N.M. Const. art. XVII, § 1
- Constitution
- Constitution of New Mexico
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
[Inspector of mines.] There shall be a state mine inspector who shall be appointed by the governor, by and with the advice and consent of the senate, for a term of four years, and whose duties and salary shall be as prescribed by law. The legislature may pass laws prescribing reasonable qualifications for the state mine inspector and deputy mine inspectors, and current legislative enactments prescribing such qualifications are declared to be in full force and effect. (As amended September 19, 1961.)
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