N.M. Const. art. XV, § 2
- Constitution
- Constitution of New Mexico
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
[Forest fire prevention.] The police power of the state shall extend to such control of private forest lands as shall be necessary for the prevention and suppression of forest fires.
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