HOUSE ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR

HOUSE BILL 13

48th legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - first session, 2007

AN ACT

RELATING TO MUNICIPAL AND COUNTY POWERS; PROVIDING FOR PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION OF WATER RESOURCES.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO:

     Section 1. A new section of Chapter 3 NMSA 1978 is enacted to read:

     "[NEW MATERIAL] WATER RESOURCES--COUNTY OR MUNICIPAL REQUIREMENTS.--

          A. For the purpose of preserving and protecting water resources and to provide an assured water supply for the community, a county or municipality may require:

                (1) site development standards to conserve water and minimize water loss;

                (2) water harvesting and storage;

                (3) low water use landscaping and plant materials;

                (4) nonagricultural residential and commercial water use limitations; or

                (5) recycling and reuse of water.

          B. The provisions of this section shall be implemented consistent with state engineer rules.

          C. Agricultural water users or water rights owners are excluded from the provisions of Subsection A of this section."

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