Every lessee of state lands shall protect the land leased by him from waste or trespass by unauthorized persons, and failure so to do shall subject his lease to forfeiture and cancellation in the manner hereinbefore prescribed in this chapter, and the attorney general may bring suit for damages caused by any such waste or trespass.

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Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 19-6-5

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC