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Home » US Law » 2021 New Mexico Statutes » Chapter 47 - Property Law » Article 9 - Right to Farm » Section 47-9-7 – Frivolous lawsuits.

If a court determines that any action alleging that an agricultural operation is a nuisance is frivolous, the court may award reasonable costs and attorneys’ fees to the defendant.

History: 1978 Comp., § 47-9-7, enacted by Laws 1991, ch. 129, § 5.

ANNOTATIONS

Severability. — Laws 1991, ch. 129, § 6 provided for the severability of the act if any part or application thereof is held invalid.