Section 74-4-4.1 - Hazardous agricultural waste; duties and responsibilities of the department of agriculture. - New Mexico Statutes

74-4-4.1. Hazardous agricultural waste; duties and responsibilities of the department of agriculture.

A.     The department of agriculture shall be responsible for the enforcement of all board regulations adopted pursuant to the Hazardous Waste Act [Chapter 74, Article 4 NMSA 1978] regarding generators of hazardous agricultural waste. The division shall enforce those board regulations pertaining to transporters, treaters, storers and disposers of hazardous agricultural waste.   

B.     In the exercise of the responsibility prescribed in Subsection A of this section, the department of agriculture shall have the same authority as that delegated to the division, including the director.   

C.     In the adoption of regulations pertaining to hazardous agricultural waste, the board shall make a reasonable effort to consult with the department of agriculture prior to the adoption of the regulations.  The department of agriculture shall serve as the technical consultant to the board on matters concerning hazardous agricultural waste.