§ 42A-1-6. Preliminary efforts to purchase
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A. Except as provided in Sections 42A-1-7 and 42A-1-27 NMSA 1978 , an action to condemn property may not be maintained over timely objection by the condemnee unless the condemnor made a good faith effort to acquire the property by purchase before commencing the action.
B. An offer to purchase made in substantial compliance with Sections 42A-1-3 through 42A-1-4 NMSA 1978 is prima facie evidence of good faith under Subsection A of this section.
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