The legislature finds that: A. conjunctive use and administration of both surface and ground waters are essential to the effective and efficient use of the state's limited water supplies; and B. ground water recharge, storage and recovery have the potential to: (1) offer savings in the costs of capital investment, operation and maintenance and flood control and may improve water and environmental quality; (2) reduce the rate at which ground water levels will decline and may prevent overstressing or dewatering aquifer systems; (3) promote conservation of water within the state; (4) serve the public welfare of the state; and (5) may lead to more effective use of the state's water resources. History: Laws 1999, ch. 285, § 2. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 1999, ch. 285 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 18, 1999, 90 days after adjournment of the legislature.
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