The state engineer may issue a written reprimand, a compliance order issued pursuant to Section 72-2-18 NMSA, or, after notice and hearing held pursuant to 19.25.2 NMAC, suspend or revoke a well driller’s license if it is found that a well driller:
- A. made a material misstatement of fact in an application for license;
- B. failed to submit or submitted an incomplete well record or well log;
- C. made a material misstatement of fact in a well record or well log;
- D. drilled a well in any declared underground water basin without a state engineer permit;
- E. violated the conditions of the state engineer permit under which the well was being drilled;
- F. violated the conditions of a well driller’s license;
- G. failed to be present or ensure the presence of a drill rig supervisor at the drilling site during well drilling activities;
- H. violated the rules and regulations of the state engineer;
- I. failed to assure the protection of the public safety, health, welfare, and property in the well construction process; or
- J. for other cause as determined by the state engineer.
[19.27.4.21 NMAC - Rp, 19.27.4.21 NMAC, 6/30/2017]