New Mexico Land Grant Traditional Use Recognition and Consultation Act
This act aims to make it easier for New Mexico residents, who are heirs of historic Spanish and Mexican land grants, to continue traditional practices on federal lands. This means clearer rules for water use, herb gathering, or hunting, and easier access to permits for these activities. The act ensures their historical customs are considered in land management.
Key points
Facilitates access to permits for traditional land use on federal lands for New Mexico communities.
Establishes clear guidelines for gathering, hunting, grazing, and other historical practices on federal lands.
Requires federal government consultation with local communities in land management planning to consider their traditional needs.
Allows for reduced or waived permit fees, considering the financial situation of residents and local governing bodies' budgets.
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