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Section 19-2-4 - Application of act.

19-2-4. Application of act.

Nothing in this act [19-2-2 to 19-2-4 NMSA 1978] shall be construed to prevent or impair any transfer of legislative jurisdiction to this state occurring by operation of law.   

Provided that the  provisions of the preceding two sections [19-2-2, 19-2-3 NMSA 1978] shall be applicable to any change in the jurisdiction  ceded under the provisions contained in Section 19-2-6 through 19-2-11 NMSA 1978.