In the proceedings above described in Sections 16 and 17 [19-10-23, 19-10-24 NMSA 1978] of this act, records, books and papers in the office of the commissioner of public lands shall be proven by copies thereof, duly certified by the commissioner, or by certified transcript of such records and proceedings as may be necessary, which shall be admissible in evidence in such cases; and no original book, record or paper shall be removed from the office of the commissioner of public lands except upon order of a district court after a special application therefor.
History: Laws 1929, ch. 125, § 18; C.S. 1929, § 132-418; 1941 Comp., § 8-1118; 1953 Comp., § 7-11-19.
Bracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law.
Cross references. — For rules regarding introduction into evidence of contents of writings, recordings and photographs, in general, see Rules 11-1001 to 11-1008 NMRA.
Severability. — Laws 1929, ch. 125, § 19, provided for the severability of the act if any provision thereof is held invalid.
Saving clauses. — Laws 1929, ch. 125, § 20, repealed Laws 1927, ch. 46, and all other acts and parts of acts in conflict or inconsistent with the provisions of Laws 1929, ch. 125, with a proviso, however, that applications for oil and gas leases on file in the office of the commissioner and not disposed of when the act takes effect shall be disposed of and leases issued pursuant thereto in accordance with statutes and regulations in force at the time of the filing of the respective applications.
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