Until otherwise provided by law, the act of congress, entitled, "An act for the protection of the lives of miners," approved March three, eighteen hundred and ninety-one, and all acts amendatory thereof, shall be and remain in force in this state to the same extent that they have been in force in the territory of New Mexico; the words "governor of the state," are hereby substituted for the words "governor of such organized territory," and for the words "secretary of the interior" wherever the same appear in said acts; and the chief mine inspector for the territory of New Mexico, appointed by the president of the United States, is hereby authorized to perform the duties prescribed by said acts until superseded by the "inspector of mines" appointed by the governor, as elsewhere provided by the constitution, and he shall receive the same compensation from the state, as he received from the United States.

ANNOTATIONS

"Act of congress". — The statute referred to in this section is the Federal Mining Inspection Act (26 Stat. 1104, ch. 564).

Cross references. — For provisions regarding state mine inspector, see N.M. Const., art. XVII, § 1 and 69-5-1 to 69-5-21 and 69-8-5 NMSA 1978.

For mine regulation and inspection generally, see Articles 4 and 5 of Chapter 69 NMSA 1978.

Effect of act. — Congress provides method whereby operators of coal mines may be compelled to provide ventilation and other appliances necessary for safety of miners. 1914 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 14-1163.

Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — "Mine" defined, 11 A.L.R. 154.

Duty of employer with respect to timbering of mine as affected by his duty to inspect, 15 A.L.R. 1386.

Independence of contract considered with relation to statutes imposing on mine owners' duties with respect to security of workmen, 43 A.L.R. 353.

Custom as standard of care, 68 A.L.R. 1445.