Statutes > New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 62 - Electric, Gas and Water Utilities. > Article 14 - Excavation Damage to Pipelines and Underground Utility Lines, 62-14-1 through 62-14-10. > Section 62-14-1 - Purpose and intent.

Section 62-14-1 - Purpose and intent.

62-14-1. Purpose and intent.

The purpose of Chapter 62, Article 14 NMSA 1978 is to prevent injury to persons and damage to property from accidents resulting from damage to pipelines, underground utility lines, cable television lines and related facilities by excavating and blasting.