58-31-2: Purpose.

The purpose of the Spaceport Development Act is to:

A. encourage and foster development of the state and its cities and counties by developing spaceport facilities in New Mexico;

B. actively promote and assist public and private sector infrastructure development to attract new industries and businesses, thereby creating new job opportunities in the state;

C. create the statutory framework that will enable the state to design, finance, construct, equip and operate spaceport facilities necessary to ensure the timely, planned and efficient development of a southwest regional spaceport; and

D. promote educational involvement in spaceport activities and education and training of the workforce to develop the skills needed for spaceport operations.