as the “Forest and Watershed Restoration Act”. History: Laws 2019, ch. 62, § 1. ANNOTATIONS Effective dates. — Laws 2019, ch. 62 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 14, […]
Section 68-4-2 – Definitions.
As used in the Forest and Watershed Restoration Act: A. “board” means the forest and watershed advisory board; B. “division” means the forestry division of the energy, minerals and natural resources department; C. “project” means a large-scale forest and watershed restoration project on any lands in the state that increases the adaptability and resilience to […]
Section 68-4-3 – Forest and watershed advisory board created; membership; appointments; terms; compensation.
A. The “forest and watershed advisory board” is created and is administratively attached to the energy, minerals and natural resources department. The board consists of the following members: (1) the New Mexico state forester; (2) the state engineer or the state engineer’s designee; (3) the commissioner of public lands or the commissioner’s designee; (4) the […]
Section 68-4-4 – Board; division; powers and duties.
A. The board shall: (1) recommend guidelines, protocols and best management practices for projects; (2) foster partnerships and cooperation among federal, state and county agencies, tribal entities, political subdivisions of the state, soil and water conservation districts, the forest products industry and other public or private organizations dedicated to forest and watershed conservation and restoration […]
Section 68-4-5 – Use of forest and watershed restoration fund; project evaluation and prioritization.
A. Money in the forest land protection revolving fund may be used to administer and carry out the purposes of the Forest and Watershed Restoration Act and to fund projects authorized by the division on any lands in the state for: (1) on-the-ground restoration treatments; (2) project planning; (3) economic development programs to advance the […]
Section 68-4-6 – Report by division.
At least forty-five days prior to each legislative session, the division shall submit a report concerning its activities, the projects implemented and any recommended legislation to the governor and the legislature. History: Laws 2019, ch. 62, § 6. ANNOTATIONS Effective dates. — Laws 2019, ch. 62 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. […]