On the effective date of this legislation, the commission shall:
- A. commence a continuing industry outreach to coordinate and conduct education and certification programs concerning pipeline safety laws and regulations with respect to master meters;
- B. develop agreements with the building and construction oversight divisions of the state and of local governments with the intent of minimizing dual jurisdiction of master meters; and
- C. apply the waiver provisions of Section 70-3-16 NMSA 1978 to violations of safety regulations pertaining to master meters occurring prior to July 1, 2004.
History: Laws 2004, ch. 80, § 2.
ANNOTATIONS
Effective dates. — Laws 2004, ch. 80, § 5, made the act effective July 1, 2004.
Appointment of engineer. — This section [70-3-20 NMSA 1978] (repealed) does not expressly designate the professional engineer head of pipeline department; it merely commands commission to appoint an engineer. 1971 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 71-28.