Section 75-11-2 – Carlsbad brine well remediation fund; created; purpose; conditions. (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)
A. The “Carlsbad brine well remediation fund” is created in the state treasury. The energy, minerals and natural resources department shall administer the fund. The fund shall be used by the Carlsbad brine well remediation authority to the extent that revenues are available to remediate the Carlsbad brine well or to acquire property adjacent to […]
Section 75-11-3 – Termination of agency life; delayed repeal. (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)
The Carlsbad brine well remediation authority is terminated on July 1, 2025 pursuant to the Sunset Act [12-9-11 through 12-9-21 NMSA 1978]. The authority shall continue to operate according to the provisions of Sections 75-11-1 and 75-11-2 NMSA 1978 until July 1, 2026. Effective July 1, 2026, Sections 75-11-1 and 75-11-2 NMSA 1978 are repealed. […]
Section 75-11-1 – Carlsbad brine well remediation authority; created; membership; powers and duties. (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)
A. The “Carlsbad brine well remediation authority” is created and is administratively attached to the energy, minerals and natural resources department. B. The membership of the board of directors of the authority shall consist of the following eight members: (1) the secretary of energy, minerals and natural resources or the secretary’s designee, who shall serve […]