The state mine inspector is given authority at all reasonable times to: A. enter and inspect any mine in the state in such manner as not to impede or obstruct the workings of the mine; and B. require that the mine owner, operator or manager at all times furnish means necessary for such entry, inspection, examination and inquiry.' History: Laws 1933, ch. 153, § 15; 1941 Comp., § 67-405; 1953 Comp., § 63-4-7; 2007, ch. 301, § 3; 2007, ch. 302, § 3. ANNOTATIONSThe 2007 amendment, effective June 20, 2007, eliminated the list of purposes for the inspection. Laws 2007, ch. 301, § 3 and Laws 2007, ch. 302, § 3, both effective June 20, 2007, enacted identical amendments to this section. The section was set out as amended by Laws 2007, ch. 302, § 3. See 12-1-8 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, 240.
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