The operator shall report promptly to the mine inspector by telegraph or telephone the occurrence in and about the mines of serious outbursts of gas or other serious conditions threatening to cause the loss of lives. History: Laws 1933, ch. 153, § 197; 1941 Comp., § 67-2004; 1953 Comp., § 63-20-4. ANNOTATIONSCompiler's notes. — The N.M. Const., art. XVII, § 1, provided for the position of state mine inspector, whose duties shall be prescribed by law. See Chapter 69, Article 5 NMSA 1978. For state inspector duties and status, see 69-1-6 NMSA 1978. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 53A Am. Jur. 2d Mines and Minerals § 274 et seq. 58 C.J.S. Mines and Minerals § 237.
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