Section 17-2-44 - Director; land or aquatic habitat interest acquisition. - New Mexico Statutes

17-2-44. Director; land or aquatic habitat interest acquisition.

In addition to other powers and duties, the director:   

A.     may acquire land or aquatic habitat interests for the conservation, management, restoration, propagation and protection of threatened or endangered species; and   

B.     shall conduct studies to determine the status and requirements for survival of threatened or endangered species.