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NM HB111

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kristina Ortez

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Maximum civil penalty for water law violations increases to $3,400 per day for each day the violation continues
  • Selling water without a permit carries enhanced penalties: double the economic benefit to the violator or $25 per barrel sold, whichever is greater
  • Ground Water Storage and Recovery Act violations: $3,400 per day for general violations, $10,000 per day for illegal recovery or use of stored water
  • Well drilling license bond breaches subject to civil penalty up to $10,000, recoverable in district court
  • Compliance orders may require repayment of up to double the amount of water overdiverted or illegally diverted

Legislative Description

Water Law Violation Maximum Penalty

Last Action

Signed by Governor - Chapter 28 - Mar. 4

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Conservation2/13/2026
Agriculture, Acequias And Water Resources1/22/2026

Full Bill Text

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