Statutes > New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 3 - Municipalities. > Article 20 - Subdivisions; Planning and Platting, 3-20-1 through 3-20-16. > Section 3-20-11 - Dedication for public use.

Section 3-20-11 - Dedication for public use.

3-20-11. Dedication for public use.

The endorsement and filing of a plat is a dedication of the land designated on the plat for public use. Such land is public property. Fee vests in the municipality if the dedicated land lies within the boundaries of a municipality.