Statutes > New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 9 - Executive Department. > Article 7A - Department of Environment, 9-7A-1 through 9-7A-15. > Section 9-7A-3 - Purpose.

Section 9-7A-3 - Purpose.

9-7A-3. Purpose.

The purpose of the Department of Environment Act [9-7A-1 to 9-7A-12 NMSA 1978] is to establish a single department to administer the laws and exercise the functions relating to the environment formerly administered and exercised by the health and environment department.