Bill > SB421

This bill amends existing New Mexico law to expressly preempt local governments and zoning commissions from regulating agricultural operations, mining activities, and oil and gas activities, meaning that state law and regulations will exclusively govern these areas. The bill defines "agricultural operation," "mining," and "oil and gas activities" for the purposes of these preemption provisions, which apply to municipalities, counties, and zoning commissions. This change limits the authority of local governing bodies and zoning bodies in these specific sectors, shifting regulatory control to the state level.